Elim Leaders Podcast

Mark Pugh is joined by Alicia Edmund (Head of Public Policy) and Peter Lynas (UK Director) from the Evangelical Alliance to explore Christian nationalism, cultural Christianity, and how leaders can equip congregations to engage politics with biblical integrity. The conversation is practical and pastoral: resist binary thinking, avoid personality-driven politics, prioritise unity, and move beyond voting to prayerful, ongoing local engagement.

Mark Pugh is joined by Peter Lynas, UK director of the Evangelical Alliance, to explore how leaders navigate today’s polarised political and cultural moment.They discuss the “Daniel model” for cultural engagement, the three crises shaping public life (meaning, relationships and truth), and how to lead congregations being pulled in different directions by algorithms and outrage.This is part one of a two-part conversation.

Mark Pugh is joined by Phil Hills (Teen Challenge) and Timon Robins (Betel UK) for a powerful conversation about gospel transformation in addiction recovery, recovery as discipleship, and simple steps churches can take to reach the margins. Includes practical next steps on being referral-ready, supporting families, and partnering well with trusted ministries.

Mark Pugh sits down with Eric Gaudion to unpack the story behind the Holy Spirit Course. They talk about hunger for “more”, the baptism in the Holy Spirit, and why fresh, accessible teaching matters for today’s church. Expect practical insight, Pentecostal foundations, and encouragement to go deeper.The Holy Spirit Course is available from March 2026 at holyspiritcourse.comListen and subscribe to our podcast ⁠creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/elimleaders⁠Share this episode with youth leaders, pastors, and anyone who wants to know more about the Holy Spirit Course.Leave a comment on your podcast platform - we'd love to hear how this conversation impacts you.Stay informed with our weekly and monthly Elim, Limitless, Missions newsletters: ⁠elim.org.uk/newsletters⁠

In this episode of the Elim Leaders Podcast, Mark Pugh talks with Marty Davison, whose own journey began with a single invitation to a short-term trip in Brazil. Marty was a dentist, comfortable, career-focused, and quietly cynical, until God used that trip to reshape everything. Calling. Character. Direction. Even who he would one day marry.Together, Mark and Marty explore why the Great Commission still matters, why “going” is more than geography, and how local churches can take meaningful steps towards the nations without losing sight of their neighbourhoods.Listen and subscribe to our podcast creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/elimleadersShare this episode with youth leaders, pastors, and anyone working with young people in your church.Leave a comment on your podcast platform - we'd love to hear how this conversation impacts you.View the show notes on elim.org.ukElim Missions: elim.org.uk/missionsStay informed with our weekly and monthly Elim, Limitless, Missions newsletters: elim.org.uk/newsletters