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Author: New Ground Churches
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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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Season 6 | Episode 14
In this episode Jez speaks to Stef Liston about his latest book 'The Hall of Mirrors' which can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Avoiding-Hall-Mirrors-Stef-Liston/dp/1068467711/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3GN5UI9JPMVB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x7IE6d3GT4XYvsL71EFm7Nu1raMXBfLjzUHEOEcX8jrdHLFcjp4KxBPdRwK3VvlIuDouSxltF9hwjYLdkRWXIV4cTYw7fUmpkFYy019JhgJT9Wh65QskBj40GrJZmsF0LtepVvFcOiQ38iL4QGrD85YNBbJnnmFbf7x9CRp-NTpoAjnkfa06n6V2jM3fwa-1SksgZqNEWUrmr_RQJsrHDGY8qBNb69htvBz2mwUagag.EAhA85KW_ddWAXeYuLGx0MXGH_CQIhenxpQDPJj8dNA&dib_tag=se&keywords=stef+liston&qid=1772732492&sprefix=stef+liston%2Caps%2C350&sr=8-2
Season 6 | Episode 13
In this special edition of the podcast Jez reflects on some of the content at the recent Youth Culture conference presented by Newday. He interviews John Dutton, a youth worker from Bethany Community Church and Katherine Brown from the Evangelical Alliance about their thoughts on the impact of smartphones on boys and girls.
To subscribe to the youth culture mailing list click here or visit: http://newdaygeneration.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=859cd3948b7234551b747267b&id=dd91199469&e=a324a1754f
Find out more about the Bloom card here or here: https://bloom.inc/
Engage with the work of the Smartphone Free Childhood here or here: https://www.smartphonefreechildhood.org/
Season 6 | Episode 12
In this episode Jez speaks to adrian Birks, pastor of the Community Church Honiton about Israel and the church.
To contact Adrian and request his paper his email is: adrianb@thecommunitychurch.co.uk
Season 6 | Episode 11
In this episode Jez speaks to Matt Hosier from Gateway church Poole about all things to do with Christianity, politics and the state.
Season 6 | Episode 9
In this episode Jez speaks to Terry Young about his work as an evangelist and some of the lessons he's learnt along the way about mission and ministry.
Season 6 | Episode 10
Jez speaks to author and theologian Danielle Treweek about (among other things) her new book 'Single Ever After'.
Season 6 | Episode 8
In this conversation Jez speaks to Tim Suffield, elder on staff at Harvest church Alton https://harvestchurch.uk/
They discuss reflections on Andrew Wilson's book 'Spirit & Sacrament' available here.
Season 6 | Episode 7
In this conversation Jez speaks to Andy Bannister, author of several books including 'Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?', about Islam, worldview, Christianity and some of the contemporary issues facing the church.
To find out more about Andy and his books go here: https://www.andybannister.net/
Season 6 | Episode 6
In Today’s episode Jez speaks to Tom Ashbrook, founder of Imago Christi ministries and the author of several books including “Mansion of the Heart” a book that forms the foundation for their conversation today.
For more information about Tom’s work or to make contact with him or his team you can visit the website:
https://www.imagochristi.org/
The book Jez mentions at the end 'The Critical Journey' can be found here and the sermon series by Bishop Oscar Muriu from Nairobi Chapel is available here.
Season 6 | Episode 5
In this Episode Jez speaks to Isaac Olaleye about the intentional evangelism he's managed to incorporate both into his life and into the church that he's a part of.
To listen to one of Isaac's recent sermons about boldness see here.
Season 6 | Episode 4
In this episode Jez speaks to Ashley Lande about her experience of discovering Jesus after many years searching for meaning and transcendence in psychedelics and new age spirituality.
Ashley Lande's book 'The Thing that Would Make Everything Ok Forever' is available here.
Season 6 | Episode 3
In this episode Jez speak to Matt Lambert author of 'Adopted by God' about identity, psychology and attachment theory.
You can buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adopted-God-Healing-through-connection/dp/1068374802/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H5U7MG7TJOLW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WyJ5Gk2tdT-EmcZiVNa6hw.k9bqigKPbv3KcL7E7j3dcULO5h9wt1rK4lYrvcslTT0&dib_tag=se&keywords=adopted+by+god+lambert&qid=1759405151&sprefix=adopted+by+god+lambert%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1
Season 6 | Episode 2
Jez discusses Kathryn's passion to support women in ministry as well as some of the things that have happened in her life recently to cause her to take seriously Paul's command to 'boast in weakness'. You can follow Kathryn on Instagram @kathrynsegal.
Season 6 | Episode 1
In this episode, the first of a new season, Jez speaks to Moses Nwanji about his life story and the contents of his book 'The Streets Vs The Kingdom'.
To find out more about Moses, to access video content and purchase his book visit: https://www.safehavenprints.com/the-streets-vs-the-kingdom
To find the New Ground statement referenced at the top of the episode see here: https://newgroundchurches.org/blog/489/update-to-statement-regarding-jonathan-le-tocq-dated-24th-july-2025/
In this special edition of the podcast Dave Holden and Nicky Gumbel sit down to discuss multiplication and church planting.
To access the video files and discussion question related to the conversation see her: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dux3j9IFBiOEq4E8UOvxqcFYBMM1VlAI
Season 5 | Episode 22
The Final one of the season! In this episode Jez speaks to Steve Alliston about his five highlights from church history. They discuss:
1) Patrick of Ireland
2) The English Reformation
3) The Salvation Army
4) The Azuza Street Revival
5) The Charismatic Renewal
Season 5 | Episode 21
Jez speaks to Rhiana Quick about her childhood, about the impact of growing up fatherless and how she has discovered God's Fatherhood as a source of healing and comfort despite her pain.
Season 5 | Episode
In this episode Jez speaks to adoptive mum of 40 and founder of Hope House for Haiti, Yvrose telfort Ismael.
For more information about Hope House for Haiti visit: https://www.hopehousehaiti.com/
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/
Season 5 | Episode 18
Jez speaks to Mandisa Gushu from the Kings Church Mid-Sussex about her life and journey with God.



