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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!

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24:34

When God Moves: The Power of Repentance

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2025/09/15

Send us a text 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 our spiritual lives today. The narrative begins with a remarkable scene: the Ark of the Covenant, captured by the Philistines, makes its way back to Israel on an ox cart, coming to rest in "the field of Joshua" beside a large rock. These a...

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21:05

The Sun That Melts Butter Hardens Clay

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2025/09/12

Send us a text 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 captured the Ark of the Covenant, they placed it as a trophy in their god Dagon's temple. But God wouldn't share His glory with demons. The statue of Dagon mysteriously toppled, and plagues of tumors and rats struck the Philistines' land. After seven...

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19:45

Beyond the Visible: God is at Work

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2025/09/10

Send us a text 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 was seized by their enemies, it appeared to be a devastating defeat. But behind the visible circumstances, an invisible battle was unfolding. As we explore 1 Samuel 5, we discover what happens when the symbol of God's presence enters enemy terri...

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6:40

Becoming One Heart

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2025/09/09

Send us a text 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 profoundly different: a Christ-centered existence that naturally flows outward in genuine care for others. When Jesus occupies the central position in our lives, everything else finds its proper place. This isn't merely a nice spiritual c...

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21:22

When God's Glory Departs: Lessons from 1 Samuel

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2025/09/05

Send us a text 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, they faced devastating defeat at the hands of the Philistines. This fascinating journey through ancient Israel reveals what happens when God's people embrace privilege without responsibility. The story unfolds dramatically—30,000 Israelite ...

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24:39

The Ripple Effect of Leadership

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2025/09/03

Send us a text 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 happens in every generation when we either embrace or reject God's wisdom. Samuel's story begins with miraculous birth and unfolds against a backdrop of dysfunction. Raised first in a polygamous household with inherent tensions, then hande...

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23:49

Beyond Broken: Finding Freedom in a Dysfunctional World

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2025/08/29

Send us a text 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, family trauma, or relational difficulties. Through the remarkable story of Samuel, we witness divine intervention in profoundly dysfunctional circumstances. Born to Hannah in a tension-filled polygamous household, then handed at age thre...

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16:36

God Is Bigger Than Any Type Of Dysfunction In This Life

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2025/08/28

Send us a text 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 people who barely listen to us, God genuinely attends to our prayers with perfect understanding. But in this exploration of 1 Samuel 3, we discover something equally important: how we can learn to hear God's voice in return. Young Samuel serv...

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14:59

The Danger of Casual Faith

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2025/08/25

Send us a text 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 God. This episode dives deep into the prophecy delivered to Eli by an unnamed "man of God" – a stern warning about how the high priest had failed in his sacred duties by allowing his sons to abuse their positions and by personally benefi...

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27:53

God's Word Remains Pure Even When Leaders Fail

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2025/08/22

Send us a text 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 contrast to the corrupt priesthood we encounter in 1 Samuel 2. As we explore the story of Eli and his wicked sons, we discover a sobering picture of religious leadership gone wrong. These priests exploited their sacred positions for personal g...

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26:13

God changes what seems unchangeable in His perfect...

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2025/08/19

Send us a text 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 many children. Her worth seemed diminished in a culture that valued women primarily for childbearing, yet this extended season of waiting was preparing the way for something extraordinary. When God finally answered Hannah's fervent prayer...

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25:52

Samuel's Legacy: Born in Intimacy, Raised for Purpose

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2025/08/15

Send us a text 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 our lives often precede our greatest purpose. Hannah endured years of barrenness while watching her husband's second wife bear multiple children. Yet her single son Samuel would eventually impact an entire nation as prophet, judge, and kingmaker...

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29:13

Perfect Timing: Why Your Barren Season Has Divine...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text 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 Hannah, a woman desperately longing for a child while enduring cruel taunts from her husband's other wife who had many children. Year after year, Hannah's prayers seemed to go unanswered, leading to such deep grief she couldn't eat. Yet this appar...

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21:57

From Prophets to Kings: The Hidden Thread in 1 Samuel

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2025/08/11

Send us a text *** Editor's note *** The time span for the material in 1 Samuel is closer to 100 years. In the podcast 150 years was used as a time marker. That would entail both 1 and 2 Samuel. Woopsi... LoL ... but we caught it before you did... LoL. Stories have power. They captivate our imagination, preserve our history, and shape our understanding in ways nothing else can. In this deep dive into the book of 1 Samuel, we explore the rich tapestry of narratives that chronicle Israel's pivo...

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24:03

This is a Q & A Episode with Tracy Perez and David...

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2025/08/05

Send us a text The pendulum between Lion and Lamb imagery has swung dramatically throughout church history, with profound implications for our spiritual lives. Tracy opens up about a revelation that challenged his own approach to spiritual authority, sharing how the early church primarily identified with Christ as the sacrificial Lamb rather than the conquering Lion. This conversation delves into how our cultural preferences have shaped Christian spirituality, often gravitating toward power,...

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41:48

Tracy Perez Provides a Powerful, Prophetic Exposition...

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2025/08/05

Send us a text What happens when our worship emphasizes the conquering Lion but neglects the sacrificial Lamb? Tracy Perez joins us to share a profound vision that challenged his understanding of Christology and worship practice. The conversation begins with Tracy describing an extraordinary spiritual experience where he witnessed three snarling wolves attempting to break through ancient wooden doors, while inside stood a blood-covered lamb that would ultimately destroy them. This vision lau...

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Prayer Warriors Needed: Preparing for a Prophetic...

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2025/08/05

Send us a text Something significant is on the horizon. Before returning to our 1 Samuel study, I'm making an unusual request that speaks to the gravity of what's coming. Tracy Perez will soon deliver what I genuinely believe is a powerful, prophetic word with international implications—a message that spans continents and carries divine weight. This isn't just another guest speaker or teaching. We're witnessing the beginning of a sovereign move of God unfolding in unprecedented ways. But her...

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23:43

Giant Slayers: What David's Journey Teaches Modern...

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2025/07/31

Send us a text Dive into the ancient wisdom of 1 Samuel as we unpack the remarkable journey of David, Israel's greatest king before Christ. What makes this shepherd boy's story so compelling isn't just his victory over Goliath, but how he navigated the treacherous waters of jealousy and opposition from King Saul. The heart of this exploration centers on a profound revelation: having God's favor doesn't guarantee an easy path. Despite being anointed by God himself, David faced deadly persecut...

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When You Wake Up And God Lifts Up Your Perspective: A...

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2025/07/28

Send us a text Ever found yourself wide awake at 4:30 AM, mind racing with problems that seem unsolvable? That's exactly where I found myself recently—depressed, worried, and unable to find rest as my thoughts spiraled around a situation that felt increasingly hopeless. What happened next changed everything. Rather than continuing to toss and turn, I got up and had a heart-to-heart conversation with God. Not a formal prayer, but an honest relationship moment where I simply admitted, "I am de...

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23:28

The Divine Paradox: How Love and Obedience Create...

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2025/07/25

Send us a text What happens when your feelings and God's commands seem to pull you in opposite directions? The wild horses of our emotions—sometimes beautiful, sometimes destructive—need a steady rider to guide them. Without this guidance, we make decisions we later regret, especially when hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. That's why Jesus' words in John 13-17 offer such profound wisdom: "If you love me, obey my commands." This seemingly simple statement reveals a profound truth about ...

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