The Light

In Eternal King, Dr. Michael Youssef lifts our eyes to the glorified Jesus Christ—the faithful witness, risen Savior, and sovereign ruler over every nation. His blood alone cleanses sin, and His coming return calls every believer to repentance, holiness, and faithful witness.

Episode Description:
Jesus Christ is not merely one king among many. He is the Eternal King, worthy of all glory, honor, and praise.

In this powerful message from Revelation, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims Christ as the faithful witness, the risen Savior, and the sovereign ruler over the kings of the earth. His shed blood alone can cleanse sinners, break the power of sin, and bring peace with God.

Because Scripture is the inerrant Word of God, Christ’s return is certain. Every believer must therefore live ready—walking in holiness, rejecting compromise, and keeping eternity in view.

This episode calls believers to:

• Worship Jesus Christ as the Eternal King,
• Repent and receive His cleansing grace,
• Live in holiness and obedience,
• Intercede for those who are lost,
• Shine the light of the Gospel,
• Prepare faithfully for Christ’s return.

The world may grow darker, but Jesus Christ reigns—and He is coming again.

Scripture Focus: Revelation 1:5–20; Daniel 7:13-14; 1 John 3:3

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When a young adult walks away from faith, church, or the values they were raised with, the pain can be deep. Parents, pastors, mentors, and loved ones may wonder what went wrong and feel the urge to fix the situation. But when someone we love strays, Scripture reminds us that God is still at work, and our response can make a meaningful difference.

Loving a young adult who has stepped away from Christianity requires a balance of truth, grace, patience, and acceptance. Healthy Christian community can play an important role in helping people reconnect with their faith, but bringing someone back isn’t about forcing them to change. Instead, we can continue loving them, remain available, encourage healthy community, and extend the same grace God has shown us. Sometimes the most important question a young adult needs answered is simply, “Do you still love me?”

Highlights:

• What to do when a young adult strays from faith or church
• Why trying to “fix” a young adult can push them further away
• How Christian community can help young adults reconnect with their faith
• The difference between accepting someone and approving of their choices
• Why love, grace, patience, and availability matter when someone is struggling spiritually
• How to point young adults toward healthy communities of faith without forcing them
• Remembering that God’s grace is available even when we make mistakes or stray

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Full Transcript Below:

When the Young Adult That You Love Strays

By: Maina Mwaura 

Bible Reading:

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. - Isaiah 53:6As a former youth pastor, one of the things that I cherish the most is running into former students. So in one week, two students that I had the privilege of ministering to crossed my path at the same time, which was not unusual, being that I have lived in the same city on and off for over twenty-five years. What was unusual was the differing paths that both students have taken. 

I can still remember when Thomas and Chris both made professions of faith at the same camp. It was a summer that I will never forget, as both boys, now young men, were also baptized the same day. As Thomas approached me in the middle of the grocery store, I still remembered his face. Just as I locked eyes with Thomas, his wife and kids came around the corner. All I could think of was WOW, time flies. Thomas and his wife both love the Lord, and Thomas is even involved in the same church that I was on staff at many years ago. I walked away from that encounter, thrilled that Thomas was still on track. Although there w