MORNINGS with Stephen Johnsy

Running Forward With God – Season 2 Finale In this special bonus Episode 155 , Stephen closes out Season 2 of Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast with a powerful New Year-themed devotional on running forward with God. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–2 and Psalm 32:8 , this episode encourages listeners to lay aside what weighs them down, fix their eyes on Jesus, and trust God’s loving guidance for the y...

Stepping Into a New Season With God | New Year’s Special In this New Year’s special of Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast , Stephen shares a timely devotional from Philippians 3:13–14, supported by Isaiah 43:18–19 , to help listeners step into the new year with faith, courage, and focus. Rather than staying trapped in past regrets, disappointments, and old identities, we are invited to “ forget...

Christ Has Come | Hope, Peace, Joy & Love in One Person (Christmas Day Special) In this Christmas Day special of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen brings together the four Advent themes - Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, and shows how they are all fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Reflecting on Luke 2:10–11 and John 1:14, this devotional reminds listeners that Christmas is no...

Love We Live Out | As I Have Loved You In this closing episode of the Advent Series , Stephen turns from God’s love for us to our calling to love others. Jesus’ words in John 13:34–35 - “ Love one another. As I have loved you…” are both a command and a calling. They reveal that the true mark of a disciple is not impressive knowledge or spiritual performance, but Christlike love. Through reflection...

Love That Holds Us | Nothing Can Separate Us (Romans 8:38–39) In this captivating episode of Advent Week 4 , Stephen walks through Romans 8:38–39 ; one of Scripture’s most powerful declarations that nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. This devotional speaks to hearts afraid of abandonment or failure, reminding listeners that God’s love is not fragile, cond...

Love Revealed | While We Were Still Far Away (Romans 5:8) In this opening episode of Advent Week 4: Love , Stephen reflects on Romans 5:8 ; one of the clearest declarations of God’s heart towards us: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This devotional explores how God’s love is not distant, theoretical, or conditional, but demonstrated, costly, and personal. Listeners are invited to...

Joy That Endures In this uplifting Advent devotional from the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen explores what Scripture calls “Pure Joy”, a joy that grows through trials, strengthens faith, and shapes spiritual perseverance. Based on James 1:2–4 , this episode helps listeners understand how God forms deep, resilient joy in the waiting seasons of life . Includes Scripture reflection, a...

The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength In this second episode of Advent Week 3: Joy , Stephen unpacks the meaning of Nehemiah 8:10 : “the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Set against a backdrop of returned exiles, tears, repentance, and rebuilding, this passage reveals that God’s people are called not to live in despair, but to find renewed strength in God’s joy and faithfulness. This devotional h...

Good News of Great Joy In this opening episode of Advent Week 3: Joy on Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast , Stephen reflects on the angel’s announcement in Luke 2:10–11 ; “good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” This devotional unpacks what it means for joy to be rooted not in changing circumstances, but in the unchanging person of Jesus Christ. Listeners are reminded that joy...

Becoming A Peacemaker | Living God’s Peace Through Us In this final episode of Advent Week 2 – Peace, host Stephen Johnsy explores Matthew 5:9 and the powerful calling Jesus gives His followers to become peacemakers. While God establishes peace within us, He invites us to extend that peace into our relationships — through forgiveness, humility, and courageous reconciliation. This devotional examin...

Finding Inner Peace In today’s Advent devotional episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Steve explores Philippians 4:6–7 and the spiritual path to inner peace in today’s anxiety-filled world. Many believers walk with genuine faith while still battling worry, emotional stress, and restless thoughts. This episode offers biblical teaching, warm pastoral encouragement, and prayer that gu...

Resting in Grace During Advent In today’s Advent devotional episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, we explore Romans 5:1 and the foundation of genuine peace — reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ. True peace is not merely emotional calm or the absence of stress; it is the deep spiritual assurance that comes from knowing we are forgiven, accepted, and fully restored into a rel...

Hope That Never Fails | Advent Devotional In today’s Advent devotional episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen explores a devotional from Lamentations 3:31–32 reminds us that God’s compassion remains even in grief. Discover how hope can live alongside sorrow and how God’s unfailing love strengthens our faith. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📖 Scripture Focus: Lamentations 3:31–32 🙏 Dev...

Refilled By Hope | Advent Devotional In today’s Advent devotional episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen explores Romans 15:13 and how God becomes our daily source of hope, peace, and joy while we walk through waiting seasons and real-life struggles. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📖 Scripture Focus: Romans 15:13 🙏 Devotion + Prayer + Reflection 📲Share this with someone who needs enc...

Hope Is Promised In this heartfelt episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, we start the Advent season with hope as we reflect on Isaiah 9:6 , the promise of Jesus, our Wonderful Counsellor and Prince of Peace. This devotional reminds us that hope isn’t a feeling but confidence in God’s faithfulness. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📖 Scripture Focus: Isaiah 9:6 🙏 Devotion + Prayer + Reflection...

Love That Matures Us | Growing Beyond Childish Reactions (1 Corinthians 13:11) In this heartfelt episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, we learn how true spiritual maturity shows up as emotional maturity. Paul challenges us to “put away childish ways,” and this devotional explores how growing in love transforms our responses, relationships, and lifestyle. Includes practical wisdom an...

Love That Sacrifices | Becoming More Like Jesus In this heartfelt episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, we explore Jesus’ command to love like He loves - through sacrifice. Learn how true love transforms marriages, friendships, community, and how we treat the world around us. Includes encouragement, practical insight, and a prayer for stronger, Jesus-shaped love. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

Humility, Patience & Real Love | How To Build Strong Relationships In this heartfelt episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, we unpack Ephesians 4:2–3 and learn how real love protects unity in relationships. Discover how humility, gentleness, patience, and peace can transform how we love others. Includes practical encouragement and a prayer for stronger, grace-filled relationships...

God Is Love In this heartfelt episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen unpacks 1 John 4:7–11 and explores what it really means to love like God does. Discover how love becomes our testimony, why it’s more than emotion, and how God empowers us to love even when it’s difficult. Includes practical encouragement, reflection, and a prayer for renewed love in our lives. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

A Fresh Start | The Power of True Repentance In this episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen dives into Psalm 51 , David’s heartfelt prayer of repentance after his fall. Discover the beauty of forgiveness, the power of grace, and how God transforms brokenness into renewal. Includes practical encouragement, reflection, and a prayer for cleansing and restoration. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

The Heart of Worship | Relationship Over Religion In this episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen explores Psalm 50 , where God calls His people to return to sincere, heartfelt worship. Discover the distinction between ritual and relationship, and learn how genuine worship arises from gratitude and trust, rather than performance. Includes encouragement, reflection, and a heart...

Eternal Investments | Living Beyond Earthly Wealth In this episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen unpacks Psalm 49 , a powerful reminder that earthly riches fade, but faith in God lasts forever. Discover how to shift your focus from possessions to purpose, and from temporary gain to eternal peace. Includes reflection, encouragement, and a heartfelt prayer to centre your heart...

Great Is the Lord | The Power of His Presence In this episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen explores Psalm 48 — a beautiful song celebrating God’s protection and presence in the lives of His people. Discover what it means to live securely in God’s guidance and how to let your life become a testimony of His faithfulness. Includes reflection, encouragement, and a heartfelt pra...

Clap Your Hands | The Joy of Worship (Psalm 47) In this episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen delves into Psalm 47 , a call to praise, celebrate, and recognise God’s unshakable reign over the world. Learn how to worship in the middle of uncertainty, find joy in God’s presence, and discover that true victory begins with praise. Includes encouragement, reflection, and a prayer...

Unshaken | God Is Our Refuge and Strength (Psalm 46) In this episode of the Mornings with Stephen Johnsy Podcast, Stephen delves into Psalm 46, one of Scripture’s most powerful reminders that God is our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble. Discover how to find peace in chaos, strength in weakness, and stillness in the storm. Includes a heartfelt prayer and encouragement to...