Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Should parents be blamed for their children's mistakes?

24 Jun 2024
21:31

Parents love it when people praise their children, and are happy to take credit for the way they’ve brought them up but when things go wrong should parents also share the responsibility for their children's mistakes? Joanna Brown from the Synergy Network and Premier Gospel presenter Theo Manderson both discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.

Episode Three: Is the election still just a two party contest?

20 Jun 2024
12:01

Past elections have primarily been a contest between the Conservative and Labour parties. As new poll results emerge, is there now space for a disruptive third force within the Reform or Liberal Democrat parties? Nicola Martin of the Evangelical Alliance delved into this topic with Premier's Esther Higham.

Is it time worship artists stopped flying around, guzzling up emissions?

20 Jun 2024
22:00

Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' tour achieved a 59% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to their previous world tours. So, if Coldplay can go eco, why can't our worship artists? Tim Jupp, founder of Big Church Festival, and Dr. Ruth Valerio, theologian and environmentalist, chat with Esther Higham about hydrogen-powered stages, relying on American worship artists, and how we can all make our worship less wasteful.

Are we truly living in the most dangerous time ever?

19 Jun 2024
21:18

A recent YouGov poll revealed that four out of five in the UK think the world is more dangerous than usual. But is this truly the most dangerous era ever? Professor Nick Megoran as well as consultant psychiatrist Dr Rob Waller discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham

What can worship artists learn from Ed Sheeran's success?

19 Jun 2024
15:50

Worship artist Elle Limebear reflects on Ed Sheeran being named the most-played artist on radio, worshipping at a Coldplay gig, and whether Christians should shoot for chart success.

Is surrogacy a Biblical option for Christians?

18 Jun 2024
21:13

The number of surrogate babies has nearly quadrupled since 2011. Given biblical precedents such as Abraham's use of a surrogate, should Christians support the concept, or is it crossing a line? Tim Dieppe of Christian Concern and Susan Marriott of the Christian Medical Fellowship discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.

Episode Two: Is it time to change our voting system?

18 Jun 2024
18:42

Andy Flannagan, Christians in Politics, joins Premier's Esther Higham to chat about tactical voting, proportional representation and why Jesus was an excellent politician.

Are on-screen dads the true reflection of fathers today?

13 Jun 2024
16:22

Who is your favourite on-screen dad? While there are some strong father figures in today's films and TV shows, the majority appear to be portrayed negatively. What does this indicate about our societal perception of fathers, and as Christians who believe in a loving Heavenly Father, how can we alter this narrative? TV writer James Cary and Mark Chester from "Who Let the Dads Out?" discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.

Lauren Daigle on depression, staying humble, and moving beyond 'You Say'

13 Jun 2024
16:14

Grammy-award winning artist Lauren Daigle chats to Premier's Max Avard about her 'deep depression' in lockdown, how laundry keeps her grounded, and why she's not interested in writing another 'You Say'. Lauren heads to the UK this summer on her 'Kaleidoscope' tour. Listen to her new album and grab tickets here: https://www.laurendaigle.com/

Episode One: What ideologies do the different parties represent?

12 Jun 2024
18:23

How would you define yourself politically? When it comes to the complex and nuanced world of political ideologies you can get easily lost. So, with little more than three weeks until the general election, we are asking the all important question - what do the parties really believe? James Mildred from CARE joins Premier's Esther Higham for this Maiden Edition of our Bluffer's Guide to the General Election.

Is Rishi Sunak right about 'Mickey Mouse' degrees?

12 Jun 2024
21:59

Professor John Heathershaw, Exeter University, and Lydia Bennett, host of Premier's 'Life In The Uni-Verse', chat to Esther Higham about 'Mickey Mouse' degrees, getting the most of out of university, and why being a student can be an amazing time for your faith.

Is Artificial Intelligence the answer to translating the Bible for everyone?

11 Jun 2024
19:17

The Bible, with over five billion copies sold, is the all-time bestselling book. However, its accessibility was limited centuries ago until John Wycliffe's efforts led to its translation into English. Today, one in five people still lack access to the Bible in their preferred language. Yet, advancements in AI language technology may now significantly impact Bible translation processes. James Poole of Wycliffe Bible Translators and James Poulter from House 337 discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.

for KING & COUNTRY: Unsung Hero was a very expensive therapy session

11 Jun 2024
14:23

Joel and Luke Smallbone, the brothers behind the Grammy-award winning band for KING & COUNTRY, chat to Esther Higham about humble beginnings, witnessing miracles, and their new biographical film Unsung Hero.

This could be the biggest Christian gathering of all time

3 Jun 2024
11:03

Envision uniting 2.5 billion Christians worldwide for a monumental event. That's the ambitious goal of Gather 25 – a singular, global convergence of the church, both in person and online, slated for March 1st, 2025. American evangelist and visioner Jennie Allen shared this extraordinary concept with Premier's Esther Higham.

Does it matter if you don't go to church on a Sunday?

3 Jun 2024
23:42

Andrew Horton, head of communications and digital engagement at Church Army, Shiela Porter, from Myriad Church Network, and Fr Jack, a vicar in Central London, chat to Esther Higham about Justin Bieber, church burnout, and whether it really matters if you don't go to church on a Sunday.