Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Kick start your day and join Esther Higham every weekday morning (Mon-Thurs) for big name guests, great music and news from a Christian perspective. Email us at [email protected]

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

The story of the Titanic that's never really been told

8 Apr 2024
12:35

Who were the people on the Titanic? Searchlight Theatre Company have teamed up with Mercy Ships to bring their critically acclaimed production of Titanic: The Last Hero and The Last Coward to churches across the UK. They are telling the inspiring and heroic story of one Baptist minister the Reverend John Harper. Artistic Director, David Robinson, spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.

The secret to living to 100 years old

8 Apr 2024
23:28

Dr Chidi, Dr Ash Barker, and dietary expert Rosemary Conley chat to Esther Higham about Blue zones, centenarians, and why community is the key to a long life.

One black writer is giving old church liturgies a bit of a refresh

4 Apr 2024
13:17

Creator and writer of Black Liturgies, Cole Arthur Riley speaks to Premier's Esther Higham on her project which integrates spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black literature, and the Black body.

Would Jesus have been labelled an activist by today's standards?

4 Apr 2024
15:40

What makes you have a bit of a rant? No matter what gets you upset or even emotional, there are some things it seems only you can see a brilliant way to solve and no one else has thought about. Well, how should Christians use their time and their voice to make a difference? Richard Gower and Rachel Walker spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

How a pilgrimage through Wales is helping people better connect with God

3 Apr 2024
15:33

Have you ever been on a Pilgrimage? Where did you go and what did you discover about yourself? The reality TV show called Pilgrimage, features seven celebrities taking on a pilgrimage through Wales. So, what lesson can we learn from the TV show about our own faith and how to tap into deeper meaning and fellowship with God. Matt Batten and Eryl Parry spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

How far is too far when you're being celibate in a relationship?

3 Apr 2024
21:49

According to relationship experts, millennials are now actively picking up the decision to be celibate for a time - more than any other age group - in order for them to focus on “self-love”. So, what does this means for us as Christians? Is celibacy a lifestyle change we can switch on and off whenever we choose or is there a Biblical template for us to follow? Faith Child, Ruth Rawlins and Tolulope Awopetu spoke to Premier's Esther Higham

How can we have more autistic and neurodiversity friendly churches?

2 Apr 2024
21:20

This World Autism Day, as we are become more aware of the needs of people with autism and the special skills that these traits can bring, are churches well adapted to the needs neurodiverse people? Mark Arnold and Erin Burnett author of “With all my mind: Autism and The Church” spoke to Premier's Esther Higham

How toddler clubs are important in passing on faith and Christian values

2 Apr 2024
16:04

A national campaign has begun to help churches realise how vital toddler clubs are to our communities. Not just as a way of killing a bit of time for parents and carers but a truly valuable way of helping children develop. Jo Gordon the CEO of Daniels Den and Maxine Lemans who runs a toddler group in Crewe spoke to Premier's Esther Higham

Is April Fool's day a "to-do" or "taboo" for Christians?

1 Apr 2024
21:58

As April Fool's day comes just after Easter this year, Premier's Esther Higham had a faith-filled hilarious chat with sitcom writer and “amateur theologian” James Cary as well as comedian and presenter Cassandra Nelson on whether Christians should get involved or not.

The evangelist who's walked over 5000 miles carrying a cross

28 Mar 2024
22:01

Clive Cornish is an evangelist who's been carrying a huge wooden cross into city centres and towns for more than 20 years. He joined Esther Higham and Bishop Jill Duff to talk about the power of the crucifixion, whether the cross is becoming merely a fashion statement, and how we can be bold in our faith this Easter.

If the church is in decline, why are Passion plays so popular?

28 Mar 2024
12:33

The Passion play in London’s Trafalgar Square draws about 20,000 people to its two performances every year. So, what is it about these outdoor performances that attract this many people? Esther Higham spoke to producer Charlotte de Klee and actress Stephanie Pena ahead of their Good Friday show to find out more.

Premier On The Road: How a café in Carlisle is changing lives

27 Mar 2024
43:03

Inspirational Breakfast hit the road for a special show live at the Cornerstone Cafe in Carlisle. Esther Higham spoke to Reverend Simon Bickerstethe, leader of St James' Carlisle, Caroline Hetherington from Hebron Evangelical Church, Rev John Libby, and a whole host of people whose lives have been changed by walking through the doors of the Cafe.

Adrian Snell on bringing back his legendary Easter album

26 Mar 2024
13:34

Composer Adrian Snell chats with Esther Higham about a new anniversary edition of 'The Passion', working with his son, and how his faith was radically changed.

A Christian vet on whether pets go to heaven

26 Mar 2024
19:49

Kerry Williams, President of the Veterinary Christian Fellowship, and Rev Samantha Chandler, from the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals, join Esther Higham to chat about rising vet prices, what dogs teach us about God's character, and whether our furry friends will be with us in heaven.

Meet the writer behind the biggest Christian blockbuster

25 Mar 2024
9:35

Rod Barr is the writer behind the blockbuster hit 'The Sound of Freedom'. He sat down with Esther Higham to chat about his latest film 'Cabrini' which tells the true story of Catholic missionary Francesca Cabrini.