Good News in the Morning with Jeremiah Johnson
Start your day with a dose of encouragement and truth in just 15 minutes! Join pastor, author, and teacher Jeremiah Johnson as he shares the good news of God’s unfailing love for you and His incredible plans for your future. Jeremiah’s life is a testament to the power of God’s redeeming love. Once a depressed, drug-addicted, homeless atheist, Jeremiah’s life was transformed forever when he encountered Jesus at a field party in the summer of 1996. Jesus set him free from addiction and despair, turning his pain into hope and his past into a powerful testimony of grace. Now a husband, father, and Senior Pastor of GracePoint Church in Georgetown, Kentucky, Jeremiah has dedicated over 20 years to full-time ministry, sharing the message of God’s love and freedom around the world. Through relatable insights, biblical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement, Good News in the Morning is the perfect way to start your day with faith, hope, and a reminder that your best days are ahead.
Episodes

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
The Unshakable Gift of Righteousness
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Join Jeremiah Johnson on a transformative journey in this episode of Good News in the Morning. Discover the profound success of the cross and the new covenant with God, founded on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. Experience the gift of righteousness, which cannot be earned or deserved, and understand that belief in Christ allows us to become right with God.Jeremiah shares his personal testimony, from a life entangled in addiction and rebellion to finding freedom and purpose through Jesus. Learn how aligning with God's thoughts and intentions can transform your spirit and actions, making the kingdom of God visible in your everyday life. Understand the role of grace, a never-ending flow that lifts us up even when we falter, reinforcing that sin does not define our identity.Be inspired by the power of truth to liberate, redefine, and sustain you as a new creation in Christ. This episode emphasizes that no matter the struggles, a path of peace and deliverance through Jesus is always available, lighting the way to integrity, love, and freedom.

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Embracing the Sabbath Rest in Christ
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Welcome to this uplifting episode of Good News in the Morning with Jeremiah Johnson, where we explore the profound message of God's love and grace. Jeremiah reminds us of the unwavering goodness of God and how all our past, present, and future mistakes have been forgiven through Jesus Christ's sacrifice.In this episode, we delve into the concept of the Sabbath rest, a rest not found in inactivity but in faith and belief in the finished work of Christ. Jeremiah explains how trusting in Jesus as our Savior allows us to cease from our own efforts to earn righteousness, thereby entering a state of peace and rest in our hearts. We discover that true rest is living with the assurance of being right with God, without relying on our own achievements.Join us as Jeremiah shares insights from the book of Hebrews, encouraging us to embrace Jesus as our promised land and Sabbath rest. Through faith, we can function from a place of grace, love, and divine ability, leading to a life of good works motivated not by obligation but by the transformative power of Christ's rest. Find peace in knowing that Jesus is the anchor of our righteousness.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
The Transformative Power of Faith and Righteousness
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Welcome to Jeremiah Johnson's inspiring episode of Good News in the Morning. Today, Jeremiah reminds us of God's unwavering love and the successful sacrifice made by Jesus Christ, which offers us the gift of righteousness. Discover how embracing this truth can free us from the chains of self-righteousness and performance-based faith, leading to a genuine and intimate relationship with God.Experience the joy of being part of God's family, where your identity as a child of God is secure and eternal. As Jeremiah takes us through the importance of heart-to-heart intimacy with the Lord, learn how real change begins from within, driven by pure motives of faith and love.Explore the true nature of happiness found not in material possessions, but in genuine relationships—first with God and then with others. Free yourself from the destructive cycle of comparison and step into the fullness of God's grace, where His spirit dwells within you, guiding you toward righteous living and authentic love.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Embracing Divine Love: The Key to Overcoming Rejection
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Join Jeremiah Johnson in this heartfelt episode of Good News in the Morning as he explores the transformative power of understanding God's love at a heart level. With the story of King David as a backdrop, Jeremiah delves into how acknowledging God's unwavering love can help us overcome life's challenges, rejection, and heartaches. Be inspired to trust in the goodness of God, embrace His love, and live a life of genuine affection and reverence towards Him. This episode offers a message of hope and encouragement for those seeking a deeper, more intimate relationship with God, highlighting the importance of knowing we're cherished and valued by our Heavenly Father.

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Grace: Walking in the Love of Christ
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Welcome to this uplifting episode of "Good News in the Morning" with Jeremiah Johnson. Today, we're reminded of God's boundless love and grace that surpasses all our failures and mistakes. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our sins have been forgiven, setting us free to receive salvation and walk in newness of life.Jeremiah encourages us to trust in Jesus, whose love empowers us to treat others with kindness and compassion, transforming us and those around us. As we align ourselves with God's wisdom, we find stability and strength to navigate life's challenges. Discover how living as a disciple involves embracing God's love and sharing it with the world.

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Unlocking the Power of Faith Righteousness
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
In this episode of Good News in the Morning, Jeremiah Johnson reminds listeners of the profound love that God has for them, accentuating that His plans are full of purpose and grace. Johnson also discusses how the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ offer an unmatched victory over failures, sins, and mistakes, declaring that righteousness is a divine gift through Him.
The episode further explores the concept of faith righteousness, where believers are encouraged to see their identity in Christ, accessing a life above worldly limitations. Listeners are guided on how to live out this righteousness by understanding their connection to God through faith, which paves the way for personal growth and spiritual maturity.
Finally, Johnson elaborates on how this understanding transforms the way Christians interpret biblical scriptures, particularly from the Old Testament, by viewing them through the lens of Jesus' success and righteousness. This insightful approach enables believers to recognize and access the wealth of promises in the Bible that affirm their identity and purpose in God's grand design.

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Breaking Free from the Old Covenant: Embracing the New Promise in Christ
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
In this enlightening episode of Good News in the Morning, host Jeremiah Johnson delves into the profound concept of the new covenant established through Jesus Christ. Discover the beauty and depth of God's unbreakable bond with believers, a connection made possible by Christ's sacrifice.
Johnson highlights the limitations of the old covenant and emphasizes the transformative power of the new covenant, where faith and belief in Jesus open the floodgates of God's grace and righteousness. Explore how this covenant allows continuous access to God's goodness, beyond human imperfections and failures.
Listen as Johnson explores the dangers of legalism and how it contrasts starkly with living in the grace and freedom offered by the new covenant. Understand why embracing Jesus as your source of righteousness is critical to experiencing true spiritual growth and unity with God.

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Finding True Intimacy with God: Beyond Performance
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Welcome to another episode of 'Good News in the Morning' with Jeremiah Johnson, where we delve into the profound truth of God's everlasting love and the importance of understanding the success of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. In this enlightening episode, Jeremiah emphasizes the foundational concept of being born again, which means receiving a new nature based on God's righteousness, not our deeds.Jeremiah discusses the pitfalls of a performance-based relationship with God, likening it to the story of the prodigal son and the dangers of legalism. He unveils how knowing God is rooted in faith in Jesus, allowing us to experience a stable and intimate connection with Him, irrespective of our good or bad days.Discover how to avoid the roller coaster of self-righteousness by embracing New Testament obedience through faith, focusing not on our actions but on Jesus' finished work on the cross. This episode guides you to recalibrate your focus back to Jesus, ensuring a constant relationship with God filled with peace and grace, ultimately leading to genuine transformation and a life rich in the fruit of the Spirit.

Friday Feb 28, 2025
Unlocking Divine Wisdom: Embrace God's Path for a Fulfilled Life
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Good morning. God bless you. This is Jeremiah Johnson with Good News in the Morning. In today's episode, we explore the profound difference between worldly wisdom and divine wisdom. Jeremiah reminds us of God's unwavering love and His desire for us to walk in wisdom that brings joy, contentment, and victory. Through personal stories and biblical insights, Jeremiah emphasizes the importance of humility, teachability, and correction in embracing God's path for our lives. Join us as we delve into how God can transform chaos into clarity, offering a fulfilled life through His divine wisdom.

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
"Good News and Grace: Embracing Jesus as the Righteous Path"
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
In this episode of Good News in the Morning, Jeremiah Johnson delivers an inspiring reminder that Jesus remains sovereign, offering salvation, rescue, and the transformative power of grace. He emphasizes that condemnation is not God's heart; rather, God extends an invitation to his salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Discover how embracing Jesus as your righteousness fosters a personal relationship with God where he guides, leads, and transforms believers from the inside out. This covenant, based on faith in Christ rather than self-righteous acts, assures safety and peace with God, much like the safety offered by Noah's Ark. Jeremiah shares personal testimonies of transformation, highlighting that God's grace overshadows sin and frustration. By focusing on Jesus, rather than self-made efforts or comparisons with others, believers can confidently trust in the success of the cross and express their faith genuinely, bringing glory to God.