At a Lancashire hospital, Chaplain Deacon Rachel Fielding and her spiritual sidekick, Alfie — a Cocker Spaniel–Poodle mix — are making waves in spiritual care. Alfie, recently named BBC’s Dog of the Year, is specially trained to offer comfort and connection. Rachel and Alfie joined Esther Higham for a chat — and a bark — to share their inspiring ministry.
A new study has shown that people are becoming more lax about what constitutes sin. So what does this mean for the church and our evangelism? Graham Nicholls, Director of Affinity, and Rachel Jordan-Wolf, Director of HOPE Together, chat to Esther Higham about defining sin, balancing truth and love, and share more stories of the Quiet Revival taking place in their communities.
Questions of Our Times — a compelling series from the Christian Evidence Society and Premier, returns to Premier Christian Radio today. Hosted by Nigel Bovey, the new season, "Bringing Faith into Darkness," explores how Christian faith responds to evil, death, violence, and the paranormal. Nigel spoke with Esther Higham about what’s ahead.
Criticism of Sir Keir Starmer started early into tenure — and it hasn’t really stopped. But are we judging our leaders too harshly, too soon? Alicia Edmund from the Evangelical Alliance and leadership coach Paul Anderson-Walsh join Esther Higham to explore how impatience, expectation, and even the Bible’s stories of redemption shape how we see political leadership today.
Contemporary Christian Music has surged in popularity, bringing with it a youthful, energetic style that’s reshaping worship. But as churches embrace this modern sound, what does this mean for today’s worship leaders? Preacher and worship leader Isaiah Raymond, alongside pastor and worship leader Dwaine Morgan, joined Mal Pope to unpack this.
Social media is filled with clips of street preachers being challenged — sometimes even physically — after being accused of disturbing the peace. Evangelist, vicar, and street preacher Rev David Peterson joined Mal Pope to explore whether defiant street preaching is a courageous stand against spiritual darkness, or if it crosses the line into public nuisance.
Celebrity stylist and founder of Intelligent Styling, Phil Tarling, and Miss Caribbean UK finalist, Nayana Mena, joined Esther Higham to unpack how being fearfully and wonderfully made could impact our clothing purchases or cosmetic choices.
The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, joined Esther Higham to reflect on the significance of the University of Kent turning 60. She shared her thoughts on the celebration, the spiritual impact of gospel music, and how the Church continues to be a place of welcome and refuge.
Michael Williams, a father of three and pharmacist, talks with Esther Higham about Stephen Graham’s campaign encouraging dads to write letters to their sons about what it means to be a man, and how prayer and affirmation are essential in raising his boys.
Missionary Simon Guillebaud and Pastor, Author Gery Malanda joined Esther Higham to unpack why it feels like more supernatural healings happen in Africa and Asia than here in the UK and to share some powerful testimonies from missions taking place at home and abroad.
Over 6000 dogs are working as therapy dogs in the UK. Is there an opportunity for churches here? Rev Sam Chandler, Assistant Vicar at St John's church in Hampshire, and Secretary of the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
David Smith MP, the Government’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion and Belief—tasked with championing religious freedom worldwide—joins Esther Higham to discuss how both of his new roles are progressing, and how his faith is woven into his work.
Comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry has called for the UK to pay reparations. Chancellor Rachel Reeves says it would bankrupt the country. Lord Nigel Biggar—Anglican priest, theologian, and author of Reparations: Slavery and the Tyranny of Imaginary Guilt—joined Esther Higham to explore whether the UK and the Church should pay for their involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
Should the UK pay for the slave trade? That is what comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry thinks. However, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says it would bankrupt the country. Bishop Dr Joe Aldred, a retired Christian Ecumenist, Writer, and Speaker, joined Esther Higham to unpack how we can begin to find a way forward.
Drawing inspiration from her new devotional, Exhale: Devotional Readings for Inner City Teachers in a Challenging School Year, Louise Isaac joined Esther Higham to explore how we can find spiritual renewal and strength during the school breaks
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