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

Monday Sep 29, 2025
God Is Not the Author of Your Pain — Discover His Everlasting Love
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
In this episode Jeremiah Johnson reminds listeners that God loves them with an everlasting love and is not the author of pain, evil, or suffering. He explains how human free will and a fallen world cause brokenness, not God’s will.Jeremiah urges prayer as the way God brings His will to earth, shares his personal story of rescue and redemption through Jesus, and offers hope that God heals, restores, and brings abundance.

Friday Sep 26, 2025
Love the Journey: God’s Plan to Develop You for the Promise
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Jeremiah Johnson teaches that God cares more about the journey than just the destination, using biblical examples like Joseph, David, Joshua, and Caleb to show how trials develop character and faith.He encourages listeners to trust God through suffering, enjoy the process of spiritual growth, and confront life’s giants so they can experience God’s goodness now and be prepared for the future.

Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Righteous by Faith: Living the New Creation
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
In this episode Jeremiah Johnson explores how receiving Jesus brings righteousness, a new inner nature, and a renewed relationship with God. He explains the process of discipleship—renewing the mind, living by grace, and expressing the fruit of the Spirit in everyday life.Johnson also discusses the role of perseverance through trials, how endurance builds character and hope, and how aligning your thoughts with God’s truth improves relationships, health, finances, and spiritual growth.

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Park Bench to Prayer: A Drug Dealer’s Conversion Story
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Jeremiah Johnson shares his personal testimony of leaving atheism and addiction after a morning in the park where the beauty of creation led him to believe in a Creator.He encourages listeners to keep praying for lost loved ones, leads a short prayer of agreement, and reminds us that God can reach anyone in unexpected ways.

Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
God's 'Hesed': Unshakable Love That Holds You
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Jeremiah Johnson greets listeners and reminds them that God loves them, delights in their presence, and is a joyful Father.He explains the Hebrew concept of hesed — a steadfast, covenantal love that remains despite mistakes — and urges believers to receive this love and practice it within communities.Using the prodigal son and personal stories, he emphasizes loving correction, healthy boundaries, and deep relationships as the means of true transformation in the church and in life.

Monday Sep 22, 2025
God's Unfailing Love: Restored from Addiction to Purpose
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Pastor Jeremiah Johnson shares a powerful testimony of addiction, shame, and restoration through Jesus Christ, illustrating how God’s love and the cross bring forgiveness and new worth to the broken.Using examples like the writer of “Amazing Grace” and the apostle Paul, he urges listeners not to disqualify themselves from God’s grace, to trust Jesus, and to allow the Holy Spirit to convict and guide them into a transformed, set-apart life.

Friday Sep 19, 2025
Healing the Mind: Faith, Hope, and the Fight Against Depression
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Jeremiah Johnson and guest Logan McCullough discuss mental health from a Christian perspective, exploring how God brings healing to the mind through Scripture, vulnerability, and the Holy Spirit. They emphasize that renewing the mind is a process, not just a one-time experience, and that identity in Christ helps separate believers from depressive and anxious thoughts.The episode offers practical hope and encouragement, stressing the value of godly counsel, prayer, and wise help (including therapy or medication when needed), while reminding listeners that Jesus is present in the fight and offers lasting victory and hope.

Thursday Sep 18, 2025
(Part 4) Healing Minds: Finding Hope in Jesus — A Conversation on Mental Health
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Jeremiah Johnson and Logan McCullough discuss mental health, sharing personal stories about depression, anxiety, and self-medication while pointing to healing through a relationship with Jesus and supportive community. They emphasize rejecting shame, not identifying with past diagnoses, and seeking help in fellowship.The episode offers encouragement, practical hope, and a prayer for listeners, reminding them they are not alone and that victory and emotional healing are possible in Christ.

Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
(Part 3) When Faith Meets Mental Health: Healing the Mind Through God’s Love
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Good morning. God bless you. This is Jeremiah Johnson with Good News in the Morning, and I just want to say hello to you today. I want to remind you that God loves you, that he knows the plans that he has towards you to give you a future and to give you a hope. This week, I'm here with my good friend, Logan McCullough, and we are diving into mental health and mental health awareness and even healing of the mind and the emotions and just removing those dark places...

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
(Part 2) When Faith Meets Mental Health : A Conversation on Healing
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Jeremiah Johnson and Pastor Logan McCullough discuss mental health, personal trauma, and God’s power to heal the mind. They share raw, honest testimonies about depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, and how faith played a role in their recovery.
The episode calls for removing stigma in church culture, offering community and compassion, and relying on scripture and relationships for true healing. This conversation is the start of a week-long series exploring mental health and hope in Christ.





