Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

How can the Church help restore lost trust in the Police?

17 Oct 2023
19:42

Esther Higham tackles the pertinent conversation of better Policing and the role the Church can play in this interview with police officers Bevan Powell and Brian McCarthy.

Why Jordan Peterson turned to God

17 Oct 2023
12:17

Author and founder of Premier Unbelievable, Justin Brierley, chats with Esther Higham about the decline in New Atheism, why intellectuals are drawn to the biblical story, and how we can confidently defend our faith.

Israel-Hamas: Hard military operations will only lead to more radicalism

16 Oct 2023
8:40

Military strategist and expert Major General Tim Cross (Retired) speaks to Esther Higham on the danger of the current military options being explored in the fight between Israel and Hamas.

Why do African Pentecostals have more miraculous signs than UK churches?

16 Oct 2023
13:55

Esther Higham speaks to Harvey Kwiyani, an author and expert on African Theology, on why there are more miraculous signs in African churches today than churches native to the UK.

Black History Month: Dealing with racial prejudice as a black women

16 Oct 2023
14:48

Broadcaster Lady T and producer Tobi Olujinmi from the podcast Discover Me join Esther Higham to chat about overcoming barriers, to success, connecting with their history, and what they learnt from their conversations with Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh.

Should church leaders speak out about issues in politics and society, or stick to preaching?

12 Oct 2023
23:24

Miriam Cates (MP), Bishop David Walker (House of lords) and Andy Flanagan Director of Christians in Politics, discuss whether Church leaders should speak out about issues in politics and society or stick to preaching.

Black History Month: How do we heal from our gruesome past?

11 Oct 2023
19:19

What can we do today that would heal the scars of the past? Is reparations for the slave trade in the UK a ray of light for Black people? Esther Higham speaks to broadcaster, author and founder of Heirs of Slavery Alex Renton and the Music Director at Liverpool Lighthouse and the Liverpool Gospel Music Festival Chair, Anu Omedeyi.

Israel-Hamas: 'The human cost would be the most devastating outcome'

11 Oct 2023
10:37

Rev David Hardman chats with Esther Higham live from Jerusalem and shares how he felt waking up to the sounds of sirens and rockets when the conflict broke out.

World Mental Health Day: Are scriptures enough to deal with rising mental health issues in young people?

10 Oct 2023
18:28

Esther Higham speaks to Ian Soars CEO of Spurgeons and Rev Giselle Rusted, Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Lead for Pennine Care Foundation on mental health issues in young people. With the high rate of mental health problems in people aged 16-25 years, what can we do to support and roll back the thickening clouds filling the minds of our young people? They discuss the possibility of over-reliance on scriptures in addressing mental issues, rather than having a collaborative approach to the problem.

Israel-Hamas: 'When we pray, we should pray for all sides'

10 Oct 2023
11:14

Esther Higham speaks to Dean of St George College in Jerusalem, The Very Revd Canon Richard Sewell, on the Israel-Hamas War and the current situation for pilgrims in the area. They delve deeper into how Christians can pray and shine a light during this dark time.

Are you man enough to cry?

9 Oct 2023
14:50

Esther Higham speaks to founder of the Mentoring Advocacy Network, Lau Ciocan, and Martin Saunders about Toxic Masculinity, how we can help raise a new generation of Biblical and godly men. and who the perfect role model for men is.

Multiculturalism in the Church

5 Oct 2023
16:14

Is it wrong for me to want to worship in a church where everyone comes from the same background as me? What would an ideal multicultural church look like? Chine McDonald, Director of Theos, and Krish Kandiah, author and founder of The Sanctuary Foundation share their thoughts.

The story behind Amazing Grace told on stage

5 Oct 2023
12:42

Esther Higham is joined by the team behind Forever Mine, a new play retelling the story of the most iconic hymn of all time by retracing the steps of its writer John Newton (literally!).

Roy Godwin: The difference between praying and speaking a blessing

4 Oct 2023
12:08

Roy Godwin, author of 'And I Will Bless Them: Releasing Transformation through the Spoken Blessing', talks about the difference between praying and speaking a blessing.

Is your hair style affecting your job prospects?

4 Oct 2023
17:12

The woman behind World Afro Day Michelle De Leon and Marcia Dixon (MBE) who is a well-known PR specialist join Esther Higham to explore new facts from a study that shows how employers react to Afro styled hair and what we as Christians can do about it. They delve into the question, should you be able to wear what you want to church?