MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
MY Devotional is a daily short-form audio devotional and prayer from Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef. Each episode offers Scripture-based encouragement and a brief prayer to help listeners abide in Christ, renew their minds, and walk in God's truth. The content aims to provide spiritual support especially during seasons of anxiety, temptation, and spiritual battle. New episodes are published every day.
Episodes
The Price of Conviction
What gives a Christian courage when circumstances are frightening, costly, or painful? It begins with how we see God.
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that courageous faith rests on the character of God. He is sovereign, holy, loving, faithful, all-knowing, all-powerful, and always present. Because God cannot be wrong or defeated, those who fully trust
The Word of God Is an Instruction Manual—Part II
Have you ever skimmed instructions simply to confirm what you already believed? We can do the same thing with Scripture—approaching the Bible with predetermined ideas and searching only for verses that support them.
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef warns against reading our own assumptions into God’s Word. When we force a favorite theme, opinion, or belief onto
The Word of God Is an Instruction Manual—Part I
Many of us have a habit of skipping the instructions and trying to figure things out on our own. But when it comes to Scripture, that approach can lead to serious misunderstanding. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why learning to read the Bible properly is essential for Christian growth.
Dr. Youssef identifies several common pitfalls, including proof-te
The Word of God Is a Scalpel
Hebrews 4:12 describes the Word of God as alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. Scripture is far more than ink on a page—it carries God’s authority, power, will, and Truth, producing fruit and transforming the lives of those who receive it.
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef compares the penetrating power of Scripture to a surgeon’s scalpel. In un
The Word of God Is a Cherished Letter
If the Bible were truly just another book, why would so many people resist what it has to say? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why Scripture provokes such a strong response: God’s Word is living Truth, sent with divine authority to accomplish His will.
Isaiah declares that God’s Word will not return empty. It carries His power, authority, and purpose—a
The Word of God Is a Cleansing Shower
A mirror can show you what is wrong, but imagine having no way to wash or clean what you see. That is how many people approach the Bible: They recognize their sin and failure, feel powerless to change, and eventually close the Book in discouragement.
But Scripture is more than a mirror. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points to the Bible’s cleansing power. Ephe
The Word of God Is a Mirror
Every morning, we look into a mirror and make adjustments to our appearance. But when was the last time you looked into the spiritual mirror of God’s Word?
In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores James’ powerful picture of Scripture as a mirror—one that reveals our true spiritual condition. When we read the Bible honestly, it exposes hypocrisy, compromise, compla
The Word of God Is a Feast
Before beginning His public ministry, Jesus entered the wilderness for forty days and nights to face Satan’s temptation. Hungry and physically weakened, Jesus was tempted to turn stones into bread—but He responded with the Word of God: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explai
The Word of God Is Under Attack
There was a time when many people in the Western world—believers and non-believers alike—knew the Bible’s stories, teachings, and moral foundations. But today, Biblical knowledge is fading as postmodern thinking declares truth to be personal, shifting, and based on feeling. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that God’s Word does not bend to cultu
Run the Race to Win
Many people today are racing after careers, success, possessions, status, or even the achievements of their children. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that Christians are running a far greater race—one that is not about personal glory, but about God’s glory and the advance of the Gospel.
The apostle Paul understood this race well. He was wi
Social Justice Jesus’ Way
Today, many people talk about social justice, but not every vision of justice reflects the way of Jesus. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points believers back to the Biblical foundation of true justice: God owns everything, and His people are called to manage what He has entrusted to them for His glory.
Our bodies, money, possessions, time, and gifts do not ult
So That No One May Stumble
In Christ, believers are free—but Christian freedom must never become a stumbling block to others. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef continues in 1 Corinthians 8, where Paul addresses the issue of eating meat that had been offered to idols.
The mature believers in Corinth knew they were free to eat the meat with a clean conscience. But some younger or weaker beli
Freedom and Conscience
First Corinthians 8 addresses a question that was not explicitly forbidden in Scripture: whether believers should eat meat that had been sacrificed to idols. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains how Paul guided the Corinthian church through an issue that required wisdom, conscience, and sensitivity to others.
In first-century Corinth, much of the available
Because the Time Is Short
The early Christians lived under intense pressure and persecution, yet Paul urged them to live with urgency, clarity, and devotion to the Lord. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on Paul’s words to the Corinthians: “The time is short.”
Paul wanted believers then—and believers now—to live with singleness of heart and action. When we surrender our personal
Fulfilled in Christ—Whether Married or Single
Society is on an endless search for happiness, training us to believe that the next product, relationship, lifestyle, or change in circumstances will finally satisfy us. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why every earthly substitute eventually disappoints: we were created to find our joy and satisfaction in God alone.
This truth applies not only to mater
A Good and Holy Gift from God
Fire in the fireplace is warm, beautiful, and life-giving—but fire in the wrong place becomes destructive. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef uses this picture to explain God’s design for sexual intimacy: a good and holy gift to be enjoyed within the covenant of marriage.
Paul reminds believers in 1 Corinthians that our bodies are not our own. We have been bought
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
A young man once discovered a stack of old comic books worth millions of dollars while cleaning out what others dismissed as garbage. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef uses this surprising story to point believers to something infinitely more valuable: the body of every Christian as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Paul warned the Corinthian believers because they
Our Transformation
God’s Word is filled with promises of His care, provision, and faithfulness. Yet when life suddenly turns for the worse, it can be easy to wonder, “Is this really part of God’s plan for me?” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages believers not to abandon faith when suffering, disappointment, or sorrow arrives.
A difficult season does not necessarily mean yo
The Outworking of Praise
God promises that when we give of ourselves radically, He gives back generously. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that giving is not separate from worship—it is a vital expression of praise, obedience, and thanksgiving.
David understood this deeply. Though God told him he would not be the one to build the temple, David did not withdraw or grow
Nine Powerful Names of God
If you want a deep, abiding relationship with God, you must know Him as He has revealed Himself. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef invites believers to worship the Lord through His powerful names—names that reveal His presence, provision, healing, peace, righteousness, and victory.
Dr. Youssef highlights nine names of God that strengthen faith and fuel praise: Ya
Put on the Garment of Praise
At the beginning of His public ministry, Jesus entered the synagogue in Nazareth and read from Isaiah’s prophecy, declaring that He had come to proclaim good news, bind up the brokenhearted, set captives free, and announce the Lord’s favor. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on Isaiah’s promise that the Messiah would give His people “a garment of praise i
Four Blessings of the Praise-Filled Life
There is nothing wrong with bringing your needs and petitions before God. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that when prayer does not begin with worship and adoration, we miss the transforming power of time spent in God’s presence.
Dr. Youssef shares four blessings of the praise-filled life. First, praise reveals our true spiritual condition
A Glorious Inheritance
What is the ultimate purpose of being adopted as a child of God? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that while salvation, forgiveness, justification, and cleansing are all glorious gifts of grace, they point toward an even greater promise: the inheritance of the glory of God for the glory of God.
Romans 8 declares that believers are children of God, heirs
Blessings Beyond Compare
God’s love for His children is deeper than we can fully comprehend. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that God not only redeemed us for eternity, but He also walks with us through every season of life—comforting, protecting, delivering, and sustaining us.
Before the foundation of the world, God knew His people by name. He orchestrated every deta
Our Treasure House
Today’s culture tells us that self-image, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-fulfillment are the keys to happiness. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that placing the self at the center is like drinking salt water—the more we consume, the thirstier we become.
True contentment does not come from self-fulfillment. It comes from discovering the trea
You Will Get It All
Many voices today promise that faith will bring money, influence, success, and comfort right now. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that Jesus never promised a life of ease—and the Gospel does not guarantee worldly riches.
Psalm 16 points us to a far greater inheritance. David likely wrote this psalm not from a palace, but while running for
A Place for You
In the book of Revelation, Jesus gives John a vision of heaven meant to comfort and encourage every believer burdened by suffering. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef dispels shallow ideas about eternity and reminds us that heaven will not be boring, empty, or abstract. It will be filled with the presence of God, the joy of resurrection life, and the wonder of His
Your Heavenly Home
Revelation tells us that God sees our tears—and one day, He will wipe them away forever. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that every trial, sorrow, and pain has a time limit because our eternal home is already secured in Christ.
Revelation 21 and 22 unveil the breathtaking future awaiting God’s people: a new heaven, a new earth, and the new Jer
Deliver Us from Evil
An elderly woman once known for always saying something good about others was asked what good she could possibly say about the devil. After a pause, she replied, “He is always on the job.” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that Satan never tires of tempting God’s people.
That is why Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Deliver us from the evil o
Tempting Ourselves
If you are a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, Satan and his demons will tempt you. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that God has given His children power to resist temptation and walk in victory.
The danger is that we often tempt ourselves. We put ourselves in situations where our sinful flesh rises up and begins to crave what is ungodly
Offering Forgiveness
When Jesus taught us to pray, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors,” He was not teaching that we earn forgiveness by forgiving others. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that salvation is by grace through faith—not by works—because Christ paid our eternal debt once and for all at the cross.
Forgiving others is not a payment
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
Many people face the fear of not knowing how they will provide for their next meal, pay their bills, or recover from a sudden setback. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages believers to turn immediately to God when hardship comes, asking Him to renew their hearts with hope and strength.
Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Give us each day our daily bread.
Thy Will Be Done
Millions of people pray the Lord’s Prayer every day without fully understanding the weight of the words: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that this prayer is a declaration of allegiance: “King Jesus, You rule supreme over my life.”
The King and the Kingdom are inseparable. We cannot claim citizenship in God’s Kingdo
The Special Privileges of God’s Kingdom
There are two kingdoms: the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on the Lord’s Prayer and what it means to pray, “Your kingdom come.”
When we receive Christ as Lord and Savior, we are adopted into God’s Kingdom and made members of His royal family. We become joint heirs with Christ, beloved children of the Fathe
Hallowed Is God’s Name
Imagine being granted an audience with a king. As you enter the throne room, you would not begin by rushing through your list of requests—you would first acknowledge his majesty. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
To hallow God’s name means to set it apart as holy. G
The Honor of Prayer
Jesus taught His followers to pray by calling God Father. For many, that truth feels overwhelming: How can sinful people approach the holy and righteous God with such intimacy? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that we can call God Father only because of the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
Without the sacrificial death of Jesus, there is no forgiveness. But
Prayer Is More Than a Wish List
Dr. R. A. Torrey once wrote that prayer is the key that unlocks the storehouses of God’s infinite grace and power. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef asks an honest question: If prayer is so powerful, why do we spend so little time doing it?
Some believers struggle because they do not know how to pray or wonder whether God hears them. But Scripture assures us that
Wait on God
For the believer, patience is not personality-driven—it is faith-driven. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that true patience is built on the absolute confidence that God is sovereign over every detail of our lives.
Jesus reminds us that not even a sparrow falls outside the Father’s care, and that even the hairs of our heads are numbered. If God watches
The Day I Died to Self
George Müller, the nineteenth-century evangelist and prayer warrior, was once asked the secret of his victorious life. His answer was simple: “It was the day I died, utterly died.” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains what it means for believers to die to self and live fully surrendered to Christ.
Müller said he died to his opinions, preferences, tastes, wi
Resist the Devil
James gives believers a clear command and a sure promise: “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that these two commands are inseparable—because successful resistance flows from successful submission.
A life fully submitted to God is fortified with godliness. We cannot afford to b
Conquering Hidden Fears
How do you conquer hidden fears? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that the first step is to identify what is causing fear in your heart. Is your fear based on Truth, or is it rooted in an irrational belief, habit, or assumption?
Fear can be a warning sign, but it can also mislead us. Many of the things we fear never happen, and for some people, worry be
Freedom Through Submission
William F. Buckley once observed, “The most important intellectual enterprise is the distinction between right and wrong.” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that compromise with the world’s view of sin can quickly dull our sensitivity to God’s Truth.
Our emotions are unreliable guides. When we build decisions, relationships, or moral convictions
Eight Characteristics of Godly Wisdom
How do we know if we are following Biblical wisdom? In chapter 3 of his epistle, James sets the standard with eight qualities of godly wisdom:
First, godly wisdom is pure. False wisdom is characterized by bitter envy and selfish ambition; godly wisdom is characterized by purity of motive.
Second, it is peace-loving. Selfish ambition can start a war, but God’s wisdom can bring Truth and clarity
Wisdom from Heaven
Our world is overflowing with knowledge, yet starving for wisdom. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains the difference between knowledge and wisdom: knowledge gathers information, but wisdom applies the right Truth in the right situation.
There is natural wisdom, which relies on human reasoning and experience. There is worldly wisdom, which rationalizes sin,
Power to Build and to Destroy
Modern science and technology have given humanity control over many things—but not the tongue. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to James 3 to show why our words matter so deeply in the life of the believer and the witness of the Church.
James compares the tongue to a small rudder that steers a great ship and a tiny spark that can set an entire forest ablaz
When Your Faith Is Tested
Today’s culture often promotes a comfortable version of Christianity—one that avoids suffering, sacrifice, and spiritual testing. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef warns that easy-believism produces shallow faith: faith that may seem supported inside the church building but wilts when tests, trials, and persecution come.
James tells believers to consider tria
When Souls Say, “So What?”
In Luke 7:31–35, Jesus compared the people of His generation to children in the marketplace who refused to join the game—whether it was a wedding dance or a funeral dirge. Nothing satisfied them. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that Jesus’ analogy exposes a dangerous spiritual condition: apathy that makes people resistant to the Gospel and unwilling to
Live Out Your Purpose
After years of warning His people to repent, God allowed Judah to experience exile. Seventy years later, they returned to a ruined land—and Nehemiah, granted favor by the king of Persia, came back to Jerusalem to repair its broken walls. When he saw the devastation, he wept. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that Nehemiah did not stop at sorrow. He
Use Your God-Given Gift
The Church is the body of Christ, made up of many diverse parts working together under the direction of the Head—Jesus Himself. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that every believer has a God-given role, and every local church must be built upon Christ to be effective for His Kingdom.
The problem comes when members of the body neglect their gifts or cove
Made for Connection
Scripture declares that God has laid a tested and precious cornerstone in Zion—a sure foundation for all who rely on Him. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that Jesus Christ is that cornerstone, the foundation upon which the Church is built.
In the ancient world, the cornerstone determined the strength, shape, cohesion, and symmetry of the entire buildin
True Freedom
Satan’s deception is subtle: he entices people into slavery by calling it freedom. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to 2 Peter 2:17–22 to warn believers against false teachers who twist God’s grace into a license for sin.
Peter exposes the danger of a counterfeit freedom that promises liberty while leading people back into bondage. Scripture makes clear th
He Is Our Rock
Jesus promised that trouble would come in this world—but He also promised His overcoming peace. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to Psalm 28 and the life of David to show where believers should go when hardships threaten to overwhelm them.
David knew trouble well. He faced Saul’s jealousy, years of hiding in caves, battles over the throne, devastating sin,
Keep Calm and Look Up
King Saul was hunting David, determined to kill the man God had anointed to take his place. Then, in a moment that seemed perfectly arranged for revenge, Saul entered the very cave where David and his men were hiding. David had the opportunity to end his suffering—but instead of killing Saul, he cut off a corner of Saul’s robe and spared his life.
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, D
All My Fountains
Where are your fountains? Are they in material things, physical fitness, relationships, career success, reputation, family name, or personal identity? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on Psalm 87:7 and the joyful confession of every surrendered believer: “All my fountains are in you.”
Everything in this world is unstable. Financial markets rise and fall
From Every Corner
We all long for peace. The ancient people of God longed for it, too—looking forward to the day when God Himself would establish true and lasting peace. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on Psalm 87 and its vision of people from every nation coming together in God’s holy city.
The psalmist looked ahead to a day when believers from every corner of the glob
Hoping in the Messiah
The psalmists spoke of the coming Messiah 1,000 years before Jesus’ birth—and their prophecies were fulfilled with perfect accuracy in Christ. But what do these Messianic psalms mean for believers today, 2,000 years after His first coming? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that the psalmists were people just like us: full of courage and confidence one
No Shame
Shame is a powerful and damaging emotion. It can make us hide who we are, what we believe, or the message God has entrusted to us. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that shame is closely connected to fear—especially the fear of what others think.
Paul warned Timothy not to be ashamed of the testimony about the Lord or of those who suffer for Him. That wa
Catch the Foxes
God wants you to walk wisely and confidently with Him, refusing to let fear or circumstances cause you to doubt His goodness. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that the enemy often tempts us to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and afraid—but we serve a sovereign God who has good things in mind for His children.
Even men of great faith—Joseph, Daniel,
Genuine Peace
Martha and Mary both loved the Lord, but their actions revealed two very different priorities. Martha was busy serving, preparing, cleaning, and trying to please Jesus through activity. Mary, however, sat at His feet and listened to His Word. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers to beware of anything—even good things—that crowds the Lord out of our
What to Do with Worry
When terrible things happen in our communities or around the world, fear can quickly rise in our hearts. But Jesus asks a piercing question: “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points believers back to the futility of anxiety and the faithfulness of the Father.
Our attitude toward possessions often re
The Perfect Solution for Worry
There are times when God withholds something we deeply desire—a relationship, a job, a possession, or an answered prayer—and our confidence in Him feels tested. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages believers to seek the Lord, wait for His will, and remember that our heavenly Father knows what we need even better than we do.
But while God withholds for our
Daily Living Faith
When Jesus rebuked the disciples for having “little faith” in Matthew 8, He was not speaking of saving faith—He was addressing the practical, daily faith needed to trust Him in the middle of a storm. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that when intimacy with God weakens, fear and panic can quickly take over.
Fear-conquering faith requires absolut
In the Hand of God
Charles Spurgeon once told the story of a ship captain whose wife panicked during a violent storm. When the captain pointed a sword toward her chest, she laughed—because she trusted the hand that held it. His reply revealed the heart of faith: “Neither am I afraid of a storm in the hand of my heavenly Father.”
In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points believers to th
Turning Oppression into Opportunity
Every heartache, frustration, disappointment, and failure can become an instrument in God’s hands—not to crush you, but to draw you nearer. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges you to ask a powerful question in the middle of oppression: How can I turn this situation into an opportunity for God?
Here are several faith-strengthening responses to trouble:
The Safest Deposit of All
When a difficult situation hits, where do you turn first—your own problem-solving, other people, or the Lord? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges a common habit: trusting our minds to carry us through life, then “withdrawing” our surrender the moment God’s way feels inconvenient.
God gave us minds to use, but He calls us to humble ourselves before the On
Determined Despite Disappointment
George Bernard Shaw captured the ache of abandonment through Joan of Arc’s cry: “It is better to be alone with God!” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to a more personal kind of loneliness—the sorrow that comes when people you love or labor with lose courage, drift away, or choose another road.
The apostle Paul knew this pain. Near the end of his life, he w
Motivated by the Vision
Doesn’t it seem like the hardest resistance shows up precisely when you’re trying to do something meaningful for God? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reassures believers that discouragement, hindrances, and difficulties are not proof you’re off track—they’re often the pressure that comes with pursuing God’s vision.
God’s purpose for Paul’s life was crystal clea
Whatever the Circumstance
Spiritual growth often comes with pain—which is why many of us instinctively avoid it. Yet James gives a surprising command: consider trials “pure joy” because God uses them to test faith, produce perseverance, and form maturity that lacks nothing (James 1:2–4). In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that biblical joy is different from worldly happiness: it c
One of Those Days
Some days feel like one long interruption: missed buses, forgotten lunchboxes, nonstop meetings, long lines, and traffic that won’t move. In moments like these, frustration rises fast—and patience can disappear even faster. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that we cannot generate long-suffering patience through sheer willpower. Only the Holy Spirit ca
Receiving Divine Peace
In 1970, Dr. Michael Youssef was newly arrived in Sydney with almost nothing—just one hundred borrowed dollars and a humble job at the telephone company. His supervisor noticed something surprising: despite poverty and uncertainty, Dr. Youssef was consistently calm, content, and unshaken.
When asked why, Dr. Youssef answered plainly: peace came when he surrendered everything to Christ—plans, goals
Responding to Fear
How do you respond to fear—do you withdraw, distract yourself, or try to regain control? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that the right response to fear is neither surrender nor avoidance, but overcoming fear through faith and obedience to God’s Word.
Scripture paints the picture of a life anchored in trust: the one who puts confidence in the
Hard Work Is Not Optional
We may wish maturity came instantly, but the truth is simple: growth takes work—and it requires patience, persistence, and sacrifice. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef compares spiritual formation to athletic training: no champion wins by coasting, and no believer grows into Christlikeness without intentional discipline.
Paul described his own commitment clearly—
The Rope of Life
A breathtaking monastery perched on a cliff in Portugal offers a stunning view—but reaching it requires being hoisted in a wicker basket by an aged monk. When a nervous visitor asked how often the rope was replaced, the monk replied, “Each time the old rope breaks.” That answer captures the dread many people live with every day: the fear that everything could collapse at any moment.
In today’s epi
A Prisoner, Yet Free
During World War II, Corrie ten Boom and her family risked everything to hide Jewish men and women from Nazi persecution—creating a secret refuge above her father’s watch shop. Eventually, most of the family was arrested and sent to a concentration camp, where Corrie endured brutal conditions and heartbreaking loss, including the death of her beloved sister.
In this episode of the MY Devotional Po
The Gift of Faith
Every Christian lives by faith every day. Like a muscle, faith grows stronger when you exercise it—and it weakens when you default to self-reliance. In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that while all believers must walk by faith to mature in Christ, some are also given a distinct gift of faith by the Holy Spirit.
This Spirit-gifted faith is marked by a remark
Standing at the Crossroads
Exodus 3:7 makes God’s heart unmistakable: He heard the cries of His people, He knew their suffering, and He was already moving toward deliverance—even when the days turned into years and hope started to wobble.
In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef speaks to anyone standing at the crossroads of hope and doubt. God’s timing can feel slow, but it is never careless. He wi
Praying for God’s Will
Joseph spent years confined in an Egyptian dungeon for a crime he did not commit. Yet God was not absent—He was refining Joseph’s faith, strengthening him with His presence, and preparing him for promises that would be fulfilled in God’s time, not Joseph’s.
In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages a different kind of praying when you feel stuck: don’t only pray
God’s Plan for Pain
From the bottom of a pit to the halls of power, Joseph’s life is a masterclass in God’s providence.
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through Joseph’s painful timeline: rejected by brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, imprisoned—and then forgotten once again when the cupbearer failed to speak up. Years passed. Promises seemed delayed. And yet God w
Christ Upholds You
In Jude’s closing benediction, we’re given one of the most stabilizing promises in all of Scripture: God is able to keep you from stumbling (Jude 1:24). In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why saving faith is not only God’s gift—but also God’s sustaining work. You are not kept by fear-driven performance; you are kept by Christ’s faithful power.
Dr. Youssef br
3 Keys to Uncompromising Faith
Jude knew that deceivers don’t merely confuse ideas—they lure believers toward ungodliness and weaken the Church’s witness. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through Jude’s practical, battle-tested blueprint for standing firm when false teaching pressures the people of God.
First: Know the Word. Jude warns that false teachers twist Scripture and “do not hav
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