🎙️ More Than Fire

Crowned for Ministry with Joshua McElhaney

In this episode, Joshua McElhaney explores one of the most overlooked moments in Jesus’ ministry, when He rebuked James and John for wanting to call down fire from heaven. Their zeal looked holy, but it was rooted in offense.

Through Luke 9, Joshua unpacks what it means to move from reaction to reflection, from performance to alignment. God isn’t just calling us to demonstrate His power; He’s calling us to reflect His character. Power might get people’s attention, but only His nature transforms hearts.

This teaching explores themes of rejection, spiritual maturity, and emotional healing in the context of ministry. It’s an honest, heart-level conversation for anyone who’s ever felt hurt, overlooked, or misunderstood in their calling.

If you’ve been praying for revival in your life or leadership, this message will remind you: the fire God wants most isn’t destructive; it’s refining.

Topics: Alignment, Offense in Ministry, Spiritual Formation, Emotional Healing, Leadership, Revival, Surrender