Inspirational Breakfast with Michael Fanstone

Presented by Michael Fanstone

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Prison Week: Should a prison sentence be the end of the road to hope?

17 Oct 2025
21:40

Andy Keen-Downs CBE, CEO of the Prison Advice and Care Trust, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack a new report that raised concerns about the state of prison education and its impact on young offenders, as well as the challenges of running a ministry in a broken system.

When bad things happen, are we really under spiritual attack?

17 Oct 2025
17:39

Life’s challenges can be complex, and while some may have spiritual roots, others may not. How can you tell the difference? Minister at St Crispin’s, Islington and church planter, Rev Dr Paul Blackham, joined Michael Fanstone to discuss this

Nigeria’s Quiet Genocide: The Christian crisis the world isn’t talking about

10 Oct 2025
21:30

Ayo Adedoyin, founder of the International Organisation for Peacebuilding and Social Justice, and Ayodele Adio, political commentator and journalist, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack whether the global media is downplaying the Nigerian Christian genocide and how we, as Christians, can pray for the Giant of Africa

Can AI lead someone to faith?

3 Oct 2025
17:17

Tithing in crypto? Chatbots making salvation calls? AI writing sermons? When it comes to incorporating AI into your ministry, the list of practical, ethical, and theological questions can feel endless. Nick Parker, Partnerships Lead at CV Global, joined Michael Fanstone to explore some of these tech conundrums.

Is our fascination with crime drama a gift from God?

19 Sep 2025
19:23

Interim chair of the Christian Police Association, Graham Norman, joined Mal Pope to investigate what it is that keeps us coming back for more when it comes to crime and mystery dramas.

Faith Deliveroo: Could a Vicar be your next delivery?

19 Sep 2025
21:24

Reverend Pat Allerton, vicar of St. Peter's Notting Hill, author of A Pocketful of Hope, and probably best known as The Portable Priest, joined Mal Pope to discuss whether a “Deliveroo-style mobile chaplaincy service” is a great boost for one-to-one pastoral care.

This festival is rewriting the script of independent film making

12 Sep 2025
17:04

I Will Tell 2025 runs from September 19th to 29th, and its founder, Jenny Lee, joined Michael Fanstone to share the passion behind her vision.

Hot summers, dry weather and why we need to love our farmers

12 Sep 2025
21:23

Veterinarian and farmer Sam Bowker, and Chaplain to Thrapston Livestock Market, Rev. Eddie Smith, joined Michael Fanstone to discuss how the hottest summer on record affected not just the soil, but farmers across the country, and how we can show more appreciation to our farmers.

Inheritance Tax: Is there a godly way to manage wealth transfer?

5 Sep 2025
24:42

Rachel Steeden, Head of Legal at Stewardship UK, and financial expert Emmanuel Asuquo joined Michael Fanstone to explore how we can leave an inheritance for future generations with the recent changes to inheritance tax law.

God-given Identity: Are you an 'Otrovert'?

5 Sep 2025
15:03

Kathy Spooner, CEO of the Association of Christian Counsellors, joined Michael Fanstone to explore this term coined by psychiatrist Rami Kaminski to describe someone who feels like an outsider in any group and how agreeable it is with what the Bible has to say about who we are.

What would Jesus say about patriotism in today’s Britain?

29 Aug 2025
24:19

Jonty Langley, Editor of Shibboleth Magazine, and Dominic Muir, CEO of Now Believe and part of the Battle for Britain Movement, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack recent controversy in some UK cities where the St George’s Cross was painted over on mini roundabouts and what the Bible says about patriotism.

What would happen if every nation on earth prayed for 7 days straight?

29 Aug 2025
13:56

Brittany White, the global coordinator of the Week of Prayer, joined Michael Fanstone to discuss how the 24/7 Global Week of Prayer will involve every nation in hosting a physical prayer room, with continuous prayer taking place day and night.

Why the church holds the key to getting young people back in work

22 Aug 2025
15:58

Becky Hartle, Senior Partnerships Manager at Resurgo, joins Michael Fanstone to reflect on the concerning rise in NEET statistics and how the church can practically respond.

Does your church need a bouncer on the door?

22 Aug 2025
19:17

At least eight crimes took place at churches every day from 2022-2024, according to The Countryside Alliance. So it time to wise up and put more security measures in place? Or would that make our services seem less welcoming? Premier's Michael Fanstone spoke to Rob Cates, Senior Pastor of My Church Windsor, and Tony Winter, the pioneer behind Street Pastors in Manchester.

A marine biologist on taking parents tips from a swan...

21 Aug 2025
23:52

Does the animal kingdom offer us a glimpse into God's kingdom? Dr. Tim Lamont, a marine biologist at the Lancaster Environment Centre, joined Michael Fanstone to chat about the wonders of coral reefs, what parental guidance we can learn from various species, and how his job always points him towards worship. Plus, Tim shares some incredible new research around the crucial role of grandparents in the wild.

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