Morning With Jesus

Dr Joe Pettigrew
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Dr. Joe Pettigrew is an author of several books and the founder of In The Zone Ministries.  He has one of the most popular daily devotionals in 2025, The Daily Huddle.  It began with about 40 subscribers and has grown to become one of the most widely distributed devotional resources in the country. It is available each morning to readers in all 50 states and more than 35 countries around the world.  Joe has been a University professor, College Dean, CEO of Leaderpoint Consulting Group, and the founder of In The Zone Ministries.  

  1. 20h ago

    I Love To Tell The Story

    Every believer carries a unique and deeply powerful testimony. When God steps into our lives, He completely rewrites our narrative, turning our deepest struggles into beautiful testimonies of His boundless grace. We often believe that sharing the gospel requires a formal education or perfectly polished words. However, the most profound impact usually comes from simply sharing exactly what Jesus has done in our own lives. Your personal journey of faith holds incredible power. It serves as a living, breathing testament to God's relentless love and His transformative mercy.

  2. 1d ago

    When It's Time To Move On

    We often hold tightly to familiar places, comfortable routines, or long-standing relationships, even when they no longer help us grow. Recognizing when a specific season has ended requires deep spiritual discernment and genuine courage. Sometimes, God gently stirs our hearts, making us feel unsettled in a space that once brought us immense joy. Other times, doors close firmly, leaving us confused and searching for immediate direction. During these transitional moments, we must remember that God carefully orchestrates every single chapter of our lives. He never asks us to leave something behind without preparing a purposeful new path ahead.

  3. 2d ago

    Running To Win

    Every long-distance runner understands the heavy wall of exhaustion that hits miles into a race. Your legs feel like lead, your lungs ache, and your mind begs you to simply stop and rest. Our spiritual journey often mimics this exact physical struggle. We usually start our walk with Christ full of intense energy and bright passion. Over time, heavy burdens, daily distractions, and difficult seasons threaten to drain our endurance. We stumble over unexpected obstacles and wonder if we have enough strength left to reach the end.

  4. 2d ago

    Do You Love The Old Hymns?

    There is a profound beauty in the opening chords of a classic hymn. When we hear the familiar melodies of "Amazing Grace" or "How Great Thou Art," deep memories quickly flood our minds. We remember sitting in wooden pews beside our loved ones, holding thick hymnals, and blending our voices with the local congregation. These timeless songs carry far more than just pleasant notes; they hold the tested faith of the generations who walked long before us. Through decades of changing seasons, these lyrics have offered steady comfort and unshakable hope to believers facing every kind of earthly struggle.

  5. 5d ago

    Is Your Church Changing?

    Walking into a familiar sanctuary and seeing things shift can feel deeply unsettling. Over the years, congregations naturally evolve. You might notice a new style of worship music, different faces in the pews, or a shift in how ministry programs operate. Change often brings a quiet sense of loss because we attach deep memories to the way things used to be. Yet, a healthy church must grow and adapt to reach a hurting world. Just as a strong tree grows new branches while its roots dig deeper into the soil, our places of worship must embrace necessary growth to share the gospel effectively.

  6. 6d ago

    When He Washed Their Feet

    The upper room grew quiet as Jesus took a towel and a basin of water. He knelt on the dusty floor before His closest friends. In that time, washing feet was a messy task strictly reserved for the lowest servant in a household. Yet, the Creator of the universe willingly chose to perform this humble job. We naturally spend so much of our energy trying to climb higher, seeking recognition, and wanting others to serve us. Jesus completely flipped this human standard on its head. He showed us that true greatness is never found in a title or a position of worldly power.

  7. Jul 29

    When The Fishing Nets Struggled

    Simon Peter and his crew spent the entire night casting their heavy nets into the dark water, only to pull them up completely empty. Exhaustion settled deep into their bones. We know exactly how that feels. You pour your energy into a difficult project, a struggling relationship, or a quiet prayer, yet nothing seems to change. We often reach the end of our own strength, feeling like we have absolutely nothing left to show for our intense labor. Right in that space of profound fatigue, Jesus steps into Simon’s boat and asks him to try one more time. Going back out to the deep water made zero sense to an experienced fisherman in the middle of the day, but Jesus operates far beyond our human logic.

  8. Jul 28

    In The Belly Of A Whale

    Total darkness surrounded Jonah when he found himself trapped in the belly of a great fish. He had run as far as he could from the path God clearly laid out for him. In that terrifying, lonely space beneath the waves, he hit absolute rock bottom. Many of us understand exactly how Jonah felt. We face sudden storms, painful losses, or heavy consequences that plunge us into a deep emotional darkness. When everything around us collapses, we quickly realize we have completely run out of human solutions.

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Dr. Joe Pettigrew is an author of several books and the founder of In The Zone Ministries.  He has one of the most popular daily devotionals in 2025, The Daily Huddle.  It began with about 40 subscribers and has grown to become one of the most widely distributed devotional resources in the country. It is available each morning to readers in all 50 states and more than 35 countries around the world.  Joe has been a University professor, College Dean, CEO of Leaderpoint Consulting Group, and the founder of In The Zone Ministries.  

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    Dr Joe Pettigrew
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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