Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Meta's Free Speech: A boon for Christian voices or a risk for fake news?

27 Jan 2025
23:00

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.

Zoe Clark-Coates MBE: After five miscarriages, I felt called by God to help

23 Jan 2025
20:18

With new miscarriage bereavement laws in view, award-winning campaigner Zoe Clark-Coates MBE joined Esther Higham to discuss why grieving for affected families is sacred and why miscarriages are more than just medical events.

Why did God give us accents?

23 Jan 2025
12:41

Robin Peake from Wycliffe Bible Translators joins Esther Higham to discuss accents—how they shape our perceptions of people and whether they’re a consequence of the Tower of Babel.

Remote Work: A blessing or a challenge for Christian employees?

22 Jan 2025
15:29

WFH was once seen as a perk but is now viewed as a right, with the government planning to make hybrid working mandatory. However, there have been several pushbacks against the WFH culture. Can it affect your faith and opportunities to share it? Story, creative, and culture company consultant Patrick Campbell joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

How to stop people-pleasing and live for an audience of One

22 Jan 2025
13:23

Hannah Miller, founder of the Purpose Pursuit, speaks to Esther Higham about learning to say no, loving others while looking out for yourself, and what it truly means to live for an 'audience of one'.

A global movement of young evangelists storm the UK

21 Jan 2025
15:57

A team of young evangelists is touring the UK, aiming to reach young people for Jesus. The Circuit Riders are a training and worship community that launches movements to reach the next generation. Beth Ward and Stefan Lindkvist join Esther Higham to unpack why they're in the UK.

Rev Lisa from The Traitors: I prayed every night on the show!

21 Jan 2025
23:33

Rev Lisa Coupland joins Esther Higham to discuss appearing on BBC's hit show The Traitors. She opens up about deceiving other contestants, showing that church leaders are fallible, and the power of prayer within the castle walls.

The Portable Priest's take on Britain's iconic Cathedrals

20 Jan 2025
14:26

The presenter of a new Channel 5 series, Britain’s Great Cathedrals: To the Glory of God, the Rev. Pat Allerton, also known as the Portable Priest, speaks to Esther Higham about the show and how he hopes the iconic cathedrals inspire people about God.

Church denominations: Why are we so divided?

20 Jan 2025
23:56

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we explore the role of church denominations—do they still matter, or should we focus on what unites us? Bishop Emma Ineson, Fr Toby Lees, and Malcolm Duncan join Esther Higham to discuss their traditions, how we handle differences, and why mission unites us all.

Can an unfamiliar church service take you closer to God?

16 Jan 2025
12:52

Attending a church service outside your denomination can either be challenging or a refreshing change. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity encourages believers to worship outside their comfort zones and visit a church of a different tradition. Shermara Fletcher-Hoyte from Churches Together in England spoke to Esther Higham to explore why the church needs this and shared her tips for overcoming the fear of trying something new.

What economic advice could Rachel Reeves take from the Bible?

16 Jan 2025
22:09

Sarah Edwards from Just Money and David Burrowes from the Conservative Christian Fellowship join Esther Higham to discuss what's gone wrong for Rachel Reeves, whether she should be taxing 'extreme wealth', and why she should look to the Bible for economic advice.

A bird helped this vicar experience God on Kilimanjaro

15 Jan 2025
10:54

Rev. Chris Lee, known as the 'viral vicar,' scaled Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania last year. He joins Esther Higham to discuss why he chose to put down his dog collar in West London and embark on such an arduous task.

William Porter on Arthur Blessitt: He inspired me to pick up my cross

15 Jan 2025
5:34

Evangelist and preacher Arthur Blessitt, known for carrying a cross through every nation and covering over 43,000 miles, passed away at 84. Rev. William Porter, who is carrying a cross across every European capital, joins Esther Higham to reflect on Blessitt's life and legacy.

Should we buy our worship on vinyl to support artists?

15 Jan 2025
15:52

Music manager Tom Limebear spoke to Premier's Max Avard about the vinyl resurgence, how we can best support Christian artists, and whether we should always pay for our worship music.

If the Apostle Paul wrote a letter today, what would he say?

14 Jan 2025
11:59

Believers in the early church benefited directly from Paul's wisdom, encouragement, and leadership. But what would Paul say to some of our churches today? One young author imagined exactly that and has written a novel called An Email from Paul. Krystal Campbell Aldred, who is just 17 years old, spoke to Esther Higham about what inspired the book.

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