A new report has shown that violence and abuse against shop workers have risen by 50% and shoplifting is soaring. So what should be done to prevent this and how can we play our part? Paul Blakey, founder of Street Angels, and Sergeant Keith Evans, from the Christian Police Association, share their thoughts.
If you had just sixty seconds to tell a total stranger about Jesus, what would you say? If we are to make disciples of all men, how best do we do it in an increasingly polarized, unchurched culture? Krish Kandiah, Dominic Muir, Jon Burkhart spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Singer and broadcaster Aled Jones chats to Esther Higham about 1980s haircuts, his dream collaboration, and why he doesn't care what people think about his faith.
Have you ever been bored at church? If we’re being honest with ourselves, church doesn’t always feel like the most exciting place in the world to be. But is being bored an issue, or should it be an expected part of our discipleship? Worship for Everyone's Becky Drake chatted to Esther Higham about her dull church upbringing, resisting the need to entertain young people, and why she loves intergenerational worship.
Huge artists like Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, and Florence and the Machine all started out playing small shows. But since the pandemic, grassroots music venues are now closing at a rate of one per week. So, is it time for your church to start opening up its doors and hosting gigs? Josh Gauton, frontman of the band Lotus Bliss; Charlotte Anderson, CEO of Connective Vision; and Harley Stapleton-Brister from Union Chapel, share their thoughts.
Zach Gain, community pastor at KXC, Rev Peter Ould, and Steve Tinning from the Baptist Union, chat to Esther Higham about the claims that some refugees are only getting baptized to claim asylum.
It's centuries old and observed by millions around the world. The official 5-week period set apart by some Christian traditions to mark the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the wilderness. But how relevant is lent today and how can Christians lean into it? Bishop John Arnold was on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this with Premier's Esther Higham
Joff Williams, from Christian Connection, David Payne, from SALT, and YouTuber Sophie Crew have a Valentines Day chat about navigating online dating, ghosting someone, and why The One is a myth.
Have you ever imagined what it felt like for Jesus in the wilderness 2000 years ago? Every year, millions of Christians around the world commemorate and partake in the observance of Lent. But is it just a ritual? Dr Hugh Osgood spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Mark Pickering, CEO of Christian Medical Fellowship, Anne Taylor, Parish Nursing Ministries, and midwife Gemma Griffith on whether the state of the NHS is a 'national emergency', how the church can help relieve pressure, and if we've made an idol out of the organisation.
Many people will be used to the routine of 9 to 5 every Monday to Friday. What would you do if you had an extra day off due to a four day working week? As Christians who are called to rest by God would another day off be a welcome part of our discipleship? Ben Poole, Dave Courteen spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Linz West, LZ7, and Leonn Meade, London Community Gospel Choir, join Esther Higham to chat about staying inspired, sharing their faith with secular artists, and how they're bringing EDM and gospel together with a new track.
Following an outbreak of Measles in the West Midlands last month, local NHS trusts are encouraging people to have catch-up jabs. As Christians is it our duty to contribute to public health by getting jabs done when recommended by our doctors? Steve Fouch, Laura Brett, Paul Huxley and Bishop Dr Joe Aldred spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Worship artist Philippa Hanna chats to Esther Higham about bringing variety to our worship, why songs used to be more 'colourful', and being a part of 'The Worship Exchange'.
Global warming exceeded 1.5C across 2023 making it the warmest year ever recorded. Barbara Echlin from the campaign group Green Christian chats with Esther Higham about what can be done as temperatures hit a critical limit.
