Does prayer in government promote Christian values in the public sector?
The St. David’s Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, which Premier is one of the sponsors of, hopes to bring together Members of the Senedd, church leaders across Wales, and more, to celebrate Wales’ Christian heritage and to pray for the nation. Darren Miller MS joined Esther Higham to share more
Shrove Tuesday: Is it beyond parades and pancakes?
What is the significance of Lent and Shrove Tuesday, even if your church tradition isn’t following the calendar? Rt. Revd. John Arnold, Bishop of Salford, and senior UK church leader Hugh Osgood joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
Why Rev Lisa is swapping the Traitors castle for a tent this Lent
Reverend Lisa Coupland, from this year’s series of The Traitors, and Louisa Arnold from ShelterBox discuss post-Traitors life, why Lent shouldn't be a solo project, and how their Tent for Lent campaign is helping those facing devastation.
Bethany Hobbs & Woman Alive on why Lent is more than a time of fasting
This Lent, Premier’s Woman Alive magazine and Bethany Hobbs invite you to embrace themes of surrender, using your voice, stepping out in faith, and transforming challenges into opportunities. Author and speaker Bethany Hobbs joined Esther Higham to discuss how to make this Lent a time of refreshing growth.
Is being part of a fandom a bad thing for Christians?
Sam Brown from LICC and film critic Charles Merritt from Youthscape chat with Esther Higham about award shows, fandoms, and when following a celebrity turns to idolatry.
What can Churches learn from Elon Musk's DOGE?
According to Stewardship, UK Christians now give an average of £124 per month, about 5.3% of their income. So, how can we ensure none of it is wasted? Daniel Jones, Chief Purpose Officer at Stewardship UK, and Mark Steel, General Manager at Audacious Church, joined Esther Higham and guest presenter Andy Kind to unpack this.
Is it naïve to think faith will help you overcome a phobia?
Dr. Lucy Ann Moll chats with Premier's Esther Higham and Andy Kind about how phobias develop, why you should start small to overcome them, and how live with a “spirit not of fear but of power".
Noel Robinson on AI worship music and copyrights: I'm not really happy...
More than 1,000 musicians released a silent album in protest against the UK government's planned changes to copyright law. Worship artist Noel Robinson joined Esther Higham and Andy Kind to unpack how this can affect worship in the church
God knew how to play, so why have our children stopped?
Gareth Crispin from Premier's Nexgen chats to Esther Higham and guest-presenter Andy Kind about why the church is poised to tackle the decline in playtime amongst children.
James Cary on sharing the whole Bible in 60 minutes
Writer James Cary has been inspired by John 3:16 and created a brand new show called "God, The Bible, and Everything in 60 Minutes," which seeks to tell the theme of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in just one hour. Is it really doable? He joined Esther Higham to explore this.
Would Jesus approve of DEI programs?
Carla Adebekun, co-founder of Cohesia Connect, and writer Hope Bonarcher chat with Esther Higham about whether Donald Trump’s executive order ending DEI initiatives in government is a return to meritocracy or a step backwards in addressing discrimination.
Nicole Kidman wanted to be a nun, would she have coped?
Sister Gemma Simmonds chats to Esther Higham about the adventurous life of being a nun, where film caricatures get it wrong, and why she'd happily welcome a Sister Kidman to the convent.
Russia-Ukraine War Anniversary: Is Trump and his moves for peace an answer to prayer?
Today marks the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Since US President Donald Trump took office, this is the closest we've been to serious peace negotiations. Is it an answer to prayer or not? Major General Roddy Porter (retired) and Ukrainian survivor Mariia Korolchuk joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
How Christian storybooks can reverse the decline in reading
In 2024, only 1 in 3 children and young people aged 8 to 18 enjoyed reading in their free time. How can we encourage children to read with so much tech at their fingertips? Author Silvano Griffith-Francis joined Mal Pope to discuss this.
Nearly half of parents with disabled children can’t find a suitable school, here's how your church can help
With nearly 1 in 2 parents struggling to find a suitable school for their disabled child, is the system fundamentally broken? Mark Arnold from Urban Saints and Lynn McCann, a specialist teacher, chat with Mal Pope about the crisis in SEND education, its long-term impact on children, and how churches can make a difference.