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MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way

Dr. Michael Youssef

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.

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The Third Key to a Fulfilling Marriage: Conversation

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2026/03/16

It’s easy for married life to become a nonstop routine—work, kids, responsibilities, and exhaustion—until one day you realize you’ve stopped truly talking. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that when couples lose conversational intimacy (and become content with it), they quietly forfeit one of God’s greatest gifts in marriage: deep companionship and Christ-centered closeness. Dr. Youssef identifies three common weak points where the enemy applies pressure

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00:03:12

The Second Key to a Fulfilling Marriage: Forgiveness

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2026/03/15

Every marriage faces moments of hurt—some small, some storm-level. What determines whether those moments become distance or deeper unity? Forgiveness.In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:21–22, where Christ calls believers to forgive “seventy-seven times”—not as a number to track, but as a lifestyle of grace. Dr. Youssef explains why the world may talk about forgiveness, but only those who know they’ve been forgiven much can

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00:03:12

The First Key to a Fulfilling Marriage: Selflessness

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2026/03/14

What if the biggest threat to your marriage isn’t communication styles, personality differences, or stress—but selfishness? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef begins with the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve experienced complete openness—physically and spiritually—until self-centeredness invited sin and broke what God designed to be beautiful and whole. Dr. Youssef warns that selfishness remains one of Satan’s most effective tools to dismantle marriages, because

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00:03:03

Marriage: It Was God’s Idea

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2026/03/13

From the first wedding in Genesis to the wedding feast of the Lamb in Revelation, Scripture reveals something stunning: God delights in marriage—and He designed it for our good and His glory. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that a wedding is only the beginning; marriage is a lifelong covenant instituted by God before sin entered the world.Dr. Youssef explores why marriage is far more than a personal relationship—it’s a creative force that forms

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00:02:28

Give God Your All

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2026/03/12

It’s easy to curate an image—successful, spiritual, “together.” But the charade ends where it matters most: before God, who sees the heart.In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points to Paul’s sobering reminder in 1 Corinthians: every believer will one day stand before the Lord and have their works tested. This isn’t about salvation—Christ settled that at the cross, purchasing our righteousness by His blood. This is about eternal rewards and the reality that motives

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00:02:32

Our Sure Foundation

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2026/03/11

Most of us don’t think about foundations—until something shakes the building. In today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you to Paul’s message to the Corinthians: the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only sure, invulnerable foundation—settling your eternal destiny the moment you trust in Christ. But then comes the sobering question: What are you building on that foundation? Dr. Youssef reminds believers that every decision—every priority, pursuit, and act of obedience—adds to what we’re

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00:02:15

Surrender Is the Key

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2026/03/10

Why do human philosophies keep promising freedom—yet leave people more anxious, confused, and broken? In today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef traces the root of our modern spiritual crisis back to the first temptation in the garden: Adam and Eve believed Satan’s lie and chose rebellion over God’s perfect wisdom. That same pattern still drives every ideology that elevates human desire above God—and it’s why man-made “solutions” always fail. But there is real hope: only God’s wisdom can repair

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00:02:11

Our Best Friend for the Journey

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2026/03/09

Today’s culture is filled with tempting philosophies and persuasive “truths” that can quietly pull your heart off course. So how do you find the right path in a depraved world—and stay there? In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that while God’s Word reveals God’s will, it can only be spiritually discerned and understood. The only way to truly know the mind of God is through the Spirit of God—the Holy Spirit who inspired Scripture and now stands ready to

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00:02:37

Three Weapons for Victory

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2026/03/08

Why is it so hard to live faithfully in a fallen world—even when you want to obey God? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes a sobering reality: every believer has an enemy on the inside—the flesh—that instinctively leans toward rebellion. When temptation knocks, it’s the flesh that wants to open the door. But you are not helpless. Dr. Youssef explains that God has equipped every Christian with three weapons for victory—tools strong enough to overcome the

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00:02:44

Rooted in Wisdom

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2026/03/07

Why does the message of Jesus feel “unreasonable” to so many people—even in highly educated, modern cultures?In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks a core reality from 1 Corinthians 1: the cross confronts human pride. To the natural mind, the Gospel seems impossible—God becoming man, living in humility, dying on a cross, rising again, and offering forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe. Yet when the Holy Spirit opens our ears of faith, what once

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00:02:56

Our Trustworthy Guide

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2026/03/06

Who are you really following—your favorite pastor, preacher, or platform? Or the Word of God?In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us to the spiritually troubled church in Corinth, where believers were dividing into camps: “I follow Paul… I follow Apollos… I follow Cephas…” (1 Corinthians 1:12). These were godly leaders—yet the “cult of personality” was producing division instead of unity. Dr. Youssef offers a simple heart-check that still applies today: If your

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00:02:23

Remember Who You Are

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2026/03/05

Every day brings new pressure to blend in, bow down, or stay quiet. But Scripture calls believers to live in the world without being polluted by it (James 1:27)—not by isolating ourselves, but by living differently as a witness to Jesus.In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us to Corinth—one of the most spiritually sick cities of the ancient world—and shows how Paul addressed a church tempted to straddle two worlds. Some wanted one foot in the church and one

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00:02:53

Thriving in the City of Man

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2026/03/04

What does it look like to live as a citizen of heaven while serving on assignment in a world that resists God’s Truth?In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why speaking Truth is part of the Christian’s calling—especially when leaders or systems pressure people to violate God’s Word. Yet this boldness is never rooted in self-righteousness. Believers stand with humility, praying for leaders and lovingly pointing others to Christ—the only One who can truly set

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00:03:07

5 Distractions to Avoid

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2026/03/03

Why do so many Christians start strong—only to slowly settle into comfort, distraction, and spiritual compromise?In today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that believers are citizens of the City of God, living temporarily in the City of Man with a mission: to urge the lost to turn from sin and receive eternal life in Jesus Christ. Yet many who once lived with heaven in view end up falling in love with the very world they were sent to reach. Dr. Youssef unpacks five reasons this

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00:03:03

The Cure to Today’s Despair

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2026/03/02

Why does life feel heavier as a society becomes more “advanced”? The Bible answers with startling clarity. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef opens Genesis 11:1–9 and the Tower of Babel—where humanity tried to build a future without God, chasing self-glory instead of surrender. That ancient defiance isn’t just history; it mirrors what we see across the modern West: a culture bowing to materialism, moral relativism, and political correctness—then reaping confusion,

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00:03:12

The Christian’s Call

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2026/03/01

What should Christians do when society celebrates what God calls sin—and then blames believers for the fallout? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to Habakkuk 1:6–7, where God raises up the Babylonians as judgment—revealing a sobering pattern repeated throughout history: when a people who once honored God abandon Him, darkness advances quickly. But Dr. Youssef’s message isn’t despair—it’s direction. Rather than hiding away or writing off humanity, believers

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00:02:35

Freedom from Pessimism

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2026/02/28

Have you been stuck expecting the worst—even in your walk with God?Over the last few days, we’ve been confronting pessimism through the life of Thomas, the disciple forever nicknamed “doubting Thomas.” But Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the deeper issue beneath Thomas’ doubt—and ours: a distorted understanding of who Jesus truly is. With patient love, Christ led Thomas from skepticism to victory, and that same resurrection power can transform you too.In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, you’ll

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00:02:51

God Overpowers Our Pessimism

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2026/02/27

Do you ever feel your faith shrink after a setback—like hope is slipping through your fingers?In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef continues the journey of overcoming pessimism by revealing the next steps toward steady confidence in Christ. While yesterday’s foundation was knowing who you are in Jesus, today tackles what happens when fear, opposition, or disappointment hits your “hot buttons” and you start expecting the worst.Through the life of Thomas, Dr. Youssef

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00:03:04

Overcoming Pessimism with God’s Love

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2026/02/26

Pessimism is one of the quietest threats to a growing faith—because it often sounds like wisdom. We rename it “discernment,” “caution,” or “being realistic,” but Scripture exposes what it truly is: a lack of faith in God’s power or His promises.In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you to Mark 9, where a desperate father says to Jesus, “If you can…”—revealing the real issue wasn’t Jesus’ ability, but the father’s unbelief. Christ’s reply still challenges us today:

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00:02:35

The Power of Christ: February 25, 2026

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2026/02/25

What are you drawing on for strength—your circumstances, your abilities, or the power of Christ?In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that only Christ’s resurrection power can truly satisfy the empty heart, defeat temptation, and exchange our weakness for His strength. Earthly assets and “wins” may look impressive, but they’re nothing compared to the transforming power of Jesus.This devotional also sounds a loving warning: when life is going well, it’s easy

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