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.
RT Kendall chats to Esther Higham about God not healing his mother, why his wife remains his favourite ever answer to prayer, and the best way we can get God's attention.
Josh Green, Youth Direcotr at 24/7 Prayer, and Nick Herbert, Prayer and Songwriting Consultant at Gas Street Church, chat with Esther Higham about prayer guilt, shouting at God, and how we can turn desire into discipline.
Multi-award-winning gospel artist Sinach had a chat with Premier's Esther Higham about her hit song "Way Maker". She discussed the importance of Christians singing from a place of victory and talked about her forthcoming global tour, "Victory Sounds."
There are ongoing tensions within the Church of England regarding same-sex blessings and marriages. A group of church leaders has raised concerns about an upcoming vote and they've proposed creating a "parallel province" within the Church. As the General Synod meeting kicks off this week, could this lead to a division in the Church of England? The Rt Rev Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster, discussed this matter with Premier's Esther Higham.
In our final episode of the series, we're asking...what does the Prime Minister actually do? Former Conservative MP Sir Gary Streeter joins Esther Higham to talk about how the best PMs are often the loneliest, why we shouldn't expect immediate change, and what it really feels like to be an MP on election day.
A recent Food Foundation report reveals concerning trends among UK children: average height decline, obesity rates rising by almost a third, and a 20% increase in type 2 diabetes diagnoses. Despite accessible health advice and a growing vitamins and minerals market, our nation's children face declining health. How can we address this? Dr. Chidi Ngwaba, a lifestyle medicine specialist, discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.
Domestic abuse incidents increase by more than a third when England loses, according to research from the National Centre for Domestic Violence. Why is this still happening, and what can be done to end this toxic culture? Anita Grey shares her story of being rescued from an abusive marriage and chats with Esther Higham about the church still having a lot to learn, the warning signs of abuse, and why it's time for footballers to speak out.
In this episode, we delve into the origins of democracy to determine if it's the optimal system for governing a country. Historian Tom Holland posits that our democratic status is a result of our Christian heritage. But is democracy rooted in the Bible? Danny Webster of the Evangelical Alliance explores this question with Premier's Esther Higham.
Graham Daniels, former footballer and director of Christians in Sport, and from Dave Courteen, Sports Chaplaincy UK, chat to Esther Higham about Gareth Southgate's human approach to football, what we can learn from Andy Murray, and how this summer of sport is an ideal time to get active in our faith.
Many famous singers began their journeys in church choirs. Pop icon Taylor Swift, who often speaks of her Christian background, chose to pursue mainstream music. The question arises: why do artists like her transition from local church choirs to the broader music industry? Rapper Faith Child and musician Mathew Brown discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.
In today's Bluffers Guide, Esther Higham is joined by Chris Ringland of the Evangelical Alliance in Scotland and Tim Cairns from CARE to explore regional operations. Considering the myriad of agreements within the UK nations, how much does the decision-making power held by individual regions affect the political picture nationally?
Pastor and growth coach Rob Wall chats to Esther Higham about 'burning bush' moments, what to do when God goes silent, and how we can plan for the future while still living by faith.
Reverend Lee Barnes heads up the Church at Glastonbury. He joined Esther Higham live from Worthy Farm to chat about praying for punters, finding God in unexpected places, and why the iconic festival is much more than sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.
With just ten days to go to the general election, political parties are gearing up for the final run up to the ballots. On this episode of our Bluffers Guide, we delve into the objectives, strategies and tactics parties and politicians use to attract our vote. Paul Wooley from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity joined Premier's Esther Higham to help you spot the tricks
