Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Former professional rugby player Peter Browne joined Esther to share why Rugby can showcase God's creativity, what to look out for in the upcoming Six Nations, and how Christians can shine bright on and off the pitch!

Journalist and poet Naomi Hutchison joined Esther to unpack the beauty of poetry and faith, and why poetry is so much more than just words.

What does sharing faith look like on a ski slope? Well, Esther had skiing on the mind after her recent holiday, so alongside guest presenter Lindz West, she brought in Altitude Mission’s Sam Milchem and Gemima Adams to share how the gospel is reaching people—even in the heart of the Alps

Lindz West and the Christian group LZ7 turned many heads when they announced they would be opening for Jason Derulo, who has 14 platinum records and has sold over 250 million records worldwide, but he hasn't explicitly spoken about his faith. So when Lindz joined Esther Higham to guest present on Inspirational Breakfast, Esther had to ask how this came together!

Lindz West is part of the international music group LZ7, who, when they’re not touring with artists like Jason Derulo, visit schools across the UK to share the gospel. He even occasionally guest presents with Esther! For this session, Lindz was joined by his brother Chris West, a youth worker with over 20 years of experience, and Destiny, a member of the evangelism group Saintz. Together, they shared insights on what resonates most with young people in their different contexts.

The team at Premier Christianity have been digging through the most influential and innovative Christian books of all time - from Augustine to Joyce Meyer and everything in between. Now, they need your help to create a top 100! Editor Sam Hailes joined Michael Fanstone to share how you can get involved and be in with a chance of winning a years subscription to the magazine.

We don't like to talk about death, which is reflected in reports that as little as 20% of Brits have made funeral arrangements. From practical planning to spiritual legacy, Premier’s Michael Fanstone was joined by funeral pastor and author Annie Willmott, alongside will writer and advocate Selene Jordan, to explore how preparing well can bring peace of mind and help families honour your life, faith, and wishes.

Ruth Walne has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her life-changing work with children in Africa through the Christian charity Mercy Ships. In between shifts on board the Global Mercy in Sierra Leone, she spoke to Premier’s Michael Fanstone (Filling in for Esther Higham), and Michael asked her how she found out about Mercy Ships.

Esther Higham chats with Philippa Lowthorpe, director of H is for Hawk, about how the writings of Christian mystic Julian of Norwich inspired the critically acclaimed new movie.

An app called “Are you dead?” is gaining traction among millions of young people in China. When users reply “no” to the question, the app notifies an emergency contact, a stark but telling response to growing loneliness and isolation. Gemma Gillard of the loneliness charity Truth Be Told joined Michael Fanstone (Covering for Esther) to discuss this new development and whether it would ever take off in the Uk..

When was the last Christian song to reach number one? O’Neil Dennis and AStepFWD are teaming up with the Official Charts Company to launch the UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart, raising the profile of Christian music and helping fans discover the next big sound. O’Neil joined Premier’s own music man, Mal Pope, to explain how it will work.

Be honest, did you watch The Traitors finale on Friday night? The show built on deceit and betrayal has gripped the Uk. But should Christians be uneasy about its appeal? From the Garden of Eden onwards, the Bible has plenty to say about lies and deception. Christian counsellor and psychotherapist Sue Monkton Rickett joined Mal Pope to explore the impact of lying and why truth still matters, as well as why a show centred on deceit is so popular right now.

Phil Briggs, Head of Events and Church Relationships, joins Esther Higham to unpack the charity’s mission of empowering the local church — and why helping just one child out of poverty can create a ripple effect that transforms whole families and communities. To help more children out of extreme poverty head to: www.compassionuk.org/premier-sponsorship/?campaign=3368

Fasting is often the most debated Christian discipline—confusing, demanding, and difficult—yet Jesus clearly calls us to practise it. Steve Uppal, leader of the All Nations Movement and All Nations Church in Wolverhampton, is urging Christians across the UK to take part in Turn the Battle, a three-day fast starting on 21 January. He joined Esther to share how fasting can transform lives and impact the world. Find out more at www.turnthebattle.uk

Martyn Link, the leader of Thrive conference series in Scotland, joins Esther Higham as our resident workplace agony uncle. Together, they tackle your questions on handling criticism at work, admitting when you’ve failed, and discerning whether God might be calling you to stay put… or step out of your job.