Around The Fire

S4 Episode 39 - Resources! How do we choose what to read + reflect on?   How do we gather + grow as a leadership team and in community? How do we engage with ideas that may stretch us? Listen in and find out as Sarah and Jonny share what resources are currently enriching, impacting, provoking and informing their formation and leadership. What’s your favourite resource right now? Let us know -  pod...

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 an...

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 h...

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 & Leaders...

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=PL1gsFbNeUkT...

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=PL1gsFbNeUkTaH...

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 growi...

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://y...

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 Podc...

Another deep dive in to the book of Mark. 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...

Jonny & Sarah are joined with Jordan & Tasha Christian, missionaries in Japan. 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 podcast@elimlifechurch.co.uk or DM...

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 growi...

It's the second of a series of Q&R sessions. Thank you to all those who have sent in their questions. Here are some helpful links and resources for this episode... Kate Coleman Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/4H1B397Ncws?si=VEEnN2iBChFFPS21 Dr Chloe Swart - 605 Everyday Miracles https://amzn.eu/d/0h0WZwAk Jonny is Lead Pastor at ELC and Sarah is Head of Prayer & Leadership Develop...

Another helping of the book of Mark. 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 th...

From Galatians to Mark. The second of 3 episodes checking out the book of Mark. 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...

From Galatians to Mark. The first of 3 episodes checking out the book of Mark. Here are some resources mentioned in this episode: Godfrey Birtill - You’re Still God https://open.spotify.com/track/0yw6uQNdWnpj2xHertyboV?si=00eb483f490e4dd2 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 wel...

Galatians Part Two. The second episode on the deep dive in to Galatians. 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...

Galatians Part One. For the next two episodes, Jonny and Sarah take a deep dive in to Galatians and how that helps us in our year long theme to 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 &am...

It's the first of a series of Q&R sessions. Thank you to all those who have sent in their questions. Here are some helpful links and resources for this episode... https://transformingcenter.org https://tishharrisonwarren.com https://bibleproject.com https://brianzahnd.com ELS Soulpath talks (Bible): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BLuCbyZ3SsPIQ3LUem4i9?si=ea8df250e78d423a https://open.sp...

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 growi...

It's our third special guest episode of 2026 Jonny & Sarah are joined with Shane Wedderburn. Shane is part of the Elim Life Church leadership team. 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...

The Map Is The Mission 4 Acts 16:16-40 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 Dev...

The Map Is The Mission 3 Acts 16:1-15 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 Deve...

The Map Is The Mission 2 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 w...

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...