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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.

  1. 22h ago

    S4 Ep38 - Mark 8

    In a world where community can feel hard to find and sustain, this latest episode offers a fresh perspective on what it means to gather and grow together in faith. As they discuss the transition from crowd to community, Jonny and Sarah talk about the importance of engaging in authentic conversations.   It’s a wide ranging exploration of Mark chapter 8; a pivotal moment that shifts the narrative and invites us to rethink our understanding of Jesus and our role in His mission.  They discuss what Jesus means, when he encourages his followers: “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”  These conversations are not just about understanding the narrative of Mark; but about applying it to our lives today.  How can we build community centred on Jesus? Let’s find out together. Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development + Elim Prayer Director. You can listen to Sunday talks that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=fzmj-JdSvczuLzgv Got questions? Drop us a line on podcast@birmingham.church or DM us on socials. Connection + Hope ➡️ https://linktr.ee/elimlifechurch GATHER + GROW  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.  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 you into Soul, Home, Near and Far?  Resource Recommendations Paradoxolgy by Krish Kandiah https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/paradoxology-book-krish-kandiah-9781444745368?sku=GOR007551444&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24034537664&gbraid=0AAAAADZzAICAbLw7fb9Kemv-9sKmJwne1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_eLVBhBEEiwAeaYZfHoKPthGu5QYdT_H6i3_nlciBQ6Wia5YtQ14kKcNoJLh2nLiBcJrFhoCsTgQAvD_BwE

    S4 Ep38 - Mark 8

  2. Sep 28

    S4 E37- Mark 7

    S4 Episode 37 Mark 7  We are back in the Gospel of Mark. Jonny and Sarah chat about an intriguing encounter with Jesus. The Good News of Jesus is for everyone, everywhere! Listen in as we explore the mission unfolding… Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development + Elim Prayer Director. You can listen to Sunday talks that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=fzmj-JdSvczuLzgv Got questions? Drop us a line on podcast@birmingham.church or DM us on socials. Connection + Hope ➡️ https://linktr.ee/elimlifechurch GATHER + GROW  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.  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 you into Soul, Home, Near and Far?

    S4 E37- Mark 7

  3. Sep 21

    S4 Ep36 Holy Spirit Q+R

    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 a community is – What is Holy Spirit inviting us/me into? We love a Q+R episode! Listen in as we respond to some of your Holy Spirit questions.  Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development + Elim Prayer Director. 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=fzmj-JdSvczuLzgv Thank you for your questions. Keep sending them in. Drop us a line on podcast@birmingham.church or DM us on socials. Connection + Hope ➡️ https://linktr.ee/elimlifechurch GATHER + GROW  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.  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 you into Soul, Home, Near and Far?  Resource Recommendations Jon Thompson talking about Convergence - https://pod.wave.co/podcast/the-wake-up-call/the-gifts-of-the-spirit-jon-thompson-wake-up-call-conversations  Holy Spirit + Gender https://pauldazet.substack.com/p/why-i-sometimes-call-the-holy-spirit https://www.womanalive.co.uk/is-the-holy-spirit-the-female-part-of-god/19813.article  https://margmowczko.com/spirit-masculine-pronouns-john/

    S4 Ep36 Holy Spirit Q+R

  4. Sep 14

    S4 EP35 - Mark 6 Part 2

    The second part of our Mark 6 episode is here! Jesus lives a rhythm of rest + mission. How does this help us find + follow Jesus in the life we are living?  Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development + Elim Prayer Director. 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=fzmj-JdSvczuLzgv Got questions? Drop us a line on podcast@birmingham.church or DM us on socials. Connection + Hope ➡️ https://linktr.ee/elimlifechurch GATHER + GROW  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.  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 you into Soul, Home, Near and Far?

    S4 EP35 - Mark 6 Part 2

  5. Sep 7

    S4 EP34- Mark 6 Part 1

    Mark 6 is so brilliant we are giving you two episodes on it! Here’s the first part where we take a deep dive into the life and death of John the Baptist.  Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Development + Elim Prayer Director. 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=fzmj-JdSvczuLzgv Got questions? Drop us a line on podcast@birmingham.church or DM us on socials. Connection + Hope ➡️ https://linktr.ee/elimlifechurch GATHER + GROW  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.  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 you into Soul, Home, Near and Far?  Resource Recommendations Mark: The Story of God Commentary by Timothy G. Gombis  https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/mark-book-timothy-g-gombis-9780310327158

    S4 EP34- Mark 6 Part 1

  6. Aug 31

    S4 Ep33 Green House Conversations 4 - Holy Spirit Breath

    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 discipleship 5.       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=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Got questions? Drop us a line on podcast@elimlifechurch.co.uk 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!

    S4 Ep33 Green House Conversations 4 - Holy Spirit Breath

  7. Aug 24

    S4 Ep32 - Gather & Grow Review

    Jonny & Sarah review Gather & Grow. 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=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Got questions? Drop us a line on podcast@elimlifechurch.co.uk 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!

    S4 Ep32 - Gather & Grow Review

  8. Aug 17

    S4 Ep31 - Mark 5

    Mark for Everyone - NT Wright (Paperback) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.eu/d/03i2NZ5N⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Got questions? Drop us a line on podcast@elimlifechurch.co.uk 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!

    S4 Ep31 - Mark 5
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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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    Around The Fire
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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