Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Have you read any fiction books lately? If you have you would know they have a peculiar way of working on your imagination and taking you, depending on the author, on a breath taking journey. So, is there something spiritual about the way fiction books trigger our imagination and can we apply that to how we read scripture? Marina Magdalena, author and creator of the teen girl heroine Antigone Kingsley, discusses this with Esther Higham.

Various media outlets have reported that the Church of England is dropping the word 'church' to appear more relevant. But what's really going on here? Reverend Canon Dave Male, from the Church of England, and Felix Aremo, Missiologist at London City Mission, chat to Esther Higham about whether using the word 'church' actually matters, why we need to stop acting like a members club, and if the Church of England is undergoing a "woke rebrand",

Hollywood superstar Will Smith featured Chandler Moore, Maverick Music, and Kirk Franklin in a song performance. Considering the Bible states, "do not be yoked together with unbelievers," where do we draw the line with mainstream or secular music? Singer-songwriter Phillipa Hanna, Christian rap artist Faith Child, and Sam Brown from LICC joined Esther Higham for a discussion on this topic.

A growing number of twenty-something-year-olds are promoting a different approach to retail therapy; they call it 'underconsumption.' For an easily distracted, consumption-centered generation, is a genuine desire to simplify the way to go? Franciscan friar Emmanuel Mansford and climate activist Rebecca Reece discussed this with Esther Higham

What does our faith have to do with being funny? Comedians Mark Ritchie and Rob Morgan join Esther Higham for a chat about the Edinburgh Fringe, the art of a good joke, and why Christians need to stop being so weird.

A recent survey by King's College London, encompassing 24 countries, found that Britons have the second-lowest level of trust in news outlets. In light of this; how do we discern the truth while remaining vigilant against falsehoods? Seasoned journalist Julia Bicknell and former Christians in Media mentee Luwi Luwaya explored this topic with Esther Higham.

Drivetime presenter Ibe Otah joined Esther Higham to give us the lowdown on this year's Premier Gospel Awards. Grab your tickets now: https://www.premiergospelawards.org.uk/

Today is results day in the UK. So, what happens if results day doesn't unfold as expected? How can one discern God's guidance when aspirations for university or further studies are thwarted? Youth and student pastors Ditie and Lauren Eradie from St Aldates Church in Oxford, together with career coach Krystyna Gadd, explored these questions with Esther Higham.

Zoo animals have seemingly roamed the streets of London, not literally, but in a nine-day series of surprise graffiti artworks by the elusive street artist Banksy. This has ignited much speculation and posed the question: Can graffiti art be a medium for Christians to spread their message? Oyinda Fakeye, an Art Curator and Artistic Director, discussed this topic with Esther Higham.

Perfect looks, perfect home, perfect children and even perfect cupcakes! This is 'the perfect housewife'. Critics say this piles pressure on women. So, is this old-fashion culture or biblically sound principle? Discussing this with Esther Higham was Dr Belle Tindall from the Centre for Cultural Witness as well as author, broadcaster and former agony aunt Anne Atkins.

Fiona Tweedie, is the Statistician for the Church of Scotland who ran 500km between May and July to raise money for a youth resource centre in Lomé, Togo through Compassion UK. She joined Esther Higham to share how that decision impacted her life and the community she intends to help.

It has been two weeks since the start of riots and violent disorder on our streets and although the riots seem to have abated, the emotions are still fresh. As Christians, how do we pursue a path towards peace in our communities while addressing the issues raised by the riots? Director of One People Commission at the Evangelical Alliance, Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, and Bishop of Barking and Lead Bishop for Estates Evangelism, the Right Rev Lynne Callens joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

Community outreach projects rise to challenges, striving to be agents of change in the places we live. So, how can we all be more proactive in loving our neighbors and celebrating successful community projects around us? The United Reformed Church recently announced the winners of their Community Project Awards. Andy Jackson, Head of Communications at URC, joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

A return flight from London to San Francisco generates over double the emissions of a family car in a year. As Christians, should we cease flying to protect the planet? Judith Russenberg, a Franciscan tertiary and member of Christian Climate Action, along with Andy Dipper from the Mission Aviation Fellowship, the world's largest humanitarian air service, discussed this with Esther Higham.

Premier's Max Avard speaks with director Mitch Hudson about his new mockumentary series The Promised Land, which follows Moses and the Israelites as they journey across the desert. They discuss finding the funny side of scripture, whether a biblical parody is blasphemous, and why we all need to lighten up when it comes to our faith.