Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Greenbelt by day, Big Church Festival by night

28 Aug 2025
13:20

Comedian Paul Kerensa joins Esther Higham to share his full-on festival experience over the weekend, dealing with the comedown, and why you shouldn't be quick to dismiss Greenbelt.

How you can spot signs of domestic abuse at church

28 Aug 2025
10:57

Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has claimed the domestic abuse risk assessment tool "doesn't work" and should be replaced. So what needs to change? And how can you play your part in spotting and protecting victims in your church? Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored, spoke to Esther Higham.

Jesus-pop: Is it Christian cosplay or genuine spirituality?

27 Aug 2025
18:19

Ever heard a love song where the lyrics felt strangely familiar—almost like… worship? Christian songwriter and worship leader Joe Hardy, along with British gospel singer and songwriter Lurine Cato MBE, joined Esther Higham to unpack what's behind this supposed dress up in the language of faith.

Radio Silence: How North Korea is cutting off Christian broadcasting

26 Aug 2025
16:12

Timothy Cho, a North Korean escapee and spokesperson for Open Doors, joined Esther Higham to unpack North Korea's clampdown on radio broadcasts that share the hope of the gospel and its impact on underground believers.

Sound Mind in Christ: Can AI drive you mad?

26 Aug 2025
10:31

AI and tech expert and entrepreneur, James Poulter, joined Esther Higham to unpack AI psychosis and how we, as Christians, can stay grounded in an ever-shifting AI landscape.

What playing professional cricket taught this church pastor about discipleship

26 Aug 2025
13:44

Cricketeer turned church leader Nick Ferraby joins Esther Higham to bat away her endless cricket puns framed as questions. He shares the 'transferable skills' of going from batsman to Baptist pastor, what everyone in ministry can learn from sports coaching, and why it's never too late to get into the sport.

From midlife crisis to midlife Christ-ish!

19 Aug 2025
18:59

Is the mid-life crisis a myth? How do we dream big in our later life? Jo Ibbott, a menopause management trainer, chats to Mal Pope about how the church can become more clued up on the menopause, whether the male version of it exists, and how the Bible helps us navigate any midlife disappointment.

What Kemi Badenoch can teach us about winning people to God

11 Aug 2025
20:53

In a recent BBC interview, Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch shared why she rejected God and became a "cultural Christian". So, how do you encourage a friend back to faith if they tell you they don’t believe God is real? Clare Williams Sarpong from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics joined Mal Pope to unpack this.

The Perris' top tips on how to get your children involved in worship

8 Aug 2025
12:12

Esther Higham caught up with Shell Perris, her husband Tim, and their four boys at CreationFest to learn more about how they redirect their children's attention away from screens and toward God.

Jeff Lucas Special: Meet the man behind Lucas on Life

6 Aug 2025
13:31

Jeff Lucas is the author of 32 books, hosts a Sunday night show on Premier Christian Radio, and writes a monthly column for Premier Christianity magazine. But what is he like away from the pulpit? Esther Higham takes a few moments to get to know the man behind Lucas on Life.

Is there a hidden mental crises among church leaders?

6 Aug 2025
17:59

In the wider conversation on mental health, church leaders are often overlooked, despite the heavy demands of their role. Author, speaker, and pastor Jeff Lucas, along with Judy Moore from Riverside Church in Birmingham, joined Esther Higham to unpack how we can help our church leaders speak honestly about their mental health.

Jeff Lucas Special: What's the ideal number of close friends?

6 Aug 2025
22:36

Preacher, author and broadcaster Jeff Lucas joins Esther Higham as guest editor for the day! They were joined by two of Jeff's closest pals to chat about consistency, supporting friends through grief, and why forgiveness doesn't always lead to reconciliation.

Giants Fall: Zangi shares the testimony behind his latest worship anthem

5 Aug 2025
12:43

Alex Giochi, known simply as Zangi, is a UK-based Kenyan gospel artist. He joins Esther Higham to share how an unexpected diagnosis led to the creation of his latest powerful and prophetic worship track, Giants Fall.

Would God want us to live on Mars?

5 Aug 2025
19:11

Professor David Wilkinson is an astrophysicist, theologian and Methodist minister. He joined Esther Higham to answer some of your tough questions about Artificial Intelligence, moving to Mars, and whether God is still creating.

Tim Jupp on Big Church Festival and the rise of faith-filled hits

4 Aug 2025
15:33

Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Amanda Cook, Elle Limebear, Justin Brierley, Paul Kerensa, and hundreds more artists, comedians, and speakers are set to take the stage at this year’s Big Church Festival. Festival founder and director Tim Jupp joined Esther Higham to discuss the remarkable rise of Christian music—and what’s fuelling this cultural shift.