Reverend Professor David Wilkinson, astrophysicist and ECLAS project director, joins Esther Higham to discuss the Artemis II mission, how the “overview effect” brings perspective in times of conflict, and why the laws of physics inspire and connect with his Christian faith.
What stops men from asking for help at work? Psychotherapist and Baptist minister Shaun Lambert joins Esther Higham to unpack the “man up” mentality, the hidden toll of workplace pressures, and why vulnerability is a strength. He also shares practical spiritual and mindfulness tools for managing anxiety and stress.
Theologian and scholar Preston Sprinkle grew up in a “soft complementarian” church—but after digging deeper into Scripture, his perspective shifted. In this conversation with Esther Higham, he shares his journey to egalitarianism, explains why Romans 16 was pivotal in changing his mindset, and urges us to stop strawmanning—and start steelmanning—these important conversations.
While Christmas has gathered traditions and embellishments (think lobsters in the Nativity), the Easter story has remained largely untouched. But does that mean it can be overlooked? Andrew Ollerton joined Esther to uncover fresh insight into the story at the heart of Good Friday and Easter.
Philosopher Sophie-Grace Chappell and Bible scholar James Crossley join Esther Higham to explore one of Christianity’s most debated claims: the resurrection. Prompted by podcaster Steven Bartlett’s question, “Am I going to hell?”, they discuss why belief in the resurrection can be so difficult, what the historical eyewitness accounts suggest, and how much evidence should matter when it comes to faith.
On Bank Holiday Monday, Esther Higham spoke with Tom Nelson about how churches often miss the importance of everyday work. He shares why work matters in God’s economy and how his new podcast, God’s Work, helps Christians see their workplaces as sacred ground.
Ashley Banjo MBE is best known as the founder of dance group Diversity, who shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. After re-finding his faith in the Pandemic, he took part in the BBC series Pilgrimage, journeying to Holy Island alongside a group of celebrities of mixed beliefs. Esther spoke with Ashley to hear more about his God-filled experience!
The Traitors' Harry Clark has a new mission - Meeting the Pope. He sat down with Esther Higham to share his journey to Rome, as well as how God has always played a part in his rollercoaster life!
Last month, the Hereditary Peers Act received Royal Assent, ending the centuries-old practice of inherited seats in the House of Lords. But are the Lords Spiritual next? And does the Church of England still deserve representation in 2026? Esther spoke to Lord Leslie Griffiths, a life peer and Methodist minister, and Andrew Atherstone, Professor of Modern Anglicanism at Wycliffe Hall.
With Easter approaching, Esther spoke to David Robinson, actor, scriptwriter and artistic director of Searchlight Theatre Company, who has performed the role of Pontius Pilate in Passion Play productions. They reflected on why bringing the Easter story to life on stage still matters, and what it means to tell the greatest story ever told year after year!
International polling organisation YouGov have admitted to faulty data at the heart of the Bible Society's Quiet Revival report. What do the flawed statistics mean for the church, and do the countless stories, baptisms and testimonies of the past two years still point to something real? Esther was joined by Paul Williams, CEO of Bible Society, and Katherine Brown from the Evangelical Alliance to make sense of it all.
Actress Keke Palmer recently revealed she wouldn’t want to share a bedroom with a partner, even a husband, and she’s not alone. Relationship counsellor Janet McNish joined Esther to explore whether Christian couples can successfully live together while maintaining separate spaces.
Rev. David Peterson joined Esther to explain why street preaching remains an essential tool today, before bringing those words to life by heading out onto the streets of London to show us how it's done!
Rev. John Allister, vicar of St Jude’s in Nottingham and part of Neurodiverse Church, and Carolina Mountford, a public speaker, writer, and mental health advocate with ADHD and strong autistic traits, join Esther to talk about neurodiversity in our churches. They explore how neurodivergence shapes our relationship with God, where churches can unintentionally exclude, and their experience of being diagnosed later in life.
Premier Unbelievable and Spring Harvest are inviting 11–18 year olds to take part in the Youth Preaching Prize 2026. The winner will receive expert coaching, plus a £125 prize and book bundle. Esther was joined by former winners Milly Tinson and Grace Keir, sharing how the competition has changed their lives— and why you’re never too young to speak out. Find out more about this year's prize at premierunbelievable.com
