The Way UK

Join Izzy and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Sarah Yardley as she shares her radical journey from growing up in a revival church in California, moving to the UK at age 30 to lead a Christian festival in Cornwall, and ultimately becoming the senior leader of a multi-site church, having grown up being told that women couldn't preach. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:37 Growing Up in California: A Church Movement of Revival 04:50 The Call to Cornwall: Moving to the UK 06:09 Breaking the Box: Invited to Preach 08:18 Laying Railroad Tracks: Theological Education and Preparation 09:41 Give Away Everything: Waiting on the Next Chapter 10:27 The Unexpected Call: Becoming a Lead Pastor 11:22 Finding Your Voice: Identity and Curiosity 14:14 Learning to Hear the Voice of God 18:21 Waterfall, Pool, and Drain: Understanding Friendships 21:51 Daily Intimacy With Scripture 24:00 Rereading Scripture Through a New Lens 30:57 Navigating Mentorship Across Gender Lines 34:39 Disagreeing Well: Love Across Theological Differences 26:48 Start Small, Dream Big: Advice for Young Women in Ministry 39:56 The Strengths of Women in Leadership 42:31 Closing Reflections: Empowering Everyone for the Gospel FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy, Zoe, and Solomon as they dive deep into Psalm 27 in just 30 minutes! The guys explore David's powerful declaration that the Lord is his stronghold and refuge, revealing how his response to danger and despair was not to strategise or panic but to dwell in the house of the Lord, gaze on His beauty, and worship in the presence of his enemies. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:56 Reading Psalm 27:1-6: Confidence in God 02:26 Who Was David? A Shepherd Boy Turned King 03:49 The Lord Is My Light: Verse 1 05:42 Battle-Tested Confidence: Verses 2-3 07:59 One Thing I Seek: Dwelling in God's Presence 12:08 Worship as a Weapon: Verses 5-6 14:27 Reading Psalm 27:7-14: The Struggle and the Plea 15:26 Pressing In When God Feels Distant 18:09 Honesty With God: Bringing Our Big Emotions 19:17 Teach Me Your Way: A Prayer for Guidance 20:40 The Goodness of God in the Land of the Living 21:41 Wait for the Lord: Strength in the Waiting 24:26 Practical Application: Sandwiching Prayer With Thanksgiving 25:32 Closing Reflections and Farewell FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe, Izzy, and Solomon as they launch an exciting new 30-minute Bible study series exploring the Psalms, beginning with Psalm 23, unpacking what it means to trust God as our shepherd, how He leads us beside still waters and through dark valleys, and why declaring the Lord is my shepherd means recognizing ourselves as sheep who are wholly dependent, vulnerable, and in need of His guidance, protection, and presence. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:06 What Are the Psalms? 01:46 Who Was David? 03:41 Reading Psalm 23 04:37 The Lord Is My Shepherd: Verse 1 08:30 Green Pastures and Quiet Waters: Verse 2 10:13 He Refreshes My Soul: Verse 3 12:59 Walking Through the Darkest Valley: Verse 4 16:10 A Table Before Me: Verse 5 25:24 Dwelling in the House of the Lord: Verse 6 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy, Zoe, and Michelle for the final episode of the encounters with Jesus series as they explore the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, unpacking what it means to sit at the feet of Jesus in the midst of busyness, why Jesus gently corrects Martha not to condemn her but to call her higher, and how both serving and sitting are essential but one thing is needed above all else. This episode dives deep into the tension between Martha's hospitality and Mary's radical decision to sit at Jesus' feet as a student and disciple, revealing what it looks like to discern when to serve and when to rest, why Jesus calling Martha by name twice is deeply significant, and how the placement of this story right after the parable of the Good Samaritan shows us that loving our neighbour and sitting at Jesus' feet are not opposites but part of the same call to follow Him. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:04 Reading Luke 10:38-42: Mary and Martha 02:17 Setting the Scene: Jesus' Friends and Cultural Context 05:11 Mary Sits at Jesus' Feet: A Countercultural Act 06:42 Martha's Frustration: A Real and Relatable Response 09:24 The Tension Between Serving and Sitting 13:05 Jesus' Response: Martha, Martha 14:02 The Holy Spirit and Sitting at Jesus' Feet Today 20:07 What Distracts Us From Jesus? 29:11 Practical Tips for Sitting at Jesus' Feet FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Zoe for an incredibly powerful exploration of the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Luke 18, unpacking what it means to move from performance-based religion to surrendered discipleship, why Jesus invites us to examine what has taken the throne in our hearts, and how true eternal life is found not in what we do but in who we follow. This episode dives deep into the encounter between Jesus and a wealthy ruler who kept all the commandments since childhood but still lacked one thing, revealing what it looks like to let go of what we hold tightly so we can receive something far greater, and why Jesus disciplines us out of love rather than condemnation. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:26 Reading Luke 18:18-30: The Rich Young Ruler 03:35 Good Teacher: Why Jesus Questions the Greeting 07:21 What Must I Do? The Question That Reveals Everything 09:27 The Commandments and the Heart Issue 12:41 One Thing You Lack: Jesus' Loving Correction 16:48 You Cannot Serve Both God and Money 21:09 Open Hands: Giving Up to Pick Up 28:04 A Camel Through the Eye of a Needle 29:46 What Is Impossible With Man Is Possible With God 33:56 The Promise: Many Times More in This Life and Eternal Life 38:09 Closing Reflections: What Has the Throne in Your Life? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Solomon and Zoe for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving second conversation with Micah Studer as he unpacks how living in the Middle East radically transformed his understanding of Jesus, what it means to follow a God who doesn't promise comfort but promises His presence in suffering, and why the Western gospel of following your heart and living your dreams is fundamentally at odds with the call to take up your cross daily and lose your life to find it. This episode dives deep into the cultural realities of the world where Jesus actually lived, revealing how reading the Gospels in context changes everything, from the moment Jesus feeds Judas the dipped bread as an act of honor even while knowing he would betray Him, to the reality that following Jesus often leads not to safety and success but to persecution, prison, and profound transformation through suffering. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:22 How the Middle East Changed My Understanding of Jesus 02:46 The Bread and the Betrayer: John 13 in Context 05:20 Walking Through Persecution: When Faith Costs Everything 07:50 The Question of Suffering: Where Is God in the Pain? 12:42 The Incarnation: God Suffers With Us 14:46 Counter-Cultural Christianity: Pick Up Your Cross Daily 16:51 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 20:25 Bearing the Yoke in Your Youth: Why Go Now? 27:18 The Microwave Testimony: God's Miraculous Protection in Prison 30:55 Life in Cyprus: Ministry, Family, and Following the Good Shepherd FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe, Solomon, and Michelle for an incredibly powerful exploration of the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, unpacking what it means to pursue Jesus despite obstacles, how grace calls us by name before we ever make the first move, and why true salvation manifests itself in radical generosity and restored relationships. This episode dives deep into the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus, a despised chief tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus passing through Jericho, and discovers what it looks like to move from greed and isolation to humility and wholeness, from being hated by the crowd to being publicly restored by the Messiah, and from climbing up high to being called down low in the presence of the King. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:20 Reading Luke 19:1-10: Jesus and Zacchaeus 02:57 Setting the Scene: Jericho and the Wealthy Tax Collector 04:49 Zacchaeus Climbs a Tree: Humility and Desperation to See Jesus 10:11 Jesus Calls Zacchaeus By Name: Divine Grace and Intimacy 13:40 Come Down Immediately: The Urgency of Responding to Jesus 19:24 The Crowd's Judgment vs Zacchaeus' Joy 20:38 Radical Repentance: Zacchaeus' 180-Degree Turn 32:19 Salvation and Restoration: Jesus' Public Vindication 34:30 The Son of Man Came to Seek and Save the Lost FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Micah Studer as he shares his radical journey from growing up in Washington state, discovering a calling to love his enemies in the midst of war, moving to the Middle East at age 20, and learning what it truly means to bear witness to Jesus by simply being present, listening well, and letting the Holy Spirit prepare hearts through dreams, visions, and divine appointments. This episode unpacks what it looks like to move from cultural Christianity to cross-cultural mission, from religious performance to sincere presence, and from waiting for angelic signs to simply going and doing something in response to the needs God makes you aware of. The episode also dives into Micah's years working with Syrian refugees on the Jordanian border, distributing aid every week as God miraculously provided the budget through envelopes and phone calls, and the story of a refugee woman who had a dream that two foreign girls would come to her door with a book containing all the answers for her life. Discover why Micah's advice to aspiring missionaries is to stop waiting for an angel to appear and just go do something, buy a plane ticket, open your heart to the needs around you, and live by the motto see a need and meet a need. This is a story about the faithfulness of God in preparing hearts, the power of presence over programs, and the call within the call that comes when we simply say yes to Jesus and follow Him wherever He leads. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:28 Growing Up in Washington: A Family of Preachers 05:42 Teenage Years: Marked by Missionary Stories 08:01 The Call to Love Your Enemies 09:37 Buying a One-Way Ticket to Turkey 11:37 Moving to Jordan: Language Learning and Cultural Adjustment 13:35 The Vision on the Street: God's Heart for Muslims 18:10 Turning on the Light: Natural Evangelism 20:31 The Terrorist's Friend: Love Over Arguments 24:15 The Power of Listening: Five Minutes to Share 31:13 Syrian Refugees: Pivoting to Crisis Response 33:47 The Dream and the Bible: God Prepares Hearts 36:22 Advice for Aspiring Missionaries: Just Go Do Something 38:40 See a Need, Meet a Need: The Call Within the Call 42:16 Closing Reflections: Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe, Zach, and Michelle as they kick off a brand new four-part bible study series exploring the encounters Jesus had with people throughout the New Testament, beginning with the Call of Peter in Luke 5:1-11, unpacking what it means to move from reluctant obedience to radical surrender, why Jesus invites us out into the deep water to meet with him, and how God wants to use what you already do for his kingdom while calling you to leave behind what holds you back. This episode dives deep into the powerful story of Simon Peter, a fisherman who had just worked all night and caught nothing, only to have Jesus tell him to put out into deep water and let down his nets for a catch that was so miraculous their nets began to break and their boats began to sink. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:38 Reading Luke 5:1-11: The Call of Peter 03:43 Setting the Scene: Jesus Teaches From the Boat 08:32 The Ridiculous Request: A Carpenter Tells a Fisherman How to Fish 11:18 Jesus' Approach to Evangelism: Invitation Not Imposition 15:00 The Miraculous Catch: Nets Breaking and Boats Sinking 17:45 Peter's Response: From 'Chief' to 'Lord' 24:57 From Fishers of Fish to Fishers of Men 30:51 They Left Everything and Followed Him 36:41 Closing Reflections: What Will You Use and What Will You Leave? What other bible studies would you like to see on The Way UK Podcast? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy, Zoe, and Zach as they conclude their powerful parable series with the Parable of the Wicked Tenants in Luke 20, unpacking what it means to steward what God has entrusted to you, why the gospel message is both offensive and gracious, and how Jesus directly confronted the religious leaders who rejected God's messengers and ultimately His own Son. This episode dives deep into Jesus' challenging story about a vineyard owner who planted a vineyard, leased it to tenants, and sent servants to collect the harvest, only to watch them be beaten, shamed, wounded, and cast out. Discover what happens when the owner finally sends his beloved son, how the tenants respond by killing him to claim the inheritance for themselves, and what Jesus reveals about the danger of pride, duplicity, and hardened hearts in leadership. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:59 Context: Jesus Cleanses the Temple 02:12 Reading Luke 20:9-19: The Parable of the Tenants 04:19 Breaking Down the Symbols: Vineyard, Tenants, and Servants 09:01 The Beloved Son: Jesus in the Story 11:11 The Gospel is Offensive: Exposure and Violence 18:28 God's Grace in Sending His Son 23:59 The Danger of Pride and Entitlement 27:42 The Owner's Judgment and the Cornerstone 34:10 The Pharisees' Response: Immediate Rejection 38:00 Application: Living with Open Hands and Soft Hearts FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]