Five by the Fire Podcast

This podcast was created to encourage God's people in the daily pursuit of Him through His word. Each episode will be a very brief spiritual nugget referencing a passage taken from that day’s reading in the M‘Cheyne Bible reading plan.

Five by the Fire Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Freedom Story Media, with 765 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  From Striving to Abiding: Finding God in the Stillness | Season 3, Ep. 38

  Nov 30, 202411 minS0

  Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we’re talking about something deeply personal—the struggle of letting the grind overshadow God’s grace and the call back to intimacy with Him. After realizing that my striving had robbed me of peace and intimacy with God, I wiped my plans clean—literally—and replaced them with one word: presence. Join me as I reflect on this journey, share Scripture that’s been speaking to me, and invite you to prioritize abiding in God over striving for efficiency. Scripture References: John 15:4-5: “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear...

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  Is Your Grind Stealing Your Grace? | Season 3, Ep. 37

  Nov 27, 202416 minS0

  Watch: https://youtu.be/r8h0I3qt5YU            In this episode, we explore how the relentless pursuit of productivity and success can disconnect us from God’s presence. Inspired by Jeremiah 17:5-8, we compare the dry, brittle life of self-reliance to the thriving, fruitful life that comes from trusting in God. Reading Plan Passages  1 Chronicles 24- 25 1 Peter 5 Micah 3 Psalm 104 Main Points: The Danger of the Grind: Striving in our own strength leads to exhaustion and spiritual dryness. Trust in God: Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, thriving like a tree planted by water. Moving from Grinding to Flowin...

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  Why the Joy of the Lord is Your Greatest Strength? | Season 3, Ep. 36

  Nov 20, 202412 minS0

  In this episode, we explore Nehemiah 8:10, where the people of Jerusalem, after rebuilding the city walls and hearing God’s Word, are encouraged to celebrate rather than grieve. Pastor Fury delves into the meaning of the phrase "The joy of the Lord is your strength" and how it serves as a source of resilience and power. Drawing parallels with Isaiah 58, we see how joy and worship are meant to overflow into acts of compassion and generosity. Pastor Fury shares a personal testimony of experiencing God’s joy through generosity, including his kidney donation story, illustrating how serving others brings even more...

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  Are We Competing or Collaborating for the Kingdom? | Season 3, Ep. 35

  Nov 13, 202413 minS0

  In today’s episode, Pastor Fury reflects on the importance of seeing our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ as teammates, not competitors. He shares a recent experience interviewing another creative community leader and the challenge he felt in that moment to avoid a mindset of competition. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Fury reminds us that we are all part of the same body, each with a unique calling, purpose, and "flavor" to offer. Using the metaphor of God’s Kingdom as an ice cream shop with many flavors, he explains that our goal isn’t to make our “flavor” stand out, but t...

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  The Recipe for Discipleship That Most Get Wrong | Season 3, Ep. 34

  Nov 6, 202416 minS0

  The Recipe for Discipleship That Most Get Wrong "You can't microwave discipleshhip. You have to let it cook." In today’s episode of Five by the Fire, Pastor Fury dives into the concept of true discipleship, inspired by Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 2:1-7. Discipleship is far from a quick-fix approach; it’s more like a slow-cooked meal that fills every corner of a life with richness, aroma, and flavor. Join Pastor Fury as he unpacks why genuine transformation requires time, patience, and unwavering commitment. As he explores the analogies of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, you’ll see why...

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