Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Anointed or Appointed: How should church leaders be picked?

8 Oct 2025
15:42

Jackie Williams, co-founder of The Home Church, and renowned church leader, Bishop Joe Aldred, joined Esther Higham to unpack whether outgoing leaders should choose their successor, or it should be a rigorous HR process instead.

'The Chosen has given me a life I never dreamed of'

8 Oct 2025
12:53

Giavani Cairo speaks with Esther Higham about the lessons in patience he’s learned from portraying Thaddeus and the profound impact The Chosen has had on his life.

Should Christian parents say yes to sleepovers?

7 Oct 2025
11:08

A request for a sleepover is something most Christian parents have encountered at one point or another. So, how do you handle it? Anna Hawken from Parenting for Faith joined Esther Higham to unpack the dos and don’ts.

What to do when your Christian views clash with your employers

7 Oct 2025
19:36

What would you do if your work asked you to do something that went against your Christian values? Martyn Link, co-founder of The Business Connection and Ciarán Kelly, Director of the Christian Institute spoke to Esther Higham about standing firm in your views, the rise of 'doxxing', and dealing with the complexities of gender-identity politics in the workplace.

Antisemitism: Do Christians have a unique calling to stand with Jewish communities?

6 Oct 2025
22:32

Revd Clare Downing, Moderator of the URC North Western Synod, and writer Michelle Guinness — both Christian and Jewish — joined Esther Higham to explore how Christians can take up the responsibility of opposing antisemitism and supporting their Jewish neighbours.

AI Actors: Why Tilly Norwood can't replace Imago-Dei

6 Oct 2025
16:16

Actor David Gyasi and director Jonathan Maltz from the Artless Theatre Company joined Esther Higham to explore the implications an AI-generated actor like Tilly Norwood can have on the future of film and the irreplaceability of human connections

Bringing healing to your community after Unite the Kingdom

2 Oct 2025
24:45

Pete Lynas, UK Director of Evangelical Alliance, and Debra Green, founder of Redeeming Our Communities, chat with Esther Higham about the different interpretations of Christian nationalism, responding practically to tensions, and being prophetic voices in our community.

What language will we be speaking in heaven?

2 Oct 2025
15:22

One in three state sixth forms are being called “language deserts“ with no pupils studying French, Spanish or German. But could learning a language matter help us in our faith? And what lingo will be speaking on the other side of eternity? Robin Peake, Deputy CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators, spoke to Esther Higham.

Is Trump's Gaza plan an answer to our prayers?

1 Oct 2025
23:15

Is “eternal peace” in the Holy Land possible? Journalist Gavin Drake joined Esther Higham to respond to Trump’s 20-point peace plan, the UK’s recognition of Palestine, and claims of genocide in Gaza - asking what all this means for the people living through it, and how we can respond in prayer.

Ruth Leigh on writing an award-winning, God-inspired story

30 Sep 2025
15:19

Award-winning author Ruth Leigh joined Esther Higham to share the inspiration behind her novel and discuss how to turn a compelling story into a finished book.

If you're wary of the mainstream media, listen to this...

30 Sep 2025
23:13

How do you develop a healthy diet when it comes to the news? Is it right to be cautious of the mainstream media? Journalists Peter Crumpler and Jenny Taylor spoke to Esther Higham about sorting fact from fiction, whether you should pay for your news, and how our spiritual gifts can play a role in deciphering and spreading news stories.

Knife Crime: How churches can respond to youth violence

29 Sep 2025
24:27

Two years ago this week, 15-year-old Christian schoolgirl Elianne Andam was tragically killed in a knife attack in Croydon. Last year alone, 17 children under the age of 16 were killed with knives. So, what can the Church do? Power the Fight CEO Ben Lindsay OBE and Resurgo Deputy CEO Pete Bacon joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

Do churches need a little more homegrown worship?

29 Sep 2025
13:40

Hannah Roberts and Towan Green from The Well Collective are passionate about local, original worship. Emerging from The Well Church in Sheffield, they joined Esther Higham to share why embracing homegrown worship could be transformative for your church.

Can you really be pastored by an internet preacher?

18 Sep 2025
21:12

Christian content creator, Rev. Dan Beesley, along with Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, joined Esther Higham to unpack the boom of the e-church and whether that is affecting personal connection in church.

Encouraging the next great inventor in our churches

18 Sep 2025
15:30

Stephanie Bevin from Christians in Science joins Esther Higham to chat inventions! They reflect on TIME magazine's Girl Of The Year, how we nurture curiosity and innovation in young people, and understanding more of God through both biblical teaching and scientific exploration.

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