Today's First Steps

John Meador
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Before the day unfolds, what do you choose first? Today’s First Steps invites you into a daily rhythm of devotion, starting each morning grounded in your relationship with God. Hosted by John Meador, this podcast explores the sacred power of our first moments: how intentional beginnings shape our mindset, deepen our faith, and anchor us in grace. Through personal reflections, spiritual practices, and gentle encouragement, each episode offers a space to realign your heart with what matters most. Begin with purpose. Begin with God.

  1. Oct 21

    25 The Restoring of All Things

    Episode 25: The Restoration of All Things In Episode 25 of Today's First Steps with Apostle John Metter, Brother John continues his teaching on God's promise of restoration and the coming move of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Acts 2, Joel's prophecy, and the promise of a future outpouring of God's Spirit, he shares why he believes the Church is standing on the edge of a significant visitation from God. Apostle John challenges listeners not to limit God by their past experiences or traditions. While many anticipate a future move of God to look like previous revivals, Brother John explains why he believes God is preparing to do something new, something that will reveal His power, presence, and purpose in ways that will impact the world. This episode is a call to spiritual preparation. As God works to restore what has been lost, believers must make their relationship with Him their first priority and position themselves for what He desires to do in these last days. In This Episode: • The restoration of all things and God's end-time purpose  • Acts 2 and Joel's prophecy of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit  • Why God cannot be confined to human expectations or tradition  • Preparing for a new move of God  • The importance of putting God first every day  • Spiritual hunger, revival, and the reality of God's presence Brother John encourages believers to develop a daily relationship with God, remain sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and prepare their hearts for the restoration and renewal God has promised. For more resources, visit worldrevivals.org Support the show To learn more about our ministry and worldwide outreach, please visit www.worldrevivals.org email us at john@worldrevivals.org Check out our books: The Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2DSKNG  The Minister's Handbook: A Teaching Guide for the Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9736YQ

  2. Oct 14

    24 A New Move Is Coming

    Episode 24: A New Move Is Coming | God's Promise of Restoration In Episode 24 of Today's First Steps with Apostle John Metter, Brother John shares a powerful message about God's promise to restore what has been lost and why he believes a fresh move of the Holy Spirit is ahead for the Church. Drawing from Joel 2:25, Apostle John discusses the Lord's promise to restore the years that have been consumed and explains how God is preparing to restore the gifts, anointing, and power that were so evident in the early Church. He also reflects on a recent dream from the Lord that pointed to a coming season of revival, healing, miracles, and renewed hunger for the reality of God. This episode is a call to move beyond routine religion and pursue a genuine relationship with God through prayer, worship, and daily surrender. As believers seek God wholeheartedly, they can position themselves for the work He desires to do in this generation. In This Episode: • Joel 2:25 and God's promise of restoration  • The restoration of spiritual gifts and Holy Spirit ministry  • Why God does not want His people trapped in religious routine  • Preparing for revival and a fresh move of God  • Learning to be led by the Holy Spirit  • Making God your first priority every day If you're hungry for spiritual growth, revival, biblical teaching, the gifts of the Spirit, and a deeper relationship with God, this episode will encourage you to seek Him more earnestly and expectantly. Support the show To learn more about our ministry and worldwide outreach, please visit www.worldrevivals.org email us at john@worldrevivals.org Check out our books: The Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2DSKNG  The Minister's Handbook: A Teaching Guide for the Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9736YQ

  3. Oct 7

    23 Present Your Body To God

    Episode 23: Present Your Body to God What does it mean to truly present yourself to God? In this episode of Today's First Steps, Apostle John teaches on the importance of surrendering our lives completely to the Lord and allowing Him to direct our paths. Drawing from Romans 12 and the example of believers who diligently seek God, he reminds us that spiritual growth begins with a daily commitment to prayer, God's Word, and obedience to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Apostle John also shares a powerful testimony about a dream the Lord gave him in May 2026. In the dream, he witnessed a notable creative miracle followed by crowds of people seeking the reality of God's power. Later, the Lord revealed the meaning: a coming restoration of healing, miracles, and the gifts of the Spirit, accompanied by a new generation hungry for the presence of God. This episode is a call to dedicate your life afresh to God and make Him the center of your daily walk. In this episode: Allowing God to order your stepsThe importance of God's Word in guiding your lifePresenting your body as a living sacrificeA prophetic dream about restoration and revivalThe return of healing, miracles, and the gifts of the SpiritPreparing your heart for what God wants to doThe foundation for tomorrow's move of God begins with today's first steps. Support the show To learn more about our ministry and worldwide outreach, please visit www.worldrevivals.org email us at john@worldrevivals.org Check out our books: The Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2DSKNG  The Minister's Handbook: A Teaching Guide for the Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9736YQ

  4. Sep 30

    22 Coming To Maturity

    Episode 22: Coming to Maturity What does it mean to come to spiritual maturity? In this episode of Today's First Steps, Apostle John challenges believers to move beyond simply talking about their calling and begin developing the relationship with God that makes them usable in His kingdom. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, he discusses the difference between spiritual infancy and spiritual maturity, reminding us that God's desire is for His people to grow in wisdom, understanding, and the reality of His presence. Apostle John also shares powerful memories from his childhood, recalling miraculous healings and the tangible moving of the Holy Spirit in the churches where he was raised. These experiences serve as a reminder that God is still real, still powerful, and still looking for yielded vessels through whom He can work. The message is clear: if we want to see the reality of God in our lives, we must begin with daily dedication, prayer, and a sincere pursuit of His presence. In this episode: Spiritual maturity and growth in GodDeveloping your calling through daily devotionThe importance of prayer and seeking GodPresenting yourself as a living sacrificePersonal testimonies of healing and miraclesBecoming a vessel God can useThe journey toward maturity begins with today's first steps. Support the show To learn more about our ministry and worldwide outreach, please visit www.worldrevivals.org email us at john@worldrevivals.org Check out our books: The Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2DSKNG  The Minister's Handbook: A Teaching Guide for the Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9736YQ

  5. Sep 23

    21 Learning How To Pray

    Episode 21: Learning How to Pray How do you learn to pray? In this episode of Today's First Steps, Apostle John shares why prayer is one of the most important foundations of a believer's relationship with God. Drawing from personal experience, he recounts how his son sought the Lord for guidance in prayer and how God used observation, discipleship, and consistent practice to teach him how to develop a genuine prayer life. Apostle John challenges listeners to move beyond routine or rushed prayers and embrace sincere, earnest communion with God. He shares memories of extended prayer gatherings where people sought God deeply and experienced the moving of the Holy Spirit. The episode concludes with encouragement from God's words to Joshua: "Be strong and of a good courage." No matter what responsibility or challenge lies ahead, God promises to be with His people every step of the way. Key Topics: Learning how to prayDeveloping a deeper relationship with GodThe power of sincere and persistent prayerFollowing the leading of the Holy SpiritEncouragement from Joshua 1God's promise to never leave or forsake His people Support the show To learn more about our ministry and worldwide outreach, please visit www.worldrevivals.org email us at john@worldrevivals.org Check out our books: The Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2DSKNG  The Minister's Handbook: A Teaching Guide for the Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9736YQ

  6. Sep 16

    20 A Plan to Seek the Lord

    A Plan to Seek the Lord How do you build a strong relationship with God? In this episode of First Steps, Brother John shares why spiritual growth requires more than good intentions. It requires a plan. Drawing from years of ministry experience, personal stories, and lessons learned through a lifetime of prayer, he encourages listeners to develop daily habits that create room for God to work. Brother John reflects on his son's early hunger for God, the power of sincere prayer, and the importance of remaining sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. He reminds us that growth in God comes through dedication, consistency, and a genuine desire to know Him more deeply. The same God who strengthened Joshua continues to strengthen believers today. As we seek Him faithfully, He promises never to leave us or forsake us. In this episode: • Why spiritual growth requires intentional effort  • The importance of developing a daily plan to seek God  • Learning how prayer becomes the foundation of a relationship with God  • A personal story of spiritual hunger and dedication  • The value of being led by the Holy Spirit rather than routine  • Encouragement from God's words to Joshua: "Be strong and of a good courage" "You need some kind of dedication in God that's going to start your day with the working of the Spirit of God." Whether you're just beginning your walk with the Lord or seeking to go deeper, this episode offers practical encouragement to establish habits that help you grow in wisdom, understanding, and spiritual strength. Support the show To learn more about our ministry and worldwide outreach, please visit www.worldrevivals.org email us at john@worldrevivals.org Check out our books: The Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2DSKNG  The Minister's Handbook: A Teaching Guide for the Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9736YQ

  7. Sep 9

    19 Searching For the Realness of God

    First Steps Episode 19: Searching for the Realness of God How real is God to you? In this episode of First Steps, Brother John challenges listeners to move beyond simply attending church and develop a deeper, more personal relationship with God. Drawing from his own spiritual journey, he shares the importance of creating daily habits that help cultivate a life of prayer, study, and genuine pursuit of God's presence. Brother John reminds us that spiritual growth doesn't happen accidentally. It requires intentional steps, consistent effort, and a sincere hunger to know God more deeply. God's promise is clear: when we seek Him with our whole heart, we will find Him. This message is an encouragement to move beyond routine religion and begin searching for a living, active relationship with a God who desires to be known. In this episode: • Why God desires more than occasional church attendance  • Developing daily habits that strengthen your relationship with God  • The importance of prayer and studying God's Word  • What it means to draw near to God with expectancy  • Seeking the reality of God's presence in everyday life  • Overcoming distractions that pull us away from spiritual growth "Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you." Whether you're new to the faith or have walked with the Lord for years, this episode will encourage you to pursue God with fresh passion and purpose. Support the show To learn more about our ministry and worldwide outreach, please visit www.worldrevivals.org email us at john@worldrevivals.org Check out our books: The Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2DSKNG  The Minister's Handbook: A Teaching Guide for the Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9736YQ

  8. Sep 2

    18 Learn How to Walk With God

    First Steps Episode 18: The Power of Beginning with Prayer What sets the course of your day? In this episode of First Steps, Brother John shares from over 55 years of walking with God and preaching the Gospel around the world. Drawing from personal experiences, childhood memories, revival meetings, and a lifetime of ministry, he encourages believers to develop a daily habit of prayer and seeking God's presence. Brother John reflects on growing up in a home filled with prayer, witnessing the power of God firsthand, and learning that spiritual growth begins with simple, consistent first steps. He reminds listeners that prayer is more than a routine. It is the doorway to a living relationship with God. Whether you're just beginning your journey or have walked with the Lord for many years, this episode will encourage you to make time each day to pray, study God's Word, and allow Him to direct your steps. In this episode: • Why prayer is the foundation of relationship with God  • The impact of growing up in an atmosphere of faith and prayer  • Stories from revival meetings and powerful experiences with God's presence  • How daily prayer helps establish God's direction for your life  • Learning to seek the reality of God's presence every day "It sets your day, it sets the course of your day, it sets God's direction in your life." Support the show To learn more about our ministry and worldwide outreach, please visit www.worldrevivals.org email us at john@worldrevivals.org Check out our books: The Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2DSKNG  The Minister's Handbook: A Teaching Guide for the Apostles' Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9736YQ

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Before the day unfolds, what do you choose first? Today’s First Steps invites you into a daily rhythm of devotion, starting each morning grounded in your relationship with God. Hosted by John Meador, this podcast explores the sacred power of our first moments: how intentional beginnings shape our mindset, deepen our faith, and anchor us in grace. Through personal reflections, spiritual practices, and gentle encouragement, each episode offers a space to realign your heart with what matters most. Begin with purpose. Begin with God.

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  • Creator
    John Meador
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Today's First Steps
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