Do you find the bible boring?
Dr David Ball, director of the GOLD project, on how to turn our bible studies from tick-box exercises into life-changing discipleship moments.
Is the church failing people with ADHD?
Mark Arnold, additional needs ministry director for Urban Saints, author Jess Bassey, and SENCo Shereen Avard chat about the rise in ADHD diagnoses, how schools are adapting, and why our church services need to change.
Why befriending an older person could literally save their life
Alex Drew, lead officer for Faith In Later Life, and Judy Spencer, a 'Church Champion', share the simple ways you can support older people in your community this winter, and why it might just save their life.
How do our children see the world?
On World Children's Day, we're celebrating the children in our lives and finding out how we can support them better in their faith. Esther was joined by Anna Lloyd from Street Child, Ed Drew, head of Faith in Kids, and the whole Sawrey family from Edinburgh.
'I met the Queen of Country, she was...'
Worship leader Philippa Hanna joins Esther Higham to reflect on the legacy of Dolly Parton, her enduring faith, and what it was really like meeting her.
Why this bishop changed his mind on same-sex couples
Bishop Steven Croft joins Esther Higham to unpack the decision of the General Synod to trial services for same-sex couples and why he's in full support.
Best new Christian community project winner emerges
Nursing her son in the hospital, Jenni Calcraft turned a challenging moment into a ministry. Now, she's won the 2023 Cinnamon Incubator Awards for the best new Christian community project in the country. Listen to her and Mark Kitson of Cinnamon Network on this inspiring journey.
Jesus on Fortnite...
'Gaming Vicar' Simon Archer and Jack Huxley, a youth worker at UDB, chat with Esther Higham about toxic gaming culture, using video games as a ministry tool, and why Jesus might have played Fortnite.
Should you still be listening to Ravi Zacharias?
George Pitcher, journalist and priest, and Ruth Jackson, host of Premier Unbelievable, chat about how we process the fall of high-profile leaders, whether we should engage with their content, and why those messing up always seem to be men.
Dallas Jenkins: I hope Jesus likes my portrayal of him
Dallas Jenkins, director of The Chosen, sits down with Esther Higham to reflect on the phenomenal success of the show and what to look forward to in series 4.
Is your church's mulled wine sending people into relapse?
Journalist Lauren Windle and Emma Heath, founder of STAR Recovery, on binge drinking, being set apart, and why your carol service could send a recovering alcoholic into relapse.
Homelessness: Suella Braverman's comments were "offensive"
CEO of Street Connect, Ricky McAddock, and Rev Hana Amner, who was homeless at the age of 17, reflect on Suella Braverman's comments about homelessness as a lifestyle choice.
Journey To Bethlehem: Are Christian films finally competing with Hollywood?
Adam Anders has sold over 100 million records writing songs for shows like Glee and High School Musical. This Christmas he's making his directorial debut with the all-singing, all-dancing Journey to Bethlehem. Premier's Max Avard sat down with him to chat about stepping into the hot seat, whether Christian films are finally going toe-to-toe with Hollywood productions, and how he managed to get Antonio Banderas involved.
Does God approve of plastic surgery?
Hope Virgo, founder of #DumpTheScales, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé & former Gladiator Warren Furman chat body alterations, steroid abuse, and what it really means to be "fearfully and wonderfully made".
The fastest growing church in the UK is...
Dr Yinxuang Huang from the Bible Society joined Esther Higham to reveal the fastest-growing church in the UK and what they're getting right.