Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Why befriending an older person could literally save their life

21 Nov 2023
11:45

Alex Drew, lead officer for Faith In Later Life, and Judy Spencer, a 'Church Champion', share the simple ways you can support older people in your community this winter, and why it might just save their life.

How do our children see the world?

20 Nov 2023
24:20

On World Children's Day, we're celebrating the children in our lives and finding out how we can support them better in their faith. Esther was joined by Anna Lloyd from Street Child, Ed Drew, head of Faith in Kids, and the whole Sawrey family from Edinburgh.

'I met the Queen of Country, she was...'

20 Nov 2023
12:41

Worship leader Philippa Hanna joins Esther Higham to reflect on the legacy of Dolly Parton, her enduring faith, and what it was really like meeting her.

Why this bishop changed his mind on same-sex couples

17 Nov 2023
12:27

Bishop Steven Croft joins Esther Higham to unpack the decision of the General Synod to trial services for same-sex couples and why he's in full support.

Best new Christian community project winner emerges

16 Nov 2023
11:48

Nursing her son in the hospital, Jenni Calcraft turned a challenging moment into a ministry. Now, she's won the 2023 Cinnamon Incubator Awards for the best new Christian community project in the country. Listen to her and Mark Kitson of Cinnamon Network on this inspiring journey.

Jesus on Fortnite...

16 Nov 2023
21:36

'Gaming Vicar' Simon Archer and Jack Huxley, a youth worker at UDB, chat with Esther Higham about toxic gaming culture, using video games as a ministry tool, and why Jesus might have played Fortnite.

Should you still be listening to Ravi Zacharias?

15 Nov 2023
26:28

George Pitcher, journalist and priest, and Ruth Jackson, host of Premier Unbelievable, chat about how we process the fall of high-profile leaders, whether we should engage with their content, and why those messing up always seem to be men.

Dallas Jenkins: I hope Jesus likes my portrayal of him

14 Nov 2023
14:34

Dallas Jenkins, director of The Chosen, sits down with Esther Higham to reflect on the phenomenal success of the show and what to look forward to in series 4.

Is your church's mulled wine sending people into relapse?

14 Nov 2023
26:07

Journalist Lauren Windle and Emma Heath, founder of STAR Recovery, on binge drinking, being set apart, and why your carol service could send a recovering alcoholic into relapse.

Homelessness: Suella Braverman's comments were "offensive"

13 Nov 2023
20:41

CEO of Street Connect, Ricky McAddock, and Rev Hana Amner, who was homeless at the age of 17, reflect on Suella Braverman's comments about homelessness as a lifestyle choice.

Journey To Bethlehem: Are Christian films finally competing with Hollywood?

9 Nov 2023
14:52

Adam Anders has sold over 100 million records writing songs for shows like Glee and High School Musical. This Christmas he's making his directorial debut with the all-singing, all-dancing Journey to Bethlehem. Premier's Max Avard sat down with him to chat about stepping into the hot seat, whether Christian films are finally going toe-to-toe with Hollywood productions, and how he managed to get Antonio Banderas involved.

Does God approve of plastic surgery?

9 Nov 2023
21:29

Hope Virgo, founder of #DumpTheScales, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé & former Gladiator Warren Furman chat body alterations, steroid abuse, and what it really means to be "fearfully and wonderfully made".

The fastest growing church in the UK is...

8 Nov 2023
12:20

Dr Yinxuang Huang from the Bible Society joined Esther Higham to reveal the fastest-growing church in the UK and what they're getting right.

The Church of England has a class issue

8 Nov 2023
23:46

Rev Michael Fleming and Dr Sharon Jagger reflect on new research suggesting the Church of England alienates people from working-class backgrounds and how we can make the church "classless".

Is it okay for Christians to fight in combat sports?

7 Nov 2023
16:16

Combat sports are fast becoming a global sensation, as Christians is it right to get involved? Esther Higham spoke to Founder of Wrestling Church Gareth Thompson, Taekwondo fighter Osita Egwin, Judoka Enku Ekuta as well as Nick Watson from Transforming Lives for Good.

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