Explore every episode of the podcast Emmaus Rd Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Burton | Self-Control | The Fruitful Life | 12 Sep 2026 | 00:41:24 | |
Peter Burton closes our Fruitful Life series by exploring self-control - not as restriction or sheer willpower, but as the freedom that grows as we abide in Jesus, walk with the Spirit, and learn that our desires don’t have to have the final word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sam Rae | Powerful Gentleness | The Fruitful Life | 05 Sep 2026 | 00:32:46 | |
Sam encourages us that gentleness is a christlike characteristic of strength rather than weakness and inferiority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rachel Thomas | God's Faithfulness | The Fruitful Life | 29 Aug 2026 | 00:30:23 | |
Rachel explores God's faithfulness throughout scripture, and beyond, and how he gives us his own spirit to grow that same faithfulness in us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | The Source of Goodness | The Fruitful Life | 22 Aug 2026 | 00:40:19 | |
Peter asks what it looks like to let the character of Jesus shape the way we live and respond to the world around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | Fierce Kindness | The Fruitful Life | 15 Aug 2026 | 00:27:04 | |
Sarah explores the kindness of Jesus through the story of David and Mephibosheth, discovering a kindness that seeks out the forgotten, restores belonging and welcomes us to the King’s table. As we receive God’s kindness for ourselves, how might we learn to give it away? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joel Hughes | Practicing Patience | The Fruitful Life | 08 Aug 2026 | 00:40:54 | |
Joel explores how the patience of Jesus invites us to keep loving, pursue restoration and make room for others as we stay in step with the Spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | True Peace | The Fruitful Life | 01 Aug 2026 | 00:22:05 | |
Peace is more than the absence of conflict. Sarah explores how the peace of Christ restores us, transforms our relationships, and calls us to become peacemakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Josh Heather | Defiant Joy | The Fruitful Life | 18 Jul 2026 | 00:31:25 | |
Josh continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit exploring how we can cultivate a life of joy regardless of our circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Fruitful Love | The Fruitful Life | 11 Jul 2026 | 00:38:41 | |
What does it really mean to love like Jesus? Peter explores the fruit of the Spirit through the lens of agape - the self-giving love of Christ that transforms us as we walk in step with the Holy Spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Walk in the Spirit | The Fruitful Life | 04 Jul 2026 | 00:37:27 | |
Peter launches our new Fruitful Life series by exploring what it really means to grow as a follower of Jesus. As we abide in Christ and walk by the Spirit, God forms His character in us, not through striving, but through a life rooted in Him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | Praying with Power | We Do Prayer | 27 Jun 2026 | 00:34:25 | |
Sarah concludes our series by encouraging us with biblical truths surrounding the act of prayer, and helpful advice on praying for and with others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jill Weber | Embodied Prayer | We Do Prayer | 20 Jun 2026 | 00:33:58 | |
Jill Weber explores embodied prayer, inviting us to P-R-A-Y — Pause, Rejoice, Ask, and Yield — and showing how engaging our whole selves in prayer can deepen our awareness of Christ's presence within us and transform the way we converse with our Father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pete Greig | Unanswered Prayer | We Do Prayer | 13 Jun 2026 | 00:41:48 | |
Pete explores the reality of unanswered prayer through the life of Jesus, showing how God meets us in disappointment, suffering, and even silence. In the midst of bruised knuckles and unanswered questions, we’re reminded of the privilege of bringing everything to He who knows our every weakness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ian Nicholson | Spiritual Warfare | We Do Prayer | 06 Jun 2026 | 00:42:50 | |
Ian Nicholson explores spiritual warfare and reminds us that the Christian life is not lived on neutral ground. As we learn to pray with confidence, alertness, and faith, we're invited to stand firm in Christ and join in the advance of His kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Contemplation | We Do Prayer | 30 May 2026 | 00:39:22 | |
In a world fighting for our attention, Peter explores the practice of contemplative prayer and the invitation to slow down, become still, and rediscover the presence of God. What might happen if we learned to listen before we spoke? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Brian Heasley | Intercession | We Do Prayer | 23 May 2026 | 00:32:35 | |
Brian is the International Prayer Director for 24-7 Prayer and encourages us of the importance and power of interceding for others in prayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Amy Orr Ewing | Intimacy & Awe | 16 May 2026 | 00:41:05 | |
Amy explores the tension of intimacy and awe in the life of prayer — how drawing close to God never diminishes His holiness, but deepens our wonder, surrender, and trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Praying The Psalms | We Do Prayer | 09 May 2026 | 00:39:45 | |
Peter Burton explores how the Psalms give us language for every season of life, teaching us to pray through joy, grief, doubt, worship, and longing. Jesus and the early Church instinctively reached for the Psalms, so, perhaps we should too? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | Why Pray? | We Do Prayer | 02 May 2026 | 00:33:34 | |
Sarah Yardley opens our We Do Prayer series by reframing prayer not as a checklist, but as an invitation into the presence of a living, loving God, where honesty, longing, and relationship begin with simple words: help, thanks, wow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Attilio Zani & Peter Burton | A Conversation on Artificial Intelligence | 25 Apr 2026 | 00:48:55 | |
We believe it is vital that Christians develop an intentional, biblical framework for engaging with AI as it becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life. Join Peter and Attilio as they help us begin a discussion on how we navigate one of the most pervasive technological advances in human history. The discussion questions are as follows: 1. Do you tend towards optimism or pessimism when it comes to technology? Why? 2. What is the biggest question you have about AI? 3. Do you think Christians should approach Al any differently to others? How? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Daniel Grothe | 4 Things We’re Called To Be | 18 Apr 2026 | 00:36:58 | |
What does it look like to be people of God in 2026? Daniel Grothe of New Life Church suggests it's not complex, but can be difficult, and offers four simple callings for us to take into our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| New, Now, and Next | The Spiritually Open Generation | 11 Apr 2026 | 00:47:00 | |
We’re joined by special guests Jesse Fellingham and Xenia James of Alpha Youth, with Maisey Redman and Danny Greig, to be encouraged on the increasingly widespread openness to faith evident in our country, what this means for us as the Church, and how we can be prepared for what God will do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Easter Sunday // The Way, Truth, and the Life | Signs & Sayings | 04 Apr 2026 | 00:44:29 | |
Peter concludes our series on the signs and sayings of Jesus from the gospel of John, and we hear testimonies of how Jesus has changed the lives of people being baptised! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Izwe Nkosi | The True Vine | Signs & Sayings | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:43:10 | |
Izwe uses his love and passion for horticulture to uncover the truths behind Jesus' declaration of being the true vine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | The Resurrection & The Life: Bradfords Testimony | Signs & Sayings | 22 Mar 2026 | 00:54:39 | |
Peter invites the Bradfords to share their testimony of miraculous breakthrough to demonstrate that Jesus' words and power are still true today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rachel Thomas | The Good Shepherd | Signs & Sayings | 15 Mar 2026 | 00:31:05 | |
Rachel continues our series in John 10, where the Lord's character is further revealed through the love, sacrifice, and attention of a good shepherd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | The Door | Signs & Sayings | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:30:51 | |
Sarah shows through stories and scripture how Christ is the gateway to life, refuge, and abundant hope, calling each of us by name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | The Light of the World | Signs & Sayings | 01 Mar 2026 | 00:30:03 | |
Peter explores Jesus’ words in Gospel of John 8:12, “I am the light of the world,” and what they mean for us in unsettled times. As Jesus exposes darkness with surprising gentleness, we’re invited to walk in his light and find life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joel Hughes | The Bread of Life | Signs & Sayings | 22 Feb 2026 | 00:31:41 | |
As the series moves from signs to sayings, Joel explores Jesus’ words in John 6. In a world that promises satisfaction but leaves us empty, we’re invited to come to the one who doesn’t just save us for eternity, but sustains us with real life today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | Raising Lazarus | Signs & Sayings | 15 Feb 2026 | 00:33:32 | |
Sarah explores the raising of Lazarus as a story of deep love, honest grief, and defiant hope in the face of the impossible. As Jesus stands at the tomb, we’re invited to bring our belief, our tears, and even our disbelief—and hear Him call life where death seemed to have the final word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pete Greig | Healing the Blind Man | Signs & Sayings | 08 Feb 2026 | 00:45:24 | |
Pete explores the story of Jesus healing the man born blind, a moment that helps us reflect on our assumptions about seeing, believing, and truth, and what we do when an encounter with Jesus changes how we see everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Walking on Water | Signs & Sayings | 01 Feb 2026 | 00:43:04 | |
Peter Burton reflects on Jesus walking on the water in John 6, revealing his power over fear and chaos. As the disciples encounter Jesus in the storm, we’re reminded that courage in the Christian life flows not from calm circumstances, but from the presence of the one who walks above the waves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | Feeding the Five Thousand | Signs & Sayings | 25 Jan 2026 | 00:39:49 | |
Sarah explores how John 6 shows Jesus not just as a miracle worker, but as the one who meets us in our weakness, multiplies what we place in His hands, and invites us to trust His present, generous love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | The Healing on the Sabbath | Signs & Sayings | 18 Jan 2026 | 00:43:24 | |
Peter reflects on John 5 where Jesus asks, “Do you want to be healed?”, and As the focus shifts from the miracle to Jesus Himself, we’re invited to examine our assumptions about wholeness and recognise the authority and compassion of the true healer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sam Rae | Healing the Official's Son | Signs & Sayings | 11 Jan 2026 | 00:21:43 | |
Sam explores how true faith is formed when we trust His word before we see the outcome, and how it’s possible to celebrate the miracle while missing the miracle-worker Himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Water into Wine | Signs & Sayings | 04 Jan 2026 | 00:38:32 | |
Peter Burton kicks off our new series and introduces John’s Gospel through Jesus’ first sign at Cana, inviting us to encounter the abundance of grace, joy, and life that flows from trusting more deeply in who Jesus is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Advent: Lighting Up the Darkness | 07 Dec 2025 | 00:31:31 | |
Peter invites us to face the real darkness of our world and our own lives, so that we might truly grasp the wonder of the Light who came at Christmas and the hope we carry as we wait for His return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | Philippians 4: A Praying Church | The Way of Jesus | 30 Nov 2025 | 00:43:12 | |
Sarah Yardley concludes our series on Philippians, and invites us to become people who bring every joy, conflict, need, and moment to God with thanksgiving, discovering His peace and His presence as we do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Izwe Nkosi | Philippians 3: Perseverance | The Way of Jesus | 23 Nov 2025 | 00:40:41 | |
Izwe invites us to see how the beauty of Christ is revealed as we press on through hardship, learning that perseverance shapes us, refines us, and draws us closer to Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Philippians 2: Humility | The Way of Jesus | 16 Nov 2025 | 00:26:07 | |
In the second message of the series, Peter explores Philippians 2 and shows how the humility of Christ calls us to lay down selfish ambition, prefer others above ourselves, and walk a radically different way shaped by His self-giving love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joel Hughes | Philippians 1: Proclaim | The Way of Jesus | 09 Nov 2025 | 00:36:19 | |
Joel kicks off our new series, The Way of Jesus, where we'll be reading Philippians from start to finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | Hearts Burning | Face to Face | 02 Nov 2025 | 00:35:41 | |
In the final message in our Face to Face series, Sarah Yardley reflects on the Emmaus Road story, reminding us that the risen Jesus still walks with us, speaks truth to us, and makes our hearts burn with love as we recognise His presence in our everyday lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | The Holiness of God | Face to Face | 25 Oct 2025 | 00:28:50 | |
Peter reflects on Isaiah’s vision of God, inviting us to recognise our need, receive His cleansing grace, and surrender ourselves again to the One who still meets His people face to face today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joshua Luke Smith | The Fourth in the Fire | Face to Face | 18 Oct 2025 | 00:38:33 | |
Joshua preaches from Daniel 3: a story that many of us grew up with and one that we might have desensitised to, but is actually a mirror to today's society like never before, and a reminder that we are truly set free when when we refuse to bow to the gods and idols of our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Baptism Testimonies | Face to Face | 11 Oct 2025 | 00:36:41 | |
In this special Face to Face service, we celebrate eight powerful stories of lives transformed by Jesus, and Peter shares how baptism is a declaration of new life, identity, and joy — a public step that marks us as beloved children of God, who is still meeting people face to face and changing lives today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jill Weber | The Still Small Voice | Face to Face | 04 Oct 2025 | 00:38:14 | |
Jill continues our Face to Face series reflecting on Elijah’s encounter with God in 1 Kings 19, showing how the orienting reality of the Lord meets us not in the noise but in the gentle whisper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Yardley | The Lord Was in this Place | Face to Face | 27 Sep 2025 | 00:34:33 | |
Sarah unpacks the story of Jacob’s dream at Bethel and his later wrestling at Peniel. Through Jacob’s journey, we see how God draws near in fear, exile, and failure, marking lives with promise and grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | The Personal Voice of God | Face to Face | 20 Sep 2025 | 00:32:55 | |
Peter Burton launches our new 'Face to Face: Encounters with God' series in 1 Samuel 3: the story of God calling Samuel, reminding us that the heart of Christian faith is not only that God is—but that God speaks, and we are invited to listen and respond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pete Greig | Valedictory | Off Script | 13 Sep 2025 | 00:37:48 | |
On his final day as Senior Pastor at Emmaus Road, Pete reads from Philippians 1 and reflects on the journey and calling of our church. You can also watch the full message here: https://youtu.be/azw7tVw9Zb8?si=NMCBI3Mg8qDYYFIk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Burton | Psalm 103 | Selah: A Summer In The Psalms | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:26:56 | |
Peter Burton closes our Selah - Summer in the Psalms series with Psalm 103, reflecting on God’s steadfast love—His hesed—that calls us to worship with hunger, humility, and hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||