Life & Leadership
New Ground Churches
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
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Jul 27, 2026 • 1h 6min
THE FINAL ONE | Carrying Responsibility & Leadership Insights - James & Hannah Silley
Season 6 | Episode 24
In this final episode of the Life & Leadership podcast Jez speaks to James and Hannah Silley about their journey into leadership and the lessons they've learnt along the way.
Jul 13, 2026 • 50min
Getting God's Perspective - Andrew Bunt
Season 6 | Episode 23
In this episode Jez speaks to Andrew Bunt about his new book 'Getting God's Perspective'.
Jun 29, 2026 • 1h 21min
Lessons in Leadership Transition & Church Growth - Steve Tibbert
Season 6 | Episode 22
In this episode Jez speaks to Steve Tibbert, former pastor of King's Church London and leader of Newfrontiers, a global family of churches.
They discuss his recent transition out of senior leadership at King's as well as sharing reflections on church growth along the way.
Steve's book 'Good to Grow' is available to purchase here.
Jun 14, 2026 • 1h 20min
Worship, Ethics, Theology & Philosophy - Andrew Wilson
Season 6 | Episode 21
In this episode Jez speaks to author and pastor Andrew Wilson putting your questions to him in a first of its kind episode for the Life & Leadership podcast.
May 31, 2026 • 1h 8min
Reconciliation is Not a Secondary Issue - Owen Hylton & Oli Stevens
Season 6 | Episode 20
In this episode Jez speaks to Owen Hylton and Oli Stevens about the importance of reconciliation for church and gospel.
Owen's book and more information about The Reconciled Church Group can be found: www.trchurch.co.uk
May 18, 2026 • 1h 9min
Handling Messy Thoughts & Feelings - Jo Johnson
Season 6 | Episode 19
In this episode Jez speaks to Jo Johnson about her book 'Disentangled' and discusses ways in which we might be able to live with and handle messy thoughts and feelings.
Links to the video Jo recommends are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=206WtwEyqzg
and her book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=disentangled+jo+johnson&adgrpid=191615789692&gad_source=1&hvadid=793401966861&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=1007056&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=13956966451555562425--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13956966451555562425&hvtargid=kwd-2466174308618&hydadcr=24430_2435346_2914&mcid=42f2d01e6f6c3ebea88f0cfda2cd058f&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_9qgbobz0o2_e
May 4, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Twin Sisters of Church Planting - Alex Harris
Season 6 | Episode 18
In this episode Jez speaks to Alex Harris, Director of the St Hild Centre for Church Planting.
Apr 20, 2026 • 1h 4min
The Big 'C' In Me - Andy Robinson
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
Apr 5, 2026 • 1h 12min
Faith, Doubt, Reason & Resurrection - Andrew Sampson
Season 6 | Episode 16
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.
Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 16min
Bible Life Discipleship - Livy Gibbs
Season 6 | Episode 15
In this episode Jez speaks to Livy Gibbs, church planter, leader and foster mum.
