As Glasgow City Mission celebrates 200 years of sharing the gospel and supporting homeless and disadvantaged people, CEO Charles Maasz and Jean-Ray Knighton-Fitt—Director of U-Turn South Africa and Global City Mission Alliance co-ordinator—reflect with Esther on lessons learned, the shared (and different) stories of homelessness across cultures, and what it takes for a ministry to go the distance.
New research from the Evangelical Alliance suggests many Christians are becoming more cautious about expressing their faith in public, with some choosing not to disclose their beliefs at all in certain settings. Thrive 26 is a Scotland-wide gathering designed to encourage and equip Christians to live out their faith in the workplace through talks, networking, prayer and shared experiences. Business consultant and Thrive 26 team member Martyn Link joined Esther to share more.
Rich DiCas is a songwriter and worship pastor at KXC, a church in North London. He joined Esther Higham to talk about what it’s like leading worship as an introvert, why he refuses to stop praying for his wife’s healing, and the heart behind KXC’s new album, At Your Feet.
After suffering multiple miscarriages and feeling isolated and unsupported, Zoe Clarke-Coates and her husband Andy were determined to change the story for other couples. Andy joined Esther Higham to discuss the latest government reforms, the work of their charity Saying Goodbye, and the unique experience of fathers in the journey through miscarriage.
Do you have a Christian film you’d recommend to atheist friends? From big hits like The Chosen to indie projects like Noah, faith-based storytelling is growing on screen. As Christians embrace film to reach new audiences, we ask: does the Gospel need a polished delivery? Are we risking style over substance? Can film share the Gospel without diluting it? Esther Higham spoke to filmmaker Alex Gallimore to explore this.
From pop culture to Christmas sermons, angels are everywhere—but how much do we really understand about them? Esther and Guest Editor Bishop Jill Duff were joined by the Bishop of Hull, the Right Reverend Dr Eleanor Sanderson, author of Walking with Angels, to explore this incredible topic!
As Guest Editor, Bishop Jill Duff shared with Esther her passion for both science and the Christian mystics. Esther wanted to know—how can we bring these worlds together?
When you think of Blackpool, what comes to mind? Kiss-me-quick hats, donkey rides—or maybe hen dos? It may come as a surprise that it’s also the most deprived local authority in England, facing serious challenges with addiction, housing, and low incomes. Esther and guest editor Bishop Jill Duff spoke to Rev. Andy Dykes and Jack Boon, members of St John’s Church Blackpool, about how God is on the move in their community.
With the summer season on the way, how are your holiday plans shaping up? And do they include a Christian festival? The Waverley Abbey Festival takes place later this month, on Monday 25th May—at, you guessed it, Waverley Abbey in Surrey. Sarah Schrack is one of the event leads and joined Esther to share more! Find out more at waverleyabbey.org/festival
With UK local elections approaching and polls predicting gains for Reform UK and the Greens, questions about political division are intensifying—even within churches. Esther Higham spoke to the Rt Rev Philip North and Krish Kandiah about how Christians navigate deep disagreements, share community and communion, and foster understanding when fellow believers hold sharply opposing political views.
On Monday’s show, we celebrated an incredible sporting feat—Sebastian Sawe’s sub-2-hour run at the 2026 London Marathon. But what about a marathon that covers 26 sports in 26 locations over 26 hours, all for Jesus? Scripture Union’s Mark Oliver, Sport Mission Team Leader, and Dave Newton, National Director, joined Esther to share the story.
Romanian is now the UK’s second most spoken foreign language, with a new campaign pushing for a dedicated GCSE. But what about our churches? How can we better welcome Romanian families and individuals—and what might we learn from their approach to church? Virgil Mitrofan, church elder at Ezra Romanian Evangelical Church, joined Esther Higham to explore these questions and teach us how to praise God in the Romance language.
Sue Monckton-Rickett, Chair of the Association of Christians in Counselling, and Jo Hargreaves, also known as the Faith-Filled Therapist, join Esther Higham to demystify therapeutic jargon and help us navigate the world of counselling. They discuss how to find the right approach for your needs, if it's best to choose a Christian therapist, and the role of prayer in the therapy room.
A viral US worship night has sparked debate by calling out other religions—singing, “Buddha’s in the ground, Mohammed’s in the ground,” while Jesus is alive. But is publicly criticising other faiths a helpful way to point people to Jesus? And 25 years after the Pope first visited a mosque, how do we love people of other faiths without compromising the truth? Evangelist Danny Neale joined Esther Higham to discuss.
Charity pioneer and mental health advocate Patrick Regan OBE joins Esther to chat about burnout, why we need to stop trying to be “all things to all people” in church, and his new book, Small Steps for Big Change: A Guide Through Overwhelm.
