Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Should Christians embrace a 4-day working week to have more time for discipleship?

12 Feb 2024
18:41

Many people will be used to the routine of 9 to 5 every Monday to Friday. What would you do if you had an extra day off due to a four day working week? As Christians who are called to rest by God would another day off be a welcome part of our discipleship? Ben Poole, Dave Courteen spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

Gospel meets electronic music as LZ7 and LCGC team up

12 Feb 2024
13:53

Linz West, LZ7, and Leonn Meade, London Community Gospel Choir, join Esther Higham to chat about staying inspired, sharing their faith with secular artists, and how they're bringing EDM and gospel together with a new track.

Should Christians get vaccinated or not?

8 Feb 2024
22:03

Following an outbreak of Measles in the West Midlands last month, local NHS trusts are encouraging people to have catch-up jabs. As Christians is it our duty to contribute to public health by getting jabs done when recommended by our doctors? Steve Fouch, Laura Brett, Paul Huxley and Bishop Dr Joe Aldred spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

If God is endlessly creative, why isn't our worship?

8 Feb 2024
13:52

Worship artist Philippa Hanna chats to Esther Higham about bringing variety to our worship, why songs used to be more 'colourful', and being a part of 'The Worship Exchange'.

The world hits critical climate limit

8 Feb 2024
9:21

Global warming exceeded 1.5C across 2023 making it the warmest year ever recorded. Barbara Echlin from the campaign group Green Christian chats with Esther Higham about what can be done as temperatures hit a critical limit.

Should adultery in a Christian marriage be the end of it?

7 Feb 2024
21:24

Most marriages when they start out often hope for a ‘happily ever after’... But some of them end up not being so happy after all. A Christian marriage should be the example of Christ-like love so when a Christian marriage is sullied by acts of infidelity, how are we meant to respond? Arthur and Jacqui White, Adaeze Chiwoko and Jessica Roy spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

Making the blind see: The impact of free cataract surgeries in Zimbabwe

7 Feb 2024
8:49

Jesus came to give sight to the blind and right in the heart of Zimbabwe, Christian Blind Mission (CBM) is fulfilling that by delivering free cataract surgery to thousands of people. Sarah Bennington joined Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this.

Eleven year old Pupil Chaplains impacting their school mates and teachers in Devon

6 Feb 2024
10:22

Have you ever thought of the power of child-like faith? A Church of England school in Exeter has appointed a team of 11 year old Pupil Chaplains to help with prayers, bible reading and school worship and each one works with one of the classes in the school. Head Teacher, Laura Kendell as well as Chaplains Amelia and Luna, spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast. (Photo Credit Matt Prior)

Why can't Christians agree on immigration?

6 Feb 2024
23:54

Richard Reddie, Director of Justice and Inclusion at CTBI, and Valerie Lolomari, CEO of Women of Grace, chat about welcoming refugees, Racial Justice Sunday, and why immigration still divides us.

Hopeful expectations as new chapter begins for Northern Ireland government

5 Feb 2024
20:41

The Stormont Assembly has sat for the first time in two years but ministers Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly have their work cut out for them. So what’s in store for Northern Ireland as this new political chapter begins? Dawn McAvoy, from the Evangelical Alliance, Norman Hamilton, a former Presbyterian Church moderator, and Andy Flanagan, from Christians in Politics, share their thoughts.

How Elmo uncovered a mental health crisis

5 Feb 2024
17:08

Will Van Der Hart, director of the Mind and Soul Foundation, chats to Esther Higham about Elmo's viral tweet, building mental resilience in young people, and becoming more emotionally self-aware.

Jonathan Roumie: How God answered my prayers with The Chosen

31 Jan 2024
13:14

As excitement builds for season 4 of the ground-breaking drama based on the life of Christ, we look back to Esther Higham's 2022 chat with Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus, on how the role answered his prayers , changed his life and transformed his faith.

4 Corners: A festival bringing Catholics and Protestants together in Belfast

31 Jan 2024
14:34

Can music, dance, poetry, sports, drama, and prayer, happen all together in one place? Apparently it can and it will at this year's 4 Corners Festival in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The vision to encourage others to explore uncharted territories within their city through a festival has lived up to its heritage and this year features a local band called 'Tru' who are playing for unity. Steve Stockman and Mylie Brennan were on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this with Premier's Esther Higham

Faith Extremism: Is a ban on prayer in schools the best answer?

31 Jan 2024
22:45

Should Christians be allowed to pray in school and should others have the same rights too? A prayer ban for one is a ban for all. Is this a way to help all faiths better live together? Danny Webster, Tim Dieppe, and Steve Chalke were on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this with Premier's Esther Higham

Is it possible for knife crime among young people to be a thing of the past?

30 Jan 2024
24:16

The difficult and sensitive topic of knife crime last year had nearly forty-nine thousand incidences in England and Wales. Many riveting and shocking stories are heard all over the country with London seeing a twenty percent increase over the past year. So, what can be done to stop so many lives being lost? And how can the church play a role in bringing a solution? Sukanah Simpson, Tom Pickering and Susan Monckton-Rickett were on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this with Premier's Esther Higham

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