Huge artists like Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, and Florence and the Machine all started out playing small shows. But since the pandemic, grassroots music venues are now closing at a rate of one per week. So, is it time for your church to start opening up its doors and hosting gigs? Josh Gauton, frontman of the band Lotus Bliss; Charlotte Anderson, CEO of Connective Vision; and Harley Stapleton-Brister from Union Chapel, share their thoughts.
Zach Gain, community pastor at KXC, Rev Peter Ould, and Steve Tinning from the Baptist Union, chat to Esther Higham about the claims that some refugees are only getting baptized to claim asylum.
It's centuries old and observed by millions around the world. The official 5-week period set apart by some Christian traditions to mark the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the wilderness. But how relevant is lent today and how can Christians lean into it? Bishop John Arnold was on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this with Premier's Esther Higham
Joff Williams, from Christian Connection, David Payne, from SALT, and YouTuber Sophie Crew have a Valentines Day chat about navigating online dating, ghosting someone, and why The One is a myth.
Have you ever imagined what it felt like for Jesus in the wilderness 2000 years ago? Every year, millions of Christians around the world commemorate and partake in the observance of Lent. But is it just a ritual? Dr Hugh Osgood spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Mark Pickering, CEO of Christian Medical Fellowship, Anne Taylor, Parish Nursing Ministries, and midwife Gemma Griffith on whether the state of the NHS is a 'national emergency', how the church can help relieve pressure, and if we've made an idol out of the organisation.
Many people will be used to the routine of 9 to 5 every Monday to Friday. What would you do if you had an extra day off due to a four day working week? As Christians who are called to rest by God would another day off be a welcome part of our discipleship? Ben Poole, Dave Courteen spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Linz West, LZ7, and Leonn Meade, London Community Gospel Choir, join Esther Higham to chat about staying inspired, sharing their faith with secular artists, and how they're bringing EDM and gospel together with a new track.
Following an outbreak of Measles in the West Midlands last month, local NHS trusts are encouraging people to have catch-up jabs. As Christians is it our duty to contribute to public health by getting jabs done when recommended by our doctors? Steve Fouch, Laura Brett, Paul Huxley and Bishop Dr Joe Aldred spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Worship artist Philippa Hanna chats to Esther Higham about bringing variety to our worship, why songs used to be more 'colourful', and being a part of 'The Worship Exchange'.
Global warming exceeded 1.5C across 2023 making it the warmest year ever recorded. Barbara Echlin from the campaign group Green Christian chats with Esther Higham about what can be done as temperatures hit a critical limit.
Jesus came to give sight to the blind and right in the heart of Zimbabwe, Christian Blind Mission (CBM) is fulfilling that by delivering free cataract surgery to thousands of people. Sarah Bennington joined Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this.
Most marriages when they start out often hope for a ‘happily ever after’... But some of them end up not being so happy after all. A Christian marriage should be the example of Christ-like love so when a Christian marriage is sullied by acts of infidelity, how are we meant to respond? Arthur and Jacqui White, Adaeze Chiwoko and Jessica Roy spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast
Have you ever thought of the power of child-like faith? A Church of England school in Exeter has appointed a team of 11 year old Pupil Chaplains to help with prayers, bible reading and school worship and each one works with one of the classes in the school. Head Teacher, Laura Kendell as well as Chaplains Amelia and Luna, spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast. (Photo Credit Matt Prior)
Richard Reddie, Director of Justice and Inclusion at CTBI, and Valerie Lolomari, CEO of Women of Grace, chat about welcoming refugees, Racial Justice Sunday, and why immigration still divides us.
