Have you ever sat through a church meeting that turned into a tense debate? The Cinnamon Network has recognized that this can be a problem for all of us and is running training sessions to help church members' meetings and PCC sessions face conflict in a Godly way. So, how do we do that? Carolyn Merry, the Director of Place for Hope, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
Lewis Hamilton's surprising switch from Mercedes to Ferrari in Formula 1 has got us thinking: how loyal are Christians to their churches? Is it okay to switch churches sometimes? Bishop Mike Royal from Churches Together in England and Wales, and Revd. Dr. Christian Selvaratnam, Dean of Church Planting and founder of the Centre for Church Planting at St. Hild College, joined Esther Higham to discuss this.
Sophie Crew and Rachel Wilson, hosts of the 'It's not just you' podcast, chat with Esther Higham about working together as best friends, handling personality differences, and why a shared faith makes all the difference.
Andy Lester from A Rocha and Professor Bob White explore BP’s shift back to fossil fuels, climate scepticism in the church, and how climate change could make mission work much harder.
Laura Gallagher, from Prisca, Sammy Jabangwe, from the Message Trust, and Rev. David Senior explore the relevance of preaching in 2025, why the best sermons all come down to passion, and whether preachers should be getting political.
Leadership coach Rob Wall chats with Esther Higham about the balance between ambition and humility, not wasting our gifts, and what we can learn from Timothée Chalamet’s drive to be one of the greats.
PE teacher Rebekah Walker and Laura Murdoch from Christians in Sport chat with Esther Higham about TalkSport presenter Alan Brazil's controversial comments, how visibility is driving change, and why sport is a reminder that we are made in the image of God.
Rachel Jordan-Wolfe from Hope Together speaks to Esther Higham about the 80th anniversary of VE Day and how your church can commemorate the occasion.
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" is the latest dramatic portrayal of the College of Cardinals. While mainstream media often focus on the politics of the process, what truly happens when a new pope is chosen? Fr. Stephen Wang, the Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, and Alice Hall, one of the leaders of the Sion community, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
What can we learn from how Christian stories are told, and what inspiration lies in the power of a biography? Andy Lyon, the Publishing Director for Hodder and Stoughton, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
The St. David’s Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, which Premier is one of the sponsors of, hopes to bring together Members of the Senedd, church leaders across Wales, and more, to celebrate Wales’ Christian heritage and to pray for the nation. Darren Miller MS joined Esther Higham to share more
Yvonne Tulloch from AtaLoss and funeral director Martin Rowley discuss the rise of living funerals and whether they help or hinder the grieving process.
What is the significance of Lent and Shrove Tuesday, even if your church tradition isn’t following the calendar? Rt. Revd. John Arnold, Bishop of Salford, and senior UK church leader Hugh Osgood joined Esther Higham to unpack this.
Reverend Lisa Coupland, from this year’s series of The Traitors, and Louisa Arnold from ShelterBox discuss post-Traitors life, why Lent shouldn't be a solo project, and how their Tent for Lent campaign is helping those facing devastation.
This Lent, Premier’s Woman Alive magazine and Bethany Hobbs invite you to embrace themes of surrender, using your voice, stepping out in faith, and transforming challenges into opportunities. Author and speaker Bethany Hobbs joined Esther Higham to discuss how to make this Lent a time of refreshing growth.
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