Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

The US president has announced plans to "take over Gaza." Is this kindness in disguise or a perpetuation of unfair treatment? The Very Rev. Richard Sewell, Dean of St. George's College in Jerusalem, and Fr. Fadi Dabi, vicar of Ramallah, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

Artist Lou Fellingham chats to Esther Higham about her new music, women's conference, and why it's sad that women still have to "fight for their corner".

Although the concept of godparents began in the 2nd century AD, it is not mentioned in the Bible. Are godparents still relevant today, and how do you choose a good one? Jenny Peters, Director of Connected Lives joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

Rev Canon Katy Canty and Shane Claiborne, founder of Red Letter Christians, join Esther Higham to discuss rising UK support for the death penalty, why "the Bible Belt is the Death Belt" in the US, and how justice, forgiveness, and redemption can coexist.

Less than a month into the job, Donald Trump is leading headlines around the world on immigration. Are his policies an important reset of border security or biblically incorrect? Political commentator Rev. Christina Rees and Geopolitics Professor Nick Megoran from Newcastle University joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

Lori Arnott Lawlor, founder of Spirit Cafe, talks to Esther Higham about the popularity of horoscopes, what they reveal about people's spiritual hunger, and how the church can respond.

2025 is a jubilee year, and Catholics are advocating for a global debt system that ensures economic and ecological justice. With over 50 countries currently in a debt crisis, is this dream possible? Maria Finnerty, Lead Economist at CAFOD, joined Esther Higham to discuss this further.

Rachel Woods, Senior Teacher at Chulmleigh Academy, and Emma Winmill, Co-Director of Urban Devotion, discuss the growing pressures on schools to provide food, life skills, and emotional support for struggling families, and how churches can help reduce the burden.

The Greek word for gratitude appears 157 times in the Bible, and thanksgiving 72 times. If it's important to God, how can we practice it well? Allison Broscht, author of Grateful: 30 Days to Develop Thankfulness, joined Esther Higham to discuss why being thankful can be challenging.

Reports show that 56.6% of adults released from short prison sentences reoffend within a year. However, stable jobs greatly reduce this risk. The supermarket Iceland is proposing a scheme for offenders to work in the shop instead of serving time. Should Christians support this? Ex police officer Keith Evans and prison campaigner Sara Hyde joined Esther Higham to discuss.

Ex-England footballer David Beckham, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, expressed concern that girls are 'being held back.' If we are all fearfully and wonderfully made, should we treat girls differently than boys? Rachel Hughes, Senior Pastor at Gas Street Church in Birmingham and co-founder of the Orchard Women’s Conference, joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

Was Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, right to address President Trump at the National Prayer Service in Washington Cathedral? Andy Flanagan, Executive Director of Christians in Politics, joined Esther Higham to unpack this

Health apps are booming, with over 300 million users. Tech giants promise a health utopia through their products, but are we becoming so obsessed with step counts, cycle tracking, and calorie counting that we forget the true source of our health? Dr. Felicia Wong and Dr. Oluseye Arikawe joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

Josh Green, the founder of GenZeal—an organization dedicated to mobilizing young people and young adults to share their faith—joined Esther Higham to discuss how we can capitalize on the embers of revival across the UK and to explain who exactly GenZeals are.

CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the replacement of independent fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram. Is this a wonderful opportunity for Christians to be loud and proud with their faith online? Paul Coleman from Alliance Defending Freedom International and Reverend Dr. Peter Phillips from Spurgeon's College joined Esther Higham to unpack this.