Youth unemployment sky rockets...what can your church do?
Playback speed
Youth unemployment is at its highest level in over a decade — with nearly one in six young people struggling to find work. So does the Church — small c and big C — hold part of the answer?
Lucy Rae from Spear and Emma Winmill of Urban Devotion Birmingham joined Esther Higham to explore what life is really like for young people who feel locked out of the jobs market — and how you can help to rebuild their confidence, identity and hope.
Released on 26 Feb 2026
Coming up next
How to call out racism when you see it
Benfica’s Prestianni has been suspended by UEFA after alleged racial abuse towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League. Madrid went on to win the second leg, with one of their players calling it a victory “for everyone who stands against racism”. But outside of football, how should we respond when we face racism in daily life — in public, at home, or even in church? Richard Reddie, director of Justice and Inclusion for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, joined Esther.
How can we end the plague of gambling in sport?
With major events like the World Cup and Commonwealth Games ahead, concerns are rising. Research suggests two-thirds of gamblers plan to bet more in 2026 than last year while the Government is considering banning unlicensed firms from sponsoring teams, including Premier League clubs. Graham Daniels, General Director of Christians in Sport and director of Cambridge United F.C joined Esther to share his concerns and why his club doesn't accept front-of-shirt betting sponsors..
Should we offer our homes to the homeless?
Children as young as four are sleeping on the streets, according to an ITV News investigation, which says some councils are unlawfully turning families away from emergency housing. Behind the headlines are real children facing fear and uncertainty. Isaiah 58:7 calls us to shelter the wanderer. Have we lost that priority? Elyse MacKinnon from Glasgow City Mission joins Esther Higham on what Christians can do to support those without permanent housing...
