Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Worship artist Emmanuel Smith joins Esther Higham to chat about his trip to Uganda where he witnessed the tangible difference Compassion are making in the lives of thousands of children. To help more children out of extreme poverty head to: www.compassionuk.org/premier-sponsorship/?campaign=3368

Dr. Ruth Valerio, Programmes and Advocacy Director at Embrace Middle East, joined Esther Higham to unpack how to practically live out Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:20 in today’s world.

Spiritual retreat leader, Pilates teacher, and author Emma Timms joined Esther Higham to share practical ways to deepen your walk with God, drawn from her new book Faith Habits and How to Form Them.

Jesus calls us to “go into all the world and preach"- but does He really mean everywhere? Tanya Hughes OBE and Paul Blakey MBE from Street Angels joined Esther Higham to share their experiences of stepping into spaces Christians might normally avoid.

Jasper Warwood has just finished school, but he led the Christian Union at Bennet Memorial School in Tunbridge Wells, where he started an Alpha course that saw 60 young people come to faith. He joined Esther Higham to share some tips for keeping the faith once term time begins.

Beverley Trotman, Principal of a primary school in Northamptonshire, and Steve Garvey, a year 6 teacher at an independent school in London, joined Esther Higham to share how simple strategies can make the stress of a school year easier to manage.

Alan Donaldson, General Secretary for the European Baptist Federation, was recently commemorated by President Volodymyr Zelensky for his ministry in Ukraine. So how has he had such an impact? And what did the Ukrainian leader say to him when they met face to face? Esther Higham spoke to Alan to find out more.

Wedding planner and founder of Revelry Events, Holly Poulter, joined Esther Higham to unpack how we can balance the desire for a memorable day with the call to be wise stewards of our resources.

Comedian Paul Kerensa joins Esther Higham to share his full-on festival experience over the weekend, dealing with the comedown, and why you shouldn't be quick to dismiss Greenbelt.

Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has claimed the domestic abuse risk assessment tool "doesn't work" and should be replaced. So what needs to change? And how can you play your part in spotting and protecting victims in your church? Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored, spoke to Esther Higham.

Ever heard a love song where the lyrics felt strangely familiar—almost like… worship? Christian songwriter and worship leader Joe Hardy, along with British gospel singer and songwriter Lurine Cato MBE, joined Esther Higham to unpack what's behind this supposed dress up in the language of faith.

Timothy Cho, a North Korean escapee and spokesperson for Open Doors, joined Esther Higham to unpack North Korea's clampdown on radio broadcasts that share the hope of the gospel and its impact on underground believers.

AI and tech expert and entrepreneur, James Poulter, joined Esther Higham to unpack AI psychosis and how we, as Christians, can stay grounded in an ever-shifting AI landscape.

Cricketeer turned church leader Nick Ferraby joins Esther Higham to bat away her endless cricket puns framed as questions. He shares the 'transferable skills' of going from batsman to Baptist pastor, what everyone in ministry can learn from sports coaching, and why it's never too late to get into the sport.

Is the mid-life crisis a myth? How do we dream big in our later life? Jo Ibbott, a menopause management trainer, chats to Mal Pope about how the church can become more clued up on the menopause, whether the male version of it exists, and how the Bible helps us navigate any midlife disappointment.