Should Christians care more about start-of-life care?
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What’s your earliest memory?
Those early experiences can shape who we become. Experts say the first 1,001 days, from pregnancy to age two, are crucial for our physical, mental and spiritual development.
Dame Andrea Leadsom, founder of 1001 Critical Days, joined Esther to explain why it matters — and how you can help ensure this stage gets the recognition it deserves.
Released on 3 Sep 2026
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