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Have you ever allowed a difficult circumstance to steal your joy and leave you feeling discouraged?

In today's episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into Philippians 4:4–5 as we begin the final chapter of our study through Philippians. Paul reminds us to rejoice in the Lord always, not just when life is going according to plan. While our circumstances may change, God's goodness, faithfulness, and presence remain the same.

We'll be challenged to examine what's been controlling our joy lately. Whether it's an unexpected setback, a difficult conversation, financial stress, or a season of uncertainty, we don't have to pretend everything is okay to experience the joy of the Lord. True joy isn't found in what's happening around us, but in knowing who God is and trusting that He remains faithful through every season.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to restore our joy, remind us of His unchanging goodness, and help us find reasons to rejoice in Him even when life feels overwhelming.

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What kind of fruit are people getting from your life? Every man is influencing somebody, and a righteous man’s life produces fruit that gives life to others. 

Pastor Steve Alessi wraps up the Proverbs 11 week with a Friday challenge about influence. Whether you realize it or not, your words, attitude, and decisions are shaping the people around you. In Proverbs 11:30, Solomon compares the righteous man to a tree of life and calls the man who wins souls wise. The question isn’t whether you have influence. It’s which direction your influence is taking people.

A healthy tree provides shade, fruit, and protection, but it never eats its own fruit. What it produces is for someone else. Your wife, kids, coworkers, and friends are living off the fruit of your life every day. Are they getting encouragement or criticism? Faith or fear? Peace or drama? Steve shares the story of an elderly man planting trees along a road he’d never live to see grow tall. All his life, he’d enjoyed the shade of trees planted by men he never met, and now he was planting for those who’d come after him. Every man is planting something in his children, his marriage, his business, and his church. And a wise man remembers that people matter most. Don’t spend your whole life building things and forget to build people. Your greatest influence is helping someone find their way to Jesus, and it often starts with living in a way that makes someone ask, “What’s different about you?”

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 11:30

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge:

 Identify one person you can intentionally influence toward a better life today, then encourage him, call him, or invite him to lunch. Instead of asking, “What am I accomplishing with my life?” ask, “Who’s becoming better because of my life?” Man up, plant something that will outlive you, and win somebody over today.

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The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

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What if the things you're stressing about today don't actually matter as much as you think they do in light of eternity?

In today's episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into Philippians 3:20 and reminds us of a powerful truth: our citizenship is in heaven. While our relationships, responsibilities, careers, and daily routines are important, they are not our ultimate destination. As followers of Jesus, we belong to something far greater than this temporary world.

We'll be challenged to shift our perspective from temporary success and earthly accomplishments to the things that carry eternal value. Instead of asking what will make us happy or successful, we can begin asking how our choices, relationships, and actions can reflect Jesus and build His Kingdom. Whether we're at work, raising a family, or navigating everyday frustrations, an eternal perspective can transform the way we approach each moment.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to help us see our lives through the lens of eternity, focus on what truly matters, and live each day with the confidence that our true home is with Him.

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Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.

We pray these devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a scripture reading, bible study and morning prayer!

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What has God already put in your hand that someone else needs today? The man who lives with an open hand gains more than the man who holds on tight. 

Most men understand hard work, saving, and protecting what they’ve built. That’s responsibility. But if we’re not careful, responsibility can turn into gripping too tightly. In Proverbs 11:24–25, Solomon flips our thinking upside down: the man who gives freely gains even more, and the man who refreshes others is refreshed himself.

We tend to think that if we want more, we have to hold on to more. God says learn to release what He’s placed in your hands. Steve shares the story of a farmer who grew award-winning corn year after year by giving his best seed to the very neighbors he competed against. Because the wind carries pollen from field to field, he knew he couldn’t grow good corn unless his neighbors did too. Sometimes the best way to improve your own life is to improve someone else’s. And generosity goes beyond money. A generous man gives his time, encouragement, wisdom, and opportunities, and he gives credit instead of needing to take it. He doesn’t walk into a room asking what he can get, but what he can add. So if God gives you more, don’t just build a bigger container. Build a bigger pipeline and let more flow through you.

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 11:24–25

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge: 

Refresh one person today, without waiting for them to ask. Buy someone lunch, leave a bigger tip, send an encouraging text, give extra time, share wisdom with a younger man, or open a door for someone who’s struggling. Don’t do it to get something back. Do it because that’s the kind of man you’ve decided to become.

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The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

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Are you allowing regrets from your past to keep you from fully embracing the season God has placed you in today?

In today's episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into Philippians 3:13–14 and reminds us that we cannot move forward while constantly looking backward. Even Paul, who had a past filled with mistakes and decisions he deeply regretted, understood the importance of leaving what was behind and pressing toward the purpose God had called him to.

We'll be challenged to stop dwelling on the seasons we wish we could change and start focusing on how we can live faithfully in the present. While we can't rewrite our past, we can learn from it, receive God's forgiveness, and make intentional choices moving forward. Our mistakes don't have to define our future, and our ultimate goal isn't found in earthly accomplishments but in the eternal promise we have through Jesus Christ.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to help us release past regrets, embrace His forgiveness, and find the strength to keep pressing forward toward the purpose and calling He has placed on our lives.

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Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.

We pray these devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a scripture reading, bible study and morning prayer!

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After years of hidden struggles with drinking, Tony Calatayud faced a family intervention  - and quit alcohol that same day. Now almost 8 years sober, he shares how his faith made addiction recovery and sobriety a reality. 

In this honest conversation, Tony sits down with host Steve Alessi to explain his experience with Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-step programs, why he refused to accept the label of "I am an alcoholic", and how alcohol addiction recovery through faith restored his marriage, family leadership, and business.

If you're pursuing sobriety or loving someone through alcohol addiction  this sobriety testimony is for you.

After this, look for more episodes in our "Recovery" series - highlighting how you can overcome addictions and challenges that can keep you from living a fulfilling life!

If you or someone you love is struggling, consider reaching out to a trusted pastor, counselor, or in the U.S., call or text 988 or SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-4357. 

Note: This episode shares one man's faith story and is not medical or mental health advice.

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Do you consider kindness to be a sign of strength or weakness?

Every man has felt that sudden surge of anger when another driver tries to merge into “your” lane. Why do we guard that spot like it’s ours, just to reach the next red light three seconds sooner? Sometimes the problem isn’t the other guy. It’s what he brings out in us. In Proverbs 11:17, Solomon shows that kindness blesses the man who gives it, while cruelty comes back to bite the man who dishes it out.

Some men treat kindness as weakness, but nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus turned over tables and confronted hypocrisy, yet He also stopped for children, touched lepers, and defended the rejected. Real strength knows when to be tough and when to be tender. A kind man looks people in the eye, thanks the waiter, listens instead of interrupting, and honors his wife. He doesn’t need to make anyone feel small to feel big, and people are drawn to him because of it. Rudeness works the opposite way. Your wife and kids grow guarded, employees stop sharing ideas, and friends stop calling. You can be right and still be rude. You can be a good man with a bad delivery. Anyone can snap back, but it takes a strong man to lower his voice, say “I was wrong,” or treat someone better than they treated him. And remember, people are forming an opinion about the God you serve by watching how you treat them.

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 11:17

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge: 

Be strong enough to be kind. Today, intentionally show kindness to three people: one in your family, one you work with, and one who can do absolutely nothing for you. Throughout the day, ask yourself: Are people experiencing the kindness of Christ when they experience me?

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Welcome!

The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

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The Family Business with The Alessis

The Mary and Martha Show 

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Have you ever looked at someone else's life and wondered why you're not further along in your own?

In today's episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into Philippians 3:12 and reminds us that we don't have to have everything figured out to keep moving forward in our faith. Even Paul acknowledged that he hadn't reached his goal or achieved perfection, but he chose to keep pressing on toward what Christ had called him to.

We'll be challenged to stop wasting our energy comparing our lives, accomplishments, and seasons to those of others. Comparison can quickly steal our gratitude and distract us from the blessings God has already placed in front of us. Instead of looking to the left or right, we can focus on our own walk with Jesus, trusting that He is still working in us. We may not be where we want to be yet, but that doesn't mean God is finished with us.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to free us from comparison, fill our hearts with gratitude, and give us the strength to keep pressing forward with confidence in His purpose for our lives.

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Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.

We pray these devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a scripture reading, bible study and morning prayer!

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Do you know a lot about Jesus, or are you truly taking the time to know Him personally?

In today's episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into Philippians 3:10 and reminds us that there's a difference between knowing facts about Jesus and having a genuine relationship with Him. Even with all his knowledge and experience, Paul's greatest desire was still to know Christ more deeply and become more like Him.

We'll be challenged to examine whether our faith has become more focused on what we know or what we do for God rather than our relationship with Him. Reading Scripture isn't just about gaining knowledge, finding answers, or becoming a better Christian. It's about spending time with God, understanding His character, recognizing His voice, and allowing His truth to transform who we are.

Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to give us a deeper desire to know Him, open our hearts to His Word, and help us pursue a genuine relationship with Jesus that shapes the way we think, live, and love others.

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NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL?

Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.

We pray these devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a scripture reading, bible study and morning prayer!

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If God blessed you tomorrow, who besides you would be better for it? When God prospers a righteous man, the blessing should reach far beyond him. 

Proverbs 11 doesn’t shy away from a topic that makes some Christians squirm: prosperity. In Proverbs 11:10, Solomon pictures a whole city rejoicing when the righteous prosper, and celebrating just as loudly when the wicked are gone. The difference between the two men isn’t how much they have. It’s where their blessing goes.

Don’t apologize for wanting to prosper. Just make sure you prosper with a purpose. A selfish man asks how much he can accumulate, while a righteous man asks how much good he can do with what God puts in his hands. Look at Joseph, who went from the pit to Pharaoh’s palace. God elevated one righteous man, and an entire nation was fed through the famine. That’s the pattern: God’s blessings were never meant to stop with us, but to travel through us. More influence means opening doors. More money means more generosity. More leadership means developing others. And the flip side is sobering: some men live in such a way that everyone breathes easier when they leave. Don’t be that guy. Be the man whose presence makes your home, your workplace, and your church better.

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 11:10

Your Daily Man-Up Challenge: 

Ask yourself, who is better because God has blessed me? Then take one thing God has put in your hands, whether it’s your money, influence, experience, connections, time, or wisdom, and use it to benefit someone else today. Buy someone lunch, encourage an employee, make an introduction, or mentor a younger man.

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NEW TO THE MEN’S MORNING DEVOTIONAL? 

Welcome!

The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world. 

Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.

Your hosts are Steve Alessi, pastor of Metro Life Church of Miami, FL, along with his son, Chris Alessi, and his sons-in-law Christopher Muina, Christian Calatayud, and Dani Burgos. 

Join us every weekday to man up! 

MORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOY

Find more podcasts about faith and family from Metro Life Studios, including:

My Morning Devotional

The Family Business with The Alessis

The Mary and Martha Show 

You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! 

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