Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Should every Christian aspire to undertake a pilgrimage at least once, and will its impact be lasting? Rev. Eryl Parry, who featured on the BBC show Pilgrimage two seasons ago, joins Esther Higham to discuss this.

Decorated Paralympian Steph Reid joins us at the Inspirational Breakfast table to share how her participation in the BBC TV show, Pilgrimage: The Road Through the Alps, has impacted her faith and personal life.

According to Simone Lockyer from the Christian charity Latin Link, the Catholic Easter festivals are some of the most colourful in the world. She joined Esther Higham to discuss these festivals and the continent's rich Christian culture.

A vital fund that provides essential therapeutic care for children who have suffered early trauma and neglect has been significantly cut, leaving many children and families without a crucial lifeline to healing. Lisa Mainwaring, the adoptive mother of two boys, joined Esther Higham to unpack how the church can support.

Easter is celebrated by Christians around the world, and today, we head to Poland! Pastor Andrzej Nędzusiak of the House of God church in Warsaw, and part of the Evangelical Alliance of Poland, joins Esther Higham to share what the atmosphere in Poland is like this season.

The Anglican Al Alih hospital, run by the Diocese of Jerusalem, was hit yesterday with one patient dying as a result of the strike. Rev Jack Sara, President of the Bethlehem Bible College joined Esther Higham to unpack how this impacts a community already in rubbles.

Evangelist, author, and founder of The Message Trust, Andy Hathorne, responds to the question "Who is Jesus?" and chats with Esther Higham about how we can share the gospel with a non believing world.

Film critic Rachel Allcock reviews the new animated film by director Jang Seong-ho, which depicts author Charles Dickens re-telling the story of Jesus's life on earth to his curious son, Walter. She joins Esther Higham to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the film

Jasper Warwood, the Lead Student at Bennett Memorial School in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, decided to start a youth Alpha course at his school and the remarkable happened. He joins Esther Higham to share the good news.

Last month, St Albans Council banned all types of prayer at the start of their meetings. Should you care if your local representatives pray before making decisions? Simon Calvert from the Christian Institute and Clare De Silva, former Borough Councillor, joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

Islam is becoming more visible in the UK—from “Trust in Allah” posters on bus stops to EID celebrations in retail and on national TV. But how should Christians respond? Imtiaz Kahn from London City Mission and journalist Andrew Boyd reflect on the opportunities and challenges of engaging with Islam and why Muslims want us to be bolder in our faith.

Rev David Peterson joined us fresh from appearing on Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune. He chats about spending £300 on Haribo, sharing faith on the trail, and his dream to go on Big Brother.

Adam Mitchell-Baker from Fusion and Marta Silva, a student at Nottingham Trent University, joined Esther Higham to discuss why 33% of non-Christian students say they’re open to reading the Bible, and how the Church could get on board with this 'spiritual awakening' on campus.

Jonny Reid from Christians in Sport chats to Esther Higham about how our obsession with sport points to deeper spiritual truths, why our services should be like training sessions, and his solution to the age-old debate about Sunday morning sports.

The Religious Research Association suggests we need a "paradigm shift" to better equip and include grandparents in our churches. So, how can we make 'intergenerational ministry' more than just a buzzword? Becky Sedgwick, author of “Grandparenting for Faith,” and Premier Gospel’s Theo Manderson, our resident grandad, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.