About this episode

The episode explores the book of Mark and discusses themes of community and spiritual growth.

From Galatians to Mark. The first of 3 episodes checking out the book of Mark. Here are some resources mentioned in this episode: Godfrey Birtill - You’re Still God https://open.spotify.com/track/0yw6uQNdWnpj2xHertyboV?si=00eb483f490e4dd2 Mark for Everyone - NT Wright (Paperback) https://amzn.eu/d/03i2NZ5N 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. You can listen to the Sunday talks at ELC that track the Around The Fire Podcasts here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gsFbNeUkTaHBAac0_znNk59u_sN-lEM&si=WfT8ndNaepp2TIBc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Got questions? Drop us a line on podcast@elimlifechurch.co.uk 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…

People in this episode

Host: Jonny

Guest: Sarah

Topics covered

• Bible study
• Mark
• Christian community
• Gather & Grow
• spiritual growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ELC, Elim

Books & works: Mark for Everyone, You’re Still God

Places: Galatians, Mark

More episodes of Around The Fire

• S4 Ep27 - Q&R 2 · July 19, 2026 · 47 min
• S4 Ep26 - Mark 3 · July 13, 2026 · 53 min
• S4 Ep25 - Mark 2 · July 5, 2026 · 1h 7m
• S4 Ep23 - Galatians Part 2 · June 22, 2026 · 56 min
• S4 Ep22 - Galatians Part 1 · June 15, 2026 · 58 min

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