Cloud & Fire Podcast

“God, if you're real - I need you, and my family needs you”

In episode 8 of Cloud & Fire, we sit down with evangelist John Weir. John shares his powerful journey—from growing up on the Donegal Road in Belfast and dreaming of a professional football career with Chelsea, to finding a brand new life in Christ after a career-ending injury.

Join us as we unpack John’s story:

⚽ Hear how a devastating knee injury at 19 stripped away his identity in football, leading him to a moment of surrender and a miraculous introduction to the gospel at the Whitewell Church.

🌱 Discover how God changed not only his life, but his entire family, sparking a lifelong burden to share the message of salvation.

📖 Reflect on twelve years of stepping out in full-time evangelism, trusting God to supply every need while preaching across missions, tent campaigns, and prisons.

⚓ Be encouraged by how the Lord sustains through high-pressure pastoral visits, difficult grief, and the daily trials of ministry.

💡 Listen in as John shares wisdom for anyone currently at rock bottom, reminding us that God often uses life's crises to draw us back to Himself.

Whether you are seeking purpose, facing your own difficult season, or looking for fresh inspiration, this conversation is for you.

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“I am so grateful for those six days... but I know that we have eternity with him and I'm looking forward to those days even more”

In episode 8 of Cloud & Fire, we sit down with Stephen McCombe, assistant minister at Ravenhill Presbyterian Church. Stephen opens up about walking through an unimaginable path of deep sorrow, profound loss, and incredible joy all at once.

Join us as we unpack Stephen’s story:

🌱 Hear how a shift away from a feelings-based faith led to a powerful return to God at age 21.

🕊️ Stephen shares the poignant story of his son, Noah, who was diagnosed with a severe heart condition in utero, and the precious six days they got to spend holding him before he was carried to glory.

⚓ Reflect on how God sustained their family through heartache, miscarriages, and the remarkable, childlike faith of their daughter Elsie.

👶 Be encouraged by the joy and anticipation of welcoming identical twin boys this October.

💡 Discover how walking through deep personal suffering has shaped Stephen's heart as a pastor, allowing him to sit with hurting people and offer a genuine, eternal hope.

Whether you are walking through your own dark valley or simply need a reminder of God’s sovereign faithfulness, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired! Link in bio.

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In this episode, we dive into an incredible, rich conversation spanning a 28-year career in worship ministry, navigating life’s shifting seasons, and discovering what it means to lead from a place of deep, authentic faith. 🎵✨

Join us as we unpack Stephanie Haavik’s remarkable journey—from her diverse cultural background and foundational roots, all the way to releasing powerful tracks like Confident, Holy Moment, and My Whole Life. 🎶

🎙️ Hear Stephanie’s story of resilience, navigating loss, and holding fast to God through nearly three decades of worship leadership.

👵 Discover the beauty of her newest season of life, including the incredible joy and fresh perspective of becoming a grandmother.

🌱 Reflect on the power of mentorship and her deep passion for equipping and raising up the next generation of leaders.

💡 Be encouraged by her wisdom on following God’s call, staying creative, and letting your faith shape every area of your life. Whether you’re a worship leader, a creative, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we dive into an incredibly moving conversation about stepping from audio engineering into pastoral ministry, the raw reality of recovering from burnout, and walking through heavy valley moments like a son's leukemia diagnosis.

Join Mark and Pastor Jonny Wright for a raw, honest look at suffering, God's sustaining grace, and finding that when our plans fall apart, His presence doesn't.

🙌 Hear Jonny’s journey of moving from music production to vocational ministry, and the deep story behind writing "Safe Harbor."

🔥 Discover the truth that valleys are not permanent residences, they're pathways, and how God meets us in our darkest seasons.

👣 Reflect on grace, discipleship, and the cross—holding onto faith when life takes unexpected turns.

💡 Be encouraged by profound theological insights and a reminder of God's steady anchor.

Whether you've walked through a health crisis, faced burnout, or need a reminder that God meets us in our chaos, this episode is for you.

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Welcome to Episode 5 of Cloud & Fire. In this episode, Mark is joined by his former worship pastor and dear friend, Chris Russon, for a deeply moving conversation about decades in pastoral ministry, surviving terminal cancer, and the beauty of meeting God in our absolute weakness. Chris shares his personal journey—from growing up in a Christian home and stepping into worship leadership, to navigating long, sleepless nights in the darkest valleys and discovering the intimate closeness of a loving Father. Together, they reflect on what true resilience looks like in suffering, the power of God's sustaining grace, and how God is continuing to bring freedom through his work at Teen Challenge.

Welcome to Episode 4 of Cloud & Fire. In this episode, Mark is joined by Tylor Crawford from Strangford Nutrition Club for an incredible, unconventional conversation about growing up in Kilcooley, navigating paramilitary involvement, and finding faith not from the depths of rock bottom, but right in the middle of a good life. Tylor shares his personal journey—from how a simple mobile Bible club van unexpectedly changed his family's path, to experiencing a massive snowball effect of faith that reached his business, his cul-de-sac, and his friends. Together, they reflect on what everyday evangelism looks like, the power of obedience, and the reality that you don't need your ducks in a row for Jesus to meet you right where you are.

Welcome to Episode 3 of Cloud & Fire. In this episode, Mark is joined by Eva and Dave Jackson for an honest conversation about faith, marriage, and the journey from brokenness to restoration. Eva and Dave share their unique personal stories—from the challenges of navigating family instability and searching for fulfilment, to the beauty of surrendering everything to God. Together, they reflect on what true, Christ-centred leadership looks like in marriage and parenting, and how God’s grace acts as a firm foundation in every season of life.

Welcome to Episode 2 of Cloud & Fire. In this episode, Mark is joined by Pastor Sam Haighton for an honest conversation about faith, pastoral ministry, and a 30-year mentorship journey. Sam shares his story of coming to Christ, his experience in ministry, and reflections on leadership, worship, and walking closely with God over many years.

Welcome to the very first episode of Cloud & Fire. In this episode, Mark is joined by Niamh Marshall for an honest conversation about faith, testimony, and encountering God in real life. Niamh shares her personal journey of coming to Christ, the moments that shaped her faith, and how worship has become a meaningful part of her walk with God.