‘Dangerously exposed’: Former Army commander on Britain’s missile threat and how we should pray
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The Conservatives want to spend £10bn on a new missile and drone defence system for Britain. But how much should we be spending to protect the country from emerging threats, and what does the Bible have to say about defence?
Major General Roddy Porter joined Esther to unpack the thinking behind the proposed ‘Britannia Shield’ and the bigger questions around Britain’s defence.
Released on 7 Oct 2026
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