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ltw dot org the life of jonah is much more than a popular children's story details next on leading

the way with dr michael yousap. You would imagine, after he experienced God firsthand, you would imagine that he would have been ecstatic and said, wow, Lord, you are calling me to greater witnessing. You are privileging me to a higher level of service of you.

God, what a great honor that you are giving me.

You want me to go when no one has gone before.

Oh, but instead, what did you want to say?

Surely not me and definitely not them.

Leading the way features the practical and discerning Bible teaching of longtime pastor and best-selling author Dr. Michael Yousaf.

Thank you for joining listeners across six continents for this new episode, introducing his audio series looking at Jonah.

Surely not me, definitely not them. Okay, when was the last time you heard God speak? Maybe not audibly, but maybe an inner call to obedience. And along with that call,

perhaps you've fought next steps because everything inside of you says, ignore that voice, run the other way.

Well, today on leading the way, Dr. Youssef takes you along for a look at the life of Jonah

and the steps that led him to mature out of a season of running and disobedience.

Let's listen together as Dr. Michael Youssef begins this episode.

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