Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' tour achieved a 59% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to their previous world tours. So, if Coldplay can go eco, why can't our worship artists? Tim Jupp, founder of Big Church Festival, and Dr. Ruth Valerio, theologian and environmentalist, chat with Esther Higham about hydrogen-powered stages, relying on American worship artists, and how we can all make our worship less wasteful.
A recent YouGov poll revealed that four out of five in the UK think the world is more dangerous than usual. But is this truly the most dangerous era ever? Professor Nick Megoran as well as consultant psychiatrist Dr Rob Waller discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham
Worship artist Elle Limebear reflects on Ed Sheeran being named the most-played artist on radio, worshipping at a Coldplay gig, and whether Christians should shoot for chart success.
The number of surrogate babies has nearly quadrupled since 2011. Given biblical precedents such as Abraham's use of a surrogate, should Christians support the concept, or is it crossing a line? Tim Dieppe of Christian Concern and Susan Marriott of the Christian Medical Fellowship discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.
Andy Flannagan, Christians in Politics, joins Premier's Esther Higham to chat about tactical voting, proportional representation and why Jesus was an excellent politician.
Who is your favourite on-screen dad? While there are some strong father figures in today's films and TV shows, the majority appear to be portrayed negatively. What does this indicate about our societal perception of fathers, and as Christians who believe in a loving Heavenly Father, how can we alter this narrative? TV writer James Cary and Mark Chester from "Who Let the Dads Out?" discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.
Grammy-award winning artist Lauren Daigle chats to Premier's Max Avard about her 'deep depression' in lockdown, how laundry keeps her grounded, and why she's not interested in writing another 'You Say'. Lauren heads to the UK this summer on her 'Kaleidoscope' tour. Listen to her new album and grab tickets here: https://www.laurendaigle.com/
How would you define yourself politically? When it comes to the complex and nuanced world of political ideologies you can get easily lost. So, with little more than three weeks until the general election, we are asking the all important question - what do the parties really believe? James Mildred from CARE joins Premier's Esther Higham for this Maiden Edition of our Bluffer's Guide to the General Election.
Professor John Heathershaw, Exeter University, and Lydia Bennett, host of Premier's 'Life In The Uni-Verse', chat to Esther Higham about 'Mickey Mouse' degrees, getting the most of out of university, and why being a student can be an amazing time for your faith.
The Bible, with over five billion copies sold, is the all-time bestselling book. However, its accessibility was limited centuries ago until John Wycliffe's efforts led to its translation into English. Today, one in five people still lack access to the Bible in their preferred language. Yet, advancements in AI language technology may now significantly impact Bible translation processes. James Poole of Wycliffe Bible Translators and James Poulter from House 337 discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.
Joel and Luke Smallbone, the brothers behind the Grammy-award winning band for KING & COUNTRY, chat to Esther Higham about humble beginnings, witnessing miracles, and their new biographical film Unsung Hero.
Envision uniting 2.5 billion Christians worldwide for a monumental event. That's the ambitious goal of Gather 25 – a singular, global convergence of the church, both in person and online, slated for March 1st, 2025. American evangelist and visioner Jennie Allen shared this extraordinary concept with Premier's Esther Higham.
Andrew Horton, head of communications and digital engagement at Church Army, Shiela Porter, from Myriad Church Network, and Fr Jack, a vicar in Central London, chat to Esther Higham about Justin Bieber, church burnout, and whether it really matters if you don't go to church on a Sunday.
Research by the think-tank Theos indicates that generally, Roman Catholics tend to favour the Labour Party, while Anglicans gravitate towards the Conservatives. This raises the question: Why do Christians, sharing the same scripture, develop such divergent political views, and to what extent does faith influence our voting choices? James Mildred of CARE, George Lapshynov, and Nick Spencer from Theos discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.
Rev Bryony Taylor, author of 'More TV Vicar?', and Sergeant Keith Evans chat with Esther Higham about Baby Reindeer, Netflix's big mistake, and how we can protect ourselves from stalkers.
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