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New research has revealed that we're using 388 fewer words per day every year. We're texting more, calling less, wearing headphones at the bus stop and even choosing self-service tills rather than speaking to a human being! So could Christians be the people who still stop for a natter? Esther spoke to Sheridan Voysey, founder of The Friendship Lab, and Nick Amis from the Hive Network, which helps reach communities for Jesus, to share the importance of a good conversation!
Released on 24 Aug 2026
Stephen Sneed from Samaritan’s Purse joined Esther to share what life looks like in the aftermath of a major earthquake, and how relief efforts are supporting communities across Colombia, Venezuela and the Philippines. Plus, how prayer helped open the way for vital food aid to reach people living in conflict zones.
A couple set up a church lunch club offering free meals to children in Sheffield — but hardly anyone came. So, what went wrong? If you have the faith and the calling, is that enough? Or does effective social action require more? Esther Higham spoke to Graeme Hodge, who has decades of experience leading social action projects, and Daniel Jones from Stewardship, which supports thousands of churches, charities and charity workers to turn their ideas into effective, lasting projects.
The ADHD Myth? has already become one of the most controversial shows of the year — labelled “inaccurate” and “dangerous” by various charities and sparking widespread backlash online. But is there any truth to the programme’s claims? And how should we talk about and adapt to ADHD in our churches? Esther spoke to psychiatrist Philippa Savage, psychologist Dr Jeremy Rowe and author Sophie Killingley to unpack the nuances of ADHD, the rise in diagnoses, and why it's never something to be 'prayed away'.