Life & Leadership

- 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.

- 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/ 

- 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.

- 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!  

- 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/

- Episode 22 - In today’s episode Jez spoke to Jonny Mellor. Jonny co-founded  sputnik growing network of artists who identify as christian but who don’t make christian art, he’s a rapper and part of the preaching team at church central in Birmingham. Married to Gemma and they have three kids.   www.sptnk.co.uk   Sputnik regularly host events for christians and artists including one on Monday 19th July, hosting Alastair Gordon for a discussion event on zoom about the importance of the arts for the church. Alastair is an elder at Christ Church at All Saints Wandsworth and a painter, who is very well regarded in the contemporary fine art scene. He also leads Morphe Arts, which is a charity that works with Christians working professionally in the arts.   Jonny writes about this event: It is very rare to find someone who can straddle the worlds of the local church and the arts and Ally is brilliant at this. If you would like to further your understanding of the place of the arts in our faith, and in our communal church lives together, I can’t think of a better person in the UK to present on this subject. There will also be plenty of time given over to q and a at the event too, so you’ll have a chance to ask any questions you’d like on this topic.   All of the details about the event and how to get tickets are here- 'Why Art Matters' with Alastair Gordon Tickets, Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite  

- Episode 21 - In today’s episode Jez speaks to author and psychiatrist Glynn Harrison. Formerly Glynn was professor and head of the department of psychiatry at the University of Bristol. He is a past President of the International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology and has acted as an advisor to WHO. Since retiring from academic life he is a regular speaker and trainer for churches and universities, speaking about Christian faith in relation to psychology, neuroscience and mental health.  Glynn is also the author of a couple of books: A Better Story: God, Sex & Human Flourishing https://www.amazon.co.uk/Better-Story-God-Human-Flourishing/dp/B076H7NXQ3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+better+story&qid=1623073677&sr=8-   The Big Ego Trip: finding true significance in a culture of self-esteem. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Ego-Trip-Glynn-Harrison/dp/1844746208/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+big+ego+trip&qid=1623073660&sr=8-1  

- Episode 20 - In today’s episode Jez speaks to Kemi Koleoso, popular conference speaker, founder of the Courageous sisters charity, wife and mother. We discuss everything from how she maintains a healthy devotional life, tips for parenting and raising boys in church as well as overcoming fear. Recorded a few days after the anniversary of the death of George Floyd and the global reaction his death provoked we spoke about the impact of that moment on racial justice in the UK as well as Kemi’s experiences of racism and the way being black impacts on the choices she makes and the underlying beliefs she has to combat.   To connect with Kemi you can follow her on social media @kemikoleoso or visit the website:    https://www.jubileecourageconference.org/

- Episode 19 -    In this episode Jez caught up with Tom Head church planter and team leader at The East End Church, London. More information about Tom and the church can be found here: https://eastendchurch.co.uk/   

- Episode 18 - In this episode Jez speaks to Stef Liston, one of the elders of Revelation Church Camden and part of the team leading Relational Mission churches.  https://www.revelationchurch.org.uk/