Life & Leadership

Season 6 | Episode 17 In this episode Jez speaks to Alex Harris, Director of the St Hild Centre for Church Planting.

Season 6 | Episode 17   Jez speaks to Andy Robinson, author of the Big 'C' In Me. Information about Andy, his ministry, podcast and book can be found at https://www.andyrobinson.org.uk/vlog 

Season 6 | Episode 17 In this episode Jez speaks to Andrew Sampson, Pastor of Grace Church Truro, Cornwall, UK. They discussion the basis of belief and the importance of the resurrection.

Season 6 | Episode 15 In this episode Jez speaks to Livy Gibbs, church planter, leader and foster mum.

Season 6 | Episode 14 In this episode Jez speaks to Stef Liston about his latest book 'The Hall of Mirrors' which can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Avoiding-Hall-Mirrors-Stef-Liston/dp/1068467711/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3GN5UI9JPMVB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x7IE6d3GT4XYvsL71EFm7Nu1raMXBfLjzUHEOEcX8jrdHLFcjp4KxBPdRwK3VvlIuDouSxltF9hwjYLdkRWXIV4cTYw7fUmpkFYy019JhgJT9Wh65QskBj40GrJZmsF0LtepVvFcOiQ38iL4QGrD85YNBbJnnmFbf7x9CRp-NTpoAjnkfa06n6V2jM3fwa-1SksgZqNEWUrmr_RQJsrHDGY8qBNb69htvBz2mwUagag.EAhA85KW_ddWAXeYuLGx0MXGH_CQIhenxpQDPJj8dNA&dib_tag=se&keywords=stef+liston&qid=1772732492&sprefix=stef+liston%2Caps%2C350&sr=8-2 

Season 6 | Episode 13 In this special edition of the podcast Jez reflects on some of the content at the recent Youth Culture conference presented by Newday. He interviews John Dutton, a youth worker from Bethany Community Church and Katherine Brown from the Evangelical Alliance about their thoughts on the impact of smartphones on boys and girls.    To subscribe to the youth culture mailing list click here or visit: http://newdaygeneration.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=859cd3948b7234551b747267b&id=dd91199469&e=a324a1754f  Find out more about the Bloom card here or here: https://bloom.inc/ Engage with the work of the Smartphone Free Childhood here or here: https://www.smartphonefreechildhood.org/ 

Season 6 | Episode 12 In this episode Jez speaks to adrian Birks, pastor of the Community Church Honiton about Israel and the church.  To contact Adrian and request his paper his email is: [email protected]

Season 6 | Episode 11 In this episode Jez speaks to Matt Hosier from Gateway church Poole about all things to do with Christianity, politics and the state. 

Season 6 | Episode 9 In this episode Jez speaks to Terry Young about his work as an evangelist and some of the lessons he's learnt along the way about mission and ministry.

Season 6 | Episode 10 Jez speaks to author and theologian Danielle Treweek about (among other things) her new book 'Single Ever After'.

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.

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/ 

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.

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 15

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'.

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 

Season 5 | Episode 8 Jez begins a new series of Shorts podcasts in conversation with Matt Hatch author of 'Metamorphosis' available here

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!

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!

Season 5 | Episode 5 In this episode Jez speak to Martin Charlesworth about his new work wordonline.org (www.wordonline.org) as well as lessons he's learnt about leadership over the years. They discuss the importance of leading prophetically and being good stewards of the gifts that God has given us.   Enjoy!

Season 5 | Episode 4 In this episode Jez speaks to Ryan Saville from Renew Church, Johannesburg about his book Dethroning Race. Ryan’s love for the church and his For hard copies of the book email: [email protected] For Kindle copies go here: https://www.amazon.com/Dethroning-Race-diverse-socially-engaged-ebook/dp/B0DF2K76KC

Season 5 | Episode 3 In this episode Jez Field & Siji Kolajo speak to Mark Greene about his book 'Thank God it's Monday'. they discuss the importance and need for greater discipleship for Christians within the workplace and the importance of working well as workers for God, who aim to witness about God.  Mark is the Missions Director for the London Institue for Contemporary Christianity: https://licc.org.uk/ and the author of several books including: Thank God it's Monday & Fruitfulness on the Frontline  

Season 4 | Episode 2 In this episode Jez speaks to Andrew Bunt about the five most common questions he gets asked about sexuality. Andrew is a same sex attracted Christian who works for Living Out, an organisation that exists to help Christians, churches and society talk about sexuality. (www.livingout.org). Links to some of the resources mentioned can be found below: https://link.livingout.org/kaleidoscope  https://www.livingout.org/resources/articles/90/lgbtq-suicide  https://grovebooks.co.uk/product/e-214-three-or-more-reflections-on-polyamory-and-consensual-non-monogamy/    And a few other relevant resources:  https://www.livingout.org/resources/podcasts/64/misstep-3-if-youre-born-gay-it-cant-be-wrong-to-be-gay-the-plausibility-problem-3  https://www.livingout.org/resources/articles/49/evaluating-the-top-biblical-affirming-arguments  https://www.livingout.org/resources/articles/48/evaluating-the-top-affirming-arguments  https://www.livingout.org/resources/articles/41/isnt-the-christian-sexual-ethic-harmful-and-repressive  https://www.livingout.org/resources/podcasts/26/isnt-the-christian-sexual-ethic-harmful-and-repressive-explore-questions-2  https://www.livingout.org/resources/articles/7/does-living-out-support-gay-cure-or-reparative-therapy  Books: Glynn Harrison 'A Better Story': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Better-Story-Glynn-Harrison/dp/1783594462/ref=sr_1_1? dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.f8uJsL5JuA3Tka22ctpWz_QoT3dLHQO6ARzCZ1LTiXw.-P7pfa-QtqV-RQ2rAnj6m3dhCD-iUFZokph9HwFcJJY&dib_tag=se&keywords=glynn+better&qid=1726042399&sr=8-1  Mary Harrington 'Feminism Against Progress' : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Feminism-Against-Progress-Mary-Harrington/dp/1800752040/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bNRuKObB5d9sL95Y28_faZThif8BT4SQh2IE1XPBiEZp-Oo_HsIFBO9QOc7bODJqgwg7JdQoHwehPwidr3gTEFJ8rsn2WohC19m9EEWKdG2tur3S-wLQlNqKhAMz4uLSofJVbg7T12OvEpnIA5cmjizPQEDCV8jAaSASUPzsuGfrmbAM30SacWwRR820KrSQwJLR2qnWceAJRdO6coWHT8PvDHgnZ_ydY51oUwr1L64.oO25DRvx6tc6cXR66DNJG8NQ4zo1eVvw9nqrpdAWRbs&qid=1726042444&sr=8-1  

Season 5 | Episode 1 In this episode Jez speaks to Chris Siggs, elder at Kings Church Heathfield (https://www.kcheathfield.org.uk/) about the subject of healing and his experience of seeing God at work.   One of the books Chris recommended was 'Power Healing' by John Wimber, available here

Season 4 | Episode 23 For the final episode of the season Jez spoke to Justin Brierley about his work at the intersection of faith and atheism. You can check out Justin's work here: https://justinbrierley.com/  His latest podcast: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ and his books:https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ 

Season 4 | Episode 22 In this episode Jez speaks to Rachel Jones and Katherine Brown about the rarely discussed subject of periods and the Christian life. Buy Rachel's book here: shorturl.at/WEklL

Season 4 | Episode 21 In this episode Jez speaks to Katherine Brown about her journey to faith along with the work she's doing for the Evangelical Alliance and as an evangelist with a passion to see the church engage with Gen z.

Season 4 | Episode 20 The latest in our Shorts series 'mission in the modern age' features a conversation between Lex Loizides and Jez on the subject of establishing church in urban centres. It features practical insights into all that the team at Jubilee have been up to at their Kloof Street congregation. Check out their youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@JubileeKloof/videos 

Season 4 | Episode 19   In this episode Jez caught up with Charlene Frammingham from the Kings Arms Church in Bedford. They discuss the nature of prophecy, it's value within church life and for mission as well as exploring how we might better develop prophetic ministry within our churches. To contact Charlene or find out more about her upcoming ministry school you can get in touch with her via email here: [email protected] 

Season 4 | Episode 18 In this episode Jez speaks to Sam Arnold about how to make effective use of digital space to share the gospel.

Season 4 | Episode 16 Mission in the Modern Age.  For this episode Jez spoke to Kate Sycamore (not her real name) someone, who for the past 6 years has been on mission in the middle east hoping to share the gospel with muslims. Kate shares some of the lessons she's learnt along the way as well as some encouragements from things God has done.

Season 4 | Episode 15 In this episode Jez speaks to Dave Holden about his passion for the Holy Spirit and his desire to see more churches operating in the full ministry of the Spirit. For more information about Dave Holden, New Ground or the Leadership Conference mentioned at the start visit: www.newgroundchurches.org