Turning Oppression Into Opportunity

Leading The Way Radio Podcast

Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef

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🗓️ 17 October 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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In Turning Oppression Into Opportunity, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the destructive power of false criticism and shows how the Apostle Paul transformed it into a platform for proclaiming Christ. Preaching from Acts 21–22, Dr. Youssef reveals five Biblical principles for responding to slander with grace, truth, and courage. Paul faced lies, mob violence, and public humiliation—but instead of defending himself, he used the moment to lift high the Name of Jesus. He saw God’s hand in every hardship, spoke with respect to his persecutors, and maintained a selfless love rooted in his devotion to Christ. This message calls every believer to stop reacting in the flesh and start interceding, testifying, and glorifying God even in the fire. If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

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0:00.0	The only exercise that some people are getting these days is jumping to conclusion, running down their friends,
0:09.3	sidestepping responsibility and pushing their luck. But I want to talk to you today about turning oppression of false criticism into an opportunity for glorifying God.
0:23.7	And I'm focusing, of course, on Acts 21 and 22.
0:27.3	I'm going to give you some practical advice here on how to turn a negative environment
0:33.4	that grows out of false criticism into a positive spirit.
0:40.9	Today on leading the way with Dr. Michael Yousaf,
0:44.7	insight from God's word to keep you looking up when life's got you down.
0:50.1	You'll travel with the Apostle Paul in the New Testament Book of Acts, seeing how Paul himself
0:56.5	looked up when circumstances of life pressed in from all sides, and see how you can do the
1:03.1	same. This quick reminder, before Dr. Michael Yousaf begins, leading the way is listener-supported,
1:10.4	meaning worldwide ministry is not underwritten
1:13.6	by a large church or organization, but supported by the prayers and generosity of individuals
1:20.4	blessed by the teaching and impact of Dr. Youssef, his teams, and the media ministry.
1:27.6	Learn more at lTW.org.
1:31.7	Express your generosity when you call us at 866-626-4356, or at that same website,
1:42.4	LTW.org.
1:45.3	More later, right now, though, listen along as Dr. Michael Yousuff begins today's teaching.
1:52.2	I think one of the hardest things to do is to remain positive in the face of criticism,
2:00.4	especially if there are false criticism. I think one of
2:05.3	the hardest things is to know how to turn an oppressive environment into an opportunity.
2:13.7	One of the hardest attitudes, at least for me to have, is how to remain loving toward a critical
2:21.8	person, even if that person is falsely accusing you. And I know this happens probably every
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