Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Film critics Charles Merritt and Rev Andy Godfrey chat to Esther Higham about this year's box office hits, why Die Hard is a Christmas film, and if we should stop labelling some films 'Christian'.

Youth Pastor Sarah Williams chats to Esther Higham about whether the UK should follow Australia's lead in banning social media for under-16's.

According to the online retailer Very, adults plan to spend over £695 on Christmas preparations this year, with about a third on decorations. Is decorating your house with lights, wreaths, and trinkets just buying into a consumerist Christmas or could it be a chance to share the gospel with a tasteful nativity scene or an inflatable Jesus? Sammy Jordan, Director of Hope for Every Home, joined Esther Higham to discuss this topic.

Artist manager Tom Limebear sat down with Premier's Max Avard to reflect on this year's most popular songs and artists. They discuss Tom's secret love for pop music, why he's not a Swiftie, and the worship song that always 'does bits'.

Centrepoint estimates that 23,000 young people could be homeless this winter. Homelessness is a year-round issue. What would it take to eliminate street homelessness in our towns and cities? Jon Kuhrt, CEO of Hope into Action, and Elyse MacKinnon, Winter Project Manager at Glasgow City Mission, joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

Writer Rachel Allcock reviews Netflix's Mary—dubbed both "the worst film of the year" (The Telegraph) and an "epic biopic" (The New York Times). She tells Esther Higham whether the film offers a fresh take on the Nativity, stays true to scripture, and if it’s worth a watch this Christmas.

Guest presenter Joshua Luke Smith chats to Esther Higham about when he first fell in love with rap music, why he calls himself 'the poet for the people', and his new album 'Liberated'.

It's days to Christmas, and the festive buzz is getting louder. But with attention spans shrinking and the noise and business of Christmas increasing, how can churches and Christian organizations, with their own adverts, share the good news of Jesus? Chay Harty from the Bible Society joined Esther Higham and guest editor Joshua Luke Smith to unpack this.

Can poetry inspired by the Psalms help prisoners rebuild their lives? As the UK grapples with a prison crisis, guest presenter Joshua Luke Smith believes creative expression can play a powerful role in rehabilitation. Josh and Esther Higham spoke with prison chaplain Luke Carson about how faith and creativity are transforming lives behind bars.

John Boyega, Letitia Wright, and David Gyasi are Black, British, and Christian actors who have all been represented and nurtured by the same man—Femi Oguns MBE. Femi is renowned for spotting talent, representing some of the biggest names in the movie business, and founding one of the UK’s leading drama schools. He joined Esther Higham to share how he uses his platform to shape a new generation of actors and spearhead major changes in representation on screen and stage.

Nearly half of Britons feel lonely during the festive season, and over a third will spend Christmas away from loved ones, according to a Vodafone survey. Turning on the TV or listening to a Christmas playlist worsens the situation. How do we handle the pressure to couple up at Christmas if we're single? Sarah Paxton from the Christian dating app SALT and Beth Collingridge from the Single Friendly Church Network joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

Graham Kendrick's "Shine Jesus Shine" was featured on the popular British TV show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. He caught up with Premier's Mal Pope to share his thoughts on hearing his song on the show and to talk about his newly released album, Salvation Songs.

The Assisted Dying bill has caused endless political debate, but what's the reality of walking alongside people at the end of their lives? Revd Dr Steve Nolan, Bereavement and Spiritual Care Lead at Princess Alice Hospice, shares with Mal Pope what it’s like providing spiritual care in people's dying moments and how the job has radically changed his perspective on his own life.

Boris Johnson has blamed the Church of England for the UK’s obesity crisis, claiming a “spiritual void” is driving people to “gorge themselves” on physical food. But does he have a point, or is this the former PM just vying for attention? Mal Pope spoke to Jonty Langley, editor of Shibboleth magazine and writer for Premier Christianity.

What's your favourite hymn and how much of your culture is expressed in the way you sing it? The Spirituals Choir, Choir of the Year at the 2024 Premier Gospel Awards, is infusing Black culture into beloved hymns. Their brand-new EP, “The Hymns Project,” celebrates Black History through reimagined hymns. Creative director, Junior Garr, joined Esther Higham to discuss what inspired this new project.