If you disagree with a pastor’s sermon, should reporting them be an option? Reverend Chris Demetriou of Rosyth Baptist Church was reported to the Scottish charity watchdog by the National Secular Society for making ‘misogynistic comments.’ So, can charity law restrict free speech in a church, and should clergy preach what is socially acceptable or biblical? Daniel Jones from Stewardship UK and Evangelist Dominic Muir discussed this with Esther Higham.
What is your most curious question about the bible, faith and life? Host of Premier’s Questions of Our Times podcast Major Nigel Bovey launches a brand-new season live on Premier Christian Radio – asking the topical questions about health and well-being. He joined Esther Higham to unpack what to expect in the brand new season.
TikTok's #WitchTok has garnered 69 billion views, making witchcraft a major trend among young people. The Bible in Galatians 5:19-20 warns against acts like witchcraft. How can we protect our youth from this trend, and how should the church respond? Youth worker Rachel Gardner and Olly Goldenberg from Children Can discussed this with Esther Higham.
Author Nick Page chats to Esther Higham about the mythology surrounding the Reformation, whether Henry VIII was really responsible for the split, and how it helps us understand current rifts in the Church of England.
Leadership is a hot topic globally, with the US election next week and the new Tory leader announcement this weekend. What can church leaders learn to stay out of the spotlight for the wrong reasons? Rev Dr. Kate Coleman, founder of Next Leadership, discusses this with Esther Higham.
Evangelist Danny Neale and Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, Campaign Director for 40 Days for Life in Birmingham, chat with Esther Higham about new legislation restricting prayer around abortion clinics in England and Wales.
Recently, three Scottish schools have recognized “species dysphoria,” allowing students to identify as animals. This trend is growing on social media, with teens identifying as “furries.” Proverbs 22:6 says, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.” What happens when they struggle with their upbringing? Should we allow self-discovery? Youth Pastor Sarah Williams and Tim Dieppe from Christian Concern discuss this with Esther Higham.
In an exclusive conversation with Esther Higham, Bishop of Dover Rose Hudson-Wilkin recounts how she felt God’s call at the age of fourteen, despite the church’s refusal to recognize women in clergy at that time. It took nineteen years for her to achieve ordination. Thirty years on, she reflects on the changes within the church.
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell chats to Esther Higham about the power of the Lord's Prayer, solving divisions in the Church of England, and his new book Praying By Heart.
This year, over 29,000 people have arrived in small boats off Kent’s coast, seeking refuge in the UK. With over 50 deaths from the perilous journey, how do local churches support refugees and asylum seekers, and show them God’s love? Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin and Domenica Pecoraro discussed this with Esther Higham.
Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin joins Esther Higham as Guest Editor. They speak to former head of Pax Christi UK about how Christians can promote peace in Ukraine, the Bible’s view on war, and the potential of non-violent approaches to conflict.
What should our response be when someone who has embraced faith seems to be drifting away? Premier Unbelievable’s Ruth Jackson and Carl Beech, President of Christian Vision for Men, chat to the Inspirational Breakfast team about Kanye West, not walking on eggshells, and supporting those who may be struggling with their faith.
Bishop Mike Royal, head of Churches Together in England, joins Esther Higham to reflect on the Chris Kaba murder trial, the implications for policing, and how we as Christians can respond.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 causes non-cancerous tumours on nerves, leading to disfigurement and physical differences. Recently, Oliver Bromley was asked to leave a South London restaurant because staff said his appearance was “scaring the customers.” How can we be more respectful and accommodating to people with conditions that make them look different? Oliver Bromley joined Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast to share his story and faith.
Suzannah O’Brien, chair of the Christian Funders Forum, and Matthew Parfitt, founder of Grace Enterprises, chat to Esther Higham about the vital role of Christian charities in the UK and how you can be a pioneer for change in your community.
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