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Life & Leadership

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Welcome to the New Ground Life & Leadership podcast bringing you inspiring conversations with Christian leaders and thinkers from around the world, designed to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus wherever you are and in whatever you’re going through.
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Episodes

Artificial Intelligence in Ministry: Trust, Truth & Kindness - Phil Whittall

Season 5 | Episode 19 Jez speaks to Phil Whittall about whether things ChatGPT and other large language model versions of AI are good for ministry, what we should be aware of and how we ought to proceed. since recording Phil posted further reflections about AI & Ministry on his blog. Check them out ehre: 6 Reasons to be Cautious About AI and Sermons: https://thesimplepastor.co.uk/six-reasons-to-be-cautious-about-ai-and-sermons/...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 120

12 Challenges Everyone in Ministry Needs to be Aware of - Paul Johnson

Season 5 | Episode 17 In this episode Jez speaks to Paul Johnson about emotionally healthy ministry. A description of what a decompression session is and the importance of it for staff teams is outlined below: What are Decompression Sessions? Decompression Sessions (DcS) are becoming increasingly common in vocational areas which have a high emotional demand. DcS sessions aim to make a leader’s role more sustainable and promote good emotional health. As the name suggests they are monthly, 50 minu...

May 11, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 118

The Kindness of Jesus in Life & Ministry - Denise Brown

Season 5 | Episode 16 In this episode Jez speaks to Denise Brown about her life and ministry along with some of the remarkable things Jesus has taught her and done through her working as a Teaching Assistant at a local school.

Apr 27, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 117

Leadership Confidence & A Fresh Move of God - Martin Dunkley (Part 2)

Season 5 | Episode 14 In this episode Jez speaks to Martin Dunkley about the move of God that they've seen in the church and how God has impressed upon the churches several 'confidences' that have helped instil faith in them for all that God wants to do. Martin is the pastor of Tees Valley Church and the leader of Taking Ground , an apostolic movement of churches in the North East of England....

Mar 24, 20251 hrEp. 115

Leadership Failure & the Power of Grace - Martin Dunkley (Part 1)

Season 5 | Episode 13 In this episode Jez speaks to Martin Dunkley about his conversion, life as a GP and a significant experience of failure that God led him through. Martin is the pastor of Tees Valley Church ( https://www.tvcchurch.org.uk/ ) and the leader of Taking Ground, an apostolic movement of churches in the North East of England ( http://www.takingground.org.uk/ )....

Mar 10, 202556 minEp. 114

SHORTS | Discipleship | Practices, Rhythms and Routines to Discipleship - Matt Hatch

Season 5 | Episode 11 SHORTS | Discipleship In today's episode Jez speaks ot pastor and author Matt Hatch about discipleship. This it the final of three conversations exploring this vitally important subject. For more information about Matt's work or to buy a copy of the book visit: https://shorturl.at/yX0Qr For a free training resource on transformation visit: https://www.matthatch.org/...

Feb 10, 202548 minEp. 112

Adoption & the Church - Matt Davis

Season 5 | Episode 10 In this episode Jez speaks to Matt Davis, elder at Emmanuel Church Brighton ( www.weareemmanuel.com ) about his experience of infertility, adoption and the church.

Jan 27, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 111

Half the World Away - Lou & Aled Cousins

Season 5 | Episode 9 In this episode Jez interviews Lou and Aled Cousins about their decision to uproot themselves and move to the Philippines in service of mission. More information about Lou and Aled along with links to their Stewardship givign page can be found here: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20372289

Dec 30, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 109

God's Mission, Provision & Welcome - Gill Tee

Season 5 | Episode 6 In this episode Jez speaks to the amazing Gill Tee about her decision to leave England and move to France 16 years ago. They discuss the different ways in which God has provided for her and how following Christ is always worth it, whatever the cost!

Nov 18, 202459 minEp. 106

Stewarding Your Gifts & Leading Prophetically - Martin Charlesworth

Season 5 | Episode 5 In this episode Jez speak to Martin Charlesworth about his new work wordonline.org ( www.wordonline.org ) as well as lessons he's learnt about leadership over the years. They discuss the importance of leading prophetically and being good stewards of the gifts that God has given us. Enjoy!

Nov 04, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 105

Dethroning Race - Ryan Saville

Season 5 | Episode 4 In this episode Jez speaks to Ryan Saville from Renew Church, Johannesburg about his book Dethroning Race. Ryan’s love for the church and his For hard copies of the book email: orders@africansunmedia.co.za For Kindle copies go here: https://www.amazon.com/Dethroning-Race-diverse-socially-engaged-ebook/dp/B0DF2K76KC

Oct 21, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 104

Mission & Ministry in the Workplace - Mark Greene

Season 5 | Episode 3 In this episode Jez Field & Siji Kolajo speak to Mark Greene about his book 'Thank God it's Monday'. they discuss the importance and need for greater discipleship for Christians within the workplace and the importance of working well as workers for God, who aim to witness about God. Mark is the Missions Director for the London Institue for Contemporary Christianity: https://licc.org.uk/ and the author of several books including: Thank God it's Monday & Fruitfulness o...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 103

The 5 Most Common Questions About Sexuality - Andrew Bunt

Season 4 | Episode 2 In this episode Jez speaks to Andrew Bunt about the five most common questions he gets asked about sexuality. Andrew is a same sex attracted Christian who works for Living Out, an organisation that exists to help Christians, churches and society talk about sexuality. (www.livingout.org). Links to some of the resources mentioned can be found below: https://link.livingout.org/kaleidoscope https://www.livingout.org/resources/articles/90/lgbtq-suicide https://grovebooks.co.uk/pr...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 102

An Honest Conversation About Healing - Chris Siggs

Season 5 | Episode 1 In this episode Jez speaks to Chris Siggs, elder at Kings Church Heathfield ( https://www.kcheathfield.org.uk/ ) about the subject of healing and his experience of seeing God at work. One of the books Chris recommended was 'Power Healing' by John Wimber, available here...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 101

The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God - Justin Brierley

Season 4 | Episode 23 For the final episode of the season Jez spoke to Justin Brierley about his work at the intersection of faith and atheism. You can check out Justin's work here: https://justinbrierley.com/ His latest podcast: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ and his books:https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/

Jul 22, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 100

A Brief Theology of Periods - Rachel Jones

Season 4 | Episode 22 In this episode Jez speaks to Rachel Jones and Katherine Brown about the rarely discussed subject of periods and the Christian life. Buy Rachel's book here: shorturl.at/WEklL

Jul 08, 202456 minEp. 99

Discovering Delight Through Darkness - Katherine Brown

Season 4 | Episode 21 In this episode Jez speaks to Katherine Brown about her journey to faith along with the work she's doing for the Evangelical Alliance and as an evangelist with a passion to see the church engage with Gen z.

Jun 24, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 98

Shorts | Urban Centres & Innovative Mission - Lex Loizides

Season 4 | Episode 20 The latest in our Shorts series 'mission in the modern age' features a conversation between Lex Loizides and Jez on the subject of establishing church in urban centres. It features practical insights into all that the team at Jubilee have been up to at their Kloof Street congregation. Check out their youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@JubileeKloof/videos

Jun 10, 202435 minEp. 97

How to Develop a Prophetic Culture in Church - Charlene Frammingham

Season 4 | Episode 19 In this episode Jez caught up with Charlene Frammingham from the Kings Arms Church in Bedford. They discuss the nature of prophecy, it's value within church life and for mission as well as exploring how we might better develop prophetic ministry within our churches. To contact Charlene or find out more about her upcoming ministry school you can get in touch with her via email here: charlene.frammingham@kingsarms.org...

May 27, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 96

SHORTS | Digital Mission - Sam Arnold

Season 4 | Episode 18 In this episode Jez speaks to Sam Arnold about how to make effective use of digital space to share the gospel.

May 13, 202432 minEp. 95

SHORTS| Where Adventure Takes You - Kate Sycamore

Season 4 | Episode 16 Mission in the Modern Age. For this episode Jez spoke to Kate Sycamore (not her real name) someone, who for the past 6 years has been on mission in the middle east hoping to share the gospel with muslims. Kate shares some of the lessons she's learnt along the way as well as some encouragements from things God has done.

Apr 15, 202436 minEp. 93

The Church Needs the Holy Spirit - Dave Holden

Season 4 | Episode 15 In this episode Jez speaks to Dave Holden about his passion for the Holy Spirit and his desire to see more churches operating in the full ministry of the Spirit. For more information about Dave Holden, New Ground or the Leadership Conference mentioned at the start visit: www.newgroundchurches.org

Mar 31, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 91
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