Inspirational Breakfast with Michael Fanstone

If you think good worship is only for those with musical gifts, one group, the Anthem Choir, is changing all that. Their passion project lets people who have no musical experience whatsoever and without any auditions sing in a simple, powerful worship experience. Singer, Heavenlin Ohene Akrasi and Ace Afrobeat Producer from the Compozers, David Ohene Akrasi spoke to Premier's Michael Fanstone.

What is the strictest rule you have had to follow in your life? Well, if you live in Scotland, there’s a new one now added to your list. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021. Critics say it could erode freedom of speech and religion. So, as Christians should we be worried? Lois Miller and Jamie Gillies spoke to Premier's Michael Fanstone on Inspirational Breakfast

Theologian and book publisher Tom Creedy chats to Michael Fanstone about the books that changed his life, why he's steering clear of AI literature, and what makes some Christian books so popular.

Theologian Paula Gooder chats to Michael Fanstone about scripture's influence on modern-day storytelling, which books have been game-changers in her life, and why the Bible is still the greatest story ever told.

Can you imagine a world without farmers? The ripple effects of their absence would be felt everywhere. However, farmers are currently facing pressures in the UK and Europe which are severe enough to provoke outbursts of protest. What role can the Church and Christians play to help and support farmers? Luke Thomas and Roland Nancekivell spoke to Premier's Michael Fanstone on Inspirational Breakfast

Over 30,000 children and teachers have been a part of Prom's Praise for Schools since it began over 20 years ago. Ahead of its return to the Royal Albert Hall, Premier's Max Avard went behind the scenes at All Souls Church to enjoy their rehearsals and find out why the decline in music lessons could be detrimental to children's wellbeing.

It is nearly four years ago since we were first put into a lockdown because of the coronavirus. How can we as Christians approach conversations about the pandemic in a way that brings healing and not more pain? John Wyatt, Louise Morse, and Olivia Amartey spoke to Premier's Michael Fanstone on Inspirational Breakfast

Would you describe your church as multicultural? The Bible speaks of a vast number of people “from every nation, tribe, people and language” together before God's throne in Revelations. Is that a future promised only in heaven or can it happen today? Rev Roxanne F Eversley, newly commissioned as the Dean of Cultural Diversity in Southwark, joined Michael Fanstone to share her thoughts.

Three university students from across Europe join Michael Fanstone to chat about free speech in universities, being seen as 'weird' Christians, and why we should expect opposition to our faith. Watch the 'Self-Censored' documentary by OIDAC Europe on YouTube.

In England and Wales, one in five women and one in twenty-five men are likely to be sexually abused during their lifetime. It is a big problem, so how well is the church mirroring the healing love of Christ to those who have been broken and hurt? Eustace Constance, Bekah Legg and Rachel Medina were on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this with Premier's Michael Fanstone

On the back of the Asbury revival in Kentucky, a new song has emanated from a church in North London called ‘Wholly and Completely’- written to lead us to a place of revival and consecration. So how can we bring revival into our own city and how does being holy and acceptable to God play into this? Rich Dicas from KXC spoke to Premier's Michael Fanstone on Inspirational Breakfast

Over 70years since the Nazi-occupied Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated, yet the world still struggles with prejudice, discrimination, and injustice. Joe Miller, Head of Outreach at The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and Michelle Guinness, a Jewish Christian author and speaker, explore how the lessons from the Holocaust continue to shape our understanding of empathy, justice, and the collective responsibility we bear.

Artists Matt Redman and Matt Maher chat about bringing together the 'Avengers' team of worship leaders for a new version of How Great Thou Art.

Why is church unity so hard? As we unite with Christians globally for the Week of Prayer, Bishop Mike Royal and Revd Benjamin Aldous from Church Together in England explore how we can overcome the common struggles that often test the unity within our church community.

When your teary three year old screams 'no' in your face, how do you respond? Ed Drew of Faith in Kids says, "In the tears, in that moment of crisis or difficulty, there is something of Jesus Christ to offer." Listen to Ed and Yetty Williams, CEO Lagos Mums, as they share ways we can help young people in our lives develop a thriving personal faith in Jesus.