Martyn Link, co‑founder of The Business Connection and workplace leadership adviser, joins Esther for another Work Clinic — responding to your dilemmas and questions with practical and spiritual wisdom. From asking for a pay rise, to the “confidence gap” between men and women, and using the gift of discernment in a fragile job market.
The relationship between the Church of England and GAFCON has been strained for years over same-sex relationships, with the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury becoming another sticking point for traditionalist bishops. Plans to elect an alternative leader were dropped — but what happens now? Can the Anglican Communion remain united, or is a split still possible? Esther spoke to Gavin Drake, a British journalist and commentator on Anglican affairs.
With International Women’s Day just passed and Mother’s Day approaching, Esther has been exploring the expectations many Christian women feel when they read about the so-called “Proverbs 31 woman.” Comms expert Emma Hart, Isabelle Hamley of Ridley Hall, and Andrew S. Kisumba from Cedar Church Birmingham joined her to discuss how women can engage with this passage in a healthier way and how they might find balance between inspiration and pressure.
Are we seeing a rise in spiritual singles in pop music? Harry Styles, who rose to fame with One Direction, has just released his fourth solo album, while Bruno Mars put out a track titled God Was Showing Off. But the main focus was new music from U2, fronted by Bono. Dr Daniel Johnson of the London School of Theology joined Esther to discuss the new EP’s spiritual and political themes.
Esther was joined by Rachel Hughes of the Orchard Women’s Conference and Rev Rachel Phillips of Magdalene Community Church, known to many from her appearance on BBC's Gladiators, to discuss changing views on women’s ministry and how we can drop the cultural clichés while keeping biblical truth intact.
Writer and Christian cultural apologist Caleb Woodbridge joins Esther for a bluffer's guide to Reddit. They explore how to engage graciously with online discourse, the platform's £14m fine for age-check failings, and what happened when Caleb shared the Good News on a Doctor Who forum.
At the halfway mark of England’s disastrous Six Nations Championship campaign, former pro Peter Browne revisits the title race,and reflects on what sporting setbacks reveal about how Christians face disappointment and disruption.
Premier Christianity Magazine has revealed its top 100 Christian books (excluding the Bible)—but did your favourite make the top 5? Editor Sam Hailes joins Esther to share the highlights and surprises from the list!
What does forgiveness look like when there’s no apology… no remorse… no change? Author, speaker and theologian Amy Orr-Ewing joins Esther to unpack the big questions behind her new book, Forgiveness: Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear. Together they explore why forgiveness doesn’t mean the absence of consequences, how to respond when we’re being ‘rage-baited’, and the uncomfortable history of Christian leaders siding with abusers.
How would you respond if someone with Tourette syndrome had vocal tics during church? Esther spoke with Mark Arnold, Additional Needs Ministry Director at Urban Saints, to reflect on the BAFTA's incident and how churches can equip themselves for similar situations.
Pastor Mick Fleming from Church on the Streets joins Esther to talk about serving those living homeless or with addiction — and why we need to change our perception when they walk through our church doors.
Children as young as four are sleeping on the streets, according to an ITV News investigation, which says some councils are unlawfully turning families away from emergency housing. Behind the headlines are real children facing fear and uncertainty. Isaiah 58:7 calls us to shelter the wanderer. Have we lost that priority? Elyse MacKinnon from Glasgow City Mission joins Esther Higham on what Christians can do to support those without permanent housing...
With major events like the World Cup and Commonwealth Games ahead, concerns are rising. Research suggests two-thirds of gamblers plan to bet more in 2026 than last year while the Government is considering banning unlicensed firms from sponsoring teams, including Premier League clubs. Graham Daniels, General Director of Christians in Sport and director of Cambridge United F.C joined Esther to share his concerns and why his club doesn't accept front-of-shirt betting sponsors..
Benfica’s Prestianni has been suspended by UEFA after alleged racial abuse towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League. Madrid went on to win the second leg, with one of their players calling it a victory “for everyone who stands against racism”. But outside of football, how should we respond when we face racism in daily life — in public, at home, or even in church? Richard Reddie, director of Justice and Inclusion for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, joined Esther.
Youth unemployment is at its highest level in over a decade — with nearly one in six young people struggling to find work. So does the Church — small c and big C — hold part of the answer? Lucy Rae from Spear and Emma Winmill of Urban Devotion Birmingham joined Esther Higham to explore what life is really like for young people who feel locked out of the jobs market — and how you can help to rebuild their confidence, identity and hope.
