Tola-Doll Fisher, editor of Women Alive magazine, joins Esther Higham to chat about the latest dating trends, why sharing your love life on social media is unnecessary, and when it's the right time to bring up the M-word.
Jennifer Ayoade, PhD student at SOAS University, chats with Esther Higham about Band Aid's 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' and why she thinks the song perpetuates unhelpful colonial stereotypes.
56% of people with bipolar disorder in the UK remain undiagnosed. So when discovered how can this disorder impact daily life and one's relationship with God? Reverend Lily Strachan, diagnosed with bipolar in 2008, and Kathy Spooner, from the Association of Christian Counselling, discuss this with Esther Higham.
Graeme McKeekin from Tearfund chats with Esther Higham on World Toilet Day about sanitation, what scripture says about the loo, and why your bathroom breaks could be the perfect time to pray.
If you’ve ever failed at something, lost a race or an election, or even been overlooked for a promotion, you’ll understand how it feels to eat humble pie in the public eye. So, what should we do when we go through seasons of disappointment and failure? Author of How to be Unsuccessful Pete Portal and Director of Christians in Politics Andy Flannagan joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
Jon Stockley, Christian Vision for Men, chats to Esther Higham about why men struggle to form deeper friendships and why a simple text to someone struggling can be so transformational.
Premier’s new podcast, ‘Step In: Bible Stories for Children,’ features 15-minute audiobook-style stories from the Bible to help primary school-aged kids engage with God’s word. How can we inspire kids to read the Bible and grow their faith amidst all the distractions? Premier’s David Senior is the narrator, and he shares how with Esther Higham.
The countdown to Christmas is on! November is Generosity Month, inspired by Acts 20:35: “It’s more blessed to give than to receive.” But with many feeling the pinch, how can we be generous while just making ends meet? Rev. Steve Wood from Generosity Path, along with finance coaches Ken and Mark Okoroafor from The Humble Penny, join Esther Higham and Andy Kind to discuss this.
Rev Bryony Taylor, author of 'More TV Vicar?', unpacks the themes and faith elements of the this year's Christmas adverts with Esther Higham and guest-presenter Andy Kind.
An update to the “Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill” was recently published with believes it would end “harrowing and distressful deaths.” However, the Bible says, “Don’t contribute to the death of innocent and good people.” How can Christians uphold the sanctity of life while being compassionate to others’ pain? Dr. John Clifton from the Salvation Army and Jamie Gillis from CARE join Esther Higham and Andy Kind to discuss.
Rev. George Pitcher speaks with Esther Higham and Andy Kind about Justin Welby’s resignation, preventing safeguarding failures, and why he'd nationalise the management of the Church of England
The annual Christmas Unwrapped concert at All Souls Langham Place promises a musical spectacular for the whole family. Held at the beloved London venue, this year's theme, "A Long Time Ago in Bethlehem," will journey through carols, concertos, and oratorios spanning two millennia. Director Michael Andrews discussed this year's event with Esther Higham.
Earlier this year, the entire Pool of Siloam was revealed after a 20-year excavation in Jerusalem. Are discoveries like this just for history enthusiasts, or can they actually help prove the truth of the Bible? Dr. Andrew Ollerton, a theologian and founder of the Bible Course joins Esther Higham to unpack this.
At St Mary’s church in East Preston, Sussex villagers created a cascade of thousands of poppies down the steeple of the church to mark Remembrance Sunday. More than 11,000 knitted and crocheted poppies were hand created by local people - members of the East Preston Yarn bombers with help from the community - and it created quite the spectacle. Vicar of St Mary’s, Rev Andrew Perry join Esther Higham to share the inspirational story behind this feat.
The persecuted church is the fastest growing part of God's kingdom, with over 100 million believers in more than 9 million house churches in challenging regions. As Western churches seem to be on the decline, what should we learn from the persecuted church's success? Phil Moore, who has met secret believers in Iran, and Rachel Fadipe from SAT 7, discuss this with Esther Higham.
We are SO excited to announce the return of Premier Christmas radio for a second year running! It's finally time to get festive with our pop-up Christmas radio station. Allow us to fill your days with Hope, Peace, Joy and Love this winter with our carefully crafted Christmas radio. Listen Now