Dr Eve Poole, author of 'Buying God: Consumerism and Theology', and entrepreneur Matt Bird chat with Esther Higham about unwanted presents, being a cheerful giver, and how we can avoid the 'snares of capitalism' this Christian.
Hal St John from Ooberfuse chats to Esther Higham about creativity, supporting homeless people this Christmas, and how they got Snoop Dogg involved in their new festive single.
Rev Luke Bacon on navigating tricky family dynamics and how you can teach your kids generosity by opening up your door to a stranger.
Fr John Ryder, author Joyce D'Silva, and turkey farmer Richard Banbury debate whether Christians should go vegetarian for Christmas.
Jo Herbert-James, from Arocha, scientist and Tearfund ambassador Laura Young, and authors Martin and Margot Hodson reflect on this year's COP 28 climate conference in Dubai, what it achieved, and whether the crisis is an inevitable part of God's plan.
Bishop Sam Corley chats with Esther Higham about the Church of England's entry into the Christmas chart battle with their new rendition of the First Nowell.
Rev Johnnie Moore, founder of JDA worldwide, spoke with Premier's Max Avard about his experience at COP 28, the new Faith Pavilion, and how we bridge the gap in our churches between climate sceptics and campaigners.
Premier's resident movie critic, Rachel Allcock, gives her take on the latest film from Angel Studios, 'The Shift', a sci-fi flick based on the book of Job.
Independent wedding celebrant Sarah Clarke and Church of England vicar Greg Bartlem chat about the decline in traditional weddings and funerals and how the church should respond.
Brock Heasley, director of The Shift, chats to Premier's Max Avard about mixing sci-fi with scripture, competing with Hollywood, and how his own life resembled Job from the bible.
Lizzie Harewood, from the Association of Christian Teachers, Amanda Kemp, a schools consultant, and Prof Nick Megoran reflect on whether the social contract in education has been broken, if Ofsted is no longer fit for purpose, and how we 're-imagine' schooling.
Composer and author Andrew Gant joins Esther Higham to unpack the often bizarre history of our favourite carols.
Yvonne Tulloch, the CEO of bereavement charity Ataloss, and author, speaker and grief coach Alisa Latty-Alleyne speak about handling grief over the festive season and why we all need to address the "elephant in the room".
Charlotte de Klee, producer of the Wintershall Nativity, and Andrew Buz Burrows, who plays the role of Melchoir, chat about why the nativity story endures and how they aim to create immersive theatre.
Campaigner Symon Hill, Canon Ann Easter, and historian Martyn Whittock debate the need for a monarchy, the popularity of King Charles, and whether we should bow to human rulers.
