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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!
44 min - 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!
42 min - 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 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.
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!
46 min - 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-9PhBZPSeiS
Wherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.
Resources:
ELC Sunday Walking Well Communications
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
40 min - 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-9PhBZPSeiS
Wherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.
Resources:
ELC Sunday Walking Well Communications
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
56 min - 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-9PhBZPSeiS
Wherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.
Resources:
ELC Sunday Walking Well Communications
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
The Shed
https://linktr.ee/elimlifechurch
Co-Lab & Resources
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MmS-QirEq9_eDP70EsgHDTHx- oZQa1dwd
48 min - 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-9PhBZPSeiS
Wherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.
Resources:
ELC Sunday Walking Well Communications
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
ELC Linktree
https://linktr.ee/elimlifechurch
Resources
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MmS-QirEq9_eDP70EsgHDTHx- oZQa1dwd
1 hr 2 min - 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-9PhBZPSeiS
Wherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.
Resources:
ELC Sunday Walking Well Communications
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
nextleadership.co.uk
1 hr 7 min - 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-9PhBZPSeiS
Wherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.
Resources:
ELC Sunday Walking Well Communications
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
Matthew for Everyone, Part 1 - NT Wright (Paperback)
https://amzn.eu/d/1kjyFV8
1 hr 6 min - 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-9PhBZPSeiS
Wherever you are listening to, or watching this, we hope you enjoy.
Resources:
ELC Sunday Walking Well Communications
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTZfGm8veElEO52yFAE0WlnL&si=U4a_Jj6rJEt4ptVX
Fearing Bravely, Risking Love for Our Neighbours, Strangers, and Enemies - Catherine McNiel (Paperback)
https://amzn.eu/d/gjPNXVG
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Around The Fire Podcast is a space for conversations to nurture hearts and build lives following Jesus.
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