Season 3 // Episode 7 In this episode Jez speaks to cross cultural missiologist, church panter and Bible teacher Andy McCullogh about what God's doing around the world, his latest book 'The Bethlehem Story' and Jesus' love of the margins and marginal people across the world. For more information about the Unreached Network Internship programme and more visit: www.unreached.network/internship/ For links to Andy's books go here: Global Humility - www.amazon.co.uk/Global-Humility-…aps%2C245&sr=...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 57
Season 3 // Episode 6 In this episode Jez concludes his series on leadership conversations with Simon looking at the subject of loving well, when people leave your church, along with also some practical nuts and bolts advice on leading meetings in church and ministry. The videos that accompany these podcasts can be found here: https://youtu.be/pm4G1fIHTrs & here: https://youtu.be/ODemvlck0x0 Previous videos from these shorts are available here: Measuring Success: https://youtu.be/2vGUjV005qc...
Nov 21, 2022•15 min•Ep. 56
Season 3 // Episode 5 In this episode Jez speaks to Anne Witton missionary, speaker and one of the directors of Living Out an organisation that exists to help churches and soc iety talk about faith and sexuality. Anne studied philosophy at UCL and has an MA in Contemporary Missiology. She is happily single and loves Christianan community, books and playing her ukulele. More information about Living Out can be found here: www.livingout.org and links to some of Anne's writing: https://www.livingou...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 55
Season 3 // Episode 3 The second of our Shorts episodes; in this bite sized collation of leadership wisdom from Everyday Church team leader Simon Elliott ( www.everyday.org.uk ) Jez and Simon discuss identity, signs of the kingdom and the all important and much overlooked topic of 'success' in ministry and how to define it. Videos from these shorts are available here: Measuring Success: https://youtu.be/2vGUjV005qc On Personality & Identity: https://youtu.be/9HO-Fwj81xI On Self-Awareness &am...
Oct 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 54
Season 3 // Episode 3 In this episode Jez speaks to Dr Dan Strange about his book 'Making Faith Magnetic' and about how to spot the longing for what Jesus offers within every person we meet. The Five Magnetic Points he describes are: 1) Totality: Is there a way to connect? 2) Norm: Is there a way to live? 3) Deliverance: Is there a way out? 4) Destiny: Is there a way to control? 5) Higher Power: Is there a way beyond? Dan is the Director of Crosslands Forum, a centre for cultural engagement and ...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 53
Season 3 // Episode 2 Leadership Shorts. In this episode, our first 'leadership shorts' Jez shares some reflections from a conversation with Simon Elliot about models of leadership, the need for accountability and the importance of self-awareness among leaders. Previous videos from these shorts are available here: Measuring Success: https://youtu.be/2vGUjV005qc On Personality & Identity: https://youtu.be/9HO-Fwj81xI On Self-Awareness & Authenticity: https://youtu.be/VqPJAM6s2Bo Death &am...
Sep 26, 2022•21 min•Ep. 52
Season 3 // Episode 1 Welcome to Season 3. In this episode Jez speaks to Bible teacher and pastor Mick Taylor about his insight into three modes of revelation acknowledged and appreciated by scripture.
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 51
Season 2 // Episode 24 In this episode Jez speaks to Liz Holden about a life of ministry, her journey to faith and some of the things she’s still passionate about now.
Jul 25, 2022•58 min•Ep. 50
Season 2 // Episode 23 In this episode Jez speaks to Wendy Stevens about the commission on Christians to open up their homes and offer hospitality. They explore the challenges and obstacle to hospitality and the opportunities it creates for facilitating encounters with grace. For more resources on hospitality we would recommend the following books: Rosaria Butterfield: The Gospel Comes With a House Key https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gospel-Comes-House-Key-Post-Christian/dp/143355786X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1...
Jul 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 49
Season 2 // Episode 22 In this episode Jez speaks to John Woods about preaching and his new book 'God is in the House' a book that offers a fresh model for sermon preparation. John is hosting the conference The Dead Preacher's Society taking place on 5th-6th July 2022. www.deadpreachers.com John has a phd in preaching and is the training director for the School of Preacher's Trust: www.schoolofpreachers.org He has over 40 years of pastoral ministry experience and is regular writer and blogger fo...
Jun 27, 2022•58 min•Ep. 48
Season 2 // Episode 21 In this episode Jez speaks to Jake Goodison, a product designer from Sussex about the lessons he thinks we can learn by becoming students of God’s world. For more information about Jake and for where to find his book visit: www.god-tech.co.uk
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 47
Season 2 // Episode 20 In this episode Jez speaks to Dr Andy Bannister about what Christianity has to say about the environment. Andy works for the Solas Centre for Christian apologetics: https://www.solas-cpc.org/ and hosts a weekly podcast called: Pod of the Gaps ( https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pod-of-the-gaps/id1556602474 ) He has a phd in Islamic studies and has written several books - available here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andy-Bannister/e/B00TBIE6KC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 46
Season 2 // Episode 19 In the introduction to today's episode Jez promoted an upcoming conference, information about which is available here: www.deadpreachers.com In the episode Jez speaks to Dr Lizzie Ling about abortion. Dr Ling worked as a medical practitioner for many years and is now Associate Minister of Women at St. Ebbe's church in Oxford. In 2020 as part of the 'Talking Points' series Dr Ling is the author of the book 'Abortion' available here: https://tinyurl.com/y39zfvms In our conve...
May 16, 2022•56 min•Ep. 45
Season 2 // Episode 18 In this episode Jez speaks to Peter Anderson, planter and pastor of City on a Hill church in Edinburgh as well as leading the Go Global family of churches. He’s married to Angie, dad to Becky & Michael. As part of the introduction to this episode Jez also mentioned the conference The Dead Preacher's Society taking place this July in Eastbourne. More information about the conference can be found here: www.deadpreachers.com
May 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 44
Season 2 // Episode 17 In this episode Jez speaks to Jonathan Le Toq, the former Chief Minister of Guernsey. Jonathan has been been in ministry since 1989 and is currently the External Affairs minister for Guernsey as well as serving our New Ground churches in France. He is married to Judith and has two adult children. In the introduction Jez mentions a conference taking place in July from 5th-6th in Eastbourne, East Sussex. More information about the podcast is available here: www.deadpreachers...
Apr 18, 2022•59 min•Ep. 41
Season 2 // Episode 16 Suzie Kennedy is an English actress and comedian who is best known for her work as a Marilyn Monroe lookalike. She has impersonated MM in TV commercials and played her in several films including: Me and Marilyn (the 2009), The Theory of Everything, and Blade Runner 2049. She has also appeared as herself on The Alan Titchmarsh Show, The Weakest Link, come Dine with Me, The Chase and Britain’s Got Talent. Podcast: Being Marilyn https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/suzie-ken...
Apr 04, 2022•54 min•Ep. 42
Season 2 // Episode 15 For today's podcast Jez spoke to Meic Pearse a church historian originally from Britain who now lives in Croatia and the United States, where he is emeritus professor of history at Houghton College in Houghton, New York. He lectures widely in Britain, the Balkans, Russia and America where he has addressed the US Congressional leadership. Years before he taught at London School of Theology and was academic moderator for a New Frontiers training programme. He is the author o...
Mar 21, 2022•59 min•Ep. 43
Season 2 // Episode 14 This week’s episode features a conversation Jez had with Martin Cooper. Martin is the Principle Lecturer of Songwriting & head of Music Theory at BIMM (the British & Irish Modern Music Institute). He’s also an elder at Kings Church Eastbourne and has over 20yrs experience in Christian music and worship leading.
Mar 07, 2022•54 min•Ep. 40
Season 2 // Episode 13 In this episode Jez speaks to Alianore Smith about God's passion for justice, the power of the cross and the work of IJM. Alianore Smith is Church and Theology Executive for IJM UK, a guest writer and speaker for the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity (LICC), and author of Musings of a Clergy Child: Growing into a faith of my own. She lives in South London with her husband, who is a civil servant.
Feb 21, 2022•59 min•Ep. 39
Season 2 // Episode 12 In this episode Jez speaks to Steve Cornford, a pastor based at The King’s Church in Burgess Hill who has over 20 years of experience serving in different settings. Books recommended in the episode were:- 'Dying Well' by John Wyatt available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dying-Well-Faithfully-John-Wyatt/dp/1783594853/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MXRMCMVZXOTX&keywords=dying+well+wyatt&qid=1644225741&sprefix=thomas+the+tank+engine+stamp%2Caps%2C382&sr=8-1 'The Last Enemy...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 38
Season 2 // Episode 11 In this episode Jez speaks to Ben Virgo, Director of Christian Heritage London. They discuss the many inspiring stories from Christian history around the streets of London as well as the wonders and beauties of the gospel of Jesus Christ. You can find more information about Ben and his work, along with links to sign up for a guided walk and his very own podcast here: https://www.christianheritagelondon.org/ In this conversation Ben recommends reading: Charity & its Fru...
Jan 24, 2022•55 min•Ep. 37
Season 2 // Episode 10 In this episode Jez speaks to Mojtaba Hosseini an Iranian Christian who converted to Christ in his late teens and afterwards faced isolation and imprisonment for his decision to do so. Now living and working in the UK and a speaker for Open Doors a charity seeking to bring relief and support to the persecuted church: https://www.opendoorsuk.org
Jan 10, 2022•51 min•Ep. 36
- Season 2 - Episode 8 I this episode Jez speaks to former Zen-Buddhist monk, Ellis Potter. Ellis is a pastor, speaker and author of several books. Links to his books can be found below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ellis-Potter/e/B009X824LI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1637584585&sr=8-1 They discuss his book '3 Theories of Everything' and explore the difference between Monism and Christianity, as well as consider together whether yoga is 'safe' for Christians to practice....
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 34
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 35
Season 2 // Episode 7 In this episode Jez spoke to Phil Mash a freelance camera operator and member of Community Church Putney. They discuss Phil's experience of the TV industry, his Teletubby claim to fame and his experience of baby loss following the stillbirth of his daughter in 2011. The link to the photo mentioned in the episode can be found here: https://twitter.com/philmash/status/696682089505275905
Nov 29, 2021•47 min•Ep. 33
- Season 2 // Episode 6 In this episode Jez speaks to Kris Defriend, inpatient consultant for children and young people's mental health and psychiatry and member of Jubilee church Sussex.
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 32
- Series 2 - Episode 5 In this episode Jez speaks to Alex Johnson, part of Jubilee Church East Grinstead and professional drummer about how he got into the work and how he's learning to stay faithful to Christ in the unusual world of rock music.
Nov 01, 2021•36 min•Ep. 31
- Season 2 - // Episode 4 // In this episode Jez speaks to Chris Ashurst about hearing God's voice, following God's lead and making an impact as a blessing in the world. Chris, together with his wife Jill are part of New ground church, Kings Church Edinburgh and have been active serving in leadership and church life for over 40 years.
Oct 18, 2021•53 min•Ep. 30
Season 2 // Episode 3 In this episode Jez interviews three women who've each moved from England to France with the intention of helping to establish and support new churches. Rachel Mumford, Georgina Eaton & Beki Lambert.
Oct 04, 2021•58 min•Ep. 29
- Season 2: Episode 2 - In this episode Jez speaks to double MOBO award winning rapper, author, activist, and broadcaster Isaac BorQwuaye, better known as GuvnaB. Find out more about GuvnaB here: https://www.guvnab.com/ His book ‘Unspoken’ Toxic Masculinity and how I faced the man within the man was out earlier this year and tells the story of he coped with the loss of his dad two years ago. You can order a copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Normal-Guvna-B/dp/0310112028/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&...
Sep 20, 2021•55 min•Ep. 28
