Episodes

Do you own your possessions, or have your possessions started to own your heart? In today’s episode, Mary Alessi takes us into James 5:1–6 and a powerful warning about money, possessions, and the way we treat others. Having resources isn’t the problem. The challenge comes when wealth becomes our source of security or when success causes us to become dishonest, selfish, or insensitive to the needs of those around us. We’ll be encouraged to examine both how we steward what God has given us and ...

Are you making plans for your future while leaving God out of them? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:13–17 and the reminder that while planning is wise, tomorrow is never guaranteed. We can pursue goals, dream about the future, and steward our lives well while still holding every plan with open hands and saying, “If the Lord wills.” We’ll be challenged to surrender our plans, desires, and need for control to God while also responding when He shows us our next ...

Could pride be showing up in your life in ways you haven’t recognized? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:10 and the powerful call to humble ourselves before the Lord. True humility isn’t thinking less of ourselves. It’s recognizing that God is God, trusting His wisdom over our own, and surrendering our need to control everything. We’ll be challenged to examine the subtle ways pride can take root in our hearts and learn to say, “Lord, I don’t have to control eve...

Have you been feeling distant from God and wondering how to find your way back? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:7–8 and the powerful invitation to submit, resist, and draw near. When we surrender to God, we’re strengthened to resist what pulls us away from Him. And when we choose to draw near to Him, we’re given an incredible promise: He will draw near to us. We’ll be reminded that God isn’t waiting for us to fix everything before coming to Him. Whether you f...

Are there areas of your life where you’re trying to please the world more than you’re trying to please God? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:4–6 and challenges us to examine where our loyalty truly lies. Following Jesus means allowing God’s truth and values to shape our lives, even when doing so feels uncomfortable or goes against what the people around us believe. We’ll be encouraged to consider where popularity, acceptance, success, relationships, or comfor...

What desire in your heart has become more important than God’s will? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:1–3 and challenges us to look beyond the conflicts happening around us and examine what may be happening within us. Sometimes our frustration, jealousy, or anger isn’t simply about what someone else did. It can come from a desire, expectation, or unanswered prayer that has started to take priority over trusting God. We’ll be encouraged to examine our motives and...

How can you tell if the wisdom you’re receiving is truly from God? In today’s episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos closes out James 3 with verses 17–18 and a powerful description of wisdom from above. Godly wisdom is pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. These qualities give us a guide for discerning the voices and advice we allow to influence our lives. We’ll be challenged to examine the fruit of the wisdom we receive and the wisdom we sh...

What if true wisdom has less to do with what you say and more to do with how you live? In today’s episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into James 3:13 and reminds us that godly wisdom is revealed through a good life, humble actions, and contentment. Instead of feeling the need to boast, prove ourselves, or compare our lives to others, we can allow the fruit of our lives to speak for itself. We’ll be challenged to consider whether insecurity or comparison is driving our words and learn what ...

What do the words coming out of your mouth reveal about your source? In today’s episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into James 3:9–12 and challenges us with a simple truth: praise and cursing should not flow from the same mouth. Just as fresh and salt water cannot come from the same spring, our words should reflect the God we say is our source. We’ll be encouraged to examine the fruit of our words, especially when jealousy, gossip, negativity, or offense begin to creep in. When we truly tr...

Could one small sentence be creating a much bigger fire than you realize? In today’s episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos continues through James 3:5–8 and explores the powerful warning that our words can be like a spark that sets an entire forest on fire. Together, we’ll reflect on how quickly careless words, harsh reactions, or speaking without wisdom can create conflict and affect the direction of our lives. We’ll be challenged to recognize that controlling our words isn’t something we can accomp...

What direction are your words steering your life and the people around you? In today’s episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into James 3:4 and the powerful image of a small rudder guiding a massive ship. In the same way, our tongues may be small, but the words we speak carry incredible power to encourage, uplift, hurt, or tear down. We’ll be challenged to pay closer attention to what comes out of our mouths throughout the day. Are we speaking words of joy and encouragement, or are sarcasm, ...

Have you been allowing your past to talk you out of your future? In today’s episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña takes us into James 2:23–26 and the story of Rahab, reminding us that God is more interested in our faith-filled obedience than a perfect past. Rahab had a complicated story, but when the opportunity came to trust God, she chose faith and put that faith into action. We’ll be encouraged to stop defining ourselves by old mistakes and start walking confidently in the redemption Jesus has g...

Is there something God is asking you to surrender and trust Him with? In today’s episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña takes us into James 2:21–22 and the story of Abraham, reminding us that sometimes faith means trusting God with the very thing He gave us. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to hold God’s blessings with open hands and choose obedience even when surrender feels difficult. We’ll be challenged to ask whether our dreams, plans, relationships, or even answered prayers have become ...

Does the way you live reflect the faith you say you have? In today’s episode, Allison takes us into James 2:16–17 and challenges us to move beyond simply talking about faith and start putting it into action. Together, we’ll discover that genuine faith produces evidence through the way we give, forgive, serve, obey, and respond when God calls us to take the next step. We’ll be encouraged to consider where God may already be asking us to move. Maybe it’s making the phone call, being more genero...

Are you as quick to give mercy as you are to receive it? In today’s episode, Stephanie Molina takes us into James 2:13 and the powerful reminder that “mercy triumphs over judgment.” Together, we’ll reflect on how easy it can be to expect grace when we’re struggling while quickly judging others when they disappoint, frustrate, or inconvenience us. We’ll be challenged to pause before reacting, give others the benefit of the doubt, forgive even when an apology doesn’t come, and remember just how...

Do you see people the way Jesus sees them? In today’s episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña takes us into James chapter 2 and challenges us to examine the subtle ways favoritism can show up in our lives. Together, we’ll discover why our value is never determined by status, appearance, income, influence, or what we can offer others. Our value comes from Jesus alone. We’ll be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example by noticing the people others may overlook, starting the conversation, learning their name...

Does your faith show up in the way you speak and care for others? In today’s episode, Richelle Alessi invites us to reflect on the real signs of a living faith by exploring the end of James chapter 1. Together, we’ll uncover how our words, actions, and compassion reveal authentic Christianity, modeling the example that Jesus set. We’ll be challenged to consider not just what we say, but how we say it, and how we can actively show up for those around us. Let’s join in prayer and devotion as a ...

Have you ever read something that made you stop and ask, "Am I living this out, or just listening?" Today, Rachelle Alessi invites us to look deeper into the book of James together. We’ll explore the difference between merely hearing God’s Word and truly living it, discovering how putting faith into action shapes our identity and blesses every area of our lives. Let’s gather as a community to pray and devote ourselves to not just hearing God’s Word, but doing it, allowing our actions to refle...

Why do temptations always seem to show up just when we're most determined to grow? In today's episode, host Rachelle Alessi invites us to explore the theme of temptation as we continue our walk through James 1. Together, we'll learn how temptation begins with desire, how God never tempts us, and how His word can strengthen us to overcome any challenge that comes our way. We’ll reflect on what it means to stand firm, rely on God’s truth, and allow every season, even the hard ones—to deepen our...

Do you ever wonder what truly matters when life puts you under pressure? In today's episode, Richelle Alessi invites us to reflect on perseverance and faithfulness as we explore James 1:9-12. Together, we’ll uncover how our positions or possessions don't define us, but our ability to stand strong through trials builds something beautiful within. We’ll learn that the challenges we face are shaping us for the dreams and promises God has for each of us. Join our community in this encouraging dev...

What if the battle you’re facing isn’t meant to break you, but to build something stronger within you? In this episode of the My Morning Devotional Podcast, Richelle Alessi begins a new journey through the book of James with James 1:1–8. These verses challenge us to look at trials differently, recognizing that the testing of our faith can produce perseverance, maturity, and a deeper trust in God. Richelle encourages us to shift our focus from the difficulty of the trial to what God may be d...

How often do we pause to truly give thanks, no matter what's happening around us? In today's episode, The Alessies invite us to reflect on what it means to have grateful hearts, drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Together, we'll discover how God's will for us isn't just about big life decisions, but about rejoicing always, praying continually, and giving thanks in all circumstances. As a community, we'll learn how to carry gratitude beyond our morning devotional and pour it into every mome...

Can the words we speak truly shape our day? In today’s episode, Gabby explores the incredible power our words have to build up or break down, drawing wisdom from Proverbs 18:21. Together, we’ll reflect on how the language we use can create an atmosphere of faith, gratitude, and hope—even in the midst of life’s hardest seasons. We’ll learn practical steps to speak life over ourselves and those around us, allowing God’s Spirit to transform our hearts and our homes. Join our community in prayer ...

Are you in a season where life feels full of small, ordinary moments? In today's episode, The Alessies guide us through the idea of "Faithful Steps," inspired by Luke 16:10. Together, we'll explore how God values our faithfulness in the little things. Whether it's managing our time, caring for our relationships, or serving at church. We'll learn how small acts of obedience can lead to a greater harvest and why cultivating trust with God in seemingly minor moments prepares us for bigger blessi...