

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.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 15min
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.

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 10min
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

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 8min
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.

Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
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/

Aug 11, 2025 • 42min
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

Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 11min
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

Jul 7, 2025 • 59min
Life Story | From Fatherless to Forgiven & Beloved - Rhiana Quick
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.

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 4min
Proving God's Faithfulness in the Rubble of Haiti's Earthquake - Yvrose Telfort Ismael
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/

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 15min
Artificial Intelligence in Ministry: Trust, Truth & Kindness - Phil Whittall
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/

May 26, 2025 • 50min
Life Story | From Abandonment to Adoration - Mandisa Gushu
Season 5 | Episode 18
Jez speaks to Mandisa Gushu from the Kings Church Mid-Sussex about her life and journey with God.


