Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Keeping the nativity exciting after 30 years of performing

4 Dec 2023
14:25

Charlotte de Klee, producer of the Wintershall Nativity, and Andrew Buz Burrows, who plays the role of Melchoir, chat about why the nativity story endures and how they aim to create immersive theatre.

'Popularity for the Royal Family is at an all-time low'

4 Dec 2023
23:12

Campaigner Symon Hill, Canon Ann Easter, and historian Martyn Whittock debate the need for a monarchy, the popularity of King Charles, and whether we should bow to human rulers.

Advent Calendars: Should we return to its original inspiration?

30 Nov 2023
6:00

Advent Calendars have moved from simple pictorial calendars to designer Legos, high-priced cosmetics, whiskies and treats costing hundreds of pounds. Clare Williams, Head of schools &Family Learning at Norwich Cathedral and co-creator of the first CofE's 'Follow the star' Advent Calendar spoke with Premier's Esther Higham.

Meet the rock choir aiming for Christmas number one

30 Nov 2023
7:44

Rob Baker runs the Rock Choirs across Bedfordshire. He spoke to Premier's Esther Higham about gunning for Christmas number one and why the choir is a 'spiritual experience'.

What's the problem with becoming mega-rich?

30 Nov 2023
24:58

Gary Grant, founder of The Entertainer, and Natalie Williams, CEO of Jubilee+, discuss Elon Musk, growing inequality, and whether it's okay for a Christian to become mega-rich.

What Scrooge teaches us about forgiveness

29 Nov 2023
12:54

Joe Paulo from Hope Media Group and Creative Director Mark Ramsay are part of the team behind the new podcast Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. They joined Esther Higham to chat about creating "audio films", bringing new ideas to an old story, and what Scrooge teaches us about forgiveness. Tune in to hear the series exclusively on Premier.Plus.

Get ready for a church on Mars

29 Nov 2023
22:47

Astrophysicist Rev Professor David Wilkinson chats to Esther Higham about space exploration, moving to Mars, and aliens being saved by Jesus.

Do we need a retirement age for church volunteers?

28 Nov 2023
23:59

Esther Higham is joined by Rev Andy Wooding-Jones, Rev Andrew Axxon, Rev Phil Jump, and Kate Sharma, Cinnamon Network, to reflect on aging church leaderships, why young people aren't volunteering, and whether we need a retirement age for those serving.

60 years of Dr Who: Jesus is the ultimate Timelord

28 Nov 2023
12:26

Dr Who superfan Caleb Woodbridge joins Esther Higham to celebrate 60 years of the sci-fi series and why it's an ideal show to open up conversations about faith.

The damaging effects of Kate vs Meghan

27 Nov 2023
22:57

Rachel Hughes, co-founder of The Orchard, and author Hope Bonarcher chat with Esther Higham about rivalries between women, being "saddened" by Kate versus Meghan, and how the church can change the narrative around female friendships.

The transforming friendship between John Stott and a student

23 Nov 2023
17:43

With all the talks around abuses and scandals, author of the book 'Transforming Friendship', John Wyatt, defines friendship just the way God intended it to be.

Is it time to ditch Black Friday?

23 Nov 2023
24:06

Esther is joined by Sam Mabley, co-founder of Yes Friends, James Hattam, owner of Original Jigsaw Co, and fashion expert Jacqueline Shaw, to chat consumerism, Black Friday alternatives, and receiving letters from David Attenborough.

Putting an end to sexual abuse in the church

22 Nov 2023
24:54

Justin Humphreys, CEO ThirtyOne:Eight, and Julian Whiting, a campaigner for sexual abuse victims, address the safeguarding crisis in the church and what they think should be done to stop abuse happening again.

Do you find the bible boring?

22 Nov 2023
14:47

Dr David Ball, director of the GOLD project, on how to turn our bible studies from tick-box exercises into life-changing discipleship moments.

Is the church failing people with ADHD?

21 Nov 2023
24:48

Mark Arnold, additional needs ministry director for Urban Saints, author Jess Bassey, and SENCo Shereen Avard chat about the rise in ADHD diagnoses, how schools are adapting, and why our church services need to change.

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