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Prince William could become the first British monarch in five hundred years to break official ties with the Church of England So, what does this mean for us today and the future of the United Kingdom and the Church? Catherine Butcher and Gavin Ashendon spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast on this.
Esther headed down to London's Leicester Square to meet the cast of The Chosen and preview the upcoming series.
The half term holiday is around the corner - what are your plans for your children? February can be wet, rainy and cold which can make it hard to keep the kids busy during the half term holiday. Lansdowne Church has over the years had a holiday club for children during the half term. Darren Peach spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast on this and more.
We all know we need to do more to save the planet – but do you sometimes get confused how you should go about it? It’s easy to be bamboozled by all the information out there and the companies trying to green-wash you As a Christian what should be our response to climate change and should we be aiming at being carbon neutral. Andy Lester, Angela Whittaker and Anna Newlove were on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this with Premier's Esther Higham
Who’s the most inspiring boss you’ve ever worked for? Judith Davey Cole was named one of the Most Inspiring CEOs in 2021 and she spoke to Premier's Esther Higham about her new role as CEO of the Girls Brigade
If your home is infested with mould, it could be affecting your health. The Royal College of Physicians has issued fresh warning stressing that unless laws are toughened many more people will die from the effects of black mould. Can Christian landlords make a difference by being better landlords? Matt Hawthorn, Helen Webb and Christopher Osubor spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
"There are very few people with faith that have gone through divorce who haven't struggled with guilt or shame." Michaela Hyde from Marriage Foundation and Rob Hornby, Restored Lives Course spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on how the church can support people going through an end of their marriage. To hear the unfiltered stories of Christians who have gone through divorce, watch Premier's mini-documentary 'The D Word' https://youtu.be/YDfaSnpt-yA?feature=shared
According to a survey of Evangelical Leaders, 70 percent of evangelical churches practice communion only once a month. This is in stark contrast to the early church. Scripture reveals the power of the Lord’s Supper to create Spirit-filled communion and fellowship. So why isn’t the church taking communion as often today and is there a way back to the ancient path? Dr Jonathan Black spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Would you trust your emotional wellbeing to a chatbot? Premier's Esther Higham spoke to Dr Rob Waller from Mind and Soul Foundation as well as Nathan Mladin, senior researcher at Theos Think Tank and the Christian AI partnership on Inspirational Breakfast.
How far would you be willing to go for a charity you love? In the world today it is estimated that there are around fifty million people currently in modern-day slavery. So what changes when we pour out ourselves in this way to meet other people's needs. Jonathan Buckley and Rachel Medina were on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this with Premier's Esther Higham.
Food bank use across the UK is at an all-time high with nearly 3 million needing assistance. Initially Foodbanks supplied people with emergency food packages but more and more folk are having to rely on them weekly. Is this a long term solution to Food Poverty in the UK? Robin Ferris, Sam Hawthorne and Hannah Worsley were with Premier's Esther Higham to discuss this on Inspirational Breakfast.
Deaconess Florence Li Tim-Oi, was ordained by Bishop R O Hall, then Bishop of Hong Kong, to minister to people traumatised by the effects of the 2nd World War. 80 years later her legacy is still impacting lives. Rev. Christina Rees the Director of The Li Tim-Oi Foundation and Jane Namurye, a beneficiary of the Foundation speak to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast.
According to the latest figures, the number of single people is on the rise. Four in every ten eligible adults are now in this category. This includes young adults who aren’t married, older people who are widowed, mid-lifers who may be divorced or not with a partner. How can the Church honour single-ness and single person households? Dawn Savidge and Mike Simpson spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Are older people better cared for in urban or rural settings? According to Campaign to End Loneliness, rural areas have a unique set of circumstances that can worsen the social isolation of older residents, leading to poor health, loss of independence and lower quality of life. Alex Drew, Lead officer from Faith in Later Life, in this interview with Premier's Esther Higham, encourages Christians to look out for older members of their community.
What do you get if you cross a group of monks with a Jazz pianist? No, it’s not a joke, but a unique musical collaboration between musician Tom Donald and the monks of Pluscarden. Tom and producer Beck Donaldson spoke to Esther Higham about the spiritual experience and why Gregorian chants can 'heal our frantic souls'.
