Inspirational Breakfast with Michael Fanstone

Presented by Michael Fanstone

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Failed your A-levels? Avoid the clichés, here's what the Bible has to say

14 Aug 2025
14:54

What does God have to say about your A-level, T-level or BTEC grades? Pippa Elmes, Head of Partnerships at Fusion, spoke to Michael Fanstone about how our faith goes beyond platitudes and provides genuine comfort and guidance during disappointment.

Would you let a 5 year old preach at your church?

14 Aug 2025
15:39

The Apostle Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down on him because he was young. So should we encourage more children and teenagers to be preaching from the pulpit? Milly Tinson won Premier Unbelievable's Young Preaching Prize earlier this year. She spoke to Michael Fanstone about her first-ever sermon, Amy Orr-Ewing's simple piece of advice, and why she'd be happy to see more 5-year-old preachers like Luke Tillman on stage.

Sacred or Spectacle: How should Christians view mummies on display?

13 Aug 2025
21:16

The British Museum is being challenged to change the way it displays the remains of the Egyptian antiquities. Historian Martyn Whittock and Catholic writer and speaker, Peter Williams, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack how we as Christians should view how human bodies can be used, and even viewed, after death.

Grace, Humour, Forgiveness: Lin Button’s guide to handling annoying neighbours

12 Aug 2025
16:29

Summer brings sunshine, barbecues… and sometimes, boundary-testing neighbours. Author and speaker Lin Button joined Michael Fanstone to unpack how to live out Jesus' command practically and faithfully.

Dr Andrew Ollerton on the parts of the Bible you're missing out on

12 Aug 2025
23:11

Whether you’re a seasoned Christian or new to the faith, parts of the Bible will always be a challenge to grasp. So how do we understand the overarching story of Scripture? Which chapters are we missing out on by sticking to the familiar ones? And is there really anything to learn from those endless genealogies? Theologian Dr. Andrew Ollerton spoke with Michael Fanstone about these questions. You can find out more about The Bible Course and Andrew’s latest book at www.andrewollerton.com.

Is music the secret to a sharper mind?

8 Aug 2025
16:47

Older adults who play musical instruments tend to have healthier brains, according to studies conducted by scientists. So, is it possible to learn and master music even in later years? Songwriter and worship pastor at Alive Church, Dave Bell, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack this idea.

YouTube: The biggest platform for the gospel, ever?

8 Aug 2025
21:22

With users watching over 5 billion videos each day, YouTube has become a global phenomenon. So, how can we as Christians use it to share hope and truth about Jesus? Speaker and YouTuber Nia-Cerise Bayonne, along with evangelist Joe Kirby — founder of the YouTube channel Off The Kirb Ministries — joined Michael Fanstone to unpack this.

If Jesus left a review, what would He say about your church?

30 Jul 2025
18:55

A lot of what we choose to do is based on other people’s experiences, so should this be the same for the church? Content creator and influencer West joined Michael Fanstone to unpack whether churches need their own TripAdvisor.

Summer Break: How to balance tech and faith over the holidays

18 Jul 2025
26:06

Tech entrepreneur and AI expert, James Poulter, and digital parenting coach, Yetty Williams, joined Mal Pope to discuss how to keep your children spiritually, emotionally, and digitally healthy over the summer break

Evangelism: Sometimes, all it takes is sharing Jesus' words

11 Jul 2025
15:23

In his latest book, SOMETIMES: A Little Guide for the Wonderers, the Wanderers, and the Searching, Bishop Mark Tanner offers a gentle, colourful, and spiritually rich invitation to explore the person of Jesus, making it a creative tool for evangelism. He joined Mal Pope to share the vision behind the new book.

Carents: The unsung heroes of the sandwich generation

11 Jul 2025
20:58

About 5.3 million people in the UK are currently caring for a parent or grandparent, and 1.3 million of them are also raising school-aged children. Stephen Hammersley, CEO of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, and Lloyd Wade, vocal coach and Carent, joined Mal Pope to unpack how we as the church can practically support Carents.

U.S. Strikes on Iran: How do we promote peace amidst conflicting claims?

27 Jun 2025
22:56

After U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent media clash, historian Martyn Whittock joined Michael Fanstone to unpack the conflicting narratives around the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites—and how we can seek truth while upholding God’s call to peace.

Is poetry the language for honest prayer?

27 Jun 2025
14:56

Marie Howe was recently awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for her poem Prayer, a piece that has stirred hearts and sparked reflection across the literary and spiritual communities. Poet and thinker Storm Cecile joined Michael Fanstone to explore how poetry and prayer can shape the way we go through our daily lives.

How to discern God’s path in a degree-driven world

20 Jun 2025
21:12

Professor Mark Cartledge, Principal of the London School of Theology, and Pete Moon, the Reluctant Entrepreneur, joined Michael Fanstone to explore whether a university education is truly worth it—and how we can discern between our desires and God’s calling for our lives.

How to turn your local gym or sports centre into 'Holy Ground'

20 Jun 2025
14:22

Mark Oliver leads Scripture Union’s ‘Mission Through Sports’ Team, and he joined Michael Fanstone to share how everyday spaces like football pitches and parks can become sacred places where young people encounter the love of Jesus.

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