Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Would the world be any different if more women led?

23 Oct 2025
18:20

Public policy expert Nicola Martin joins Esther Higham to explore how women can take a greater role in global leadership, as Japan elects its first-ever female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi.

Stop using prayer to spread gossip!

22 Oct 2025
14:07

Prayer is the privileged access to God, given to us as His beloved children. But prayer can be complex. Sometimes, it’s clouded by our own human weaknesses. So how do we navigate tricky prayer requests, avoid gossip disguised as concern, and resist turning prayer into a performance? Miggs Clark, Premier’s Head of Prayer, joined Esther Higham.

The biggest misconceptions about Pentecostalism

22 Oct 2025
22:20

From vibrant praise and tambourines to speaking in tongues, Pentecostalism is one of the most visible—and most misunderstood—branches of the Christian faith. Theologian Eleasah P. Louis and Head of Whitelands College David Muir join Esther Higham to explore the real story behind the movement—its origins, theology, cultural expressions, and the myths that often surround it.

Hope, Peace and Trauma in the Holy Land: What comes next?

21 Oct 2025
20:07

Consultant psychiatrist Dr. Chi-Chi Obuaya and Rev. Su McClellan from Embrace the Middle East joined Esther Higham to unpack the road to recovery from trauma for people din the Holy Land as the world watches to see if the fragile ceasefire holds.

Changing Lives in Jesus’ Name: Sarah Téibo’s journey with Compassion UK

21 Oct 2025
7:42

MOBO-nominated, award-winning gospel artist Sarah Téibo joins Esther Higham to share what inspired her to become a Compassion UK ambassador and take action by sponsoring a child.

Compassion UK: Graham Kendrick on the joys of seeing children's lives transformed

21 Oct 2025
19:58

Worship artist Graham Kendrick speaks to Esther Higham about how he first got involved with Compassion UK, the profound impact of seeing children's lives transformed, and lessons learnt from five decades in the music business. You can play your part and transform a child's life by visiting compassionuk.org/premier

Toy Story 4 star unpacks issue with Christian movies

21 Oct 2025
15:52

Star of Inside Out 2, Toy Story 4, and Arrested Development, Tony Hale chats with Esther Higham about his latest role in Sketch—a family thriller in which a girl's sketchbook drawings come to life. They explore how children’s films can speak to adult emotions, the need to make faith-based films without being too "on the nose," and what parents can take away from the story. Plus, Premier’s Max Avard shares his review and why the movie made him turn to prayer.

Effectively sharing the gospel during Diwali

20 Oct 2025
18:37

Around one million Hindus in the UK are estimated to celebrate Diwali — the “festival of lights.” Baptist Minister and former Hindu worshipper Chris Goswami joined Esther Higham to explore practical ways to connect and share faith during the celebration.

Is going late to church really a big deal?

20 Oct 2025
15:25

Preacher and comedian Andy Kind, along with James Brumwell, Executive Lead at Gas Street Church, joined Esther Higham to share their thoughts on whether punctuality to church could ever be a sin to God.

How losing a baby led Libby Key to her true calling

14 Oct 2025
14:31

Libby Key after experiencing the loss of a pregnancy, entered a season of deep sadness. Yet, this painful chapter became the catalyst for a new beginning in her life—music born out of a profound encounter with God. She joined Esther Higham to share how God can bring beauty out of tragedy.

Does church have to be on a Sunday?

14 Oct 2025
21:54

Would you prefer to go to church on another day? Is Sunday inherently holy? Warren Evans from Sports Chaplaincy and John McGinlay from the National Myriad Programme join Esther Higham to explore whether it’s time to rethink when (and where) we gather to worship.

The First Hymn: The 2000-year-old tune impacting us today

13 Oct 2025
12:15

Australian author, Anglican cleric, and ancient history scholar John Dickson, the driving force behind the First Hymn Project, joined Esther Higham to discuss what inspired him to begin this remarkable project of resurrecting what is believed to be the oldest hymn on record

October 13th: A historic day for peace in the Holy Land

13 Oct 2025
18:24

In the wake of President Trump's visit to Israel and peace in Gaza, Carolyn Merry, leader of the Ammerdown Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, joined Esther Higham to unpack what it means to be peacemakers—nationally, or even globally.

Freemasonry: A benign brotherhood or a spiritual stronghold?

10 Oct 2025
19:44

Emma Stark runs Freedom from Freemasonry courses in Glasgow, and she joined Esther Higham to unpack whether, for Christians, Freemasonry is something to avoid or actively oppose.

How welcoming is your church to blind people?

10 Oct 2025
12:14

Sarah Dawkins, CEO of Torch Trust, and content creator Linn Davies — who is blind — join Esther Higham to share how churches can be more welcoming and accessible for people with sight loss.