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On Pentecost Sunday thousands of young people are coming together to be led in prayer online by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York. Thy Kingdom Come invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost. So, in what ways does corporate prayer bring us closer to revival in the UK? Rev Canon Jean Kerr spoke to Esther Higham
Martin Saunders, director of Satellites Festival, and actor Stephanie Pena chat with Esther Higham about The Book of Clarence, the difference between blasphemy and satire, and their favourite portrayals of Jesus on the big screen.
Seventy-nine years ago today, Victory in Europe was announced by Prime Minister Winston Churchill. With no less than 60 international armed conflicts across the world since 1945 and many still on going, what has changed and how can we as Christians be peacemakers? Maj Gen Roddy Porter spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
The Jamaican New Testament has impacted the faith journey of many, one person decided to let that spread to others. Karen Roach speaks to Esther Higham about the power of hearing the bible in your mother tongue
Dr Joe Aldred chats to Esther Higham about changing the narrative around the Black-British experience, taking control of your destiny, and his new book 'Flourishing in Babylon'.
Author and leadership expert Kate Pocklington chats to Esther Higham about the rise in self-help books, being "shaped by the spirit", and why there's a growing hunger for spiritual disciplines in the West.
Comedian Russell Brand recently announced that he'd been baptised in the River Thames, but was it too soon? And how is his baptism affected by the ongoing investigations of alleged sexual abuse? Baptist minister Tom Bowring and Church of England vicar Ben Tanner spoke to Esther Higham.
A recent report from the World Health Organization has found that one third of eleven year olds in England said they had tried alcohol. Why does England continue to top the list? Is there anything parents, carers, youth leaders, and the church can do to help put an end to this booze trend? Mary Deller and Ash Porter spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
Rev William Porter chats to Esther Higham about why he's carrying a cross across every capital city in Europe.
The Prime Minister is waging a war on what he calls a “sick note culture". Does this and a sharp rise in the cost of disability allowances mean we need to encourage those on long term sick leave back into work? Felicia Wong, Julie Wilson, and Dave Courteen spoke to Premier’s Esther Higham
Professor Tim Cooper, founder of Green Christian, chats to Esther Higham about the carbon footprint of your breakfast, the complexities of a sustainable diet, and why you should re-think your church's summer BBQ.
This July, tens of thousands of young people would flock to the Wembley Arena not to see a pop star or an entertainment show, but for Jesus! The Send is set to mobilize and activate a generation into their missional and evangelistic calling. So how is this all being planned? And what have they got in store? John McGinley spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
Tim Farron MP and councillor David Taylor chat to Esther Higham about local elections, picking the right person, and why the building of a Mosque should inspire Christians to get involved in politics.
Today is world DNA day. A day to mark and celebrate the discovery of the double helix shape of DNA by scientists in America 71 years ago. It is fascinating and full of many remarkable details about who we are. But what does the genetic code hidden in our cells tell us about God? Ruth Bancewicz spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
Esther Higham chats to Conservative MP Danny Kruger about whether the tide is turning on Assisted Dying, how to improve end-of-life care, and why he chooses to keep his faith out of the debate.
