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His musical legacy is undeniable, yet his life was surrounded by serious allegations that continue to divide opinion. A new biopic about him is out this week, and his influence clearly lives on. So why, despite the controversy, is he still so widely loved? To explore this, Esther spoke to gospel artist and producer Ian Green, who worked with Jackson and shared his perspective on the man behind the myth.
Released on 23 Apr 2026
Esther spoke to Barney and Ben from “Two Blokes Running” the morning after a historic London Marathon, where Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe broke a record once considered unbreakable.
Peter and Vicky Vardy are a sibling duo and the founders of The Calling, a leadership summit in Scotland bringing together leaders from church, business, education, and community life for vision, inspiration, and practical wisdom. They sat down with Esther Higham to share more. Find out about the event at thecalling.scot
A recent poll by The John Smith Centre at Glasgow University found that half of young people say they would not fight for Britain “under any circumstances.” The prevailing sentiment was: “Why would I fight for a country that isn’t fighting for me?” Esther spoke to MP Tom Tugendhat and former Major General Roddy Porter to hear their thoughts on why the UK might still be worth fighting for and if Christians should be on the frontline in the first place.
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