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.
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 minute, confidential sessions for leaders to process any areas of life or work that are burdening them. If they choose to, a spouse or partner may also attend. Current rates are £50p/hr Employers are increasingly recognising the need to provide for their staff members’ emotional well-being and as a practice to mitigate against ‘burnout’ or severe emotional depletion. As a result often (although not always) the sessions are paid for by the employer, not the employee. However the content of these sessions will remain between the employee and the DcS deliverer. As such the Decompression Sessions are designed to form part of a staff care package alongside pension, health insurance etc. This can then be reviewed annually by the employer.
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.
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.
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/).
Season 5 | Episode 12 In this conversation Jez speaks to Neil & Sonya Chitty about their experience of leadership and life with a disability. https://bethanycc.uk/
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/
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.
Season 5 Episode 9 Jez continues his series of Shorts in conversation with Matt Hatch author of 'Metamorphosis'.