Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Are pilgrimages essential for Christians?

16 Apr 2025
9:07

Should every Christian aspire to undertake a pilgrimage at least once, and will its impact be lasting? Rev. Eryl Parry, who featured on the BBC show Pilgrimage two seasons ago, joins Esther Higham to discuss this.

Three historical facts why Jesus' body is not in Egypt

16 Apr 2025
7:38

British anthropologist Dr. Paul Warner claims that the body of Christ and the Ark of the Covenant may be hidden beneath the Great Pyramid of Giza, in a sealed double-cave known as the Cave of the Patriarchs. But how credible is this claim? Historian Martyn Whittock joins Esther Higham to refute it.

Easter Around The World: Jesus' resurrection is a strong hope for Nigerian Christians

16 Apr 2025
7:53

Senior Pastor of Zion Hill Church, Pastor James Rosh, in a chat with Esther Higham, unpacks why the resurrection is very important to persecuted Christians in Nigeria and how it means more to every believer in Christ.

Steph Reid: Pilgrimage helped me silence the noise and focus on God

16 Apr 2025
14:03

Decorated Paralympian Steph Reid joins us at the Inspirational Breakfast table to share how her participation in the BBC TV show, Pilgrimage: The Road Through the Alps, has impacted her faith and personal life.

Practical ways churches can help adoptive families

15 Apr 2025
17:20

A vital fund that provides essential therapeutic care for children who have suffered early trauma and neglect has been significantly cut, leaving many children and families without a crucial lifeline to healing. Lisa Mainwaring, the adoptive mother of two boys, joined Esther Higham to unpack how the church can support.

Easter Around The World: Easter festivals in Latin America will blow your mind

15 Apr 2025
10:09

According to Simone Lockyer from the Christian charity Latin Link, the Catholic Easter festivals are some of the most colourful in the world. She joined Esther Higham to discuss these festivals and the continent's rich Christian culture.

Gaza's peace prospects amid Palm Sunday hospital tragedy

14 Apr 2025
12:18

The Anglican Al Alih hospital, run by the Diocese of Jerusalem, was hit yesterday with one patient dying as a result of the strike. Rev Jack Sara, President of the Bethlehem Bible College joined Esther Higham to unpack how this impacts a community already in rubbles.

Easter Around The World: Is Poland seeing early signs of revival?

14 Apr 2025
14:05

Easter is celebrated by Christians around the world, and today, we head to Poland! Pastor Andrzej Nędzusiak of the House of God church in Warsaw, and part of the Evangelical Alliance of Poland, joins Esther Higham to share what the atmosphere in Poland is like this season.

Andy Hawthorne: Never undermine the gospel's hope—always speak Jesus

14 Apr 2025
24:41

Evangelist, author, and founder of The Message Trust, Andy Hathorne, responds to the question "Who is Jesus?" and chats with Esther Higham about how we can share the gospel with a non believing world.

King of Kings: What you will enjoy in the new Jesus film

11 Apr 2025
10:28

Film critic Rachel Allcock reviews the new animated film by director Jang Seong-ho, which depicts author Charles Dickens re-telling the story of Jesus's life on earth to his curious son, Walter. She joins Esther Higham to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the film

Why scrapping prayer at local council meetings is not being neutral

10 Apr 2025
21:11

Last month, St Albans Council banned all types of prayer at the start of their meetings. Should you care if your local representatives pray before making decisions? Simon Calvert from the Christian Institute and Clare De Silva, former Borough Councillor, joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

How one young man's decision led 60 young people to Jesus

10 Apr 2025
13:49

Jasper Warwood, the Lead Student at Bennett Memorial School in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, decided to start a youth Alpha course at his school and the remarkable happened. He joins Esther Higham to share the good news.

What really puts Muslims off the Christian faith will surprise you...

8 Apr 2025
22:49

Islam is becoming more visible in the UK—from “Trust in Allah” posters on bus stops to EID celebrations in retail and on national TV. But how should Christians respond? Imtiaz Kahn from London City Mission and journalist Andrew Boyd reflect on the opportunities and challenges of engaging with Islam and why Muslims want us to be bolder in our faith.

The vicar who resisted temptation and won thousands of pounds

8 Apr 2025
16:16

Rev David Peterson joined us fresh from appearing on Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune. He chats about spending £300 on Haribo, sharing faith on the trail, and his dream to go on Big Brother.

Is the growing acceptance for the Bible on campus a sign?

7 Apr 2025
22:33

Adam Mitchell-Baker from Fusion and Marta Silva, a student at Nottingham Trent University, joined Esther Higham to discuss why 33% of non-Christian students say they’re open to reading the Bible, and how the Church could get on board with this 'spiritual awakening' on campus.

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