Life & Leadership

Life & Leadership

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.

Episodes

September 7, 2025 61 mins

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/u...

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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 

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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 

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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. 

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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/ 

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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-sermon...

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Season 5 | Episode 18

Jez speaks to Mandisa Gushu from the Kings Church Mid-Sussex about her life and journey with God. 

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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...

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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.

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Season 5 | Episode 15

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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.

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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/).

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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/ 

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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/ 

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January 27, 2025 64 mins

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.

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Season 5 Episode 9

Jez continues his series of Shorts in conversation with Matt Hatch author of 'Metamorphosis'.

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December 29, 2024 67 mins

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 

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Season 5 | Episode 8

Jez begins a new series of Shorts podcasts in conversation with Matt Hatch author of 'Metamorphosis' available here

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Season 5 | Episode 7

 

In this episode Claudine Roberts interviews our very own Jez Field about the podcast and some of the things that God has taught him in this 100th episode!

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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!

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