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Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on January 18, 2026
Today on LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef shares a deeply personal word from his heart. It's a message he's appropriately called, WE PREACH CHRIST! Be encouraged by the TRUTH from God's Word that drives Dr. Youssef and the worldwide ministries of LEADING THE WAY! (2 Corinthians 4) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on LEADING THE WAY ?' Dr. Michael Youssef reveals biblical steps you can and should take so you can experience a LIVING faith as you walk into the unknown days ahead in 2026. Join him for . . . LEADING THE WAY! (John 4) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on January 11, 2026
On the next LEADING THE WAY with Dr. Michael Youssef. . . learn how when you experience times of loneliness, God offers a place of safety and comfort!Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When life goes sideways, do you have the tools to maintain JOY in life and eternity? Join Dr. Michael Youssef for those tools, on LEADING THE WAY!Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Dr. Michael Youssef on the next LEADING THE WAY AUDIO to hear how JOY is the key for experiencing abundant life in the challenging days of 2026!Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on January 4, 2026
In this urgent opening message, Dr. Michael Youssef issues a bold call to reclaim our God-ordained duty to raise the next generation in Biblical Truth. Drawing from Psalm 127, Dr. Youssef exposes the Marxist roots of today's cultural deception and warns of the systematic targeting of family, faith, and identity. Children are not victims of culture—they are arrows meant to pierce darkness and advance the Kingdom of God. This episode calls parents, grandparents, and church leaders to train children not to conform to the world, but to stand as warriors of Truth—sharpened by Scripture, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and aimed by the hand of God. Now is the time to embrace your mission.
On the next LEADING THE WAY, biblical tools to face your future with FAITH and CONFIDENCE. Join Dr. Michael Youssef for practical words of TRUTH!Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the next LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef offers you a biblical reminder that JOY provides a deep and lasting connection with God!Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make it a priority to listen to the next LEADING THE WAY AUDIO! Dr. Michael Youssef's words will inspire JOY as you face the days ahead in 2026 with the JOY of the Lord! Join listeners worldwide for this encouraging message! (Philippians 1) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the next episode of LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds you that even when facing situations bringing loss and suffering, you CAN still have JOY! Biblical words to pull you out of the darkness that you may have slipped into. (Philippians 1) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this urgent and powerful message, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims the unshakable confidence believers can have in uncertain times—because Jesus Christ is interceding for us at the right hand of God the Father. Teaching from John 17, Dr. Youssef highlights three vital truths: Christ prays for His glorification, for the sanctification of His disciples, and for the unity of the Church. These are not mere theological concepts—they are promises rooted in the inerrant Word of God and fulfilled through the divine authority of Christ. As the world trembles with fear and falsehood, the true believer stands secure in Christ’s eternal priesthood, clinging to the Truth that sanctifies and unites. The future may be unknown—but the Savior is known, and He holds it all.
On today's LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef answers the question, WHY DID JESUS COME FROM HEAVEN? Join him for a powerful Christmas TRUTH that will change how you approach your family's holiday gathering this year! (1 John 3) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on December 24, 2025
Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on December 21, 2025
Pulling from both the Old and New Testament, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals why the Almighty God chose the humble town of Bethlehem—Bethlehem Ephrathah—as the birthplace of His Son. More than 700 years before Christ's birth, the prophet Micah foretold the exact location, declaring that the Ruler of Israel would come forth “for Me”—God Himself (Micah 5:2). Dr. Youssef proclaims with authority that this was no accident. God bypassed the power of Rome, the intellect of Athens, and the religion of Jerusalem to send a clear message: the hope of the world is not found in human wisdom, government, or religion—it is found in Jesus Christ alone. Through Scriptural truths and historical context, Dr. Youssef calls every listener to humble themselves, repent, and receive the only Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ—because one day, every knee will bow before Him.
Make sure to listen to today's LEADING THE WAY! Dr. Michael Youssef takes you to the powerful words of THE MAGNIFICAT. Hear Mary's heartfelt prayer that'll lead YOU experience the Christmas season at a much deeper level! (Various) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You'll not want to miss today's LEADING THE WAY when Dr. Michael Youssef shares a message he's called, THE DETOURS TO CONTENTMENT. Passionate truth directly from the pages of God's Word! Make it a point to join him! (Ephesians 2) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What did Jesus teach about divorce? On the next LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef guides you to a powerful section of God's Word where Jesus speaks candidly about this divisive topic. Join him for LEADING THE WAY! (Matthew 19) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on December 14, 2025
In this bold and urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the spiritual danger of unrealistic expectations—those placed on relationships, careers, or even the Church itself. Such expectations, rooted in human desire rather than God's Truth, lead only to disappointment and despair. But when a believer's hope is anchored in the inerrant Word of God—as it was for Simeon in Luke 2—there is no room for disillusionment. God always fulfills His promises. Dr. Youssef calls every disciple of Jesus Christ to reject worldly comparisons, trust in the divine promises of Scripture, and live in daily expectation of Christ's return. Anything less is spiritual folly.
On the next LEADING THE WAY with Dr. Michael Youssef. . . enjoy a close up look at what it requires to RIGHTLY follow Jesus, especially in a world that has diluted what it means to seek and serve God. Join him, won't you? (Matthew 19) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef helps you understand the powerful teaching Jesus in the book of Matthew. It's a message series called, WHAT DID JESUS MEAN? Dr. Youssef looks at PEACE in your life. Join him. (Matthew 10) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clear your schedule today to join Dr. Michael Youssef for the next episode of LEADING THE WAY AUDIO! You'll hear a life-changing message looking at what Jesus meant when he said, ASK, SEEK, and KNOCK in prayer. (Matthew 7) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's LEADING THE WAY, stop and consider - ETERNITY. Practical teaching from Dr. Michael Youssef as he encourages wise choices impacting your ultimate destination. Join listeners worldwide for . . . LEADING THE WAY! (Matthew 6) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on December 7, 2025
In this final message of The Cure to Loneliness, Dr. Michael Youssef addresses the crushing weight of isolation—both forced and self-imposed. Teaching from Luke 8:43–48, he examines the story of the hemorrhaging woman who, for twelve long years, suffered in silence and shame. Her physical pain was great, but her spiritual and social isolation was far greater. Yet when she reached out in faith to touch the tassel of Jesus' garment, He not only healed her body—He restored her soul. Dr. Youssef warns that many today hide behind masks of pride, shame, or fear, living cut off from Christ and His Church. But Jesus still calls the lonely to step forward, confess their faith, and walk in fellowship and freedom.
Marriages are under attack. So, on the next LEADING THE WAY AUDIO, pastor and international Bible teacher, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals biblical safeguards for YOUR relationships. Join him for . . . LEADING THE WAY! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the next LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef continues his life-altering series, APPROPRIATING THE HAPPINESS THAT IS IN YOU . . . plan to listen to a message confronting our sexually charged culture and it's impact on marriage! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't miss the next LEADING THE WAY when Dr. Michael Youssef looks at the destructive influence and impact of ANGER. Take life changing steps to get ANGER confronted and controlled for the sake of you AND your family! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do your everyday habits—your screen time, your schedule, your workload—have to do with your spiritual life?In this two-part conversation, Jonathan sits down with Justin Whitmel Earley author of The Common Rule, Habits of the Household, and his newest book, The Body Teaches the Soul. In Part 1, Justin shares how a season of crippling anxiety and mental collapse as a young lawyer forced him to reconsider everything he thought he knew about discipleship, the body, and the habits that quietly shape our lives.Justin tells the story of moving from missionary work in China to corporate law in the United States and how, even with solid theology and a half-finished seminary degree, he found himself preaching a gospel of peace while his body was a wreck of anxiety. That crisis became the doorway into discovering how God uses ordinary, physical habits to form us spiritually.Together, Jonathan and Justin explore why what you repeatedly do, often without thinking, matters more than you realize, and how the “liturgies” of our phones, work lives, and cultural moment either draw us toward Christ or away from Him.About Justin Whitmel EarleyJustin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, speaker, and author whose work focuses on how habits and disciplines shape our spiritual, emotional, and relational lives. He is the author of:The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of DistractionHabits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family RhythmsThe Body Teaches the Soul: How Your Physical Life Shapes Your Spiritual LifeJustin lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and four sons.Giving Tuesday with Leading The WayIf Candid Conversations has encouraged your faith or helped you think more deeply about following Jesus in today's world, would you prayerfully consider supporting Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef this Giving Tuesday?Candid is a ministry of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, a listener-supported ministry, and your generosity helps us bring Gospel-centered Bible teaching, discipleship resources, and outreach to people around the world.This Giving Tuesday, your gift can make an even greater impact.To partner with us, visit: ltw.org/donate
Today on LEADING THE WAY, pastor and author, Dr. Michael Youssef, invites you to move beyond rote obedience into a life of committed and faithful righteousness - a change that will impact your family and world for eternity! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Darkness cannot exist where light is present. This is also a principle in the spiritual world! On the next LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef helps you see that you are the LIGHT of Christ to our spiritually dark world! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on November 30, 2025
Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on November 30, 2025
In this fourth message of The Cure to Loneliness, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts two destructive forms of isolation—grief and pride. Teaching from John 11, he proclaims the Biblical cure for the crushing sorrow that follows loss: knowing Christ's love, His presence, His empathy, His power to redeem pain, and His perfect will. Then, from Luke 15, in the parable of the prodigal son, Dr. Youssef exposes the soul-killing loneliness of stubbornness as seen in the older brother's resentment. Though outwardly religious, his pride isolated him from the Father's joy of his brother's return. In both sorrow and self-righteousness, the answer is the same: humble repentance before a loving Savior who restores, redeems, and heals the brokenhearted, and welcomes the contrite home.
In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the necessity of giving thanks. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon What Does God Think of Thanksgiving?: LISTEN NOW
What does it mean when the Bible says that Christians should be THE SALT OF THE EARTH? Make plans to join Dr. Michael Youssef for LEADING THE WAY and learn what this often-misunderstood statement means for YOU in 2025! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the next LEADING THE WAY, pastor and international Bible teacher, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals blessings that are dispensed by living with an ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE! See it in real-time through this real-life Bible story! (Various) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the BLESSINGS God provides those who experience persecution for their commitment to JESUS. A timely message for the difficult days in which we live! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top headlines for Tuesday, November 25, 2025In this episode, most congressional Republicans push the Trump administration to end mail-order abortion pills, and the North Dakota Supreme Court narrowly upholds one of the nation's strictest bans. Plus, we examine new research revealing that the Palestinian Authority's 2025-2026 school curriculum still contains inciting and hateful content despite calls for reform.00:11 175 lawmakers urge FDA to halt mail-order abortion drugs01:03 Texas imam linked to illegal Islamic law court listed as chaplain01:52 Marjorie Taylor Greene denies 2028 presidential run02:38 North Dakota Supreme Court upholds state abortion ban03:24 2819 Church fires Pastor Kenneth McFarland after arrest04:11 Palestinian Authority textbooks continue to teach hatred of Jews05:09 Michael Youssef to step down as pastor, focus on other ministrySubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the News175 lawmakers urge FDA to halt mail-order abortion drugs | PoliticsTexas imam linked to illegal Islamic law court listed as chaplain | U.S.Marjorie Taylor Greene denies 2028 presidential run | PoliticsNorth Dakota Supreme Court upholds state abortion ban | Politics2819 Church fires Pastor Kenneth McFarland after arrest | Church & MinistriesPalestinian Authority textbooks continue to teach hatred of Jews | WorldMichael Youssef to step down as pastor, focus on other ministry | Church & Ministries
Today on LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages you to listen closely to the words of Jesus in Matthew chapter five! As you do, you'll experience HAPPINESS through a PURE heart . . . on LEADING THE WAY AUDIO! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on November 23, 2025
In this third message from The Cure to Loneliness, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts two spiritual traps that isolate the believer: the loneliness of service and the loneliness of self-pity. Drawing from Numbers 11 and 1 Kings 19, Dr. Youssef exposes how godly leaders—like Moses and Elijah—faced deep despair not from failure, but from obedience. Leadership often means standing alone, misunderstood and criticized, even after great victories. Yet God never calls His servants to bear the burden alone. Dr. Youssef urgently warns that self-pity robs believers of perspective, patience, purpose, and fellowship. But the answer is not found in human solutions—it is found in crying out to the Lord, trusting His Word, and obeying His voice, even when it comes as a gentle whisper.
On the very next LEADING THE WAY AUDIO episode, Dr. Michael Youssef guides you into a close-up look at some of the most powerful red letters in the Bible . . . Matthew chapter five, where Jesus taught the 'Beatitudes.' Join him. (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on LEADING THE WAY ?' what it means to 'hunger and thirst' for righteousness. Life changing words from Dr. Michael Youssef in his impactful series, HAPPINESS IS IN YOU . . . plan to listen to . . . LEADING THE WAY! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Michael Youssef invites you to experience the most powerful message EVER preached by Jesus, the SERMON ON THE MOUNT! Join him for a life-changing episode called, JOY SOMETIMES COMES THROUGH MOURNING on LEADING THE WAY! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this sobering second message of The Cure to Loneliness, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes two of the most devastating forms of loneliness revealed in Scripture: the loneliness of sin, seen in the life of Cain, and the loneliness of suffering, experienced by Job. Drawing from Genesis 4 and Job 19, Dr. Youssef warns that unconfessed sin isolates the soul from God's presence, while unrelenting pain can lead even the righteous to despair. Yet in both cases, the answer is the same—Jesus Christ. Only through repentance and full surrender to Christ can the believer overcome despair and receive healing. This message calls every listener to examine their heart and trust in the Redeemer who alone restores the soul.