Are you 'living to work' or 'working to live'?
Government statistics have shown that the number of people out of work had risen to its highest level in six months. Peter Snell, from CAP Job Clubs, business coach Tom Stevens, and Sarah Edwards, director of JustMoney Movement, chat about helping those out of work, changing our perspective on economic growth, and what the biblical perspective on jobs is.
Should abortion still be treated as a crime?
Abortion is a sensitive topic for everyone, and potentially very divisive – even more so for Christians. The Bible teaches us that life is precious. Passages like Psalm 139 highlight the sanctity of life even at it’s earliest stage. Amendments to the abortion aim to “de-criminalise” abortion, but is this the right thing to do? Lisa Curry, from Both Lives Matter, Rachael Maskell MP and James Mildred from CARE spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.
Why is Taylor Swift so popular?
Sam Brown from LICC and Lucy Dracott, a photographer and 'Swiftie', join Esther Higham to chat all things Taylor Swift. They chat about the popstar's enduring popularity, Christian faith, and take part in a Swift Lyric or Lamentations quiz.
Should jazz music ever be a part of Sunday morning worship?
It's Jazz Appreciation month. With so many music genres, what is it about jazz music that makes it worth the world's attention for an entire month? Can its many major and minor notes find a place in our Sunday morning worship? Jazz musician Akil Henry spoke to Esther Higham
Does Trump have a Messiah Complex?
Donald Trump selling Bibles, President Putin comparing himself to Jesus, Rishi Sunak saying British values are Christian values... Are these genuine expressions of faith or cynical attempts to use Christianity for political gain? Esther Higham spoke to writer Tony Wilson, Sara Stevenson from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, and Mark Woods from the Bible Society.
Are you being honey trapped online?
Recently, several MPs and political figures were targeted with flirtatious WhatsApp and dating app messages and William Wragg MP fell for this honeytrap. So, how do we as Christians avoid and discern honeytraps that might have be set for us by Satan? Writer Nick Mance and Pastor Paul Naughton spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.
Do we need a Christianity Month?
April is Stress Awareness Month, IBS Awareness Month, and Jazz Appreciation Month. So what about putting a Christianity Month in the calendar? Rev Chris Briggs spoke to Esther Higham about raising the profile of the church this May.
How can we pass on faith to our children in the simplest ways?
What was the vibe of your kids work in church yesterday? Was it lights, smoke machines or something simpler? Not every church can afford a sophisticated children's ministry, so how can we encourage the children in our lives to develop a strong faith? Andy Frost spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
Why you should think twice about calling your pastor
When did you last ask your church leader how they were doing? A survey from the Church of England found that more than one-third of clergy members questioned showed signs of clinical depression. So, how can we support our church leaders when they’re overwhelmed? Esther Higham spoke to Ven Dr Amanda Bloor, Bishop Mike Royal, and Rev Phil Jump to hear their thoughts.
Why do some Church leaders fall short?
Why do church leaders fall short? Is it Human weakness, a work by the Enemy or bad behaviour left unchecked over the years? While reflecting on further allegations of abuse at Soul Survivor by Matt and Beth Redman, Church leaders Tommy Stewart and Hugh Osgood spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.
Carl Beech: Parkinson's is a weird gift
Charity pioneer Carl Beech chats to Esther Higham about living with Early Onset Parkinson's disease, how it's brought him closer to God, and why he's heading to Downing Street to meet the PM.
HTB's Archie Coates: Church leaders need to look in the mirror
The wider church leadership is currently sullied with allegations and scandals, so this year’s Leadership Conference LC24 comes at a very pivotal time. Ahead of the the Conference we find out what the church needs to start doing. Reverend Archie Coates spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.
Are Cultural Christians like Richard Dawkins missing the point?
Chine McDonald, director at Theos, and journalist George Pitcher chat to Esther Higham about 'whiteness', agnostics, and whether Richard Dawkins calling himself a "Cultural Christian" is something to celebrate.
Should Christians be having more babies?
What’s the largest family you know of? May be five, six or even seven children and yet its nowhere near – The Radfords who have - 22 children! Birth rates have dropped to average of 1.49 children per woman. So, is this a time for us to be intentional about having children? Harry Benson spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
A church service that's just 15 minutes long?!
Rev John Gillibrand chats to Esther Higham about not getting stuck in the past, ministering to busy people, and why he's launching a 15 minute church service.