Leading The Way Radio

In Yesterday’s Lesson for Today, Dr. Michael Youssef urges believers to reject the shallow comforts of modern Christianity and return to the unchanging truth of God’s Word. Preaching from Acts 20, he shows how the Apostle Paul lived with unwavering obedience, bold witness, and tear-filled urgency. Paul’s life was a living sermon—his walk matched his talk. Dr. Youssef warns that wolves are not only outside the church but sitting within, seeking to devour the undiscerning. We must be vigilant—over our homes, pulpits, and hearts. The Gospel never changes, no matter how loud the world shouts. Now is the time to repent, intercede, and stand firm—for ourselves and for the next generation.

In Freedom, Dr. Michael Youssef boldly declares that true liberty is found only in surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Preaching from Acts 19, he exposes the lie of worldly freedom—a life unrestrained by God’s Word—as slavery to sin and Satan. True believers are called to live boldly, discerning truth from error, and refusing to be intimidated by evil. But this freedom demands full repentance—not halfway living or Sunday-only religion. Dr. Youssef warns that partial obedience is rebellion in disguise. Just as the Ephesians burned their occult treasures, we too must destroy every idol and submit fully to Christ. The freedom Christ offers is not permission to sin—but power to overcome.

In Hang in There – You Are Not Alone, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes Satan’s strategy of fear and intimidation, reminding believers that these weapons are powerless unless we allow them to control us. Using Acts 18, he reveals how even the Apostle Paul—bold and battle-worn—faced deep fear, discouragement, and loneliness in Corinth. But God did not leave him. Instead, He sent faithful friends, fruitful ministry, divine encouragement, and supernatural protection. Dr. Youssef calls believers to stand firm in the face of spiritual warfare, refusing to retreat. God is still in control, and He will never abandon those who trust in Him. This message calls us to reject fear, repent of doubt, and intercede for boldness—because the God of all comfort is with us.

In Who Is the Unknown God?, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the idolatry of modern culture with the boldness of the Apostle Paul in Acts 17. Preaching in a city filled with gods, Paul exposes the emptiness of false worship and proclaims the risen Christ as the only Savior and Judge. Dr. Youssef warns that idols are not just carved statues—they are anything that takes the place of the one true God. From false religion to pleasure, pride, and power, every idol will be judged. God is calling all people to repent, for a day of judgment is coming. This message calls believers to intercede, to proclaim Truth with urgency, and to live unashamed of the Gospel in a world darkened by deception.

In Praise From the Prison of Affliction, Dr. Michael Youssef delivers a bold message on the supernatural power of praising God in the darkest moments of life. Preaching from Acts 16, he reveals how Paul and Silas sang praises while bleeding in a prison cell—because their eyes were fixed not on their pain, but on the Sovereign Lord who rules over all. This kind of praise, born from a right view of God, shakes foundations—both literal and spiritual. Dr. Youssef urges believers to stop seeking escape and start glorifying Christ, even in affliction. True praise amid suffering is a weapon of spiritual warfare, a witness to the lost, and the legacy that every believer must pass on to the next generation.

In Keeping Your Integrity Intact, Dr. Michael Youssef warns that the pursuit of popularity is a dangerous trap that leads to compromise and spiritual ruin. Preaching from Acts 14, he contrasts the fleeting praise of the crowd with the steadfast character of Paul and Barnabas—men who refused to be worshiped and remained faithful to the Gospel even when the same crowd turned violent. With bold clarity, Dr. Youssef calls believers to reject the applause of man and live for the glory of Christ alone. In a world obsessed with fame and self-promotion, this message anchors us in the unchanging Truth of Scripture and urges us to guard our integrity, pursue repentance, and walk in obedience to the Lord who never changes.

In this podcast special on spiritual warfare, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks the reality of spiritual warfare and the victory believers have in Christ. Through Biblical teaching and powerful testimonies from around the world, he shows how the armor of God, the sword of the Spirit, and accountability bring freedom over addiction, persecution, and temptation. This program equips Christians with practical, Scripture-based tools to stand firm and live in daily victory. Dr. Youssef reveals what 50 years of ministry and walking with the Lord has revealed about Winning The Invisible War in his new book. Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Invisible-War-Temptation-Victorious/dp/0736992669

In A Pattern for Revival, Dr. Michael Youssef boldly exposes the counterfeit of “pigeon religion”—a powerless, man-centered imitation of true faith—and calls believers to walk in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Preaching from Acts 13, he outlines three marks of genuine Holy Spirit awakening: full surrender to the Spirit’s leadership, unwavering commitment to Biblical Truth, and steadfastness in the face of opposition. Revival does not come through entertainment or softening the Gospel, but through repentance, obedience, and bold proclamation of Jesus Christ. This message reinforces the series’ call to trust God’s purpose even in hard times, knowing that He alone brings power, purity, and direction through His indwelling Spirit.

In The Looking Up When Life's Got You Down Part 1, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims the unstoppable power of God’s grace through the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Saul, once a fierce persecutor of Christians, becomes a mighty instrument of the Gospel—proof that no one is beyond God’s reach. Drawing from Acts 9:1-31, Dr. Youssef reveals four divine surprises: a surprising man, method, mentor, and mates—all orchestrated by God’s sovereign hand. This message calls every believer to rejoice in the grace that transforms enemies into ambassadors. It reminds us that God uses even the most broken vessels to advance His Kingdom, and He calls us to pray persistently, wait faithfully, and never underestimate the triumph of His grace.

In this concluding message from God’s Power for Daily Living, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes Satan’s unchanging strategy to silence the Church—using fear from the outside and division from within. Preaching from Acts 4, he shows how Peter and the apostles responded to persecution with boldness, unity, and Spirit-filled courage. Rather than cowering, they turned suffering into a pulpit and opposition into opportunity. Dr. Youssef warns that compromise is not an option for faithful believers. The true Church must rise with prayer, praise, and unwavering trust in the sovereignty of God. When grounded in the power of the resurrection and filled with the Holy Spirit, Christians can face any enemy with fearless conviction.

In this urgent message from God’s Power for Daily Living, Dr. Michael Youssef declares that true healing begins with repentance—not merely physical, but spiritual deliverance through Jesus Christ. Preaching from Acts 3, he reveals that the miracle of the lame man’s healing pointed to the far greater miracle: salvation. Just like that man, every person is born crippled by sin and hopeless apart from Christ. Dr. Youssef calls out the empty trust in money, intellect, and religion, urging believers to surrender fully to the authority of Jesus. Miracles are temporary, but the message of the Gospel is eternal. Repent, turn to Christ, and receive the refreshing power of the Holy Spirit today.

In this fifth message from God’s Power for Daily Living, Dr. Michael Youssef outlines four Biblical marks of a Spirit-filled church: it honors God’s Word, gives generously, worships joyfully, and witnesses boldly. Preaching from Acts 2, Dr. Youssef exposes the dangers of emotion-driven faith and calls the Church back to the authority of Scripture. A church that forsakes Truth for entertainment or feelings will collapse. But when the Holy Spirit fills God’s people, they hunger for the Word, they give freely, they worship in reverent joy, and they reach the lost daily. This is not optional—it is the Biblical pattern. A Spirit-filled life is one of obedience, sacrifice, praise, and Gospel proclamation.

In this powerful message from God’s Power for Daily Living, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us to Acts 2, where the Holy Spirit descends upon the early Church with unstoppable force. Just as God breathed physical life into Adam, He now breathes spiritual life into His people—birthing a new creation through the power of the Spirit. The sound of violent wind, tongues of fire, and supernatural speech marked this holy moment, igniting the spread of the Gospel across nations. Dr. Youssef warns that true transformation comes only through repentance, obedience, and the indwelling Holy Spirit. The same Spirit who moved in Jerusalem is at work today—calling believers to bold witness and warning the unrepentant that the door of mercy will soon shut.

In this second message from God’s Power for Daily Living, Dr. Michael Youssef calls believers to embrace the Biblical purpose of waiting. Preaching from Acts 1:12–26, he warns against the modern obsession with instant gratification and reminds us that God's silence is never empty—it is training ground for obedience, fellowship, prayer, and spiritual readiness. The apostles didn’t waste their waiting; they obeyed Christ, prayed in unity, and prepared for the coming power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Youssef also exposes the danger of apostasy through the example of Judas, urging listeners to examine their hearts and submit fully to Christ. True revival, he says, begins with faithful preparation—starting on our knees.

In this powerful opening message of God’s Power for Daily Living, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals that the Christian’s true strength comes from the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Acts 1:1–11, he proclaims that our message is not about morals or methods—it is Christ Himself, crucified and risen. Only through the Spirit’s supernatural power can we live faithfully, witness boldly, and see lasting transformation. Jesus did not call us to comfort but to courageous testimony. This power is not optional—it is essential. As the world grows darker, now is the time to be filled with God’s Spirit, stand for His Truth, and live as faithful witnesses until Christ returns in glory.

In this seven-part series, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exposes the strategies of Satan and equips believers to stand firm in Christ’s victory. Drawing from Scripture, he reveals the enemy’s deceptive tactics, shows how to resist temptation with God’s Word, and teaches the power of the armor of God. The series concludes with a sobering look at the reality of hell and the glorious hope of Heaven—calling believers to live alert, equipped, and confident in Christ.

In this seven-part series, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exposes the strategies of Satan and equips believers to stand firm in Christ’s victory. Drawing from Scripture, he reveals the enemy’s deceptive tactics, shows how to resist temptation with God’s Word, and teaches the power of the armor of God. The series concludes with a sobering look at the reality of hell and the glorious hope of Heaven—calling believers to live alert, equipped, and confident in Christ.

In this seven-part series, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exposes the strategies of Satan and equips believers to stand firm in Christ’s victory. Drawing from Scripture, he reveals the enemy’s deceptive tactics, shows how to resist temptation with God’s Word, and teaches the power of the armor of God. The series concludes with a sobering look at the reality of hell and the glorious hope of Heaven—calling believers to live alert, equipped, and confident in Christ.

In this seven-part series, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exposes the strategies of Satan and equips believers to stand firm in Christ’s victory. Drawing from Scripture, he reveals the enemy’s deceptive tactics, shows how to resist temptation with God’s Word, and teaches the power of the armor of God. The series concludes with a sobering look at the reality of hell and the glorious hope of Heaven—calling believers to live alert, equipped, and confident in Christ.

In this seven-part series, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exposes the strategies of Satan and equips believers to stand firm in Christ’s victory. Drawing from Scripture, he reveals the enemy’s deceptive tactics, shows how to resist temptation with God’s Word, and teaches the power of the armor of God. The series concludes with a sobering look at the reality of hell and the glorious hope of Heaven—calling believers to live alert, equipped, and confident in Christ.

In this seven-part series, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exposes the strategies of Satan and equips believers to stand firm in Christ’s victory. Drawing from Scripture, he reveals the enemy’s deceptive tactics, shows how to resist temptation with God’s Word, and teaches the power of the armor of God. The series concludes with a sobering look at the reality of hell and the glorious hope of Heaven—calling believers to live alert, equipped, and confident in Christ.

In this seven-part series, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exposes the strategies of Satan and equips believers to stand firm in Christ’s victory. Drawing from Scripture, he reveals the enemy’s deceptive tactics, shows how to resist temptation with God’s Word, and teaches the power of the armor of God. The series concludes with a sobering look at the reality of hell and the glorious hope of Heaven—calling believers to live alert, equipped, and confident in Christ.

In this seven-part series, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exposes the strategies of Satan and equips believers to stand firm in Christ’s victory. Drawing from Scripture, he reveals the enemy’s deceptive tactics, shows how to resist temptation with God’s Word, and teaches the power of the armor of God. The series concludes with a sobering look at the reality of hell and the glorious hope of Heaven—calling believers to live alert, equipped, and confident in Christ.

In this seven-part series, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exposes the strategies of Satan and equips believers to stand firm in Christ’s victory. Drawing from Scripture, he reveals the enemy’s deceptive tactics, shows how to resist temptation with God’s Word, and teaches the power of the armor of God. The series concludes with a sobering look at the reality of hell and the glorious hope of Heaven—calling believers to live alert, equipped, and confident in Christ.

In The Secret of the Presence of God, Dr. Michael Youssef delivers a bold call to seek the power and presence of God through His inerrant Word. Preaching from Psalm 119:9-16, Dr. Youssef declares that nothing but full submission to Scripture will cleanse, control, and correct the believer’s life. He warns against worldly advice and shallow spiritual shortcuts, affirming that the only path to lasting joy and purity is by treasuring and applying the Word of God. With clarity and urgency, he calls every follower of Christ—young or old—to prove the Truth of Scripture daily, rejecting sin and standing firm in God’s presence through obedience and faith.

In The Secret of the Presence of God, Dr. Michael Youssef delivers a bold call to seek the power and presence of God through His inerrant Word. Preaching from Psalm 119:9-16, Dr. Youssef declares that nothing but full submission to Scripture will cleanse, control, and correct the believer’s life. He warns against worldly advice and shallow spiritual shortcuts, affirming that the only path to lasting joy and purity is by treasuring and applying the Word of God. With clarity and urgency, he calls every follower of Christ—young or old—to prove the Truth of Scripture daily, rejecting sin and standing firm in God’s presence through obedience and faith.

Believers are given the most perfect best friend—the Holy Spirit. Discover how to Know Your Best Friend with Michael Youssef. Cut through the confusion and ignorance about the Holy Spirit and learn to know, love, worship, and adore your true best friend.

Believers are given the most perfect best friend—the Holy Spirit. Discover how to Know Your Best Friend with Michael Youssef. Cut through the confusion and ignorance about the Holy Spirit and learn to know, love, worship, and adore your true best friend.

Believers are given the most perfect best friend—the Holy Spirit. Discover how to Know Your Best Friend with Michael Youssef. Cut through the confusion and ignorance about the Holy Spirit and learn to know, love, worship, and adore your true best friend.

Believers are given the most perfect best friend—the Holy Spirit. Discover how to Know Your Best Friend with Michael Youssef. Cut through the confusion and ignorance about the Holy Spirit and learn to know, love, worship, and adore your true best friend.

In The Secret of the Presence of God, Dr. Michael Youssef delivers a bold call to seek the power and presence of God through His inerrant Word. Preaching from Psalm 119:9-16, Dr. Youssef declares that nothing but full submission to Scripture will cleanse, control, and correct the believer’s life. He warns against worldly advice and shallow spiritual shortcuts, affirming that the only path to lasting joy and purity is by treasuring and applying the Word of God. With clarity and urgency, he calls every follower of Christ—young or old—to prove the Truth of Scripture daily, rejecting sin and standing firm in God’s presence through obedience and faith.

Believers are given the most perfect best friend—the Holy Spirit. Discover how to Know Your Best Friend with Michael Youssef. Cut through the confusion and ignorance about the Holy Spirit and learn to know, love, worship, and adore your true best friend.

Believers are given the most perfect best friend—the Holy Spirit. Discover how to Know Your Best Friend with Michael Youssef. Cut through the confusion and ignorance about the Holy Spirit and learn to know, love, worship, and adore your true best friend.

Believers are given the most perfect best friend—the Holy Spirit. Discover how to Know Your Best Friend with Michael Youssef. Cut through the confusion and ignorance about the Holy Spirit and learn to know, love, worship, and adore your true best friend.

Believers are given the most perfect best friend—the Holy Spirit. Discover how to Know Your Best Friend with Michael Youssef. Cut through the confusion and ignorance about the Holy Spirit and learn to know, love, worship, and adore your true best friend.

Believers are given the most perfect best friend—the Holy Spirit. Discover how to Know Your Best Friend with Michael Youssef. Cut through the confusion and ignorance about the Holy Spirit and learn to know, love, worship, and adore your true best friend.

In this message from Colossians 4:7–18, Dr. Jonathan Youssef highlights Paul’s closing words and the eight friends who stood by him in ministry. Each of these men—whether a servant like Tychicus, a restored runaway like Onesimus, a faithful companion like Aristarchus, or a Gospel writer like Luke—reminds us that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways. Their stories show that the work of the Gospel is never a solo mission but a shared calling among the body of Christ. Just as Paul depended on faithful friends to encourage, support, and labor alongside him, so too we need one another to fulfill God’s mission. Ultimately, this passage challenges us to consider our own role in the Church and to commit ourselves fully to serving Christ together.

The Messianic psalms look forward with longing, expectation, and anticipation to the coming of God's Messiah. These psalms prophesied about the Lord Jesus Christ and His coming years before He was born in Bethlehem. Join Michael Youssef for an opportunity to study the Messianic psalms in this five-part series.

The Messianic psalms look forward with longing, expectation, and anticipation to the coming of God's Messiah. These psalms prophesied about the Lord Jesus Christ and His coming years before He was born in Bethlehem. Join Michael Youssef for an opportunity to study the Messianic psalms in this five-part series.

The Messianic psalms look forward with longing, expectation, and anticipation to the coming of God's Messiah. These psalms prophesied about the Lord Jesus Christ and His coming years before He was born in Bethlehem. Join Michael Youssef for an opportunity to study the Messianic psalms in this five-part series.

The Messianic psalms look forward with longing, expectation, and anticipation to the coming of God's Messiah. These psalms prophesied about the Lord Jesus Christ and His coming years before He was born in Bethlehem. Join Michael Youssef for an opportunity to study the Messianic psalms in this five-part series.

The Messianic psalms look forward with longing, expectation, and anticipation to the coming of God's Messiah. These psalms prophesied about the Lord Jesus Christ and His coming years before He was born in Bethlehem. Join Michael Youssef for an opportunity to study the Messianic psalms in this five-part series.

The Messianic psalms look forward with longing, expectation, and anticipation to the coming of God's Messiah. These psalms prophesied about the Lord Jesus Christ and His coming years before He was born in Bethlehem. Join Michael Youssef for an opportunity to study the Messianic psalms in this five-part series.

What is the value of your soul? In this powerful sermon, Dr. Michael A. Youssef unpacks the most important question Jesus ever asked: “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” (Mark 8:36). With urgency and clarity, he shows how God’s questions in Scripture—whether to Adam, Cain, or Job—are meant to bring us face to face with our need for Him. Only Jesus can weigh the worth of a soul against all the riches of the earth, and only His death and resurrection provide the “great exchange”: our sin for His forgiveness, our guilt for His peace, and our fear for His eternal life.

The Messianic psalms look forward with longing, expectation, and anticipation to the coming of God's Messiah. These psalms prophesied about the Lord Jesus Christ and His coming years before He was born in Bethlehem. Join Michael Youssef for an opportunity to study the Messianic psalms in this five-part series.

In David: Portrait of a Champion, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us through the amazing victories, tragic losses, and difficult trials of Israel’s greatest king. Learn why God called David a man after His own heart, and discover the change He wants to make in your heart, too.

In David: Portrait of a Champion, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us through the amazing victories, tragic losses, and difficult trials of Israel’s greatest king. Learn why God called David a man after His own heart, and discover the change He wants to make in your heart, too.

In David: Portrait of a Champion, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us through the amazing victories, tragic losses, and difficult trials of Israel’s greatest king. Learn why God called David a man after His own heart, and discover the change He wants to make in your heart, too.

In David: Portrait of a Champion, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us through the amazing victories, tragic losses, and difficult trials of Israel’s greatest king. Learn why God called David a man after His own heart, and discover the change He wants to make in your heart, too.

In David: Portrait of a Champion, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us through the amazing victories, tragic losses, and difficult trials of Israel’s greatest king. Learn why God called David a man after His own heart, and discover the change He wants to make in your heart, too.