Life & Leadership

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 

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. 

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/  

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...

Season 5 | Episode 18 Jez speaks to Mandisa Gushu from the Kings Church Mid-Sussex about her life and journey with God. 

Season 5 | Episode 17 In this episode Jez speaks to Paul Johnson about emotionally healthy ministry. A description of what a decompression session is and the importance of it for staff teams is outlined below: What are Decompression Sessions? Decompression Sessions (DcS) are becoming increasingly common in vocational areas which have a high emotional demand. DcS sessions aim to make a leader’s rol...

Season 5 | Episode 16 In this episode Jez speaks to Denise Brown about her life and ministry along with some of the remarkable things Jesus has taught her and done through her working as a Teaching Assistant at a local school.

Season 5 | Episode 15

Season 5 | Episode 14 In this episode Jez speaks to Martin Dunkley about the move of God that they've seen in the church and how God has impressed upon the churches several 'confidences' that have helped instil faith in them for all that God wants to do. Martin is the pastor of  Tees Valley Church  and the leader of  Taking Ground , an apostolic movement of churches in the North East of England.

Season 5 | Episode 13   In this episode Jez speaks to Martin Dunkley about his conversion, life as a GP and a significant experience of failure that God led him through.   Martin is the pastor of Tees Valley Church ( https://www.tvcchurch.org.uk/ ) and the leader of Taking Ground, an apostolic movement of churches in the North East of England ( http://www.takingground.org.uk/ ).

Season 5 | Episode 12 In this conversation Jez speaks to Neil & Sonya Chitty about their experience of leadership and life with a disability.  https://bethanycc.uk/  

Season 5 | Episode 11 SHORTS | Discipleship In today's episode Jez speaks ot pastor and author Matt Hatch about discipleship. This it the final of three conversations exploring this vitally important subject. For more information about Matt's work or to buy a copy of the book visit: https://shorturl.at/yX0Qr   For a free training resource on transformation visit: https://www.matthatch.org/  

Season 5 | Episode 10 In this episode Jez speaks to Matt Davis, elder at Emmanuel Church Brighton ( www.weareemmanuel.com ) about his experience of infertility, adoption and the church.

Season 5 Episode 9 Jez continues his series of Shorts in conversation with Matt Hatch author of 'Metamorphosis'.

Season 5 | Episode 9 In this episode Jez interviews Lou and Aled Cousins about their decision to uproot themselves and move to the Philippines in service of mission.  More information about Lou and Aled along with links to their Stewardship givign page can be found here:  https://www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20372289  

Season 5 | Episode 8 Jez begins a new series of Shorts podcasts in conversation with Matt Hatch author of 'Metamorphosis' available here

Season 5 | Episode 7   In this episode Claudine Roberts interviews our very own Jez Field about the podcast and some of the things that God has taught him in this 100th episode!

Season 5 | Episode 6 In this episode Jez speaks to the amazing Gill Tee about her decision to leave England and move to France 16 years ago. They discuss the different ways in which God has provided for her and how following Christ is always worth it, whatever the cost!

Season 5 | Episode 5 In this episode Jez speak to Martin Charlesworth about his new work wordonline.org ( www.wordonline.org ) as well as lessons he's learnt about leadership over the years. They discuss the importance of leading prophetically and being good stewards of the gifts that God has given us.   Enjoy!

Season 5 | Episode 4 In this episode Jez speaks to Ryan Saville from Renew Church, Johannesburg about his book Dethroning Race. Ryan’s love for the church and his For hard copies of the book email: orders@africansunmedia.co.za For Kindle copies go here: https://www.amazon.com/Dethroning-Race-diverse-socially-engaged-ebook/dp/B0DF2K76KC

Season 5 | Episode 3 In this episode Jez Field & Siji Kolajo speak to Mark Greene about his book 'Thank God it's Monday'. they discuss the importance and need for greater discipleship for Christians within the workplace and the importance of working well as workers for God, who aim to witness about God.  Mark is the Missions Director for the London Institue for Contemporary Christianity: https...

Season 4 | Episode 2 In this episode Jez speaks to Andrew Bunt about the five most common questions he gets asked about sexuality. Andrew is a same sex attracted Christian who works for Living Out, an organisation that exists to help Christians, churches and society talk about sexuality. (www.livingout.org). Links to some of the resources mentioned can be found below: https://link.livingout.org/ka...

Season 5 | Episode 1 In this episode Jez speaks to Chris Siggs, elder at Kings Church Heathfield ( https://www.kcheathfield.org.uk/ ) about the subject of healing and his experience of seeing God at work.   One of the books Chris recommended was 'Power Healing' by John Wimber, available here

Season 4 | Episode 23 For the final episode of the season Jez spoke to Justin Brierley about his work at the intersection of faith and atheism. You can check out Justin's work here: https://justinbrierley.com/  His latest podcast: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ and his books:https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ 

Season 4 | Episode 22 In this episode Jez speaks to Rachel Jones and Katherine Brown about the rarely discussed subject of periods and the Christian life. Buy Rachel's book here:  shorturl.at/WEklL