Jonathan Ogden admits he's used AI to help write songs...
Artist and worship leader Jonathan Ogden chats to Esther Higham about the worrying success of AI band The Velvet Sundown, why he uses ChatGPT for song writing feedback, and the inspiration behind his new folk music.
Can faith and high intelligence coexist?
Theologian Dr. Andrew Ollerton and Dr. Diane Lister, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, joined Esther Higham to explore whether following Jesus can be considered logical, given the supernatural mystery that surrounds it.
Searching for your Goliath: Does height matter in dating?
Tola-Doll Fisher, editor of Woman Alive magazine, joins Esther Higham to chat about Tinder's new height filters, "short kings", and what God has to say about physical attraction.
Bringing the ancient and everyday into our worship songs
Andy Flannagan, along with singer-songwriter Laura Goldthorpe, joined Esther Higham to unpack why his brand-new project, Sunday Songs for Everyday Life, is a real game changer to the way we view and use our worship songs
Nuclear Power: Is harnessing the atom's energy a blessing or a burden?
Recent headlines have brought the controversial topic of nuclear power back into the spotlight. So, 40 years on from Chernobyl, is nuclear energy simply another example of humanity harnessing the power of creation, or something to be feared? Major General Roddy Porter and Professor Paul Ewart, Emeritus Professor at Oxford University, joined Esther Higham to discuss.
Should Christians remain on social media or create their own?
Charlotte Nall from CV Global, Grow Faith Co co-founder Richard Matthews, and Matthew Batten, Communications Director of the Diocese of Bangor, joined Esther Higham to unpack whether it is better to create separate online spaces for Christians, or we should be salt and light on existing platforms.
What does a Sunday at church look like for Bear Grylls?
Sam Hailes, Editor of Premier Christianity magazine, sat down with Bear Grylls to hear what it’s like attending church as a famous person. Esther Higham later caught up with Sam to get all the behind-the-scenes scoop.
Repentance and Abuse: Is ‘I’m sorry’ ever enough?
Sorry is sometimes the hardest word to say. Baptist minister and presenter of Premier’s Be Still and Know, Rev. Jonathan Edwards, and Yvonne Ellis, a campaigner for survivors of childhood abuse, joined Esther Higham to discuss the power of a proper apology and whether it can create a pathway to deeper healing and forgiveness.
Is there really healing power in a hug?
Psychotherapist Melanie Brown joined Esther Higham to share how Christians can start re-embracing the hug in a post-COVID world, and in a society where we’re more conscious of touch being misinterpreted.
The faith-fuelled film studio taking on Hollywood
As Angel Studios prepares to go public in the U.S. following a £1.6 billion deal, co-founder Jeffrey Harmon joined Esther Higham to share the remarkable story behind the studio that’s reshaping the landscape of faith-based entertainment.
Israel-Iran Conflict: Are we in a pivotal prophetic moment?
Twelve days into the Israel-Iran conflict, the U.S. has entered the fray. Amid the chaos, Iran’s underground church—one of the fastest-growing in the world—faces renewed danger. Could this turmoil bring unexpected relief for Christians in Iran? Esther Higham speaks with Major General Tim Cross (Ret.), Mansour Borji of Article 18, and Keyvan Separ of Elam Ministries.
What does the bible actually say about the devil?
Author and filmmaker Jared Brock hopes to bring clarity with his new book, A Devil Named Lucifer. Jared recently joined Esther Higham for an in-depth conversation about what the Bible says about the evil one, what his name is, and how many times he is mentioned in scripture.
Summer Fashion: Blinkers for men or cloaks for women?
As temperatures rise, the layers come off, and more skin is on display. Is this leading us into temptation or not? Stylist Dara Olagbami and lifestyle commentator and worship artist Faithchild joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
Falling Birth Rates: Have we stopped obeying "be fruitful and multiply"?
UK women now average 1.49 children, down from 2.4 in the 1970s. If we’re called to “be fruitful and multiply,” why the decline? Social media and communications specialist Cara Hunt, Nana-Adwoa Mbeutcha from the Catholic Talent Network, and Peter Lynas, director of The Evangelical Alliance UK, all joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
This series is bringing the book of Acts to the streets of modern Britain
The latest release from Angel Studios (the team behind The Chosen), The Testament, explosively reimagines the Book of Acts in an alternate-modern era—and it was filmed here in the UK. Premier’s Max Avard caught up with the cast and director at the season premiere to get a behind-the-scenes look at this epic new series.