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
715 episodes
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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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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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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Episode 22
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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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Episode 21
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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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Episode 20
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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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Episode 19
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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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Episode 18
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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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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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Episode 15
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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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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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Episode 13
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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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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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Episode 11
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The Ripple Effect of Leadership
Stories have power. The biblical narratives found in 1 Samuel aren't merely historical accounts—they're divine revelations that speak across millennia directly into our lives today. These ancient tales reveal not just what happened, but what ha...
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24:34
Beyond Broken: Finding Freedom in a Dysfunctional World
When life's dysfunction threatens to overwhelm us, we need the powerful reminder that God is greater. This deeply personal message explores how our heavenly Father exceeds any brokenness we face, whether in mental health struggles, addictions, ...
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Season 60
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Episode 9
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23:44
Samuel's Call: Finding Divine Purpose Amid Family Chaos
Have you ever wondered if God still speaks today? Samuel's story reveals how divine calling works even in the most dysfunctional environments.Samuel's very name—meaning "God hears"—carries profound significance. While we often encounter...
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Episode 8
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16:42
Treating God's Things Lightly: A Warning from 1 Samuel
Have you ever found yourself treating sacred things a little too casually? The story of Eli from 1 Samuel 2 delivers a powerful wake-up call about the dangers of spiritual complacency and the consequences that follow when we honor others above ...
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Season 60
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Episode 7
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15:05
God's Word Remains Pure Even When Leaders Fail
What would it feel like to live in a world completely free from evil? Jesus offers us precisely this—a kingdom characterized by the total absence of evil and filled instead with righteousness, peace, and joy. This reality stands in stark contra...
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Episode 6
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27:59
God Changes What Seems Unchangeable In His Perfect Timing.
The waiting periods of our lives often feel endless, but Hannah's story reveals the profound purpose hidden within these seasons. For years, Hannah endured the pain of barrenness while facing cruel taunts from her husband's other wife who had m...
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Episode 5
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26:09
Samuel's Legacy: Born in Intimacy, Raised for Purpose
What does it mean to truly give everything to God? Hannah's profound story of faith, patience, and sacrifice reveals timeless truths about divine timing and intimate relationship with our Creator.The seemingly empty waiting periods of o...
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Perfect Timing: Why Your Barren Season Has Divine Purpose
Ever felt like you're praying without results while others mock your struggles? Hannah's story from 1 Samuel reveals profound truth about those seasons when nothing seems to happen despite our deepest prayers.The journey begins with Han...
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Episode 3
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