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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.
Episodes
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
- Episode 21 -
In today’s episode Jez speaks to author and psychiatrist Glynn Harrison. Formerly Glynn was professor and head of the department of psychiatry at the University of Bristol. He is a past President of the International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology and has acted as an advisor to WHO.
Since retiring from academic life he is a regular speaker and trainer for churches and universities, speaking about Christian faith in relation to psychology, neuroscience and mental health.
Glynn is also the author of a couple of books:
A Better Story: God, Sex & Human Flourishing
The Big Ego Trip: finding true significance in a culture of self-esteem.
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
- Episode 20 -
In today’s episode Jez speaks to Kemi Koleoso, popular conference speaker, founder of the Courageous sisters charity, wife and mother.
We discuss everything from how she maintains a healthy devotional life, tips for parenting and raising boys in church as well as overcoming fear.
Recorded a few days after the anniversary of the death of George Floyd and the global reaction his death provoked we spoke about the impact of that moment on racial justice in the UK as well as Kemi’s experiences of racism and the way being black impacts on the choices she makes and the underlying beliefs she has to combat.
To connect with Kemi you can follow her on social media @kemikoleoso or visit the website:
https://www.jubileecourageconference.org/
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
- Episode 19 -
In this episode Jez caught up with Tom Head church planter and team leader at The East End Church, London. More information about Tom and the church can be found here: https://eastendchurch.co.uk/
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
- Episode 18 -
In this episode Jez speaks to Stef Liston, one of the elders of Revelation Church Camden and part of the team leading Relational Mission churches.
https://www.revelationchurch.org.uk/
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
- Episode 17 -
In this episode Jez is in conversation with Mike Betts, pastor, author and founder of the Relational Mission apostolic sphere of churches. Mike has over 30 years of ministry experience and is the author of two books:
Relational Mission, a way of life: shorturl.at/nqGJ3
The Prayers of Many: shorturl.at/hELY5
They discuss the post-pandemic revival of 1921 Lowestoft and the power and gift of prayer.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
- Episode 16 -
In today’s episode we welcome Emma Goulds onto the podcast to discuss violence against women and the challenges created by a hyper sexualised culture such as our own. Along with that we also discuss the #metoo movement started by Tarana Burke, and the need for church leaders to engage in the subject.
Emma is one of the cofounders of Orchardsuk a charity that works in partnership with local churches to support women who have experienced different forms of sexual exploitation. Emma is also a leader at Beacon church London and a mum of 3 children.
More information about her charity can be found by visiting: https://www.orchardsuk.org/
And for links to some of her recent talks or blogs on the subject visit:
Youth Culture 2019 Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2PdIB-8fAY&ab_channel=YouthCulture
Blogs: https://www.orchardsuk.org/blog-2 & https://beacon-church.org/news/2021/3/19/a-response-to-the-death-of-sarah-everard-a-call-to-prayer
All of us involved with producing this podcast would like to thank Emma for her courage and willingness to share personal and vulnerable stories for the benefit of us all and to help us all learn. We honour you.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
- Episode 15 -
Henk & Eunee Kirsten
In today’s episode Jez discusses parenting, church planting and leadership with Henk & Eunee Kirsten.
Henk is part of the New Ground leadership team and together he and Eunee have been involved in church leadership and church planting both in the UK and in the Netherlands for many years.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
- Episode 14 - David Bennett
Today’s episode features a conversation Jez had with author David Bennett. David describes his journey to Christianity as an unlikely one coming as he did from the background of being an atheist, gay activist.
In this episode he shares with us his story of coming to faith as well as reflections he’s had since on the nature of Christianity and sexuality.
His fantastic book: ‘A War of Loves’ tells this story in more detail and is available here https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/24639/a-war-of-loves
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
- Episode 13 - Porn & Sex Addiction
In this episode Jez speaks to therapist Paula Hall about the epidemic of porn addiction and the tools for freedom available to sufferers.
More information about Paula can be found on the Laurel Trust website, the Laurel Trust is a specialist organisation seeking to help people caught in addiction to sex and porn.
Information about their work along with resources to help those struggling can be found here: thelaurelcentre.co.uk/
Paula's books are available here:
Confronting Porn: www.amazon.co.uk/Confronting-Porn…614333093&sr=8-1
Sex Addiction the Partner's Perspective: www.amazon.co.uk/Sex-Addiction-Pe…&text=Paula+Hall
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
- Episode 12 -
In this episode Jez speaks to Owen Hylton, pastor of Beacon Church Brixton and author of 'Crossing the Divide: A call to embrace diversity'.
You can find Owen's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crossing-Divide-Call-Embrace-Diversity/dp/1844743837/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=crossing+the+divide&qid=1612282157&sr=8-1
and access his resources on pathways to peace within the church here: https://beacon-church.org/pathwaytopeace