Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

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.

The king is coming!

7 Nov 2023
11:49

Tory MP of 30 years, Sir Gary Streeter speaks to Esther Higham on the Parliamentary visit of His Majesty, King Charles III and the Christian significance of the ceremony

How the care sector echoes the teachings of Jesus

7 Nov 2023
13:46

A new network is being launched to connect Christians in the care sector. Lucy Honeysett, who heads up Christians in Care, and Alma who works as a carer joined Esther Higham to tell us all about it.

Does it really matter if Christians vape?

6 Nov 2023
22:41

How bad is vaping? As Christians, how should we approach this? Esther Higham speaks to Mary Deller from Hope UK, Bex Lawton the Associate Head of Nurses and Midwives at Christian Medical Fellowship, and Laura Young an award-winning environmental scientist to better understand this trend.

This is the first time the gospel was ever heard on the radio

6 Nov 2023
11:06

Comedy writer and broadcaster Paul Kerensa joins Esther Higham to talk about the first time Christian media was ever broadcast in the UK and why he's celebrating the moment by re-staging the whole thing.

Does faith grow in conflict?

2 Nov 2023
23:45

Andriy Yukhymenko, Ukrainian journalist turned pastor, Dr Kosta Milkov theologian and President of the Balkan Institute for Faith and Culture (BIFC), Macedonia, and Henrietta Blyth, Chief Executive, Open Doors speak on the resilience of the church in the midst of war and finding good news in unlikely places.

Ken Costa on the greatest wealth transfer of all time

2 Nov 2023
12:40

Seasoned investment banker Ken Costa chats to Mal Pope about how the greatest wealth transfer in history is underway and why the Church is uniquely positioned to support it.

Why the bible might be calling everyone to songwriting...

1 Nov 2023
16:52

Worship artists Nick Herbert and Matt Donald join Mal Pope for a chat about writing worship songs, being inspired by The Beatles, and the "magical" moment of collaborating with other artists.

Tim Hughes on fame, leadership, and running after humility

1 Nov 2023
11:46

Tim Hughes shot to Christian fame after a song he wrote in his university dorm room, 'Here I Am To Worship', started being sung all across the world. He spoke to Mal Pope about handling his profile, staying grounded, and why he has sympathy for fallen leaders.

Israel-Hamas: Can war ever be justified with Scripture?

31 Oct 2023
10:11

Esther Higham speaks to leading writer, theologian and member of the Arch-Bishop's Council, Rev Dr Ian Paul on the Israeli PM's speech.