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Around The Fire
by Around The Fire
Around The Fire Podcast is a space for conversations to nurture hearts and build lives following Jesus.Thinking more deeply about big ideas and how to apply them.
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S4 Ep17 - The Map Is The Mission 3
The Map Is The Mission 3Acts 16:1-15As we Gather & Grow, a question we are intentionally asking as community is – What is Holy Spirit inviting us/me into?Over the next few episodes we're looking at 'The Map Is The Mission' in the book of acts.How does the Kingdom come?What is Spirit inviting us into?Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.Resources for this episode:https://www.sarahbethart.comhttps://margmowczko.com/lydia-of-thyatira-philippi/https://faithlead.org/blog/searching-for-lydia/You can listen to the Sunday talks at ELC that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBcGot questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep16 - The Map Is The Mission 2
The Map Is The Mission 2As we Gather & Grow, a question we are intentionally asking as community is – What is Holy Spirit inviting us/me into?Over the next few episodes we're looking at 'The Map Is The Mission' in the book of acts.How does the Kingdom come?What is Spirit inviting us into?Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.You can listen to the Sunday talks at ELC that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBcGot questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep15 - The Map Is The Mission 1
As we Gather & Grow, a question we are intentionally asking as community is – What is Holy Spirit inviting us/me into?Over the next few episodes we're looking at 'The Map Is The Mission' in the book of acts.How does the Kingdom come?What is Spirit inviting us into?Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.You can listen to the Sunday talks at ELC that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBcGot questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep14 Green House Conversations 1 - Spirit Led Life
At ELC, we've Created a mid-week Greenhouse Community for deliberate discipleship themed around Spirit in Mission.As we Gather & Grow, a question we are intentionally asking as community is – What is Holy Spirit inviting us/me into?Here are some of the questions we're jumping in to. 1. Who is Holy Spirit? (big picture overview)2. Share some of your experiences of growing to know Holy Spirit.3. What does a Spirit led life mean?4. How does Holy Spirit help shape who you’re becoming What’s the role of the Spirit in our formation and discipleship5. How is Holy Spirit involved in mission?6. How do we discern what Holy Spirit is inviting us into?7. If you are exploring Holy Spirit for the first time, what helps?Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.You can listen to the Sunday talks at ELC that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBcResources:Tyler Staton - The Familiar Stranger (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/03c0H1sCKeith Warrington - https://wordandspiritonline.comGot questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep13 - With Special Guest - Rev. Chris Lane
It's our second special guest episode of 2026Jonny & Sarah are joined with Rev. Chris Lane from Beacon Church, Birmingham for some fab conversation.Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.Resources:Freedom In Christ CourseBook: https://amzn.eu/d/02kCc04fWebsite: https://www.ficm.org.uk/discipleship-courseGot questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep12 Gather & Grow - Easter 2
Mark 16 – ResurrectionIt's the second part of the Easter podcast.Mark – the blockbuster Gospel, fast paced, full of energy but it’s open ended here – what’s going on?What is the resurrection? Why does it matter? Dawn of a new creation.What connects with you from this account? Why?Who is in the white robe? What’s happening in this encounter? “He has been raised, he is not here”Another jam packed episode and no chocolate in sight.Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.You can listen to the Sunday talks at ELC that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBcResources:Mark Commentary Collection - David E. Garland, et.al.https://amzn.eu/d/0iJbDL4aGot questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep11 Gather & Grow - Easter 1
Mark 15:25-41 – CrucifixionIn this episode, Jonny & Sarah are exploring Mark's (Peter as source) account of the events around the betrayal, arrest, trial, death & resurrection of Jesus. Focusing on the crucifixion in this episode & the resurrection in the next.The cross is such a familiar image to many of us, If an alien were to land and ask what was happening, how would we describe the crucifixion of Jesus?Why did Jesus die? What connects with you from this account? How does it impact us as we gather & grow?How has this impacted you over the years? How has it changed or deepened?How do we understand this? 34 At three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”What’s the significance of, “And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.” – why does Mark include thisdetail?Why is Elijah mentioned?So many questions to chew over!Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.You can listen to the Sunday talks at ELC that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBcResources:Strength to love - Martin Luther King jr.https://amzn.eu/d/0h0kc2ImJeremy Duncan - Upside down apocalypsehttps://amzn.eu/d/020qMVhKTom Wright - Simply Jesushttps://amzn.eu/d/08YwCRU9Got questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep10 Gather & Grow - Moses 4
Delivered out of deathExodus 14Join Jonny & Sarah as they bring the mini-series looking at the life of Moses to a close.From Moses being a baby, put in a basket to sail downstream to be found by a princess, to the same Moses, through incredible faith, parting the Sea, oh, and not to forget the fire in the ordinary...How can the life of Moses be applied to us today?Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.You can listen to the Sunday talks at ELC that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBcGot questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep9 Gather & Grow - Moses 3
PresenceExodus 12:31-42 + 13:17-22The mini-series looking at the life of Moses continues.From Moses being a baby, put in a basket to sail downstream to be found by a princess, to the same Moses, through incredible faith, parting the Sea, oh, and not to forget the fire in the ordinary...How can the life of Moses be applied to us today?Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.You can listen to the Sunday talks at ELC that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBcGot questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep8 Gather & Grow - Moses 2
Failure & GraceThe mini-series looking at the life of Moses continues.From Moses being a baby, put in a basket to sail downstream to be found by a princess, to the same Moses, through incredible faith, parting the Sea, oh, and not to forget the fire in the ordinary...How can the life of Moses be applied to us today?ResourcesJohn Goldinjay - Exodus + Leviticus for Everyone (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/0aVUkWhKJonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.Got questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep7 Gather & Grow - Moses 1
Baby Moses!In this episode, Jonny & Sarah start a mini-series looking at the life of moses.From Moses being a baby, put in a basket to sail downstream to be found by a princess, to the same Moses, through incredible faith, parting the Sea.How can the life of Moses be applied to us today?Let's kick in and find out!ResourcesPeter Enns - NIV Application Commentaryhttps://amzn.eu/d/0et9zh1SJonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.Got questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep6 With Special Guest - Andy Worthington - Open Doors UK
It's our first special guest episode of 2026Jonny & Sarah are joined with Andy Worthington from Open Doors UK.Every day, millions of Christians risk their lives to follow Jesus. In more than 70 countries, Open Doors supports them by supplying Bibles, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand strong for the long-term. In the UK and Ireland, Open Doors helps the church to pray, give and speak out for those who share our faith but not our freedom.Listen to some incredible stories as Andy shares his work with Open DoorsYou can find out more here:www.opendoorsuk.orgWorld Watch List Resources:www.opendoorsuk.org/persecutionGot questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep5 Gather & Grow - Practice
The Map is the Mission – PRACTICE – 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-12 (NLT)4 There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. 5 There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. 6 God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us.7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 8 To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice[b]; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge.[c] 9 The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing. 10 He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy. He gives someone else the ability to discern whether a message is from the Spirit of God or from another spirit. Still another person is given the ability to speak in unknown languages,[d] while another is given the ability to interpret what is being said. 11 It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have. One Body with Many Parts: 12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ.What are we doing to live this out?What practices help in the practice and the process? ResourcesConvergence – Jon Thompson (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/0eEkVOLDCOLABhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10Vt1OybVbDAOA4ANF9egdJrNLd6kXCszThe podcasts track with the talks from the Sunday communications at Elim Life Church in North Birmingham which you can find on the ELC Youtube channel.Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.Got questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep4 Gather & Grow - Presence
The Map is the Mission – PRESENCE – Acts 1:4-9 (NLT)4 Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. 5 John baptised with[b] water, but in just a few days you will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.”6 So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom? 7 He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.9 After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him.”How is God’s presence being experienced? Who is Holy Spirit? How do we know Spirit’s presence, activity, energising andempowering as we Gather & Grow?ResourcesSurrender To Love (Paperback) - David Bennerhttps://amzn.eu/d/09pek7pMThe podcasts track with the talks from the Sunday communications at Elim Life Church in North Birmingham which you can find on the ELC Youtube channel.Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.Got questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep3 Gather & Grow - Places
The Map is the Mission – PLACES – Matthew 28:16-20 (NLT)16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[b] baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”Where is this happening?How can we identify places? The podcasts track with the talks from the Sunday communications at Elim Life Church in North Birmingham which you can find on the ELC Youtube channel.Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.Got questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep2 Gather & Grow - People
The brand new series, Gather & Grow continues.Jonny and Sarah look at the theme of 'People' in this episode, centred around Genesis 17: 1-8.Who's involved? And who is being reached?· People Matter· Promise of God’s people that they’d be given place in His kingdom and offered partnership · See that in story of God - Genesis 17· He is faithful to that promise· Ever feel like missed a moment or running out of time or messed the opportunity?· Good news is - we are invited into place in His kingdom - with Him - partnership · From outside us of/what we have ability to produce, God brings the promise and is able · God is not limited by our missed or messed moments The podcasts track with the talks from the Sunday communications at Elim Life Church in North Birmingham which you can find on the ELC Youtube channel.Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.Got questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S4 Ep1 Gather & Grow
We're back!!Jonny & Sarah are back with a brand new theme, Gather & Grow.We can't believe it's season 4!! Wowsers! Hours and hours of brilliant wisdom & insight.The podcasts track with the talks from the Sunday communications at Elim Life Church in North Birmingham which you can find on the ELC Youtube channelJonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development, as well as leading a national role for Elim as head of prayer.Moving on from last year's theme of Walking Well, they now look at how we Gather & Grow.Got questions? Drop us a line on [email protected] or DM us on socials.Here we go, season 4 Episode 1.Oh, and here's a bit more blurb on this years theme...We believe the Kingdom of God brings hope to the hopeless, freedom to the oppressed, provision to those in need, welcomes the stranger and invites us to share the good news of Jesus. Perhaps these things have felt like a dream and not a reality all of the time? In 2026, as we follow Jesus, we want to be an inspired community responding to this Holy invitation. It is a year to build on where we’ve been walking well. Now is the time to Gather & Grow. How do we Gather & Grow? Gathering - building community. From crowd to community. Our mission is always on. Our whole lives are worship. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into? Growing - becoming more like Jesus; contributing to community formation, centred on Jesus in contemporary culture.We want more people loving Jesus and part of community. The map is the mission. We are co-missioned to join what God is doing by His Spirit. Where are you on the map? Where do you live or work? Where do you spend your time? Who do you connect with? How are we encouraging one another and choosing Jesus in all of our places and spaces?Being on mission together is on purpose and with awareness of how we share Jesus. What is Holy Spirit inviting us into Soul, Home, Near and Far? We are thinking about:· People - Who is involved and being reached?· Places - Where is this happening?· Presence - How is God’s presence being experienced?· Practice - What are we doing to live this out? The Map is the Mission. As the Kingdom expands, so too does community. Our direction and intention is:· Open to an 'always-on' mindset: spiritually and relationally aware. Using our grace gifts for Kingdom and community contribution.· Gathering can happen anywhere. Community and collaboration is fluid, from shared Sundays to households and community spaces.· Stepping into the unknown together with courage and faith. In 2026, what does Gathering and Growing look like for us? Let’s find out!
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S3 Ep47 Walking Well - Year Overview
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!In 2025 we’ve been walking well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way.Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength.WALKING WELL - We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.Here is the last episode of the year. Jonny and Sarah chat about why we have been exploring this theme through 2025.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
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S3 Ep46 Walking Well - Our Christmas
Our Christmas!Time to think about family and traditions and what makes your Christmas: turkey and tinsel with your favourite relative perched on the folding chair; games and winter walks; seasonal specials and silly jumpers; friends from afar gathering with gifts; stockings filled with satsumas, sweets and surprises.The family of faith we belong to, tells us Our Christmas story - creation, exile and promise. People finding their place and space in the story as it unfolds.This Advent we are in Matthew 1, recalling + retelling the genealogy of Jesus.Why are we exploring Matthew 1? What is different about the way Matthew puts together this genealogy? Who is the Messiah? How did it confound expectations? Why is it also “Our Christmas”?In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
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S3 Ep45 Walking Well - With Katie B
We have another guest episode. Jonny and Sarah are joined with special guest Katie B.Katie decided to take a year out and before moving on to Uni next year, has been a huge part of the team here at ELC.Katie has been instrumental in the formation of 'The Shed', and also Co-Lab, a new resource exploring the 5 Gifts (APEST) found in Ephesians in the Bible.Here she is to talk more about it.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXThe Shedhttps://linktr.ee/elimlifechurchCo-Lab & Resourceshttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MmS-QirEq9_eDP70EsgHDTHx- oZQa1dwd
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S3 Ep44 Walking Well - With Sarah Hingley
In this episode, Jonny and Sarah are joined with special guest Pastor Sarah Hingley.Sarah is one of the Pastors here at Elim Life Church and loves creating resources. She share a bit about her journey but also the heart and thoughts behind creating this years Christmas devotional.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXELC Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/elimlifechurchResourceshttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MmS-QirEq9_eDP70EsgHDTHx- oZQa1dwd
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S3 Ep43 Walking Well - With Cham Kaur-Mann
In this episode, Jonny and Sarah are joined with special guest Cham Kaur-Mann.Cham has over 25 years leadership experience, across sectors and is a mentor and coach. She is the first Asian woman minister within the Baptist Union of Great Britain. She’s culturally Sikh and therefore a convert from Sikhism. She has an amazing back story which includes teaching herself to read and write and with three degrees later… Cham lives in Birmingham and is part of our ELC community here.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXnextleadership.co.uk
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S3 Ep42 Walking Well - Temptation Of Jesus
Jonny & Sarah take a look at the well known story of when Jesus was tempted found in Matthew 4:1-11.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXMatthew for Everyone, Part 1 - NT Wright (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/1kjyFV8
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S3 Ep41 Walking Well - Thoughts & Prayers 2
The second of the two part mini series looking at the Sermon on the Mount looking around the bible verses found in Matthew 5: 43-48 - Love your enemies? Love your neighbour? Oh yeah. Jonny & Sarah give us their wisdom around these verses of the bible.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXFearing Bravely, Risking Love for Our Neighbours, Strangers, and Enemies - Catherine McNiel (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/gjPNXVG
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S3 Ep40 Walking Well - Thoughts & Prayers 1
First of a two part episode looking at the Sermon on the Mount looking around the bible verses found in Matthew 5: 38-42.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXSermon on the Mount, Story of God Commentary - Scot MkNight (Hardcover)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/031032713X?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BS6ZVHN36GC9ERDP1Y67&bestFormat=trueJeremy Duncan – Dirt and Stardust (Paperback)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1666732710?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PYQ095VE32DB0CVEP2W9&bestFormat=true
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S3 Ep39 - James from Compassion UK
This week Jonny & Sarah are joined by James Spencer.James is Head of Church Partnerships for Compassion UK.Compassion UK is a Christian child development charity. They’ve been working in partnership with local churches to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name since 1952.Elim Life Church love been a partner with Compassion, and it's brilliant to have James share his story.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXwww.compassionuk.orgPracticing the way - John Mark Comer (Hardcover)https://amzn.eu/d/hYY5iz1
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S3 Ep38 - Kaeli from Embrace
It's special guest time again and this week Jonny & Sarah are joined by Kaeli Murphy, Project Manager from Embrace Birmingham.Embrace is a charity supporting female on street sex-workers in the West Midlands since 2008.It's been great as Elim Life Church to partner with Embrace, and it's brilliant to have Kaeli with us in this episode to share her story.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX[email protected] - Katriona O’sullivan (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/6wRhrqn
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S3 Ep37 Walking Well - Navigating Change
How do we navigate change as apprentices to Jesus?How do we navigate change internally, externally, in community?This is the second part of the navigating duo.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXCanoeing the Mountains - Tod Bolsinger (Paperback)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0830841261?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_3PP7RQFHEYR39DWQ02P4&bestFormat=trueMetamorph - Kate Colemanhttps://amzn.eu/d/dGfcsdL
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S3 Ep36 Walking Well - Navigating Connection & Difference
Where am I quick to judge and stereotype?How could I be curious and kind about someonedifferent to me?Where are new friendships waiting to be formed on the otherside of my willingness to lead in change?The first of two convos looking at how we navigate change & difference well. Next Jonny & Sarah look at navigating change.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXGood and Beautiful and Kind - Rich Villodas (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/fsuzBlO
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S3 Ep35 Walking Well - Far
FARIn 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXLong Obedience in the same Direction – Eugene Peterson (Paperback)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0830822577?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_E6K4PSA3T16CZQY5DJTS&bestFormat=trueELC - ATF - Summer in the City + Acts 1 PODCASTSopen.spotify.com/episode/5H82twDEErSQAAvaGNmKPC?si=9sux6HRaTkazi6I7HK- 2wuAopen.spotify.com/episode/5H82twDEErSQAAvaGNmKPC?si=NXSitATeTyGtjSHDV_ whSQopen.spotify.com/episode/3pWYIsZ4k5Js1m5rokY1DB?si=uEIGDDldS-Cyz6UzurF2fwopen.spotify.com/episode/3e6piTNHfURZ2VGTZtYWet?si=99xrkLATS2OCsoswdlNongopen.spotify.com/episode/5H82twDEErSQAAvaGNmKPC?si=xvPxeKIlQ16z6JCL_J7FyAopen.spotify.com/episode/1ICKuuWT1RXbtGWjsY1aqw?si=OPX3VcTyTD-IDEXJx2ZDpQ
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S3 Ep34 Walking Well - NEAR
NEARIn 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXFruitfulness on the Frontline – Mark Greene (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/f4o5C4AGarden City - John Mark Comer (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/esZ5IvZA Better Story - Glynn Harrison (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/fYDQSkE
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S3 Ep33 Walking Well - HOME
HOMEIn 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God.We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
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S3 Ep32 Walking Well - SOUL
SOULIn 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXRenovation of the Heart - Dallas Willard (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/8XvC4RnRevolution of Character - Don Simpson + Dallas Willard (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/1YPUBQ3Life with God: A Renovare Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-with-god-a-renovar%C3%A9-podcast/id917771018
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S3 Ep31 Walking Well - Leading Well
It's Q & R time...In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
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S3 Ep30 Walking Well - Contemporary Culture
In Contemporary Culture...Over the last 2 or 3 years at Elim Life Church, we've been looking at what it looks like to be - Community Formation, Centred On Jesus, In Contemporary Culture.In these episodes, we'll be looking more closely at these ideas/values that we live by at ELC.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXWe make the Road by Walking – Brian D. Mclaren - Year Long Devo (Paperback)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1444703706?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_HA1EDG593NWJR5Y6RV4S&bestFormat=trueCentering Discipleship – EK Strawserhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1514007061?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_WSSVQDD6TBJ1TEZEKF58&bestFormat=truePracticing the Way of Jesus – Mark Scandrettehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1459627849?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9DV55GKEMD1EWZGXC50P_1&bestFormat=true
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S3 Ep29 Walking Well - Centred On Jesus
Centred On Jesus...Over the last 2 or 3 years at Elim Life Church, we've been looking at what it looks like to be - Community Formation, Centred On Jesus, In Contemporary Culture.In these episodes, we'll be looking more closely at these ideas/values that we live by at ELC.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXWe make the Road by Walking – Brian D. Mclaren - Year Long Devo (Paperback)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1444703706?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_HA1EDG593NWJR5Y6RV4S&bestFormat=trueCentering Discipleship – EK Strawserhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1514007061?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_WSSVQDD6TBJ1TEZEKF58&bestFormat=truePracticing the Way of Jesus – Mark Scandrettehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1459627849?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9DV55GKEMD1EWZGXC50P_1&bestFormat=true
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S3 Ep28 Walking Well - Community Formation
Over the last 2 or 3 years at Elim Life Church, we've been looking at what it looks like to be - Community Formation, Centred On Jesus, In Contemporary Culture.In the next 3 episodes, we'll be looking more closely at these ideas/values that we live by at ELC.Here's Jonny and Sarah talking about the first - Community Formation.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXWe make the Road by Walking – Brian D. Mclaren - Year Long Devo (Paperback)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1444703706?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_HA1EDG593NWJR5Y6RV4S&bestFormat=trueCentering Discipleship – EK Strawserhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1514007061?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_WSSVQDD6TBJ1TEZEKF58&bestFormat=truePracticing the Way of Jesus – Mark Scandrettehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1459627849?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9DV55GKEMD1EWZGXC50P_1&bestFormat=true
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S3 Ep27 Walking Well - Walking In The World
How do we walk in the light? How do we understand commands in the New Testament and in the light of Jesus’ new agreement?Contrasting image of darkness and light, hatred and love?Some of the conversations in this episode as Jonny & Sarah wrap up the whistle stop tour of 1 John.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX1-3 John - The Story Of God Bible Commentary - R.Constantine Campbell (Hardcover)https://amzn.eu/d/7uGSank
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S3 Ep26 Walking Well - Walking In The Spirit
We often use this phrase, particularly as we pray and process – but what does it really mean, walking in the Spirit?And the metaphors keep coming :)Remember watching Strictly? - Imagine the Holy Spirit as the lead dancer, Holy Spirit leads and we respond. Keeeeep dancing!:) Nice one Sarah :)In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
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S3 Ep25 Walking Well - Walking In Love
How can we walk in love for God and love for one another? How can we make sure 'love’ doesn’t become just a good deed but genuine care? How do we know Love is sourced in God?So, this episode is kinda the start of a mini series within the bigger series, Walking Well!Confused? Nah, you'll be fine. Jonny and Sarah as always, will bring clarity in another great episode packed with insight and wisdom and laughs.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
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S3 Ep24 Walking Well - Heart Soul Mind Strength
Pete enjoyed hanging out with Jonny & Sarah so much, he decided to stay for more.Join Jonny, Sarah and Pete as they talk through Heart, Soul, Mind & StrengthIn 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXRenovation of the Heart - Dallas Willardhttps://amzn.eu/d/2ogPiFfBible Project - Shemahttps://bibleproject.com/videos/collections/shema/Practicing the Way of Jesus - Mark Scandrettehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0830836349?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_D9YBPRRWZWAGTKBMSX4V_1&bestFormat=trueyork.church@yorkchurch_
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S3 Ep23 Walking Well - With guest Rev. Pete Gardner
We're halfway through 2025 and summer has totally arrived.Jonny and Sarah are joined by one of Jonny's long time mates, Rev Pete Gardner.Pete shares his Journey of starting a Church - York Church, and his love of surfing and much much more. There are lots of laughs too.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXyork.church@yorkchurch_
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S3 Ep22 Walking Well - with Special Guest Andy D
It's guest number three!It's the last of the guest episodes for now, and Jonny & Sarah finally manage to get producer Andy from behind the cameras, in front of the cameras, to have conversation about his gifts, or graces that are found in Ephesians 4.APEST - Apostolic, Prophetic, Evangelistic, Shepherding & Teaching. Andy is a creative. He has his own videography/design business and loves talking to people and solving problems through the lens of creativity. His primary gift is Apostolic.He shares his unique perspective with Jonny & Sarah on the discovery of his gift and also what surprised him and how this journey of discovery unfolded.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX5Q – Alan Hirsch (Paperback)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0998639303?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_WZ2AF0FZQTMHGXS21YJ2&bestFormat=trueForgotten Ways - Alan Hirsch (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/eWVxhRyPrimal Fire – Neil Colehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DTTHMLX6?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_YVSBK38KW5K9EAPFK029&bestFormat=trueE.K. Strawser – Centering Discipleshiphttps://amzn.eu/d/3t2nSuewww.ivpress.com/e-k-strawser
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S3 Ep21 Walking Well - with Special Guest Mina K
It's guest number two!Last episode, Jonny & Sarah had a conversation with Nikki about about her gifts, or graces that are found in Ephesians 4.APEST - Apostolic, Prophetic, Evangelistic, Shepherding & Teaching. In this episode, Jonny & Sarah talk with Mina. Mina loves numbers and helping people figure out accounts and data. Her primary gift is teaching.She shares her unique perspective with Jonny & Sarah on the discovery of her gift and also what surprised her and how this journey of discovery unfolded.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX5Q – Alan Hirsch (Paperback)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0998639303?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_WZ2AF0FZQTMHGXS21YJ2&bestFormat=trueForgotten Ways - Alan Hirsch (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/eWVxhRyPrimal Fire – Neil Colehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DTTHMLX6?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_YVSBK38KW5K9EAPFK029&bestFormat=trueE.K. Strawser – Centering Discipleshiphttps://amzn.eu/d/3t2nSuewww.ivpress.com/e-k-strawser
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S3 Ep20 Walking Well - with Special Guest Nikki J
We have guests!In the next 3 episodes we have some brilliant guys who are talking about their gifts, or graces that our found in Ephesians 4.APEST - Apostolic, Prophetic, Evangelistic, Shepherding & Teaching. Pretty cool eh.In this episode, we're chatting with Nikki. She has the Shepherding gift. A busy mom of two, and one of the Youth leaders at ELC, she shares her unique perspective with Jonny & Sarah on the discovery of her gift.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX5Q – Alan Hirsch (Paperback)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0998639303?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_WZ2AF0FZQTMHGXS21YJ2&bestFormat=trueForgotten Ways - Alan Hirsch (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/eWVxhRyPrimal Fire – Neil Colehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DTTHMLX6?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_YVSBK38KW5K9EAPFK029&bestFormat=trueE.K. Strawser – Centering Discipleshiphttps://amzn.eu/d/3t2nSuewww.ivpress.com/e-k-strawser
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S3 Ep19 Walking Well - 'Micah' Ch: 6 & 7
The Micah saga comes to an end. :)It's been so good tracking through this book of the bible.Jonny and Sarah are looking again at chapter 6 but also 7 as they conclude this Micah mini series.Next, we have guests! Oohhh!!In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXThe Message of Joel, Micah + Habakkuk - David Prior (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/81hXDW4'Tis Mercy All - Natalie Williams (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/ap9IKPH
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S3 Ep18 Walking Well - 'Micah' Ch: 5 & 6
Here we go... It's a whirlwind tour of Micah.Last episode it was chapters 3 & 4, this episode it's 5 & 6. Take a breath in the brain break then deep dive back in.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXThe Message of Joel, Micah + Habakkuk - David Prior (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/81hXDW4
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S3 Ep17 Walking Well - 'Micah' Ch: 3 & 4
We are back doing a super deep dive back in Micah. This episode looking at chapter's 3 & 4.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXThe Message of Joel, Micah + Habakkuk - David Prior (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/81hXDW4Rev Dr Kate Coleman & Cham Kaur-MannTalk on Micah 2, live at ELC.https://www.youtube.com/live/CIXMfqOoYss?si=0XLZmOVp5i58kBD8
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S3 Ep16 Walking Well - 'Q&R'
If you could go to one part of the Easter story, to be there, which part and why?What has surprised you about the Walking Well theme/invitation so far? Where in the Bible has caught your attention at the moment and why?Just some of the questions for Jonny & Sarah to roll around in this Q&R episode.In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXThe Brumino Resourcesdrive.google.com/drive/folders/1X96H3d5f0-qsmvBUG6xM_pfTeOPAhauxWalking Well In Psalmsdrive.google.com/drive/folders/1LGjQQub1yQZGeLSzKCUwBz05xw4-RW0n
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S3 Ep15 Walking Well - 'Micah' Part 3
It's chapter 2 time of Micah.We have a Q&R episode for you next!In 2025 we are Walking Well, thinking about our decision to choose the narrow way. Encouraging each other to find space to grow and have a go to make disciples and serve the city. Understanding how to walk with Jesus and what that means for our heart, soul, mind and strength. Walking Well – We are made to walk in the garden as friends of God. We are made to walk humbly, doing what is right and loving mercy. We are made to walk as children of Light. We are made to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received.WE LOVE YOUR QUESTIONS!Thank you to those who have sent in questions. Keep them coming in. You can DM us on instagram (elim life church), or email them to [email protected]Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@aroundthefirepodcast?si=QAcsT-9PhBZPSeiSWherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.Resources:ELC Sunday Walking Well Communicationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVXThe Message of Joel, Micah + Habakkuk - David Prior (Paperback)https://amzn.eu/d/81hXDW4
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