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.
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
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.
One in six UK adults take antidepressants—yet mental health is still a taboo topic in many churches. Dr Rob Waller, Consultant Psychiatrist and co-founder of the Mind and Soul Foundation, and Dr Lavanya Dua, former GP, pastor, and speaker, joined Esther Higham to explore why it’s so hard to open up about these struggles in Christian communities.
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.
Approximately 2 million people in the UK are affected by seasonal affective disorder, according to the NHS. Symptoms usually appear and disappear with changes in the weather, daylight hours, and temperature. So how can our faith help us combat the winter blues? And is there any solace in God’s word about the change of seasons? Rachael Newham, a Theology of Mental Health specialist, spoke to Esther Higham.
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 to unpack this.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 this significant time effectively.
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