Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

What counts as giving to God?

15 Jul 2025
22:53

Daniel Jones, Chief Purpose Officer at Stewardship, and Dorothy Dwyer, Minister at Junction Community Church, chat to Esther Higham about what 'giving to God' means in practice and how we teach our young people generosity.

Summer Holidays: Don't take God off your priority list

15 Jul 2025
12:18

Speaker, author, and minister Jacqueline Peart joined Esther Higham to explore how we can stay spiritually healthy during a summer packed full of activities.

England v Wales: Biblical lessons we can learn from both sides

14 Jul 2025
13:46

Angy King, from Sports Chaplaincy UK, joins Esther Higham to chat about the Lionesses rampant victory over Wales in the EUROS and the lessons we can draw from it.

Why using the Bible in military ads could be misleading

14 Jul 2025
20:26

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security used Isaiah 6:8 in a recruitment advert. Dr. Krish Kandiah, founder of the Sanctuary Foundation, and Jessica Stark, Premier’s Digital Content Lead, joined Esther Higham to unpack how this impacts the meaning of the verse.

Failing Maternity Care: How Christians can restore the wonder of childbirth

10 Jul 2025
21:14

Chine McDonald, Director of the think tank Theos and author of Unmaking Mary, and Antenatal Clinic Lead Midwife Fayette Forbes, joined Esther Higham to unpack how we can restore a biblical perspective on babies, cherishing them from conception and truly “welcoming the little children”.

How do you avoid the trickiness of wedding season?

10 Jul 2025
14:56

The idea of attending—or even having—a wedding can feel dreamy and exciting. But when it comes to planning or celebrating the big day, there’s often a fair bit of politics involved. Relationship coach Jessica Roy, who recently got married herself, joined Esther Higham to share some practical tips on how to bring a little order to the chaos of wedding season.

Can you experience God at a heavy metal concert?

9 Jul 2025
13:15

Rev Rob Byrne was on the chaplaincy team at this year’s Download Festival, and he joined Esther Higham to give the behind-the-scenes scoop on how he found light amid fairly dark-sounding acts.

Bed Rotting: Why the Bible's rest prescription is better

9 Jul 2025
19:42

Psychologist Georgina Taylor Adriaansen and writer and retreat organizer Amy Boucher Pye joined Esther Higham to talk about the rise of bed rotting, a biblical rhythm of rest, and how we find the right balance between hard work and relaxation.

Helping people work again—God’s way

8 Jul 2025
22:10

Steve Hudson, a job club manager for Christians Against Poverty (CAP), and Lucy Rae, who oversees Spear Centres along the south coast, joined Esther Higham to explore how we can support people in returning to work in a God-honouring way.

A holiday to leave you Champing at the bit

8 Jul 2025
10:20

Rosa McCann from Champing UK chats to Esther Higham about what it's like camping in church, how it's helping rid the eery stereotype, and if there's any spiritual impact from a night spent in the nave.

When leaders weep, is it a sign of weakness?

7 Jul 2025
21:10

Photos of Chancellor Rachel Reeves weeping during Prime Minister’s Questions made the front pages of every major newspaper the following morning, capturing the attention of the entire nation. So, what was all the fuss about? Political commentator Suzy Stride and Rachel Hughes, Co-Senior Pastor at Gas Street Church, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

Are high-tech churches opening new doors for engagement?

7 Jul 2025
14:10

David Adabale, Head of Media, Production, and Communications at New Wine Church, joined Esther Higham to explore how the church is embracing immersive multimedia systems, thoughtfully designed sanctuaries, and even a touch of glitz to open new doors for engagement, outreach, and spiritual growth.

Jonathan Ogden admits he's used AI to help write songs...

4 Jul 2025
13:00

Artist and worship leader Jonathan Ogden chats to Esther Higham about the worrying success of AI band The Velvet Sundown, why he uses ChatGPT for song writing feedback, and the inspiration behind his new folk music.

Can faith and high intelligence coexist?

1 Jul 2025
19:54

Theologian Dr. Andrew Ollerton and Dr. Diane Lister, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, joined Esther Higham to explore whether following Jesus can be considered logical, given the supernatural mystery that surrounds it.

Searching for your Goliath: Does height matter in dating?

1 Jul 2025
11:14

Tola-Doll Fisher, editor of Woman Alive magazine, joins Esther Higham to chat about Tinder's new height filters, "short kings", and what God has to say about physical attraction.

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