Life & Leadership

Season 4 | Episode 19   In this episode Jez caught up with Charlene Frammingham from the Kings Arms Church in Bedford. They discuss the nature of prophecy, it's value within church life and for mission as well as exploring how we might better develop prophetic ministry within our churches. To contact Charlene or find out more about her upcoming ministry school you can get in touch with her via ema...

Season 4 | Episode 18 In this episode Jez speaks to Sam Arnold about how to make effective use of digital space to share the gospel.

Season 4 | Episode 16 Mission in the Modern Age.  For this episode Jez spoke to Kate Sycamore (not her real name) someone, who for the past 6 years has been on mission in the middle east hoping to share the gospel with muslims. Kate shares some of the lessons she's learnt along the way as well as some encouragements from things God has done.

Season 4 | Episode 15 In this episode Jez speaks to Dave Holden about his passion for the Holy Spirit and his desire to see more churches operating in the full ministry of the Spirit. For more information about Dave Holden, New Ground or the Leadership Conference mentioned at the start visit: www.newgroundchurches.org

ISeason 4 | Episode 14   In today’s episode Jez speaks to Lex Loizides, elder at Jubilee Community Church Cape Town, Evangelist, Bible Teacher, Evangelist and Musician.   In the course of their conversation Lez mentioned a few books, among them:   They Speak in Other Tongues: https://shorturl.at/jouvU 9 O’Clock in the Morning: https://shorturl.at/giST9   For more information about Lex or to read h...

Season 4 | Episode 13 In today’s podcast Jez speaks to Phil Fellows, pastor of Hershey Baptist church and doctorate student at Aberdeen university. Some of the resources mentioned in the conversation are linked to below:   Timothy Ware on the Orthodox church: https://shorturl.at/ptJV9   Pope Benedict, Jesus of Nazareth: https://shorturl.at/ersO4    

Season 4 | Episode 12   In this episode Jez speaks to Sam Arnold, creative media lead at Kings Church Eastbourne ( www.kings.church ). Sam is an incredible designer, a filmmaker, web designer and coder and has been on church staff producing gospel content for 20 years. More information about Sam and his work can be found here: www.sa-design.co.uk and here: wovendesign.uk

Season 4 | Episode 11 In the first of a new series of Shorts looking at 'Mission in the Modern Age' Jez speaks to author and pastor Donnie Griggs about Contextualisation and specifically the opportunities and challenges involved in ministering in Small Towns. Donnie Griggs is pastor of One Harbor Church:  oneharborchurch.com/ and is the author of Small Town Jesus:  smalltownjesus.com/  andthe newl...

Season 4 | Episode 10 In today’s episode Jez spoke to Professor Nancy Pearcey. Professor Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes , as well as Love Thy Body , The Soul of Science , Saving Leonardo , Finding Truth, and Total Truth . She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and...

Season 4 || Episode 9 In this episode Jez speaks to Marcus Honeysett about the distinctions that mark Christian leadership out from other forms of influence. Marcus Honeysett is the founding director or Living Leadership an organisation that exists to grow disciple-making leaders. He is also the author of several books including Powerful Leaders: When Church Leadership Goes Wrong and How to Preven...

Season 4 | Episode 8 In today’s episode Jez spoke to Rosie Hopley. Based in Bristol Rosie, for many years ran her own communications, PR and research business, whilst also founding the Christian charity ‘Beloved’ which works with women in prostitution in Bristol. Rosie has since gone on to create networks and prayer gatherings and, more recently, has been involved speaking on and producing materia...

Season 4 | Episode 7 In this episode Jez speaks to Paul Miller & Colin Millar about the work of SeeJesus and the value of prayer for a local church. Paul is Executive Director of seeJesus, a global discipleship mission which he founded in 1999 to help Christians and non-Christians alike “see Jesus.” Today, seeJesus is working in over 30 countries and has books and interactive Bible study mater...

Season 4 | Episode 6   In today’s episode Jez speaks to Jon Tyson, author and senior pastor of the Church of the City New York ( https://www.church.nyc/ ). Jon is the author of nine books including Sacred Roots, The Beautiful Resistance and The Intentional Father: subtitled a practical guide to raising sons of rouge and character. It’s this book and the discipleship course that came out of it that...

Season 4 | Episode 5 In this episode Jez speaks to Jenni Calcraft, mum of 3 and found of Someone Cares a ministry serving people at Alder Hey hospital.  More information about Jenni and the ministry can be found on: here: https://www.freedomchurchliverpool.co.uk/someone-cares   and here: Jubilee-plus article: https://jubilee-plus.org/blog/1293/someone-cares/  

Season 4 | Episode 4 In today's episode Jez speaks to Mercury Award Winning artist TJ Koleoso with the aim of encouraging  and offering strength to young men. To hear more fromTJ you can find his newday talks here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hp0R1PVNbQFN20X3dkzdX   Find out about Jubilee Church London here: https://jubileechurchlondon.org/   Learn about The Ezra Collective or listen to thei...

Season 4 || Episode 3   In today’s episode Jez speaks to Dr. Danielle Treweeek. Dani is a Christian theological researcher, author and speaker, the founding director of Single Minded ministry and an adjunct teacher at Moore Theological College, Sydney. Dani publishes regular articles on singleness, sexuality, marriage and complementarianism on her substack which is titled: ThatGirlBoss Theologian....

Season 4 // Episode 2 In this episode Jez speaks to Clive Cernik about his life and ministry sharing some of the things that he's most passionate about. They discuss the valubale and life giving role of the pastor and also the need for more than a pastor for a church to remain healthy. 

Season 4 // Episode 1 Jez speaks to Taylor Collingsworth, Rebecca & Ajay from Asbury University in the States about the remarkable outpouring of God’s goodness they experienced in February of 2023.

Season 3 // Episode 24 In this episode Jez speaks to Margaret Law about her experience of the Charismatic renewal in the early eighties, along with lessons she learnt under the ministry of pastor and teacher Arnold Bell.

Season 3 // Episode 23 In this episode Jez speaks to Adrian Holloway about his journey to faith and then on to then have faith that God could use him in healing others through prayer.  Married to Julia, adrian is the father of four daughters. He is a pastor, a preacher and an itinerant evangelist speaking extensively throughout the UK with the John3:16 trust the ministry he established for evangel...

Season 3 | Episode 22 In this episode Jez speaks to pastor and evangelist Paul Brown about all things outreach. In a post-christian, post-covid world such as ours how can we effectively communicate the gospel and reach out to those outside of the church? The details about the conference Paul mentioned can be found here: https://cityhope.churchsuite.com/events/icv1qlqk For information about the boo...

Season 3 // Episode 20   In this episode Jez speaks to Joel Harris, youth and students co-ordinator for Kintsugi Hope a christian mental health charity that helps equip local churches in establishing Wellbeing groups across the country. Wellbeing groups are places where people can experience safety and support, gain self-confidence and have a deeper understanding of God’s love.   Website: https://...

Season 3 | Episode 19 Jez speaks to Tongai Mahobele about life and leadership in Zimbabwe and his work among rural tribes. He shares insights on pastoring people through suffering as well as offering rhythms for spiritual health:  - First Hour - First Day - First Friday of the month - First Friends

Season 3 // Episode 18   In this episode Jez speaks to evangelist and author Glen Scrivener.   Originally from Australia, Glen has lived in the UK for more than half his life. He was curate at All Soul’s Church, Eastbourne, where he and his family still worship. Since 2010, Glen has been Evangelist here at Speak Life and, in August 2014, he became Director. Glen is passionate about people meeting...

Season 3 // Episode 17 In this episode Jez speaks to James & Hannah Silley about the importance of prioritising the emerging generation. In the course of the conversation they share their observation that healthy church families share four key hallmarks: 1) They are intergenerational 2) They spot emerging problems 3) They tell the big story of God 4) They share stories of God's people