Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Jasper Warwood has just finished school, but he led the Christian Union at Bennet Memorial School in Tunbridge Wells, where he started an Alpha course that saw 60 young people come to faith. He joined Esther Higham to share some tips for keeping the faith once term time begins.

Beverley Trotman, Principal of a primary school in Northamptonshire, and Steve Garvey, a year 6 teacher at an independent school in London, joined Esther Higham to share how simple strategies can make the stress of a school year easier to manage.

Alan Donaldson, General Secretary for the European Baptist Federation, was recently commemorated by President Volodymyr Zelensky for his ministry in Ukraine. So how has he had such an impact? And what did the Ukrainian leader say to him when they met face to face? Esther Higham spoke to Alan to find out more.

Wedding planner and founder of Revelry Events, Holly Poulter, joined Esther Higham to unpack how we can balance the desire for a memorable day with the call to be wise stewards of our resources.

Comedian Paul Kerensa joins Esther Higham to share his full-on festival experience over the weekend, dealing with the comedown, and why you shouldn't be quick to dismiss Greenbelt.

Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has claimed the domestic abuse risk assessment tool "doesn't work" and should be replaced. So what needs to change? And how can you play your part in spotting and protecting victims in your church? Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored, spoke to Esther Higham.

Ever heard a love song where the lyrics felt strangely familiar—almost like… worship? Christian songwriter and worship leader Joe Hardy, along with British gospel singer and songwriter Lurine Cato MBE, joined Esther Higham to unpack what's behind this supposed dress up in the language of faith.

Timothy Cho, a North Korean escapee and spokesperson for Open Doors, joined Esther Higham to unpack North Korea's clampdown on radio broadcasts that share the hope of the gospel and its impact on underground believers.

AI and tech expert and entrepreneur, James Poulter, joined Esther Higham to unpack AI psychosis and how we, as Christians, can stay grounded in an ever-shifting AI landscape.

Cricketeer turned church leader Nick Ferraby joins Esther Higham to bat away her endless cricket puns framed as questions. He shares the 'transferable skills' of going from batsman to Baptist pastor, what everyone in ministry can learn from sports coaching, and why it's never too late to get into the sport.

Is the mid-life crisis a myth? How do we dream big in our later life? Jo Ibbott, a menopause management trainer, chats to Mal Pope about how the church can become more clued up on the menopause, whether the male version of it exists, and how the Bible helps us navigate any midlife disappointment.

In a recent BBC interview, Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch shared why she rejected God and became a "cultural Christian". So, how do you encourage a friend back to faith if they tell you they don’t believe God is real? Clare Williams Sarpong from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics joined Mal Pope to unpack this.

Esther Higham caught up with Shell Perris, her husband Tim, and their four boys at CreationFest to learn more about how they redirect their children's attention away from screens and toward God.

Jeff Lucas is the author of 32 books, hosts a Sunday night show on Premier Christian Radio, and writes a monthly column for Premier Christianity magazine. But what is he like away from the pulpit? Esther Higham takes a few moments to get to know the man behind Lucas on Life.

In the wider conversation on mental health, church leaders are often overlooked, despite the heavy demands of their role. Author, speaker, and pastor Jeff Lucas, along with Judy Moore from Riverside Church in Birmingham, joined Esther Higham to unpack how we can help our church leaders speak honestly about their mental health.