

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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Nov 29, 2021 • 47min
Teletubbies, TV & Grief - Phil Mash
Season 2 // Episode 7
In this episode Jez spoke to Phil Mash a freelance camera operator and member of Community Church Putney. They discuss Phil's experience of the TV industry, his Teletubby claim to fame and his experience of baby loss following the stillbirth of his daughter in 2011.
The link to the photo mentioned in the episode can be found here:
https://twitter.com/philmash/status/696682089505275905

Nov 15, 2021 • 1h 5min
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Kris Defriend
- Season 2 // Episode 6
In this episode Jez speaks to Kris Defriend, inpatient consultant for children and young people's mental health and psychiatry and member of Jubilee church Sussex.

Nov 1, 2021 • 36min
Life On Tour - Alex Johnson
- Series 2 -
Episode 5
In this episode Jez speaks to Alex Johnson, part of Jubilee Church East Grinstead and professional drummer about how he got into the work and how he's learning to stay faithful to Christ in the unusual world of rock music.

Oct 18, 2021 • 53min
Don‘t Waste Your Retirement - Chris Ashurst
- Season 2 -
// Episode 4 //
In this episode Jez speaks to Chris Ashurst about hearing God's voice, following God's lead and making an impact as a blessing in the world. Chris, together with his wife Jill are part of New ground church, Kings Church Edinburgh and have been active serving in leadership and church life for over 40 years.

Oct 4, 2021 • 58min
French Mission - Rachel Mumford, Georgina Eaton, Beki Lambert
Season 2 // Episode 3
In this episode Jez interviews three women who've each moved from England to France with the intention of helping to establish and support new churches. Rachel Mumford, Georgina Eaton & Beki Lambert.

Sep 20, 2021 • 55min
Honesty & Vulnerability - GuvnaB
- Season 2: Episode 2 -
In this episode Jez speaks to double MOBO award winning rapper, author, activist, and broadcaster Isaac BorQwuaye, better known as GuvnaB. Find out more about GuvnaB here: https://www.guvnab.com/
His book ‘Unspoken’ Toxic Masculinity and how I faced the man within the man was out earlier this year and tells the story of he coped with the loss of his dad two years ago. You can order a copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Normal-Guvna-B/dp/0310112028/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=unspoken&qid=1631796583&qsid=259-4488177-2657255&sr=8-3&sres=B098KN3HWK%2CB01KIL6VXA%2C0310112028%2CB094H6SXR6%2CB07YYNW654%2C2957366606%2C0545399971%2CB08XNTMT2K%2C1692748033%2CB096TJDF8H%2CB00BFSM83I%2CB00LI63EO4%2C1916496075%2CB08DKZBVDF%2C1911613316%2C1509541667
The excerpts of GuvnaB’s songs used in today’s episode are used with the permission of the artist and record label.

Sep 6, 2021 • 1h 1min
Jesus Speaks a Better Word - Natalie Williams
- Episode 25 -
Welcome to Season 2 of the New Ground Life & Leadership podcast.
In this episode Jez speaks to Natalie Williams the new CEO of Jubilee+ a national charity that aims to equip churches to engage in social action within their communities. Natalie is a former journalist who grew up one of the most deprived areas in England and is now a CEO and author of three books:
The Myth of the Undeserving Poor: https://www.eden.co.uk/shop/search.php?q=myth%20of%20undeserving%20poor
A Church For the Poor: https://www.eden.co.uk/shop/search.php?q=church%20for%20the%20poor
&
A Call to Act: https://www.eden.co.uk/a-call-to-act/
For more information about Natalie and the work of Jubilee Plus visit: https://jubilee-plus.org/

Aug 23, 2021 • 24min
5 Standout MomentsFrom Season 1
- Episode 25 -
In this Episode Jez shares his 5 standout comments and moments from season 1.
Featuring clips from conversations with Kate Middleton, David Bennett, Kemi Koleoso, Andrew Bunt and Jonny Mellor.

Aug 9, 2021 • 23min
Summer Special: Lessons from Covid
- Episode 24 -
In today's episode we feature clips from a variety of conversations over the past year all on the subject of pastoral leadership and the lessons of Covid. In it you'll find comments from: Simon Elliott, David Holden, Terry Virgo, Simon Holley, Phil Moore, Stef Liston & Mike Betts. We cover a range of topics including: Advice for lost Christians, growth and the gift of Covid, the need for the presence of the Holy Spirit, & tips for healthy spirituality; enjoy!

Jul 26, 2021 • 60min
Grace Filled Marriage - Claire & Steve Musters
- Episode 23 -
Grace Filled Marriage - Claire & Steve Musters.
In today’s episode Jez speaks to Claire & Steve Musters. Part of River Church Sutton, Steve leads the eldership team (https://www.riverchurchsutton.org/) & Claire has been an author for many years. Claire’s books and more information about her writing can be found here: https://clairemusters.com/
Their book ‘Grace Filled Marriage’ is available to buy online: https://www.eden.co.uk/marriage/grace-filled-marriage/


