Inspirational Breakfast with Michael Fanstone

Presented by Michael Fanstone

Fridays from 7am and Saturdays from 8am

What does Jesus say about living a life of luxury?

9 Aug 2024
23:08

Self-made millionaire and businesswomen Camilita Nuttall and Daniel Jones, Chief Generosity Officer at Stewardship, chat with Michael Fanstone about King Charles's lavish lobster dinner, how we get our spending priorities in order, and whether it's okay for us to enjoy the finer things in life.

Church in Hull buys adrenaline-rush adventure park

2 Aug 2024
15:22

What's the most outlandish purchase you've ever made? A church in Hull acquired what some might deem an audacious goal—a complete adventure park. Jarrod Cooper, the leader of Revive Church in Hull, sat down with Michael Fanstone to discuss the rationale behind such an unexpected move.

The former Olympian who owes her medal to God

2 Aug 2024
23:43

Former Olympian Marilyn Okoro and Graham Daniels, Director of Christians in Sport, chat to Michael Fanstone about the first week of Paris 2024, what it feels like to win an Olympic medal, and why France's secular culture makes things difficult for Christians at the games.

This school's praise party will give you hope for the next generation

1 Aug 2024
6:32

From Scotland to Skegness, Cornwall to Carlisle...we love hearing good news stories of lives and communities transformed by the Holy Spirit. One of those places is the Isle of Wight. Premier's Max Avard headed to Christ the King College on The Island where worship artist and self-proclaimed 'dance fiend' Chip Kendall brought one of his praise parties to hundreds of young people.

How the unity of the Church is affecting a tourist island for Jesus

26 Jul 2024
22:37

This weekend Premier Christian Radio heads to the Isle of Wight to learn of what God is doing there especially in evangelism and missional work, and to get a sense of the community ahead of the upcoming Lionheart festival. Bob White, who runs Revive Newport Outreach, as well as Rev Brian Harley the Minister of Shanklin United Reformed Church spoke to Michael Fanstone about the fascinating ways God is moving in their community.

This couple went from tourists to church pastors in just 3 months

26 Jul 2024
26:57

Ben and Emma Carman visited the Isle of Wight in 2020 and felt God calling them back to live there and plant a church there. Four years later Altitude Church has about 75 members and a sizable number of children and young people. Ben and Emma shared with Michael Fanstone how it all began and the incredible way God confirmed His plan for them.

Mark Sayers: This period of tremendous crisis precedes renewal

19 Jul 2024
23:08

Mark Sayers, author and senior leader of Red Church in Melbourne, chats to Michael Fanstone about Billy Joel, 'doomscrolling', and how the history of the church shows we're on the cusp of revival. Mark is the author of ‘A non-anxious presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders'.

Election Special: How accurate were the polls?

5 Jul 2024
7:49

Sir Keir Starmer is the new Prime Minister of the UK as the Labour Party wins 412 seats in the Houses of Parliaments and finish the day with a historic majority. The Conservatives received a battering in the polls with several former cabinet ministers losing their seats. Was this massive win something to be expected? Political commentator Danny Webster had a chat Michael Fanstone and Esther Higham to see how all these results align with the prediction polls

Election Special: Where do the Tories go from here?

5 Jul 2024
8:13

The Conservatives received a battering in the polls with several former cabinet ministers losing their seats. In what has been dubbed one of Britain's most historic elections, Sir Keir Starmer has emerged as the new Prime Minister of the UK as the Labour Party wins a massive majority. With a long road to recovery ahead of them, the Conservative Party need to re build and earn public trust in them. Conservative MP John Glen from Salisbury discussed this with Esther Higham and Michael Fanstone

Election Special: What is the first priority of the new Government?

5 Jul 2024
9:11

Britain welcomes Sir Keir Starmer as the new Prime Minister after the Labour Party secured 412 seats in the House of Parliament, concluding the General Elections. The Conservatives experienced a significant defeat, with many former cabinet ministers losing their seats. As the elections conclude, the focus shifts to the agenda and stance of the new government. What should be expecting from them? Political commentator James Mildred discussed this with Esther Higham and Michael Fanstone.

Election Special: How big were the changes in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales?

5 Jul 2024
9:32

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost a landslide number of seats in one of Britain's most historic elections. At the end of it all Labour Party emerged the winner with 412 seats making 64 % of the seat share in parliament now at Labour's disposal, how is this going to affect the other regions of the UK and what changes has this triggered so far? Political commentator Nicola Martins and Head of Christians in Politics Andy Flannagan discussed this with Esther Higham and Michael Fanstone

Election Special: What's next for Labour Party?

5 Jul 2024
11:35

The Labour Party has won the just concluded General Elections with 412 seats in the Houses of Parliaments and finished the day with a massive majority. This gives them 64% share of the total number of seats in parliament. The electorate has high expectations from newly appointed Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. Following Labour's victory, the question arises: what comes next? Labour MP for York Central, Rachael Maskell, discussed the future steps with Michael Fanstone and Esther Higham.

What makes a Christian festival 'successful'?

28 Jun 2024
15:21

Michael Fanstone chats to Katie Street and Rachel Birkett from Surfstage festival about prayer tombolas, the difference between 'hippy peace' and real peace, and why it's difficult to measure what God is doing. Find out more about the festival: https://www.surfstage.co.uk/

Are we doing enough to help Haiti overcome its challenges?

21 Jun 2024
16:53

Haiti, the poorest country in the western Hemisphere, contrasts sharply with its generally affluent surroundings. Currently, gang activity is hindering aid delivery, putting up to three million children at risk of acute starvation. As Christians, what can we can do to end the perpetual cycle of poverty, violence and disaster? Abbel Joseph from Compassion Haiti and Ingvild Snow from Youth With A Mission spoke to Premier's Michael Fanstone about the current situation

Navigating life as a Christian Palestinian immigrant

21 Jun 2024
13:08

Author Susan Muaddi Darraj spoke to Michael Fanstone about her new book 'Behind You is the Sea', unpacking the realities of living as a Palestinian Christian immigrant in a Western country.

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