Life & Leadership

Season 2 // Episode 18 In this episode Jez speaks to Peter Anderson, planter and pastor of City on a Hill church in Edinburgh as well as leading the Go Global family of churches. He’s married to Angie, dad to Becky & Michael. As part of the introduction to this episode Jez also mentioned the conference The Dead Preacher's Society taking place this July in Eastbourne. More information about the conference can be found here: www.deadpreachers.com

Season 2 // Episode 16 Suzie Kennedy is an English actress and comedian who is best known for her work as a Marilyn Monroe lookalike. She has impersonated MM in TV commercials and played her in several films including: Me and Marilyn (the 2009), The Theory of Everything, and Blade Runner 2049. She has also appeared as herself on The Alan Titchmarsh Show, The Weakest Link, come Dine with Me, The Chase and Britain’s Got Talent. Podcast: Being Marilyn https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/suzie-kennedy-living-with-marilyn-monroe/id1516288220 Woman Alive magazine article: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/being-marilyn-monroe-saved-me-during-years-of-abuse/6100.article Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suziekennedy/?hl=en

Season 2 // Episode 15 For today's podcast Jez spoke to Meic Pearse a church historian originally from Britain who now lives in Croatia and the United States, where he is emeritus professor of history at Houghton College in Houghton, New York. He lectures widely in Britain, the Balkans, Russia and America where he has addressed the US Congressional leadership. Years before he taught at London School of Theology and was academic moderator for a New Frontiers training programme. He is the author of several books including:  Why the Rest Hates the West: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Rest-Hates-West-Understanding/dp/0830832025/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=why+the+rest+hates+the+west&qid=1647413933&sprefix=why+the+rest%2Caps%2C271&sr=8-4  Gods of war: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gods-War-Religion-Primary-Conflict/dp/1844742261/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29Q39H2VU5W0V&keywords=gods+of+war+meic&qid=1647413962&sprefix=gods+of+war+meic%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1  and a section within new book due out in September entitled War, Peace and Violence: 4 christian viewpoints. https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Peace-Violence-Christian-Multiview/dp/1514002345/ref=sr_1_2?crid=39VYFGEILYFJ1&keywords=war%2C+violence%2C+peace+four&qid=1647413994&sprefix=war+violence+peace+four%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-2

Season 2 // Episode 14 This week’s episode features a conversation Jez had with Martin Cooper. Martin is the Principle Lecturer of Songwriting & head of Music Theory at BIMM (the British & Irish Modern Music Institute). He’s also an elder at Kings Church Eastbourne and has over 20yrs experience in Christian music and worship leading.

Season 2 // Episode 13 In this episode Jez speaks to Alianore Smith about God's passion for justice, the power of the cross and the work of IJM. Alianore Smith is Church and Theology Executive for IJM UK, a guest writer and speaker for the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity (LICC), and author of Musings of  a Clergy Child: Growing into a faith of my own. She lives in South London with her husband, who is a civil servant.

Season 2 // Episode 12 In this episode Jez speaks to Steve Cornford, a pastor based at The King’s Church in Burgess Hill who has over 20 years of experience serving in different settings. Books recommended in the episode were:- 'Dying Well' by John Wyatt available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dying-Well-Faithfully-John-Wyatt/dp/1783594853/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MXRMCMVZXOTX&keywords=dying+well+wyatt&qid=1644225741&sprefix=thomas+the+tank+engine+stamp%2Caps%2C382&sr=8-1  'The Last Enemy' by Michael Wittmer available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Enemy-Preparing-Fight-Your/dp/1572935146/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MXRMCMVZXOTX&keywords=michael+wittmer+the+last+enemy&qid=1644225691&sprefix=thomas+the+tank+engine+stamp%2Caps%2C382&sr=8-1 

Season 2 // Episode 11 In this episode Jez speaks to Ben Virgo, Director of Christian Heritage London. They discuss the many inspiring stories from Christian history around the streets of London as well as the wonders and beauties of the gospel of Jesus Christ. You can find more information about Ben and his work, along with links to sign up for a guided walk and his very own podcast here: https://www.christianheritagelondon.org/  In this conversation Ben recommends reading: Charity & its Fruits by Jonathan Edwards Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards   Enjoy!

Season 2 // Episode 10   In this episode Jez speaks to Mojtaba Hosseini an Iranian Christian who converted to Christ in his late teens and afterwards faced isolation and imprisonment for his decision to do so. Now living and working in the UK and a speaker for Open Doors a charity seeking to bring relief and support to the persecuted church: https://www.opendoorsuk.org 

- Season 2 -  Episode 8 I this episode Jez speaks to former Zen-Buddhist monk, Ellis Potter. Ellis is a pastor, speaker and author of several books. Links to his books can be found below:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ellis-Potter/e/B009X824LI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1637584585&sr=8-1  They discuss his book '3 Theories of Everything' and explore the difference between Monism and Christianity, as well as consider together whether yoga is 'safe' for Christians to practice.