Good News in the Morning with Jeremiah Johnson

God’s Joy Is Your Strength — Standing Firm in a Wild World

Pastor Jeremiah Johnson encourages listeners that God is undefeated and invites them to walk by faith rather than by sight. He warns against feeding anxiety and distraction with worldly news and entertainment, and reminds believers that joy, trust, and a steady focus on Scripture bring strength.The episode offers practical steps — daily Scripture reading, prayer, worship, and guarding the heart — to renew the mind, weather life’s storms, and live in the victory and peace of God’s kingdom.

Paid in Full: Finding Peace in Christ's Ransom

Pastor Jeremiah Johnson explains that Jesus paid for our sins on the cross and was raised to offer the gift of righteousness to all who believe. Through faith we are made right with God, not by works, and can draw near to Him with confidence.The episode emphasizes God’s grace that lifts us when we fail, the lifelong process of mind renewal and discipleship, and the freedom from destructive sin that comes by living in Christ and walking in His ways.

Bold as Lions: Finding Rest Through Surrender

Jeremiah Johnson invites listeners to embrace daily surrender to God, explaining that true faith and rest come from accepting Jesus’ righteousness rather than relying on personal effort.He uses scripture and everyday examples to show how surrender brings peace, boldness like a lion, and access to God’s strength and grace.

No Condemnation: God's Love When You Fail

Jeremiah Johnson reminds listeners that God loves them despite failure and urges them to reject condemnation by trusting the finished work of Christ.Using examples from Adam, Peter, and Judas, he explains how shame traps believers and how faith in Jesus leads to forgiveness, restoration, and freedom from destructive habits.

Tune Your Mind: Becoming the Unique Expression of Jesus

Jeremiah Johnson encourages listeners that God loves them and is actively shaping their character to reflect Jesus — not as a copy, but as a unique expression with His DNA. He emphasizes that salvation includes ongoing renewal of the mind, transforming thoughts, habits, and relationships through Scripture, teaching, and surrender.The episode offers practical guidance for spiritual growth: pursue Bible study and church community, allow God to recalibrate your thinking, and practice biblical love in marriage, family, and friendships. This lifelong process brings peace, joy, and effective Christian witness.

Trust the Ride: Finding Faith in Life's Storms

Jeremiah Johnson encourages listeners to trust God through seasons of trial, explaining that faith is trust, endurance produces character, and Scripture builds a strong shield against doubt and despair.He offers practical encouragement to guard your thoughts, enjoy the journey to the other side, and reminds listeners that God is faithful — closing with a prayer for strength and rest.

You Are Right With God: Grace That Frees and Strengthens

Jeremiah Johnson delivers a powerful reminder that God loves you, that salvation and righteousness are gifts received by faith through Jesus, and that grace — not works — is the source of strength to overcome sin and hardship.He encourages listeners to rely on Christ, keep hearing the gospel, and live in gratitude and freedom while recognizing consequences for choices.

From Struggle to Strength: Trusting God Through Life’s Trials

Jeremiah Johnson reminds listeners that God loves them and uses life’s challenges to develop trust, faith, and character. He encourages viewing hardship from an eternal perspective and trusting God’s preparation for our future.Practical steps include renewing the mind, rejecting condemnation, embracing your new identity in Christ, and growing in virtues like patience, self-control, and peace so you can live as a witness and agent of change.

God Loves You: Good News for a New Life

Jeremiah Johnson shares a hopeful message that God loves you, has forgiven your sins through Jesus, and offers eternal life and daily help through grace.He testifies to freedom from addiction, depression, and past wounds, and encourages practical growth through obedience, community, and serving others in church.Ultimately he invites listeners to seek a deeper relationship with God to find purpose, healing, and lasting joy.

Count It All Joy: Finding Hope in the Valley

Jeremiah Johnson encourages listeners to hold on to hope through life’s trials, reminding us that God loves us and often works in our lives through a passage of time. Using examples from Scripture, he explains that tests develop faith, patience, and endurance.He urges believers to count difficulties as growth rather than blame God, to seek wisdom, and to worship through hardships—assuring that every struggle is being used to prepare us for future blessing and breakthrough.