Life & Leadership

Word and Spirit and Sacrament - Tim Suffield

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.

Islam, Christianity & Culture - Andy Bannister

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/ 

Christian Growth, St Teresa of Avila & Intimacy with God - Tom Ashbrook

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.

Intentional Evangelism - Isaac Olaleye

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.

Psychedelics, Transcendence & Jesus Christ - Ashley Lande

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.

Attachment Theory, Adoption & the Gospel - Matt Lambert

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

Supporting Women In Ministry & Boasting in weakness - Kathryn Segal

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.

The Kingdom Vs The Streets - Moses Nwanji

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/ 

SUMMER SPECIAL - Multiplication - Nicky Gumbel & Dave Holden

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 

5 Lessons From Church History to Encourage and Inspire - Steve Alliston

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