Life Around "The Fire"
This podcast is dedicated to those wanting to experience a living and real relationship with God as well as growing together in love for one another. We consider that to be a true sign of spiritual growth as we journey along The Way. If this is you then come along with us as we co-operate with God in what He is doing around the corner and around the world!
Episodes
722 episodes
Covenant Alignment With Stephen Crews, Part 4: Finding The Secret Place Of Peace And Restoration
Peace that holds in the middle of conflict isn’t a myth; it’s the fruit of living near to God. We open up the “secret place” as Scripture presents it—covenant nearness under God’s shelter—and show how this isn’t reserved for spiritual elites. F...
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Season 61
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Episode 4
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29:41
Covenant Alignment With Stephen Crews, Part 3: Trust, Authority, And A Transformed Heart
What if real spiritual authority isn’t achieved, but received through surrender? We dig into covenant alignment by tracing the promise to Abraham through its fulfillment in Jesus, then translate theology into practice with a clear, usable frame...
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Season 61
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Episode 3
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29:46
The Cost Of Impatience And The Wisdom Of Waiting
When everyday life blurs into routine, it’s easy to chase quick fixes that look strong on the surface. Our conversation traces Israel’s turning point in 1 Samuel 8—when the people asked for a king like the other nations—and unpacks why impatien...
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Season 60
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Episode 20
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28:30
Trusting God Guides Us Through Hard Transitions
Change doesn’t just test plans; it tests hearts. We walk through the turbulent handoff from judges to monarchy in 1 Samuel and explore why some leaders bless the next season while others cling to control and crumble. Samuel stands in the tensio...
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Season 60
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Episode 19
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19:11
The Holy Spirit's Power, Relationship with Jesus, The Kingdom of God
We open 1 Samuel and trace the scarlet thread of Scripture to a revealing portrait of Saul—a leader anointed by the Spirit, admired by people, and yet undone by fear of man and a restless heart. From the mountain-top moment of prophesying with ...
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Season 60
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Episode 18
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34:32
Hungry For More... Stay Alert!
Hunger is rising for a faith that runs deeper than services and schedules. We talk candidly about why programs alone can’t sustain a soul, why so many leaders end up burned out, and how true power flows when character is shaped in God’s presenc...
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Season 60
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Episode 17
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35:35
When Gifting Shines But Character Cracks, Leadership Fails
A nation on the brink of change, a community under siege, and a leader torn between the fear of people and the fear of God—this conversation journeys through 1 Samuel 10–13 to uncover why character, not charisma, determines the future. We explo...
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Season 60
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Episode 15
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27:43
Stephen Crews: Part 2; Covenant Alignment (And Daily Faithfulness)
Hungry for a faith that feels alive, guided, and grounded in peace? We dive into covenant alignment as a relationship that reshapes daily life—less striving, more trusting—and learn how seeking first the kingdom reframes every choice, habit, an...
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Stephen Crews: Part 1; Covenant Alignment
What if the battles wearing you down aren’t yours to fight—but signals that your life is out of alignment with the covenant you’re already part of? We open a new series with teacher Stephen Crews to explore covenant alignment: a clear, scriptur...
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Breaking Destructive Cycles
A ruthless demand to “gouge the right eye” sounds like distant history, but the siege of Jabesh Gilead reveals something uncomfortably current: the enemy still bargains for small concessions that cost us our sight in the battles that matter. We...
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30:39
Your Choices And Words Shape Your Battle And Your Restoration
*** Editors note: David refered to Nahash as being a Philistine King. He was an Ammonite Ruler, not a Philistine King. *** Pressure makes bad deals look reasonable. We slow down to a pace of peace and turn two vivid stories—Jabesh-Gilead under ...
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30:29
How The Stories Of Israel Illuminate Our Everyday Choices And The Powers That Shape Them
What if the real contest in your life isn’t busyness or burnout, but worship—what you give your attention to, and who gets to shape your desires? We open Scripture to 1 Samuel 11 and Judges 16 and trace how Israel’s story reveals the quiet curr...
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When Desire Overrides Wisdom
What if the warning you’re tempted to ignore is actually an act of mercy? We walk through 1 Samuel 10 and the moment Israel traded a theocracy for a visible king, only to find Saul hiding among the baggage on coronation day. The picture is vivi...
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Season 60
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Episode 22
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22:28
From Family Dinner to Covenant Alignment: Guest Speaker Stephen Crews on Marriage, Faith, and the Feasts
What if your home life felt lighter, your marriage steadier, and your faith more alive—not by doing more, but by aligning your time with God’s? Stephen Crews joins us to trace a humble, hopeful path from the family dinner table to covenant alig...
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Season 60
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Episode 21
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26:56
Guest Speaker Stephen Crews Opens a Door of Understanding: We Become Like What We Behold—and God's Grace Empowers the Becoming
Attention builds identity. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Stephen Crews as we explore what it really means to “behold and become.” We start with Psalm 27:4—one thing, one focus, one desire—and trace how a lifestyle of beholding J...
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Season 60
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Episode 20
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28:09
When Seemingly Random Events Are Actually Divine Appointments
Have you ever wondered if God cares about the small details of your life? Those seemingly random events that feel inconsequential might actually be divine appointments orchestrated with purpose.In our journey through 1 Samuel 9, we witn...
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Season 60
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Episode 19
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22:59
When The Pendulum Swings Too Far During Life's Transitions
Our goal in life is to walk in the balance of righteosness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. However, there are timees when we find ourselves drifting off course and we need to make corrections. Irael was in that very place when w...
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Season 60
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Episode 18
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14:53
Guest Speaker Trevor McMahan: The 10 Spiritual "Tribes" Every Believer Must Overcome
Trevor McMahan returns for part two of his illuminating exploration of 1 Samuel 8, where Israel's fateful decision to demand a king reveals profound spiritual lessons for today's believers.McMahan masterfully decodes the spiritual signi...
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14:48
Guest Speaker Trevor McMahan: The Throne of Justice: Raising Children in God's Divine Purpose
The journey from brokenness to purpose unfolds dramatically in this heart-stirring conversation with Trevor McMahan, who shares how Christ transformed him from a homeless drug addict to a devoted family man with a burning passion for God's Word...
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When God Moves: The Power of Repentance
Have you ever wondered what happens when God's glory collides with careless curiosity? Or why spiritual breakthroughs often trigger immediate opposition? This compelling journey through 1 Samuel 6-7 unveils ancient patterns that still define ou...
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Season 60
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Episode 15
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24:34
The Sun That Melts Butter Hardens Clay
Are you holding onto something inferior simply because it's familiar? The story of the Philistines and the Ark of the Covenant reveals our human tendency to seek workarounds rather than embrace transformation.When the Philistines captur...
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Season 60
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Episode 14
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21:05
Beyond the Visible: God is at Work
Have you ever felt like God was absent in your darkest moments? The ancient story of the Ark of the Covenant's capture reveals a powerful truth that transforms how we view seemingly hopeless situations.When Israel's most sacred object w...
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Season 60
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Episode 13
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19:45
Becoming One Heart
The tension between individualism and true Christian community lies at the heart of our spiritual journey. While society champions personal rights and self-focus—particularly in American culture—the divine invitation calls us toward something p...
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6:40
When God's Glory Departs: Lessons from 1 Samuel
The consequences of our actions echo through generations—nowhere is this more evident than in the sobering account from 1 Samuel 4 explored in this episode. When Israel treated the Ark of God as a magical talisman rather than a holy vessel, the...
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Season 60
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Episode 11
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21:22