Leading The Way Radio Podcast

Sin may seem to go unpunished, but God sees everything. In this powerful message from How God Works , Dr. Michael Youssef examines the story of Ahab, Jezebel, and Naboth to show that God's justice will always prevail. Ahab wanted Naboth's vineyard. Jezebel used lies and murder to get it. For a time, it seemed they had gotten away with their sin. But God sent Elijah to confront their wickedness and declare His judgment. Dr. Youssef reminds us that God's patience should never be mistaken for His approval . His mercy gives sinners time to repent, but His justice is certain. This episode calls believers to: Recognize the danger of greed, envy, and hidden sin, Repent before sin takes root, Trust God's justice when evil appears to win, Hold fast to their inheritance in Jesus Christ, Live in obedience to God's unchanging Word. Evil never has the final say. God will have the last Word. His justice is certain, His mercy is real, and His promises in Christ will never fail. Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 21-22 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Even the strongest believers can grow weary. In this powerful message from How God Works , Dr. Michael Youssef examines the life of Elijah , who went from a great victory on Mount Carmel to running in fear from Queen Jezebel. Overwhelmed and exhausted, Elijah wanted to give up. But God did not abandon him. Instead, the Lord provided rest, nourishment, and the reassurance of His presence. Dr. Youssef reminds us that seasons of discouragement do not have to lead to defeat. God can restore our strength, renew our faith, and prepare us for continued service. This episode calls believers to: Trust God through fear and exhaustion, Reject self-pity and Satan's accusations, Listen for God's voice in difficult seasons, Find renewed strength through prayer and surrender, Keep serving Christ with faith and obedience. When you feel like giving up, remember that God is not finished with you. The same Lord who restored Elijah can strengthen you to keep walking in faith. Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 19 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Is the Church losing its voice when the world needs it most? In this powerful special presentation, Dr. Michael Youssef shares an urgent message originally delivered to Christian leaders in Washington, D.C. As Biblical values face growing opposition, Dr. Youssef warns that silence and compromise are not options for followers of Jesus Christ. God calls His people to stand firm on His Word, speak the Truth with courage, and live out their faith in a culture that increasingly rejects Him. This message challenges believers to: Reject fear, silence, and spiritual complacency, Stand firm on the authority of God's Word, Speak Biblical Truth with courage and conviction, Proclaim the Gospel without compromise, Put faith into action and pray for spiritual awakening. The Church was never called to blend in or remain silent. Now is the time to stand for Truth, share the Gospel, and live boldly for Jesus Christ. Scripture Focus: Acts 4:18–20 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

When the foundations of a nation are shaken, what can the righteous do? Should Christians retreat in fear—or stand boldly for God's Truth? In this compelling message, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the consequences of spiritual compromise, from Israel's exile to the challenges facing the Church today. Scripture warns that rebellion, false teaching, and rejection of God's Word lead to spiritual darkness. But even when society turns away from God, Jesus Christ remains sovereign . He is the only Savior, and His people are called to remain faithful to Him. This episode challenges you to: Recognize the dangers of spiritual compromise, Stand firmly on the authority of God's Word, Reject false teaching and distorted gospels, Repent of fear, complacency, and disobedience, Pray earnestly for revival and spiritual awakening, Boldly proclaim salvation through Jesus Christ alone. When the foundations are shaken, God's Truth remains unshakable. Discover how to respond with courage, prayer, repentance, and unwavering faith in Christ. Scripture Focus: Psalm 11:3 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

God always keeps His promises—but are we willing to trust Him while we wait? In this powerful message from How God Works , Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from 1 Kings 18 , where Elijah prayed for rain after years of drought. After confronting King Ahab, Elijah climbed Mount Carmel, bowed before the Lord, and kept praying until the rain came. He didn't give up when the answer wasn't immediate. He trusted God's promise and continued seeking Him. Through Elijah's example, Dr. Youssef reveals four keys to effective prayer: Pray specifically — Bring your needs before God with confidence. Pray obediently — Align your requests with God's Word. Pray persistently — Don't give up when answers seem delayed. Pray expectantly — Trust that God will fulfill His promises. Dr. Youssef reminds believers that prayer is not about demanding our own way. It's about surrendering to God's will, trusting His faithfulness, and obeying His commands. Are you still praying—or have you stopped believing? Discover how Elijah's example can help you build a stronger prayer life and hold firmly to God's promises. Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 18 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

It's easy to follow God when everyone agrees with you. But what happens when standing for Truth means standing alone? In this powerful message from How God Works , Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from 1 Kings 18 , where Elijah confronts King Ahab, the prophets of Baal, and a nation divided between worshiping God and following false idols. Elijah's courage on Mount Carmel didn't happen overnight. It grew through years of private obedience, prayer, and complete trust in the living God. Dr. Youssef warns that spiritual compromise begins when we value public opinion more than God's Word . Like Israel, believers today must decide whom they will serve. This episode challenges you to: Stop wavering between God and the world's approval, Recognize and reject the idols competing for your heart, Build bold faith through daily prayer and obedience, Trust God's power when you feel alone, Stand firm for Biblical Truth without compromise, Put your faith in Jesus Christ above public opinion. Public courage begins with private obedience. Discover how Elijah's example can help you overcome fear, reject compromise, and stand faithfully for Christ. Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 18 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

When a nation turns away from God, can the Church afford to remain silent? In this powerful special presentation, Dr. Michael Youssef delivers an urgent call for Christians to stand boldly for their faith. Drawing from a message originally delivered to Christian leaders in Washington, D.C. , Dr. Youssef challenges believers to reject fear, complacency, and compromise. As Biblical values face growing opposition, the Church must remain faithful to God's Word and proclaim the Gospel with courage. Standing for Truth requires more than words. It means living out our faith, speaking with conviction, and trusting Jesus Christ to work through His people. This episode challenges you to: Stand firm on God's Word in a changing culture, Reject fear and spiritual complacency, Speak Biblical Truth with courage and conviction, Put your Christian faith into action, Pray for spiritual awakening and revival, Share the Gospel without compromise. The Church was never called to remain silent. Discover why your voice, faith, and obedience matter—and how God can use you to make an eternal difference. If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

God's blessings don't mean life will be free from suffering. In this powerful message, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from 1 Kings 17 , where the widow of Zarephath experiences both God's miraculous provision and the devastating loss of her son. After witnessing God provide food during a famine, the widow faced an unimaginable tragedy. Her grief turned to fear, guilt, and questions about God's goodness. But Elijah didn't argue or offer empty answers. He turned to God in prayer. Through Elijah's persistent intercession, God restored the boy's life, revealing His power over death and His faithfulness in times of suffering. This episode challenges you to: Trust God when blessings are followed by hardship, Bring pain and uncertainty to Him in prayer, Rely on God's promises instead of changing emotions, Pray persistently for those facing difficult circumstances, Recognize God's power and sovereignty in every season, Grow in faith through trials rather than turning away. When life doesn't make sense, God is still faithful. Discover how Elijah's example can strengthen your prayer life and help you trust the Lord through suffering. Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 17 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

God doesn't need wealth, status, or human strength to accomplish His purposes. He asks for faith and obedience. In this powerful message, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from 1 Kings 17 , where Elijah's brook dries up and God sends him to Zarephath—a place that makes little sense by human standards. But God was already at work. He was preparing Elijah for a new assignment while reaching a Gentile widow living in the land of Baal. Through their encounter, Dr. Youssef shows that God can accomplish much through people who have little but trust Him completely. This episode challenges you to: Trust God when your resources seem insufficient, Obey even when His direction doesn't make sense, Recognize God's work in unexpected places, Overcome doubt through faith in His promises, Pray boldly and surrender your plans to Christ, Remember that God can use anyone for His Kingdom. When what you have seems too small, remember who your God is. Discover how trusting His promises can turn ordinary obedience into extraordinary Kingdom impact. Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 17 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Before God used Elijah to confront a nation, He led him to a hiding place. In this powerful message, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from 1 Kings 17 , showing how God prepares His servants through obedience, faith, and complete dependence on Him. Elijah was an ordinary man called to an extraordinary mission. He stood against King Ahab's wickedness and Israel's worship of Baal, boldly proclaiming God's Truth. But before his next assignment, God sent him to the Brook Cherith—where the Lord would provide for him, protect him, and strengthen his faith. Dr. Youssef reminds us that God's hiding places are not wasted seasons . They are opportunities to grow in trust, surrender, and obedience. This episode calls you to: Trust God during seasons of waiting and uncertainty, Recognize His provision and protection, Repent of hidden idols and spiritual compromise, Obey God's calling without fear, Grow in prayer and dependence on Christ, Prepare for the work God has called you to do. Are you in a season of waiting? Discover how God can use your hiding place to deepen your faith and prepare you for His purpose. Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 17 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

God answers prayers every day—but how often do we stop to thank Him? In this powerful message from Luke 17 , Dr. Michael Youssef explores the story of the ten lepers and reveals why thanksgiving is essential to genuine faith . All ten men cried out to Jesus for mercy. All ten were healed. Yet only one returned to worship Him. Dr. Youssef explains that the grateful Samaritan received something greater than physical healing: the gift of salvation. Gratitude is more than a feeling. It is an act of faith and obedience that honors God, strengthens our relationship with Him, and opens our hearts to His blessings. This episode challenges you to: Recognize God's blessings in your daily life, Replace complaining with thanksgiving, Return to God with praise, not just requests, Develop a habit of gratitude and worship, Thank Jesus for His mercy and saving grace. Are you like the nine who walked away—or the one who returned? Discover how a grateful heart can transform your walk with Christ. Scripture Focus: Luke 17:11–19 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Forgiveness isn't always easy—but Jesus commands it. In this powerful message, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from Luke 17 , where Christ warns against spiritual stumbling blocks and calls believers to confront sin with humility and forgive those who repent. When Jesus commanded His disciples to forgive repeatedly, they responded, "Increase our faith." Why? Because true forgiveness requires more than human strength. It takes faith rooted in God's Word, prayer, and complete dependence on Jesus Christ. Dr. Youssef reminds us that faith fosters forgiveness . When we trust God's power instead of our own, we can release bitterness, reject self-righteousness, and extend the mercy we have received. This episode calls you to: Recognize spiritual traps and false teaching, Confront sin with humility and Biblical Truth, Forgive others without keeping score, Ask God to increase your faith, Overcome bitterness through prayer and surrender, Show Christ's mercy while awaiting His return. Forgiveness begins with faith. When Christ strengthens our hearts, we can forgive what once seemed impossible. Scripture Focus: Luke 17:1–10 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Pride kills praise. In this powerful message from Empowered by Praise , Dr. Michael Youssef warns that pride is not a small weakness—it is a spiritual danger that robs believers of joy, blessing, and fruitfulness. Drawing from the inerrant Word of God, Dr. Youssef contrasts King David and Michal . David praised the Lord with all his might, laying aside status and self-image to honor God alone. Michal looked on with contempt, and her pride left her spiritually barren. This episode calls believers to: Repent of pride and self-centered worship, Praise God with humility and surrender, Reject criticism that quenches spiritual joy, Restore power in prayer and intercession, Live as faithful witnesses to the Gospel. True praise is not performance—it is sacrifice. When believers humble themselves before the Lord Jesus Christ , praise becomes the antidote to pride and the pathway to renewed spiritual power. Scripture Focus: Luke 16:19-31 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Worldly wisdom plans for today. Eternal wisdom prepares for forever. Teaching from Luke 16 , Dr. Michael Youssef explains that Jesus is not praising dishonesty in the parable of the shrewd manager. Instead, He exposes the foolishness of carefully planning for earthly security while giving little thought to eternity. If an unbelieving manager could act decisively for his temporary future, how much more should followers of Christ invest what God has entrusted to them for eternal purposes? This episode calls believers to: Examine where their priorities truly lie, Repent of complacency and materialism, Steward their time, talent, and treasure faithfully, Invest generously in Gospel work, Act on Biblical conviction rather than delay, Intercede and labor for souls while time remains. Earthly wealth will pass away. But what is surrendered to God and used for the advance of the Gospel carries eternal significance. True wisdom does not merely admire conviction—it acts on it. Scripture Focus: Luke 16:1-15 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

You can be outwardly religious and still be inwardly rebellious. Teaching from Luke 15 , Dr. Youssef turns to the older son in Jesus’ parable—a man who appeared faithful, yet whose heart was cold, resentful, and unwilling to celebrate grace. His problem was not open rebellion, but self-righteousness. Jesus reveals that prideful religion can be just as deadly as obvious sin because it resists mercy, rejects grace, and prevents genuine repentance. The older son wanted reward without relationship and obedience without the Father’s heart. Yet the Father goes out to plead with him, just as He welcomed the younger son home. This picture points to the costly mercy of God and the saving work of Jesus Christ for Jew and Gentile alike. This episode calls listeners to: Repent of legalism and self-righteousness, Examine whether outward obedience reflects a surrendered heart, Forgive others as God has shown mercy to us, Reject pride that resists grace, Cling to the inerrant Word of God, Intercede compassionately for sinners who need Christ. Grace humbles the proud and restores the repentant. The question is not simply whether we are near the Father’s house, but whether our hearts are truly near the Father. Scripture Focus: Luke 15:25-32 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

In this piercing message from Enduring Wisdom , Dr. Michael Youssef traces the younger son’s descent from pride and self-rule into shame, loss, and spiritual poverty. From Luke 15 , Jesus exposes the emptiness of sin and reveals the only way home: humble repentance and surrender to the Father. Episode Description: Sin promises freedom, but its path leads to bondage and emptiness. Teaching from Luke 15 , Dr. Michael Youssef examines the younger son’s rebellion and shows how pride, self-rule, and the pursuit of pleasure ultimately leave the sinner spiritually bankrupt. Sin may satisfy for a moment, but its consequences reach far deeper. True repentance begins when excuses end. The younger son comes to recognize his sin for what it is—an offense against a holy God—and humbly turns back to his father. This episode calls listeners to: Recognize the destructive path of rebellion, Reject the lie that sin truly satisfies, Repent without excuses or self-justification, Surrender completely to the Father, Trust God’s restoring grace, Intercede urgently for those wandering far from Him. No sinner is restored through pride or self-effort. The road home begins with repentance, and the inerrant Word of God faithfully points wandering hearts toward the grace of the Father. Scripture Focus: Luke 15:11-32 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

The story of the prodigal son is ultimately a revelation of the Father’s heart. Teaching from Luke 15 , Dr. Michael Youssef shows that the Father’s love is neither weak nor permissive. He allows rebellion, grieves over separation, and waits patiently—but when repentance comes, He runs in mercy to receive the one who returns. This is costly, redemptive love. Dr. Youssef points to the cross, where Jesus Christ bore the shame and cost of redeeming sinners who could never save themselves. And rebellion does not always look the same. Some run openly into the far country. Others hide behind religion, pride, and outward respectability. But the call to both is the same: repent and come home . This episode calls listeners to: See the holiness and compassion of the Father, Repent of open or hidden rebellion, Trust the inerrant Word of God, Receive the mercy offered through Christ, Intercede for those still in the far country, Rejoice in the Father’s redemptive love. The Father’s arms remain open to the repentant. The question is whether we will humble ourselves and come home. Scripture Focus: Luke 15:1 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Some people are lost far from God. Others are lost while surrounded by the things of God. Teaching from Luke 15 , Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks Jesus’ parable of the lost coin and exposes the danger of careless, self-righteous religion that overlooks spiritually lost people. God, however, does not overlook them. Like the woman who lights a lamp, sweeps the house, and searches carefully until the coin is found, God’s love is active and purposeful. His Word brings light, His grace pursues the lost, and Heaven rejoices when one sinner turns back in repentance. This episode calls believers to: Recognize the seriousness of spiritual lostness, Repent of careless or self-righteous Christianity, Allow God’s Word to expose what is hidden, Intercede fervently for those drifting from Christ, Share God’s concern for every lost soul, Rejoice when sinners repent and are restored. God’s love does not passively watch the lost wander away. He seeks, He restores, and He calls His people to join Him in reaching those whom sin has stolen. Scripture Focus: Luke 15:8-10 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

The Church does not exist to preach popular ideas, human philosophies, or a Jesus reshaped by culture. We preach Jesus Christ as Lord . In this urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef calls believers back to the inerrant Word of God and the full Biblical Truth about Christ. Jesus is not merely a teacher, moral example, or religious figure. He is eternal God in human flesh—the sinless Savior who died for sinners, rose bodily from the grave, ascended to Heaven, and will return in power and glory. Salvation cannot be earned through works, religious knowledge, or sincere feelings. It is received through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ alone . This episode calls believers to: Reject false and diluted gospels, Refuse cultural compromise, Stand firm on the authority of Scripture, Intercede for those trapped in deception, Proclaim Christ without fear or apology, Live under the Lordship of the risen King. The message has not changed. The mission has not changed. We preach Christ. Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 4:4-5 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Following Christ is not about comfort, reputation, or convenience. It is a call to die to self and surrender everything to Him. Teaching from Luke 14 , Dr. Jonathan Youssef unpacks Jesus’ hard words about discipleship: loving Him above family, possessions, ambitions, and even self. To carry the cross means yielding every area of life to Christ’s sovereign rule and following Him regardless of the cost. Dr. Youssef also warns against false conversion and an easy-believe-ism that produces no transformed life. Genuine discipleship counts the cost, renounces competing loyalties, and follows Jesus with wholehearted obedience. This episode calls listeners to: Examine whether their faith is genuine, Repent of compromise and divided loyalty, Put Christ above comfort, possessions, and reputation, Take up the cross and die to selfish ambition, Follow Jesus with complete surrender, Intercede for a world in need of true disciples. True discipleship is costly—but Jesus Christ is worthy of everything. Scripture Focus: Luke 14:25-35 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate