Leading The Way Radio Podcast

The city of man is loud, fast, and demanding—and it’s pulling many believers off course. In this urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the danger of living like this world is our home. From Hebrews 13:14, Dr. Youssef exposes how false teaching, worldly pressure, and a distorted view of Heaven have blinded many—even within the Church. Scripture is clear: only faith in Jesus Christ secures eternal life, and universalism is a deadly lie that dulls urgency and weakens Gospel witness. This episode is a call to: Repent of divided priorities and worldly attachment, Lift your eyes to the coming City of God, Endure without applause, Intercede for the lost with urgency, Stand firm in the Truth—because we are not home yet. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 13  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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 city of man is loud, dark, and decaying. But God’s people were never meant to live by fear, headlines, or pressure. In this episode, Dr. Michael Youssef urges believers to set their hope where it belongs: on the eternal City of God. Drawing from Abraham’s faith in Hebrews 11, Dr. Youssef shows what real faith looks like: It waits without giving in to despair, It obeys without demanding full explanation, It trusts God’s promises when fulfillment seems distant. He also reminds us that earthly Jerusalem—chosen by grace—was a temporary sign pointing ahead to the New Jerusalem, where Christ reigns forever. As compromise spreads and discouragement grows, believers must repent of divided hearts and live as true citizens of Heaven. Because Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us—we can stand firm, worship faithfully, and intercede with hope until He returns. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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

Babylon is not just a place in history—it’s a spiritual pattern that repeats whenever a culture removes God and enthrones self. In this sobering message, Dr. Michael Youssef traces the rise of Babylon from Nimrod’s rebellion in Genesis to today’s modern celebration of self-worship. Scripture shows the pattern clearly: when people reject God’s authority, what follows is never freedom—it's fear, confusion, and eventually judgment. Babylon is marked by: The removal of God from life and society, The theft of His glory, The exaltation of self in His place. Dr. Youssef warns that these conditions prepare the world for the rise of the Antichrist—but he also reminds believers of the greater reality: God’s Word stands unbroken, and the Holy Trinity will have the final word. This message is a call to action for every believer: Repent of divided loyalty, Reject the god of self, Stand firm in Jesus Christ, Intercede boldly as faithful citizens of the eternal City of God. Scripture Focus: Genesis 10-11  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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

There are only two paths—and they lead to two cities. In this powerful second message, Dr. Michael Youssef traces the divide from Genesis through Cain and Enoch, showing how the “city of man” is built on anxiety, discontent, and defiance of God’s design. Cain rejected God’s way and built a godless city. And today, culture is building systems that suppress Truth and silence righteousness. But God does not call His people to retreat—He calls us to shine. Like Noah and Enoch, believers must: Stand firm when the culture rebels, Speak Truth without compromise, Call the lost to repentance, Intercede while there is still time. The hour is urgent. The time to pray and plead for the lost is now. Scripture Focus: Genesis 3-5  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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

Many Christians feel the weight of this moment. In this urgent opening message, Dr. Michael Youssef tackles the question pressing faithful hearts: How do we live when the world turns from God? With Scripture as the foundation—and insights from Augustine’s City of God—Dr. Youssef draws clear parallels between our age and past collapses like the fall of Rome and Israel’s exile. His warning is direct: rebellion against God always brings consequences. But His call is just as clear: don’t blend in. Repent. Stand firm. Shine bright. This episode will help you: Spot the cost of compromise, Live as a faithful believer in the “City of Man,” Fix your hope on the eternal City of God, Pray and intercede for a world in darkness, Speak the Gospel with courage and clarity. Scripture Focus: Habakkuk 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 TeamsOur 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.comIf 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 world is getting louder—and pressure on Christians is rising. In this powerful finale, Dr. Michael Youssef calls believers to stop fearing people and start fearing God with holy reverence. From Matthew 10, you’ll hear why Jesus commands courage, not silence. Truth will win. Heaven is our home. God rules every detail. And because Christ is risen, we can stand firm—even when it costs us. In this episode, learn how to: Break free from the fear of man Live with reverent fear of God Share the Gospel openly—“from the rooftops” Stand strong when the world shakes Scripture Focus: Matthew 10 Listen now—and let the fear of God ignite fearless witness in a fearful age.  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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

Fear isn’t just something to manage or hide—Scripture shows it’s a warning sign that something is off in your daily faith. In this message, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that fear is like a flashing light on your soul’s dashboard, revealing where trust in God is weakening. Saving faith secures your eternity. But daily faith helps you walk in victory, obey God quickly, and stand firm when storms hit. When fear shows up, the answer isn’t escape or numbness—it’s repentance and surrender, returning to Christ with full trust. Dr. Youssef calls believers to fight fear with: Bold prayer (not quiet defeat), God’s Word (not anxious what-ifs), Dependence on Christ’s power (not self-reliance). Only the Lord Jesus Christ has authority over storms, demons, and death. Because He is risen and reigning, you don’t have to live pushed around by fear. Stop making peace with fear—and start overcoming it through prayer, obedience, and the power of Christ. Scripture Focus: Matthew 8 Listen now—and let the Lord strengthen your daily faith for every trial.  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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 world says, “Manage your fear.” Jesus says, “Trust Me.” In this urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef makes it clear: fear isn’t harmless, and it isn’t just emotional. God’s Word shows fear as a weapon of the enemy—meant to steal joy, weaken obedience, and silence bold faith. From Matthew 8 and Proverbs 29, Dr. Youssef draws a hard line: fear and faith can’t rule your heart at the same time. When fear grows, faith shrinks. And Jesus doesn’t accept half-trust—He calls for total surrender. Faith isn’t a mood. It’s obedience in motion, and it must be practiced daily. As the world shakes, believers can’t live timid. This is the time to stand firm, give generously, tithe faithfully, and trust God’s promises completely—because fear isn’t a small issue. It is sin. But faith in Christ leads to victory. Scripture Focus: Matthew 8; Proverbs 29 Listen now—and refuse fear by clinging to Jesus Christ with steady, obedient faith.  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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 storms hit, what you really believe shows up fast. In this episode, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes fear as a spiritual attack—and points to the one cure that defeats it every time: faith in Jesus Christ. From Matthew 8 and the story of Jairus, you’ll see why God sometimes allows the storm—not to break you, but to teach you to trust Him. Fear is never harmless. If you tolerate it, it weakens faith and clouds your spiritual clarity. But when your faith is anchored in God’s promises, fear loses its hold. In this message, you’ll be challenged to: Check your heart: are you living by faith or by sight? Treat fear as a spiritual stronghold, not “just how you are.” Trust Christ’s authority in the storm—and obey Him without delay. If you’re facing a crisis, uncertainty, or sleepless nights, this episode brings you back to solid ground: Jesus Christ is Lord over every wave, every wind, and every threat. Scripture Focus: Matthew 8; Jairus (Gospel accounts) Listen now—and learn to reject fear and walk forward in obedient faith.  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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

We live in a world that talks about freedom—yet many people are still trapped by fear. In this first message of Freedom from Fear, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes fear as a weapon of the enemy meant to weaken faith, silence your witness, and stop bold obedience. Using Scripture and personal testimony, Dr. Youssef explains that fear was once meant to lead us to reverence and obedience to God—but sin has twisted it into terror and bondage. From Isaiah 43 and 2 Timothy 1:7, God’s message is clear: don’t live as a slave to fear. God doesn’t offer quick fixes—He offers true freedom in Jesus Christ. If you’re worn down by anxiety, intimidation, or dread, this message points you to the only lasting answer: repentance, surrender, and steady trust in Christ. The same God who says, “Do not fear,” also says, “I have redeemed you… you are Mine” (Isaiah 43). Scripture Focus: Isaiah 43; 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) Listen and Respond: Don’t settle for spiritual paralysis. Let God’s Word renew your mind, strengthen your faith, and give you courage to live out the Gospel.  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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 sobering message, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims the uncompromising Truth of God’s Word: salvation is by grace alone through faith alone—but discipleship demands surrender. From Matthew 8 and Luke 9, Jesus, the divine Son of Man, confronts those who claim to follow Him yet cling to comfort, wealth, or divided loyalty. Scripture is clear and inerrant—no one can serve Christ on his own terms. The call to “take up your cross” means repentance, obedience, and daily identification with His suffering. Many admire Jesus, but few submit to His Lordship. This message calls believers to examine their hearts, intercede for the lost, and place everything in the hands of the Savior who alone is worthy.  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

Your memory is not a burden—it is a divine gift from God, meant to fuel your faith and deepen your love for Christ. In this powerful conclusion to To Know Jesus Is to Love Him, Dr. Michael Youssef warns that forgetting God’s past mercies leads to spiritual defeat, while remembering His faithfulness brings hope and renewal. Drawing from Psalm 42 and Revelation 2, Dr. Youssef calls believers to reject complacency and use their memory to worship, to repent, and to intercede. When we recall His deliverance, His healing, and His forgiveness, our hearts are stirred to deeper intimacy with the risen Savior. In an age of spiritual amnesia, now is the time to remember, rejoice, and love Jesus with all that we are.  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

True intimacy with Jesus Christ cannot be rushed or faked—it demands time, trust, and total surrender. In this convicting message, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes our culture’s shallow view of intimacy and calls believers to love Christ with all their heart—the very center of their being. Drawing from Scripture, he warns against a one-sided relationship where we speak but never listen, ask but never submit. Jesus does not desire surface-level religion; He desires our whole heart. As Dr. Youssef declares, the more time we spend in His presence, the more our trust grows—and the more our love deepens. In a world of distractions and spiritual apathy, this message is a clarion call to return to wholehearted, intimate communion with our risen Lord.  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

To love Jesus deeply is to engage not only the mind but also the imagination—one of God’s precious gifts. In this compelling message, Dr. Michael Youssef calls believers to reject a cold, information-only faith and to visualize the glory of the Cross as revealed in Scripture. Through sanctified imagination, grounded in the inerrant Word of God, we see the suffering Savior and the depth of His love for us. We do not empty our minds like the world commands—we fill them with Christ. As Dr. Youssef urges, this is no sentimental exercise, but a vital act of worship. Jesus gave His all; now He calls us to love Him with our all—mind, soul, strength, and imagination.  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

What does it take to build a truly Blessed Home? In The Characteristic of the Blessed Home, Dr. Michael Youssef delivers an urgent, Biblically grounded call to husbands and fathers to reclaim their God-ordained role as the spiritual priests of their homes. Drawing from Psalm 128 and the example of Job, this message reminds believers that the home is the frontline of spiritual warfare—and the starting point of revival. As our culture dismantles Biblical manhood and mocks the authority of Scripture, God is raising up men who will lead with commitment, compassion, and consistency. The blessings of God are promised to households that honor His design, walk in repentance, and intercede daily for their families. This is the path to a home truly blessed by God.  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

What does it mean to truly love Jesus with all your mind? In this urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef warns against shallow worship and emotional Christianity that lacks lasting commitment. Drawing from Matthew 22, he confronts the empty rituals of both ancient Israel and today’s Church—where lips may praise Christ, yet hearts remain distant. Genuine love for Jesus is not built on fleeting feelings but on a determined, willful decision to put Christ at the center of all things—our time, our money, our priorities. Dr. Youssef reminds us: the mind must be surrendered, renewed, and governed by Scripture. Only then can we love Jesus with undivided devotion and walk in the freedom of His Truth.  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 urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the subtle barriers that cool a believer’s love for Christ. Drawing from the inerrant Word of God, he identifies three dangers that hinder deep intimacy with Jesus: refusing godly correction, resisting Spirit‑led change, and mistaking this temporary world for our eternal home. Dr. Youssef reminds us that genuine repentance and humble self‑examination are essential if we are to love the Lord Jesus—fully God and our only Savior—with an undivided heart. As the culture grows colder and distractions multiply, this episode calls every believer to intercede, to surrender pride, and to return to the passionate, transforming love that Christ alone deserves.  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

What does it truly mean to love Jesus—not just in word, but in deed? In this foundational message from To Know Jesus Is to Love Him, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the superficial love so common in our day and calls believers to a deeper, more intimate relationship with the risen Christ. Drawing from Philippians 3:8 and Ephesians 3:18, Dr. Youssef urges us to reject complacency and pursue Christ with unrelenting devotion. True love for Jesus means surrendering all—status, ambition, even ministry itself—at the foot of the Cross. In a world where the love of many grows cold, now is the time to repent, press in, and cry out for a transformative love that endures through every trial, fueled by the Holy Spirit and grounded in the inerrant Word of God.  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 final message of The Greatest Lie, Dr. Michael Youssef calls every listener to a decisive choice—one that cannot be postponed or blended with other beliefs. Jesus is not one option among many. He is the only way to Heaven, and rejecting that Truth is a decision for eternal separation from God. Dr. Youssef boldly contrasts the eternal joy of Heaven with the torment of Hell, warning against the passive indecision that damns so many. Heaven is a real place—promised to those who repent, trust Christ alone, and live in obedience. This urgent call to surrender is not just personal—it is a commission to intercede and lead others to the narrow gate before it is too late.  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 Part 6 of The Greatest Lie, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the dangerous misconception that God’s grace is lenient or permissive. He warns that many in today’s churches have turned the amazing grace of God into “boring grace” by ignoring the gravity of sin and denying the exclusivity of Christ. Grace is not God overlooking sin—it is the costly gift secured by the shed blood of Jesus Christ alone. Dr. Youssef exposes the lie that all roads lead to God and calls believers to awaken, intercede for the spiritually dead, and proclaim the Truth. God’s grace awaits those who confess and repent, but the time to come home is now—before the door is shut forever.  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