Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Revd Clare Downing, Moderator of the URC North Western Synod, and writer Michelle Guinness — both Christian and Jewish — joined Esther Higham to explore how Christians can take up the responsibility of opposing antisemitism and supporting their Jewish neighbours.

Actor David Gyasi and director Jonathan Maltz from the Artless Theatre Company joined Esther Higham to explore the implications an AI-generated actor like Tilly Norwood can have on the future of film and the irreplaceability of human connections

Pete Lynas, UK Director of Evangelical Alliance, and Debra Green, founder of Redeeming Our Communities, chat with Esther Higham about the different interpretations of Christian nationalism, responding practically to tensions, and being prophetic voices in our community.

One in three state sixth forms are being called “language deserts“ with no pupils studying French, Spanish or German. But could learning a language matter help us in our faith? And what lingo will be speaking on the other side of eternity? Robin Peake, Deputy CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators, spoke to Esther Higham.

Is “eternal peace” in the Holy Land possible? Journalist Gavin Drake joined Esther Higham to respond to Trump’s 20-point peace plan, the UK’s recognition of Palestine, and claims of genocide in Gaza - asking what all this means for the people living through it, and how we can respond in prayer.

Award-winning author Ruth Leigh joined Esther Higham to share the inspiration behind her novel and discuss how to turn a compelling story into a finished book.

How do you develop a healthy diet when it comes to the news? Is it right to be cautious of the mainstream media? Journalists Peter Crumpler and Jenny Taylor spoke to Esther Higham about sorting fact from fiction, whether you should pay for your news, and how our spiritual gifts can play a role in deciphering and spreading news stories.

Two years ago this week, 15-year-old Christian schoolgirl Elianne Andam was tragically killed in a knife attack in Croydon. Last year alone, 17 children under the age of 16 were killed with knives. So, what can the Church do? Power the Fight CEO Ben Lindsay OBE and Resurgo Deputy CEO Pete Bacon joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

Hannah Roberts and Towan Green from The Well Collective are passionate about local, original worship. Emerging from The Well Church in Sheffield, they joined Esther Higham to share why embracing homegrown worship could be transformative for your church.

Christian content creator, Rev. Dan Beesley, along with Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, joined Esther Higham to unpack the boom of the e-church and whether that is affecting personal connection in church.

Stephanie Bevin from Christians in Science joins Esther Higham to chat inventions! They reflect on TIME magazine's Girl Of The Year, how we nurture curiosity and innovation in young people, and understanding more of God through both biblical teaching and scientific exploration.

Martyn Link, Managing Director of Link Advisory and part of the team behind Thrive 25, joined Esther Higham to chat about encouraging, equipping, and empowering Christians in the workplace so they can help transform society.

Carl Brettle, CEO of the Neighbourhood Prayer Network, and Sammy Jordan, a church planter from Eastleigh, joined Esther Higham to unpack how Christians can respond to unusual criminal or evil behaviour—not just with grief, but with spiritual authority.

Carlo Acutis, who died age 15, has been declared a saint by Pope Leo. So how did he make ab impact in such a short life? And how could his story inspire young people in our churches? Jack Regan, Director of Youth Services for the Catholic Diocese of Lancaster, and Sarah Williams, a children’s, youth, and family worker in London, spoke to Esther Higham.

Thomas Sharpe is a writer, political commentator, and Transformation Manager at the National Grid. On Saturday, he joined around 5,000 others at the Stand Up To Racism counter-protests in London. He spoke with Esther Higham about the tense day, how one of Jesus’s parables prompted him to go, and what it means to love our enemies in the context of political disagreement.