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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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Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
- Episode 11 -
In this episode Jez speaks to Andrew Bunt, assistant pastor for Kings Church Bexhill & Hastings, author and staff member for Living Out an organisation seeking to equip churches and Christians to talk about sexuality.
Prior to our conversation new legal rulings were passed by the High Court in the UK concerning the restriction of hormone treatment for under 18s. Andrew has written about the implications of this here:
https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/keeping_up_with_the_conversation
You can find more information and articles by Andrew at Think theology and on the Living Out webpage:
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
- Episode 10 -
Kieran Dunne, associate pastor and evangelist at The Kings Church Mid Sussex shares his heart for lost and encourages us with a mixture of powerful stories and humour how we can be God's mouthpiece to a needy world.
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
- Episode 9 -
Happy New Year!!
In this episode Jez caught up with Terry Virgo, founder of New Frontiers, who shared his thoughts on the need of the church and his desire for revival.
For more information about Terry Virgo visit his website: www.terryvirgo.org
To contact Jez or any of the team behind the podcast you can email: podcast@newgroundchurches.org
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
- Episode 8 -
Jez caught up with Christian psychologist and popular conference speaker Dr Kate Middleton to discuss mental health in a time of crisis and her tips for safeguarding wellbeing in a time of crisis.
For more information about Dr Middleton's work visit: www.mindandsoulfoundation.org or https://www.youthscape.co.uk/services/headstrong
Dr Kate's top tips on looking after your wellbeing were:
1. Manage your stress levels; be aware of how close to becoming overwhelmed you are
2. Recognise the value of negative emotions
3. Get some processing space
4. Overcome your negative biases
5. People. We need other people to help us.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
- Episode 7 -
In this episode Jez caught up with Dr Andy Johnston our resident church historian to discuss the pandemic against the backdrop of church history. Dr Johnston is the lead elder at Kings Community Church, Hedge End https://www.kccsouthampton.org/
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
- Episode 6 -
In this episode Jez speaks to author and mum of three Rachel Wilson to discuss parenting through lockdown, the challenge and pain of vulnerability and the things she's learnt as a mum of two children with additional needs.
Her book 'The Life You Never Expected' is available to buy on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Life-You-Never-E…aps%2C152&sr=8-1
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Episode 5 - Discipleship, Vulnerability & Authenticity
In this conversation Jez caught up with Simon Holley from the Kings Arms church Bedford to talk about discipleship and the Christian life.
Simon's book 'Sustainable Power' is available to buy here on Amazon.
If you're interested in reading more on disciple making movements Simon suggests:
'Church Planting Movements' by David garrison
'Spent matches' by Roy Moran
'Made to Switch' by Chip and Dan Heath
And on the subject of change and change management:
'Our Iceberg Is Melting' by John Cotter
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Episode 1 - The First -
Welcome to the New Ground Life & Leadership podcast here to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus wherever you are and in whatever you're going through.
Jez caught up with pastor, author and leadership consultant Phil Moore to discuss his new commentary on the book of Job. We explore the role that sacrifice and suffering plays in the Christian life as well as look at some tips on how to stay spiritually healthy.
For more resources from Phil or to order yourself a copy of his one of his books check out: philmoorebooks.com
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Episode 4 - How to Be a Spiritual Mother or Father
Jez caught up with David Holden, founder of New Ground Churches to talk about the vital role that mentoring others plays in the Christian life.
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Episode 3 - Understanding Cultural Change, Sexuality & Secularism
Jez caught up with pastor, author and popular conference speaker Andrew Wilson to discuss the advance of secularism and the challenge on the church. Andrew offers some insights into sexuality, and the rapid cultural change that is extremely helpful and thought provoking.
Find more of Andrew's thoughts and insights as well as information about his books and conferences at: www.thinktheology.co.uk