Love My Neighbour: Looking out for older people
Are older people better cared for in urban or rural settings? According to Campaign to End Loneliness, rural areas have a unique set of circumstances that can worsen the social isolation of older residents, leading to poor health, loss of independence and lower quality of life. Alex Drew, Lead officer from Faith in Later Life, in this interview with Premier's Esther Higham, encourages Christians to look out for older members of their community.
'Gregorian chants are medicine for our frantic souls'
What do you get if you cross a group of monks with a Jazz pianist? No, it’s not a joke, but a unique musical collaboration between musician Tom Donald and the monks of Pluscarden. Tom and producer Beck Donaldson spoke to Esther Higham about the spiritual experience and why Gregorian chants can 'heal our frantic souls'.
Why are there barely any Christian shows on TV anymore?
Broadcaster Roger Bolton chats to Esther Higham about the decline in religious broadcasts and the damaging impact this will have on the church.
Getting your 'mixed diet' of worship
Worship leaders Lou Fellingham and Lucy Grimble chat about why Christian music is still male-dominated, how to get your 'mixed diet' in worship, and their upcoming show with Noel Robinson.
What the Epstein documents teach us about friendship
Reverend Dr Jill Richardson and Amy Boucher-Pye speak to Esther Higham about toxic friendships, whether "bad company corrupts", and what the Jeffrey Epstein documents tell us about keeping our friends accountable.
Helping police officers and prisoners see eye to eye
Joy Allan and Luke Carson from the 'difference' course chat with Esther Higham about polarisation, healing relationships, and helping prisoners and officers to see eye to eye.
Should former priest and PO boss Paula Vennells be stripped of her CBE?
Tim Farron MP and writer Tony Wilson speak to Esther Higham about the Post Office scandal and what should be done about the "appalling miscarriage of justice".
Why is the government still licensing gas and oil extraction?
Neil Thorns from the Catholic development charity CAFOD speaks to Esther Higham about why the government needs to consider more long-term solutions for energy supply and stop relying on oil and gas.
'Barbie was the best Christian film last year'
Film critic Phil Mash and actor Cal-I Jonel reflect on the Golden Globe winners and losers, AI scripts, and why Barbie might be the best Christian film from last year.
The man who builds faith with Lego bricks
Matt Doherty, founder of Bara Studio, on the unique way he uses Lego bricks to engage people in conversations about faith.
'Jesus' to return to the big screen
Creative Director Dominic Carola and Executive Director Josh Newell speak to Esther Higham about their upcoming animated film 'Jesus'.
What should repentance look like in the wake of abuses and failings of the church?
Would you shave off your hair as a public act of penance? Climate activist and theologian, Judith Russenberger and Graham Nicholls, Director of Affinity, had an interesting conversation with Mal Pope on what true repentance means to the church.
How a disastrous injury for England's Strongest Man led him to Jesus
Phil Roberts, gym owner and former winner of England's Strongest Man, and Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport, chat to Mal Pope about sticking to our New Year fitness routines, idolising sport, and finding Jesus.
John Bostock on fame, failure, and praying for Luke Littler
John Bostock was the football wonder kid linked with Barcelona before his 18th birthday. He spoke to Premier's Mal Pope about dealing with pressure at a young age, redefining success, and why he's praying for 16-year-old darts star Luke Littler.
Managing your money during 'Januworry'
Neil Avard from Christians Against Poverty and Elaine Bowes from the Pentecostal Credit Union chat with Mal Pope about dealing with post-Christmas debt, the 'never-never' of credit payments, and why some of us need to give more.