Inspirational Breakfast with Michael Fanstone

Rev. Robin Ham, minister at St Paul’s Barrow and co-leader of the Barrow Mission Community in Cumbria, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack 10 ways to rise to this missional moment in the United Kingdom.

Since October 7, 2023, conflict in Gaza has escalated into a prolonged and devastating war. As the fighting rages on, the question remains: Is a lasting ceasefire within reach, or is peace still a distant hope? Journalist Paul Calvert, based in Bethlehem, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack the current situation and share how we can be praying for peace in the region.

Health and wellness coach and founder of Shrink Complete Fitness, Estelle Wallace, along with Lifestyle Physician Dr. Chidi, join Michael Fanstone to uncover how Jesus’ approach to holistic wellbeing stacks up against today’s self-care trends and influencers.

The 2025 Changing Church survey by the Evangelical Alliance reveals significant church growth since the COVID-19 pandemic. What has driven the remarkable increase in church attendance and faith commitments over the past five years? Danny Webster, Director of Advocacy at the Evangelical Alliance, joined Michael Fanstone.

Psalm 115:16 says, "The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to mankind." If we venture into space, are we still within God’s plan? Can we even pray or worship up there? Dr. Ruth Bancewicz, from the Faraday Institute at Cambridge, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack this.

A recent report from Gallup found that only 21 percent of employees worldwide feel "engaged" in what they do. So, how can we find purpose and stay engaged in a role that we might never have wanted in the first place? Business Coach Jacqui Hanbury and Les Taylor, chair of trustees for Resurgo, joined Michael Fanstone to unpack this.

Now in its fifth year, Daily Hope provides a variety of ministries and services 24 hours a day. Pippa Cramer, Co-founder of the ministry and Ambassador for Faith in Later Life, joined Michael Fanstone to discuss the journey so far.

Paul Houghton, CEO of Kingdom Bank, chats to Michael Fanstone about Trump's tariffs, whether engaging with the stock market is wise stewardship, and how Ecclesiastes offers advice for traders.

In this Good Friday chat with Michael Fanstone, international spoken word artist Storm Cecile shares her moving piece titled 'The Kingdom' and challenges the church with a prophetic call to take up praise as a weapon.

Acclaimed spoken word poet Naomi Hutchinson joins Michael Fanstone for a chat and shares a moving piece titled 'Good Friday Words,' reminding us of the importance of the words from the Cross.

Australia is home to approximately 11.1 million Christians, with 43.9% of the population identifying as Christian. So, how do our friends from down under celebrate Easter? Lily Strachan, Chaplain at the Anglican Robert Menzies College in Sydney, joined Michael Fanstone to share.

James Arnold Taylor, known for his roles in The Flintstones, Star Wars, and Ratchet and Clank, voices three disciples in the animated film King of Kings. Max Avard interviewed him about his love for voice acting, the importance of bedtime stories for children's faith, and how he discerns God's voice in his life.

Lifestyle Physician Dr. Chidi joined Mal Pope to discuss the impact of lab-grown meat, dairy, and sugar, which are expected to go on sale in the UK within two years, and how we can live and eat as God intended for us.

Evangelist Danny Neale, and Pastor and General Manager at Audacious Church, Mark Steele, join Michael Fanstone to discuss whether the church is making Easter big enough for the world to notice.

Is the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer nearing a major milestone? Richard Gamble, who’s leading the project, chats to Michael Fanstone about stress-testing the monument against the elements, why he feels like Noah closing the ark’s door, and how he hopes the Wall will spark conversations of faith along the M6.