Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

One black writer is giving old church liturgies a bit of a refresh

4 Apr 2024
13:17

Creator and writer of Black Liturgies, Cole Arthur Riley speaks to Premier's Esther Higham on her project which integrates spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black literature, and the Black body.

Would Jesus have been labelled an activist by today's standards?

4 Apr 2024
15:40

What makes you have a bit of a rant? No matter what gets you upset or even emotional, there are some things it seems only you can see a brilliant way to solve and no one else has thought about. Well, how should Christians use their time and their voice to make a difference? Richard Gower and Rachel Walker spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

How a pilgrimage through Wales is helping people better connect with God

3 Apr 2024
15:33

Have you ever been on a Pilgrimage? Where did you go and what did you discover about yourself? The reality TV show called Pilgrimage, features seven celebrities taking on a pilgrimage through Wales. So, what lesson can we learn from the TV show about our own faith and how to tap into deeper meaning and fellowship with God. Matt Batten and Eryl Parry spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

How far is too far when you're being celibate in a relationship?

3 Apr 2024
21:49

According to relationship experts, millennials are now actively picking up the decision to be celibate for a time - more than any other age group - in order for them to focus on “self-love”. So, what does this means for us as Christians? Is celibacy a lifestyle change we can switch on and off whenever we choose or is there a Biblical template for us to follow? Faith Child, Ruth Rawlins and Tolulope Awopetu spoke to Premier's Esther Higham

How toddler clubs are important in passing on faith and Christian values

2 Apr 2024
16:04

A national campaign has begun to help churches realise how vital toddler clubs are to our communities. Not just as a way of killing a bit of time for parents and carers but a truly valuable way of helping children develop. Jo Gordon the CEO of Daniels Den and Maxine Lemans who runs a toddler group in Crewe spoke to Premier's Esther Higham

How can we have more autistic and neurodiversity friendly churches?

2 Apr 2024
21:20

This World Autism Day, as we are become more aware of the needs of people with autism and the special skills that these traits can bring, are churches well adapted to the needs neurodiverse people? Mark Arnold and Erin Burnett author of “With all my mind: Autism and The Church” spoke to Premier's Esther Higham

Is April Fool's day a "to-do" or "taboo" for Christians?

1 Apr 2024
21:58

As April Fool's day comes just after Easter this year, Premier's Esther Higham had a faith-filled hilarious chat with sitcom writer and “amateur theologian” James Cary as well as comedian and presenter Cassandra Nelson on whether Christians should get involved or not.

If the church is in decline, why are Passion plays so popular?

28 Mar 2024
12:33

The Passion play in London’s Trafalgar Square draws about 20,000 people to its two performances every year. So, what is it about these outdoor performances that attract this many people? Esther Higham spoke to producer Charlotte de Klee and actress Stephanie Pena ahead of their Good Friday show to find out more.

The evangelist who's walked over 5000 miles carrying a cross

28 Mar 2024
22:01

Clive Cornish is an evangelist who's been carrying a huge wooden cross into city centres and towns for more than 20 years. He joined Esther Higham and Bishop Jill Duff to talk about the power of the crucifixion, whether the cross is becoming merely a fashion statement, and how we can be bold in our faith this Easter.

Premier On The Road: How a café in Carlisle is changing lives

27 Mar 2024
43:03

Inspirational Breakfast hit the road for a special show live at the Cornerstone Cafe in Carlisle. Esther Higham spoke to Reverend Simon Bickerstethe, leader of St James' Carlisle, Caroline Hetherington from Hebron Evangelical Church, Rev John Libby, and a whole host of people whose lives have been changed by walking through the doors of the Cafe.

A Christian vet on whether pets go to heaven

26 Mar 2024
19:49

Kerry Williams, President of the Veterinary Christian Fellowship, and Rev Samantha Chandler, from the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals, join Esther Higham to chat about rising vet prices, what dogs teach us about God's character, and whether our furry friends will be with us in heaven.

Adrian Snell on bringing back his legendary Easter album

26 Mar 2024
13:34

Composer Adrian Snell chats with Esther Higham about a new anniversary edition of 'The Passion', working with his son, and how his faith was radically changed.

Meet the writer behind the biggest Christian blockbuster

25 Mar 2024
9:35

Rod Barr is the writer behind the blockbuster hit 'The Sound of Freedom'. He sat down with Esther Higham to chat about his latest film 'Cabrini' which tells the true story of Catholic missionary Francesca Cabrini.

'Islam is treated with respect, while Christianity is open to mocking'

25 Mar 2024
19:45

With the words from the Hadith being displayed at Kings Cross Station in London, is the UK no longer a Christian country? Imtiaz Khan, Islam Missiologist from London City Mission, and Tim Dieppe from Christian Concern chat with Mal Pope about diversity, double standards, and evangelising in Mosques.

'My failed kidneys only strengthened my faith and organized my life' - Christian DJ

14 Mar 2024
14:18

Kidney disease affects over seventy thousand people in the UK. Furthermore, kidney disease is about five times more common in people from minority ethnic groups. Compounded with a worrying lack of kidney donations, it means, they are least likely to receive a transplant. So, what can be done? And how does this disease affect those living with it? Candice McKenzie spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.