'Islam is treated with respect, while Christianity is open to mocking'
With the words from the Hadith being displayed at Kings Cross Station in London, is the UK no longer a Christian country? Imtiaz Khan, Islam Missiologist from London City Mission, and Tim Dieppe from Christian Concern chat with Mal Pope about diversity, double standards, and evangelising in Mosques.
'My failed kidneys only strengthened my faith and organized my life' - Christian DJ
Kidney disease affects over seventy thousand people in the UK. Furthermore, kidney disease is about five times more common in people from minority ethnic groups. Compounded with a worrying lack of kidney donations, it means, they are least likely to receive a transplant. So, what can be done? And how does this disease affect those living with it? Candice McKenzie spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.
Are Christians in danger of being called 'extremist' by government's new definition of extremism?
A new definition of extremism put forward by the Levelling-up Secretary Michael Gove is meant to help to deal with violent Islamist activists and far right terrorists. But some fear it will impinge on civil liberties as well as wrongly villainise moderate Muslims. So who then is an extremist? And could this in any way affect us as Christians? Miriam Cates, Nadim Nassir and Mike Buckley spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
A new big budget film tells the story of the saint who touched New York
The latest feature film Cabrini from Angel Studios – the people behind The Chosen and The Sound of Freedom – is exactly that. It tells the story of an Italian nun, Mother Cabrini, who moves to New York to build orphanages in the slums. Rachel Allcock spoke to Premier's Esther Higham about how it impacts us as Christians
Biblical modesty: How nude is too nude?
Writer Lizzie Hutchison and Simon Ward, former COO of the London Fashion Council, chat to Esther Higham about John Cena's naked stunt, a controversial Calvin Klein advert, and what biblical modesty really looks like.
Christian MP unpacks Conservative Party's perceived 'woes'
Conservative MP Sir Gary Streeter speaks to Premier's Esther Higham on a rumoured Boris Johnson political comeback as well as apologies by a prominent Tory donor over the comments he was reported to have made about Diane Abbott. What does it say about the state of the Conservative party in this General Election year?
Should you be home-schooling your children?
Over 90,000 children are now being home schooled in the UK, but are our they missing out if they don’t go to regular school? Emma Cummings and Shannan Swindler who lead Arise Home Education, schoolteacher Steve Garvey, and Nana-Adowa Mbeutcha, who home-schools her children, share their thoughts.
The curtains aren't closing just yet as new theatre tax relief takes effect
The theatre industry has been struggling since the Covid Pandemic and many are still recovering from months of closure. However, things might be on the up with the just announced permanent rate of theatre tax relief. But is it enough? How we can help champion the performing creatives in our church? Emily Feltham spoke to Premier's Esther Higham
Do we need all these award shows?
Dennis O'Neil, founder of the Step FWD awards, artist Alia Lara, and Premier Gospel's Adam Brooks join Esther Higham to chat about the Oscars, striving for perfection, and whether we need all these award shows.
What do women really want in...politics, society and church
Inspirational Breakfast meets Women Alive for our International Women's Day Special. Esther Higham and Women Alive editor Tola Doll-Fisher chat with Jane Dodds, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, and Rachel Gardner, author and youth specialist, about what women really want in politics, society and leadership.
What do women really want in...relationships
Inspirational Breakfast meets Women Alive for our International Women's Day Special. Esther Higham and Women Alive editor Tola Doll-Fisher chat with actress Rachel John and relationship coach Adaeze Chiwoko about what women really want in relationships.
'When we fast it's like getting better Wi-Fi'
Pastors Jonathan Oloyede and Clive Urquhart are part of the team behind The Call, an event encouraging people in London to unite in fasting and prayer. They joined Esther Higham to chat about prayer guilt, God not being stroppy, and how fasting is like getting better Wi-Fi.
Over 50% of abortions due to worries over childcare costs
A survey from Pregnant Then Screwed found over 50% of mothers who had an abortion either agree that the cost of childcare was the primary reason to terminate a pregnancy. So why have things become so difficult for mothers? And how can the church respond? Dawn Savidge from Parent Fuel and Rachel Waddilove, a childcare consultant at ‘Rachel’s Babies’, spoke to Esther Higham.
Is it time to ban the Easter bunny?
Has the real reason for Easter got lost in all the advertising, chocolate eggs, and Easter bunnies? Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf, Steve Le Page, Alex Stewart-Clarke, and Rachael Orrell chat with Esther Higham about reclaiming the season and bringing the gospel back to our communities.
How donuts are bringing students to Jesus
Amy Entwisle and Jonathan Varghese, Presidents of Christian Unions in Nottingham and Cardiff, chat with Esther Higham about having faith on campus, dealing with Student Union 'red tape', and why food is essential to their evangelism.