MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
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Uncompromising Truth for Everyday Faith. MY Devotional is a daily 5-minute (or less) audio devotional and prayer from Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef. Each episode offers Scripture-based encouragement and a short prayer to help you abide in Christ, renew your mind, and walk in God's truth—especially in seasons of anxiety, temptation, and spiritual battle. New episodes every day.
Episodes
- Who Is Going to Heaven?
In this episode of MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the biblical account of Nicodemus approaching Jesus, as detailed in John 3. The discussion focuses on the idea that eternal life is achieved through spiritual rebirth and faith…
- Where Your Treasure Is
This episode of MY Devotional Podcast, featuring Dr. Michael Youssef, discusses the biblical perspective on wealth and security, using the example of the rich young ruler to illustrate the dangers of trusting riches over God. It emphasizes…
- Arms Wide Open
This episode of MY Devotional Podcast examines Matthew 19:16-30, where Jesus uses the rich young ruler's encounter to illustrate that true salvation comes from surrender to God, not achievement. Dr. Michael Youssef explores the concept of…
- Conveying Eternal Love
The episode discusses Jesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman, drawing parallels between the world's offerings and Christ's gifts. It contrasts the world's transient satisfaction with Jesus's offer of "living water," a source of eternal…
- Freedom from Bondage
This episode of the MY Devotional Podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef discussing freedom from spiritual bondage. It uses the biblical account of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman to illustrate how God's love is greater than sin and offers…
- Conquering Love
This episode of the MY Devotional Podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef discussing Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, as described in John 4:4–26. Dr. Youssef explains how Jesus intentionally broke social and ethnic barr…
- The Danger of Indifference
In this episode, Dr. Michael Youssef addresses the dangers of indifference, particularly concerning false teachings and spiritual drift. He references the Book of Jude, highlighting examples like Israel after the Exodus, rebellious angels,…
- Champions of the Faith
This episode of the MY Devotional Podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef. He discusses how believers are entrusted with the faith and have a responsibility to pass it to the next generation. He also warns against neglecting scripture and the…
- Grace to Stand for the Gospel
This episode of the MY Devotional Podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef, who emphasizes the security and identity found in being a child of God. He discusses fighting temptation, finding peace in turmoil, and standing firm for the Gospel wi…
- Faith to Believe the Whole Truth
In this episode, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why selecting parts of Christianity and ignoring others produces weaker believers. He emphasizes that if the Bible records Christ's virgin birth, His miracles, His cross, and His resurrection,…
- Arrows for Christ’s Bow
Dr. Michael Youssef discusses the spiritual purpose of the next generation. He uses the imagery from Psalm 127:3–5, comparing children to "arrows in the hands of a warrior" and emphasizing the importance of discipleship and authenticity in…
- Equipping the Next Generation
This episode of the MY Devotional Podcast discusses equipping the next generation. It references Judges 6 and emphasizes the importance of faithful obedience for future generations.
- Our Duty to the Next Generation
This episode explores the duty of each generation to pray for, train, and model faith in Jesus Christ for those who come after them. It references Judges 2:10-11 to discuss the dangers of spiritual compromise and the importance of discipli…
- Preparing Your Kids for Trials
This episode discusses preparing children for trials by teaching them to trust in God, drawing lessons from 1 Samuel 17:32-37. It emphasizes sharing personal faith journeys, highlighting scripture, and focusing on eternity to strengthen ch…
- Expressing Our Joy
In this episode, Dr. Michael Youssef discusses how his grandfather's consistent praise, despite life's difficulties, served as a profound spiritual legacy. He explains how this practice of praise, prayer, and worship can lead to enduring j…
- Make Your Time Count
Dr. Michael Youssef discusses family unity and the importance of prioritizing relationships. He emphasizes that lasting family strength is built by making time for loved ones and using words of affirmation.
- Call Upon the Lord
This episode of the MY Devotional podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef discussing the importance of intercessory prayer for the next generation. He emphasizes that the spiritual future of families depends on prayerful dependence rather tha…
- For His Renown
Dr. Michael Youssef shares insights on spiritual inheritance and the importance of prayer for the next generation. He emphasizes shifting focus from worldly success to spiritual stability through prayerful dependence on God.
- Persistent Prayer
This episode of MY Devotional, titled "Persistent Prayer," features Dr. Michael Youssef, who encourages believers to offer "big prayers" that prioritize God's renown, praise, and honor. He clarifies that these prayers stem from hearts devo…
- Guiding Our Prayer Lives
Dr. Michael Youssef explains that interruptions to prayer are Satanic attempts to disrupt this vital communication with God. He emphasizes prayer as sacred fellowship, a source of spiritual power, encouragement, and strength, urging believ…
- Taking Prayer Seriously
Dr. Michael Youssef challenges the notion of only praying during crises, encouraging listeners to take prayer seriously by dedicating sufficient time, space, and attention. He emphasizes prayer as both a discipline and a lifestyle, followi…
- God Urges Us to Remember
In this episode of MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef discusses the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness in prayer, using the concept of "Ebenezer stones" as reminders of His provision. He encourages listeners to refle…
- A Confident Prayer
This episode of MY Devotional Podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef explaining how disappointment arises from misplaced expectations. He uses the biblical example of Simeon to illustrate the confidence found in trusting God's promises, enco…
- Two Views on Prayer
This episode of MY Devotional Podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef on the purpose of prayer, stating its ultimate goal is God's glory. He addresses fatalism and manipulation in prayer, advocating for a balanced approach that honors God's s…
- The Prayer of Praise
This episode of the MY Devotional Podcast focuses on Mary's prayer, the Magnificat. Dr. Michael Youssef explains how Mary's prayer reflects gratitude, confidence rooted in God's Word, and the importance of trusting divine promises, offerin…
- The Unanswered Prayer
In "The Unanswered Prayer," Dr. Michael Youssef analyzes Habakkuk's prayer, highlighting features like humility, adoration, and focusing on God's glory to guide listeners through seasons of waiting with faith and joy.
- The Prayer of Scripture
This episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, featuring Dr. Michael Youssef, focuses on Jonah 2:1-6. It discusses how Jonah prayed Scripture back to God during a difficult time, offering encouragement for listeners facing storms, whether due…
- Seeking God’s Will
This devotional focuses on praying God’s will, emphasizing the importance of knowing God’s Word and obeying His commands. Dr. Michael Youssef explains that aligning prayers with Scripture and acting in faith, as exemplified by Daniel, lead…
- Praying for Mercy and Action
This devotional focuses on Daniel’s prayers, emphasizing reliance on God’s mercy and faithfulness. It encourages listeners to pray with humility, asking God to act boldly to bring Him glory, as modeled by Daniel’s petitions.
- Daniel’s Prayer
Dr. Michael Youssef uses Daniel’s prayer as a model, emphasizing praise and confession for effective prayer. He explains that prayer is fellowship with God, and confession, when coupled with praise, is God’s path to restoration. This devot…
- The Prayer of Faithfulness
This episode of the MY Devotional Podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef discussing the life and prayers of Daniel. It highlights Daniel's faithfulness, his practice of prayer in secret, and his reliance on God's promises, encouraging listen…
- The Greatest Fortress
This devotional uses the analogy of a desert fortress to explain that prayer is a strong refuge for believers, offering protection and strength. Dr. Youssef emphasizes turning to Christ in times of deception or anxiety, and highlights God'…
- The Prayer of Trust
This episode of MY Devotional Podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef highlighting David's prayer of trust from Psalm 28. It emphasizes humility and reliance on God during difficult times, even when facing consequences.
- Blessings Out of Brokenness
This episode discusses Hannah's story of faith through sorrow and her response to God's blessings, encouraging listeners to bring their brokenness to God and trust His timing. Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that God brings beauty from pain.
- The Prayer of Brokenness
This episode of MY Devotional Podcast, "The Prayer of Brokenness," examines Hannah's prayer from 1 Samuel 1. Dr. Michael Youssef highlights that God honors raw, brokenhearted prayers, recognizes silent prayers, and values authentic seeking…
- The Prayer of Obedience
In this MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the prayer of obedience using the example of Abraham’s servant Eliezer from Genesis 24. The episode emphasizes that specific, faith-filled prayers are honored by God, the importance of fl…
- The Power of Prayer
In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef highlights prayer as the essential path through spiritual challenges, not a final resort. He draws on biblical testimonies to show how prayer unleashes divine strength and e…
- The Weapon of Victory
In the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef discusses prayer as a powerful spiritual weapon, emphasizing its role in maintaining a relationship with God and combating unseen spiritual battles, drawing from Jeremiah 29:12-13 and 2 Cor…
- When Jesus Calls Your Name
In this devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explains how Jesus calling Mary Magdalene by name transformed her sorrow into joy. He emphasizes the importance of the resurrection and how believers can live with confidence, knowing the risen Ch…
- The Hope That Dries All Tears
This devotional uses Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus after His resurrection to illustrate how focusing on the risen Christ can transform grief into hope. It encourages listeners to question their assumptions during distress and recog…
- It Is Finished!
Jesus' final words, "It is finished" (Tetelestai), signify the completion of salvation through His sacrifice. This finished work, sufficient for atonement and reconciliation, has been God's plan since the Old Testament, offering believers…
- The Hour for Which Jesus Came
In this episode, Dr. Michael Youssef discusses how Jesus
- Atonement at the Cross
In the episode "Atonement at the Cross," Dr. Michael Youssef details Jesus' deliberate sacrifice, explaining it not as a victim's fate but a Savior's mission. The devotional, referencing Philippians 2:5–11 and Luke 23:34, emphasizes Jesus'…
- The Pearl of Great Price
Dr. Michael Youssef explains Jesus’ parable of the pearl of great worth, noting pearls were rare, dangerous to obtain, and priceless. He states the pearl represents Jesus Christ, the only Savior offering forgiveness and eternal life.
- Don’t Choke the Word
This episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, featuring Dr. Michael Youssef, focuses on the 'spoiled soil' analogy from Matthew 13:22, where life's worries and the deceitfulness of wealth choke spiritual growth. It encourages listeners to exa…
- God’s Word Must Take Root
In this devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef uses Matthew 13 to explain how the enemy targets the heart, referred to as soil, to prevent spiritual growth. He focuses on hardened and shallow soil types, encouraging listeners to assess their spir…
- Preparing the Soil
In this episode, Dr. Michael Youssef explains the parable of the sower, comparing unplowed pathways in Middle Eastern farming to a hardened human heart. He discusses how unconfessed sin, unforgiveness, and substituting human wisdom for God…
- The Lengths of His Love
Dr. Michael Youssef examines Jesus' parable of the lost coin in Luke 15:8–10, explaining that the lost coin signifies a woman's engagement and its loss a public heartbreak. He stresses that this illustrates God's precious valuation of indi…
- Heeding the Warnings of Jesus
This episode of MY Devotional explores Jesus' warnings about wealth, using the examples of the rich young ruler and the rich landowner to highlight the dangers of placing trust in possessions rather than Christ for eternal security.
- Trusting in the Name of the Lord
This episode of MY Devotional focuses on Proverbs 18:10, emphasizing the security found in the name of the Lord. Dr. Michael Youssef discusses the names of God and Jesus as a refuge during difficult times, contrasting this with unreliable…