Are you being shaped by the Spirit or by self-help books?
Author and leadership expert Kate Pocklington chats to Esther Higham about the rise in self-help books, being "shaped by the spirit", and why there's a growing hunger for spiritual disciplines in the West.
Was Russell Brand too quick to get baptised?
Comedian Russell Brand recently announced that he'd been baptised in the River Thames, but was it too soon? And how is his baptism affected by the ongoing investigations of alleged sexual abuse? Baptist minister Tom Bowring and Church of England vicar Ben Tanner spoke to Esther Higham.
Do teenagers in the UK need to lose the booze?
A recent report from the World Health Organization has found that one third of eleven year olds in England said they had tried alcohol. Why does England continue to top the list? Is there anything parents, carers, youth leaders, and the church can do to help put an end to this booze trend? Mary Deller and Ash Porter spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
Is this the longest prayer walk of all time?
Rev William Porter chats to Esther Higham about why he's carrying a cross across every capital city in Europe.
Do we need tougher laws to stop the 'sick note culture' in the UK?
The Prime Minister is waging a war on what he calls a “sick note culture". Does this and a sharp rise in the cost of disability allowances mean we need to encourage those on long term sick leave back into work? Felicia Wong, Julie Wilson, and Dave Courteen spoke to Premier’s Esther Higham
How to glorify God with your weekly food shop
Professor Tim Cooper, founder of Green Christian, chats to Esther Higham about the carbon footprint of your breakfast, the complexities of a sustainable diet, and why you should re-think your church's summer BBQ.
Is revival in the UK closer now than ever before?
This July, tens of thousands of young people would flock to the Wembley Arena not to see a pop star or an entertainment show, but for Jesus! The Send is set to mobilize and activate a generation into their missional and evangelistic calling. So how is this all being planned? And what have they got in store? John McGinley spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
'It's worthy and honourable for a Christian to get involved in politics'
Tim Farron MP and councillor David Taylor chat to Esther Higham about local elections, picking the right person, and why the building of a Mosque should inspire Christians to get involved in politics.
Does the human DNA tell us anything about God?
Today is world DNA day. A day to mark and celebrate the discovery of the double helix shape of DNA by scientists in America 71 years ago. It is fascinating and full of many remarkable details about who we are. But what does the genetic code hidden in our cells tell us about God? Ruth Bancewicz spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
Conservative MP on Assisted Dying: We won't win the argument on religious grounds
Esther Higham chats to Conservative MP Danny Kruger about whether the tide is turning on Assisted Dying, how to improve end-of-life care, and why he chooses to keep his faith out of the debate.
Are Christians too quick to endorse celebrities who profess Jesus?
As Christians we often get excited when people in the public eye give a shout out to God. But that praise very quickly turns to criticism when their lifestyles don’t seem to live up to their faith. Should we be more discerning before turning stars into role models? Krish Kandiah, Sam Hailes and Alexander Sampson spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
Forbes under 30 winner reveals the secret to his success
Esther Higham meets Zulum Elumogo, Managing Director of TC & Friends, who's recently been listed in Forbes magazine's prestigious 30 under 30 list. He chats about faith being the secret to his success, inviting God into the everyday, and why he still makes times to serve in his church's youth group.
Is Love the answer for our failing Social Care sector?
With over one hundred and fifty thousand unfilled vacancies, coupled with an aging population, and soaring costs the Social Care sector is commonly called a broken system. A new report suggests that nothing less than love is what’s needed. With love so difficult and complex to measure, how can the right policies be put in place? Hannah Rich, Lucy Honeysett and Stephen Hammersley spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
Olympic medallist on dealing with an eating disorder
Studies have shown that athletes are at increased risk of developing eating disorders compared to the general public. Former Olympian Marilyn Okoro and Hope Virgo, founder of #DumpTheScales, spoke to Esther Higham about spotting warning signs in our friends and family, not being afraid to ask direct questions, and why they're campaigning for changes to treatment.
15 minutes a day can take you through the Bible in a year
It's113 days into the year and how is your yearly Bible reading plan going? Before you start feeling bad and planning a Bible binge session later, Premier's Esther Higham spoke Ian Britton, the brains and voice behind Premier’s Bible in Year podcast, on some useful tips and solutions to help you keep up.