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When disagreement turns into division, can Christians choose a better way?
Esther Higham was joined by Guest Editor Rt Rev Emma Ineson, alongside Rev Christina Rees and Fr David Houlding—who hold diametrically opposed views on women in church leadership. Despite standing on opposite sides of one of the Church's most contentious debates, they shared how an unlikely friendship blossomed!
Released on 16 Jul 2026
Middle age gets a bad press. For men, it's the sports car and midlife crisis; for women, it's the menopause and fears of becoming invisible. But with people living longer than ever, where does middle age really begin—and is it time for a rebrand? Esther Higham and Guest Editor Rt Rev Emma Ineson were joined by author of The Dark Night of the Shed and co-host of the Mid-Faith Crisis podcast, Nick Page, to find out.
Andy Burnham officially takes over as Prime Minister today after Sir Keir Starmer stepped down. What can we expect from his leadership, and how might his Christian upbringing shape his time in office? Esther first spoke to CARE's James Mildred for a political perspective, before hearing from Phil Jump of the North West Baptist Association on how Burnham is viewed in his home region—and why he believes the new PM is keen to work with churches!
Christopher Nolan's long-awaited adaptation of The Odyssey has finally arrived in cinemas—and it's already winning rave reviews. But what can Christians make of one of the oldest and most influential stories ever told? Predating the New Testament by centuries, some scholars believe Homer's epic may even echo in Luke's Gospel and Acts. Esther Higham was joined by writer and journalist Beatrice Scudeler to explore the faith, myth and meaning behind the classic.
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