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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

Jesus Speaks a Better Word - Natalie Williams

- Episode 25 - Welcome to Season 2 of the New Ground Life & Leadership podcast. In this episode Jez speaks to Natalie Williams the new CEO of Jubilee+ a national charity that aims to equip churches to engage in social action within their communities. Natalie is a former journalist who grew up one of the most deprived areas in England and is now a CEO and author of three books: The Myth of the Undeserving Poor: https://www.eden.co.uk/shop/search.php?q=myth%20of%20undeserving%20poor A Church F...

Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 24

5 Standout MomentsFrom Season 1

- Episode 25 - In this Episode Jez shares his 5 standout comments and moments from season 1. Featuring clips from conversations with Kate Middleton, David Bennett, Kemi Koleoso, Andrew Bunt and Jonny Mellor.

Aug 23, 2021•24 min•Ep. 27

Summer Special: Lessons from Covid

- Episode 24 - In today's episode we feature clips from a variety of conversations over the past year all on the subject of pastoral leadership and the lessons of Covid. In it you'll find comments from: Simon Elliott, David Holden, Terry Virgo, Simon Holley, Phil Moore, Stef Liston & Mike Betts. We cover a range of topics including: Advice for lost Christians, growth and the gift of Covid, the need for the presence of the Holy Spirit, & tips for healthy spirituality; enjoy!...

Aug 09, 2021•23 min•Ep. 26

Grace Filled Marriage - Claire & Steve Musters

- Episode 23 - Grace Filled Marriage - Claire & Steve Musters. In today’s episode Jez speaks to Claire & Steve Musters. Part of River Church Sutton, Steve leads the eldership team ( https://www.riverchurchsutton.org/ ) & Claire has been an author for many years. Claire’s books and more information about her writing can be found here: https://clairemusters.com/ Their book ‘Grace Filled Marriage’ is available to buy online: https://www.eden.co.uk/marriage/grace-filled-marriage/...

Jul 26, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 23

Art, Beauty & the Church - Jonny Mellor

- Episode 22 - In today’s episode Jez spoke to Jonny Mellor. Jonny co-founded sputnik growing network of artists who identify as christian but who don’t make christian art, he’s a rapper and part of the preaching team at church central in Birmingham. Married to Gemma and they have three kids. www.sptnk.co.uk Sputnik regularly host events for christians and artists including one on Monday 19th July, hosting Alastair Gordon for a discussion event on zoom about the importance of the arts for the ch...

Jul 12, 2021•59 min•Ep. 22

How Self-Esteem Speak Fails - Glynn Harrison

- Episode 21 - In today’s episode Jez speaks to author and psychiatrist Glynn Harrison. Formerly Glynn was professor and head of the department of psychiatry at the University of Bristol. He is a past President of the International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology and has acted as an advisor to WHO. Since retiring from academic life he is a regular speaker and trainer for churches and universities, speaking about Christian faith in relation to psychology, neuroscience and mental health. Gl...

Jun 28, 2021•59 min•Ep. 21

Overcoming Fear - Kemi Koleoso

- Episode 20 - In today’s episode Jez speaks to Kemi Koleoso, popular conference speaker, founder of the Courageous sisters charity, wife and mother. We discuss everything from how she maintains a healthy devotional life, tips for parenting and raising boys in church as well as overcoming fear. Recorded a few days after the anniversary of the death of George Floyd and the global reaction his death provoked we spoke about the impact of that moment on racial justice in the UK as well as Kemi’s exp...

Jun 14, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 20

Working Class Christianity & Masculinity - Tom Head

- Episode 19 - In this episode Jez caught up with Tom Head church planter and team leader at The East End Church, London. More information about Tom and the church can be found here: https://eastendchurch.co.uk/

May 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 19

Building on Jesus - Stef Liston

- Episode 18 - In this episode Jez speaks to Stef Liston, one of the elders of Revelation Church Camden and part of the team leading Relational Mission churches. https://www.revelationchurch.org.uk/

May 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18

A Post-Pandemic Revival - Mike Betts

- Episode 17 - In this episode Jez is in conversation with Mike Betts, pastor, author and founder of the Relational Mission apostolic sphere of churches. Mike has over 30 years of ministry experience and is the author of two books: Relational Mission, a way of life: shorturl.at/nqGJ3 The Prayers of Many: shorturl.at/hELY5 They discuss the post-pandemic revival of 1921 Lowestoft and the power and gift of prayer....

May 03, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 17

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