Inspirational Breakfast with Michael Fanstone

Presented by Michael Fanstone

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Why would I want to give away my money?

12 Jan 2024
19:27

Charitable giving, especially with the current difficult economy could be a real challenge. With the New Year just rolling in, how do we steward our finances in the right way to make impact? Janie Oliver, the new CEO of Stewardship shares some advice.

Will more funding cut addiction?

12 Jan 2024
21:04

17 years ago when Emma Heath from Star Recovery struggled with addiction, there wasn't enough public funds to help her. Now, local authorities across England are getting set to benefit from almost £267million of government funding to boost drug and alcohol treatment. Emma Heath and Gavin Sant from Teen Challenge discuss the level of local support given to Christian ministries to make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction.

This New Year, I will...

5 Jan 2024
17:23

What does the Bible say about new year resolutions and how do we find the balance between forgetting what's behind us and reaching forward? Reverend Jonathan Edwards, the presenter of Premier's 'Be Still and Know' had a lot to say on this.

What's the secret to a great preach?

5 Jan 2024
22:32

Rev Martine Oborne and Rev Dr Sam Wells chat to Premier about the secrets of preparing a Sunday sermon and whether preaching is only for the chosen few.

Reflecting on the war in Gaza

29 Dec 2023
8:07

Rev David Hardman, Methodist Liasion Officer in Jerusalem, reflects on the war between Israel and Hamas, where we’re at now, & how we should be praying as we enter the New Year in this short interview with Premier's Michael Fanstone.

From the heart of an army chaplain

29 Dec 2023
15:21

Padre Trudy Hobson, one of the youngest female army chaplain, shares heartwarming stories with us on the role chaplains play in bringing comfort, hope and support for our soldiers and their families especially in difficult times such as the holiday season.

The Light: A nativity play

22 Dec 2023
17:32

Each year, the pupils at King's Park Primary School in Lurgan, County Armagh, put on a special Christmas play written by their teacher, Shelley Spiers. This time, they not only performed it live but also created their own recording studio to record for Premier Christian Radio. After the play, Shelley had a chat with Premier's Michael Fanstone.

When jingle bells go silent

22 Dec 2023
22:21

When Christmas gets cancelled in the very city Jesus was born, it is a powerful reminder of the impact conflict can make in the lives of people. Sadly, many nations dealing with unrest will not be celebrating Christmas. Dr Fadi Diab, Rector St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Ramallah, Palestine and Elias Kasabre, a young architect in Bethlehem, dive into this tough topic with Premier's Michael Fanstone.

How the church can stay alert to domestic violence

8 Dec 2023
7:37

Did you know a woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK? Bekah Legg runs Restored, a ministry speaking up about violence against women. She joined Mal Pope to unpack this shocking figure and how the church should respond.

Jesus is not just for Christmas

1 Dec 2023
15:56

We know church attendance peaks around Christmas, but why aren’t people coming back? Hope Together Executive Director Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf and Derek Hughes, an Online Pastor at Life Church in Manchester had this conversation with Premier's Mal Pope.

The Church view on HIV: a sin or a virus?

1 Dec 2023
16:42

With 39 million people globally living with HIV, Catherine Healey, CEO of ACET UK and Iwalola Akin-Jimoh, a public health Specialist and Executive Secretary Youth Empowerment Foundation, Nigeria address some cultural and religious barriers still existing in the Church.

Is your church single friendly?

24 Nov 2023
8:15

Would you say your church is single friendly? How welcoming is your church to those who might not be interested in dating and marriage? Premier's Max Avard was at the launch of the Single Friendly Church.

Autumn Statement: Good news for taxpayers or election ploy?

24 Nov 2023
23:58

Claimed to be the biggest tax cuts in decades, how does it address other issues like the climate crisis, foreign aid spending, rising energy costs? Financial Journalist Arwyn Bailey, Sarah Edwards, Just Money, and Paul Cook from Tearfund unpack the Chancellor's package.

Shakespeare, Faith and a Youth Theatre Group

17 Nov 2023
14:41

Meet Intermission Youth, a theatre group working with young people from all faiths, witnessing Christ and empowering them to be the best of themselves.

Are the Conservatives scraping the barrel?

17 Nov 2023
21:34

Paul Bickley, Head of Political Engagement at Theos, and Hannah Rich, the Director of Christians on the Left, unpack the chaotic week in Westminster and what leadership lessons we can learn,

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