Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Getting a birds-eye view on the Bible

15 Jul 2024
18:17

Colin Smith is the author of 'Fly Through The Bible', a book hoping to give readers a birds eye view on the gospel. He joined Mal Pope to chat about moving from Ireland to Illinois, combatting the decline in Biblical literacy, and why people will only be saved by opening up the word.

How this vicar went viral

15 Jul 2024
23:56

The 'viral vicar' Rev Chris Lee and Ben Jones, founder of Missional Generation, chat to Mal Pope about digital church, avoiding social media trends, and why young people are craving authenticity online.

Can science help us worship and know God better?

11 Jul 2024
17:03

Last month the Chinese Lunar probe – Chang’e-6 returned to Earth with samples from the previously unexplored far side of the Moon, advancing science but raising questions that challenge God and faith. Professor Russell Cowburn, a physicist from the University of Cambridge, discussed with Mal Pope how science can enhance our appreciation of God rather than distancing us from Him.

PM's Priorities: Is there any hope for the NHS?

11 Jul 2024
22:49

Record waiting lists, endless strikes, health inequalities...is the state of the NHS at a point of disrepair? Can we ever hope for change? Steve Fouch from the Christian Medical Fellowship chats to Mal Pope about Labour's plans for health and social care.

Is this the most important NATO Summit yet?

10 Jul 2024
13:24

The new Prime Minister is currently in Washington for the 75th NATO defence alliance summit, where he is scheduled to meet President Biden. Additionally, there is mounting pressure on him to fulfil his pledge to allocate two and a half percent of the national income to UK defence. What developments can we expect in the coming days? Commentator and historian Martyn Whittock explored this topic with Mal Pope.

PM's Priorities: Was the cancellation of the Rwanda plan a good start?

10 Jul 2024
22:49

It’s the first week in power for Sir Keir Starmer and today we look at immigration which certainly is at the top of the Prime Ministers to-do list, as one of the first things he did was to scrap the controversial Rwanda plan. Labour has pledged to tackle the smugglers instead using counter-terrorism powers. Will their approach work better? Founder of the Sanctuary Foundation, Dr Krish Kandiah discussed this with Mal Pope.

The oldest Christian gathering in the UK is back

10 Jul 2024
13:21

Mark Ellis, Chief Executive of Keswick Ministries, chats to Mal Pope about how Keswick Convention has changed in the last 150 years, why they're only just getting started, and what's in store for this summer.

Wimbledon: How to serve souls courtside and beyond

9 Jul 2024
9:37

It's been quite dramatic for the Scotsman Andy Murray at Wimbledon this year. Although Andy may not be serving again, a group of Christians are! Third Space Ministries are out there in Wimbledon offering prayer, conversation and even free cookies to the determined fans queuing overnight to get tickets to the matches. Carolyn Skinner, Chief Executive of Third Space Ministries, spoke with Esther Higham about their recent activities there.

Is it time to ask your friends for feedback?

9 Jul 2024
22:22

Jill Weber, who leads the Waverley Abbey Community, and Emily Piper, who lives in community with the missional organization ‘Water From The Rock’, chat with Esther Higham about living in close-knit community, accountability in friendships, and what we can learn from the honesty of Americans.

PM's Priorities: How should the new government handle our money?

8 Jul 2024
21:52

As the new Prime Minister settles into office, we unpack what the key focus of his agenda should be. Chancellor Rachel Reeves in a speech today set out her plans to stimulate the economy. So what might be in store for us under the new Labour government with our finances? Sarah Edwards, Gareth McNabb, and Robert Hughes-Penney explored this question with Esther Higham.

How we can stop undervaluing older people in church

8 Jul 2024
10:23

Alex Drew, CEO of Faith in Later Life, chats to Esther Higham about the danger of undervaluing older people in the church, why young people want older leaders, and how we can still serve our community when church ministry winds down for summer.

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 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: 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