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The Living Waters Podcast

Enjoy the ride with this hilarious new Podcast as hosts (Ray Comfort, Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne, Mark Spence, and Oscar Navarro) and special guests explore the pressing questions of our day with sound theology and apologetics! We would love to

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  1. 1Episode 0: IntroductionsWelcome to The Living Waters Podcast. In this first episode, Ray Comfort, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne, Mark Spence, and Oscar Navarro introduce themselves, give a history of how they joined Living Waters, and argue over the point of starting a Podcast. Ever wonder how Ray made it out to Southern California? You’ll find out!Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro1 hr 1 min
  2. 2Ep. 1 - What do you do when you’re witnessing, and your mind goes blank?Can you imagine officiating a wedding and calling the bride by the wrong name? Or preaching from the pulpit and blanking on the sermon? Or sharing the gospel and suddenly not having the words? It’s happened to each of our hosts. The guys discuss how they overcame those moments, and Mark Spence shares a story about why you should never ask him to officiate your wedding. Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro42 min
  3. 3Ep. 2 - Why don’t some preachers preach the hard things?Many preachers today avoid preaching about things like hell, repentance, and a God of judgement. In this episode the guys discuss the hard to preach topics, why preachers avoid them, and why it’s important.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro34 min
  4. 4Ep. 3 - RacismRacial tension is on the front pages and on every part of our news feeds. How can Christians pursue racial reconciliation in a way that is biblical and helpful? The guys look at these issues through a biblical lens.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro41 min
  5. 5Ep. 4 - PersecutionFrom the beginning of church history Christians have been persecuted for their faith. Today, Christians around the world are being kidnapped, attacked, and even beheaded for their faith. Here in the the United States, while we may not experience that same kind of persecution, there is an increased antagonism toward followers of Jesus. How can we honor our faithful brothers and sisters in the persecuted church around the world while faithfully proclaiming the gospel in our own country?Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro39 min
  6. 6Ep. 5 - Raising KidsFor parents, raising godly children is a lifelong calling that can be hard. How can we sheperd our children to know God in an age where everything around them seems to be pulling them away from the Creator? The guys discuss their home life, family values, devotions, and leading their own families in the ways of the Lord.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro41 min
  7. 7Ep. 6 - The Danger of Christian Clichés“God won’t give you more than you can handle.” “God helps those who helps themselves.” “Washed by the blood.” Christianese or clichés can be harmful and untrue. And others can be true but weird-sounding to new Christians or nonbelievers. The guys discuss clichés to avoid and Christianese that often need clarification.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro39 min
  8. 8Ep. 7 - How do we share the gospel in this modern world?Drones. Augmented reality. Driverless cars. It seems that the world is changing every day with amazing technologies and inventions. Does that mean that the gospel also has to change? How can believers be effective in their witness in a modern world? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar talk about delivering the gospel in this day and age.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro52 min
  9. 9Ep. 8 - Obeying the law or obeying God—what should we do?Obeying the governing authorities. Obeying the laws of the land. As Christians we are to submit to those God has placed in authority, but what happens when we are being compelled to submit to ungodly laws? What is the Christian's responsibility?Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro35 min
  10. 10Ep. 9 - The difference between laziness and restThere are two extremes we can fall into, laziness—the need to always be comfortable and served, and busyness—pursuing value in worth in our accomplishments. But the scriptures offer a better way that invites us to work for the Glory of God and to rest and be renewed by His presence.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro39 min
  11. 11Ep. 10 - Christian ContentmentMost people always want more in life, which unfortunately leads to living an unsatisfied life. Yet Jesus says that He is the bread of life, the source of satisfaction. Listen to Ray Comfort and the guys discuss living content and satisfied lives.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro43 min
  12. 12Ep. 11 - What Is Faith?What is faith and what do we do with it? Ray Comfort and the guys talk about the difference between a living faith and a dead faith and how to grow our faith in Christ.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro33 min
  13. 13Ep. 12 - Open-Air Preaching: Is It Biblical?Welcome to Living Waters, a new podcast hosted by Ray Comfort, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne, Mark Spence and Oscar Navarro. In each episode, they will guide discussions alongside various special guests to explore pressing questions of our day with sound theology and apologetics!Today’s episode focuses on street preaching, a controversial topic among many pastors. Some pastors believe that street preaching is hostile and upsetting to local business owners. Additionally, the method gets a bad wrap as it often invites unqualified preachers to spread the gospel. The guys clarify that they are not meaning to throw anybody under the bus when speaking of street preaching, but are speaking specifically about a certain tone and demeanor which violates what scripture describes as a servant of the Lord. To really understand the role of street preaching today, we must first understand its origins, dating back to the Old Testament. Open air preaching allows a pastor to reach more people in less time than in a church setting. It is also an effective way to cast seeds of the gospel to non-believers who would not otherwise be exposed to the word of God. In fact, many people underestimate the sheer amount of Americans who are not familiar with the story of the Bible. For those listening who have never done open air preaching or shared the gospel on a consistent basis, the guys offer some advice. Every time we run away from our fears, they only get bigger. But, if we conquer them, they begin to get smaller and smaller. It’s just the same with open air preaching, and taking one small leap of faith will grant you more and more of God’s guidance. As the discussion wraps up, they share an inspiring quote to encourage listeners to spread God’s word in newer, bigger ways. “God blew the door off the hinges when he said Go into all the world.” Don’t think about it or wonder if it’s right, just do it. Thanks for listening and see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more. Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro40 min
  14. 14Ep. 13 - Annoying Things Churches DoChristians are saved out of anonymity and into a community of believers called the Church. Christians are called to participate in and love their local church, but sometimes things happen that get under our skin. Listen to the guys discuss the struggles of the modern church experience and how we can remind ourselves that the local church is a part of something much bigger than all of us.Welcome to Living Waters, a new podcast hosted by Ray Comfort, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne, Mark Spence and Oscar Navarro. In each episode, they will guide discussions alongside various special guests to explore pressing questions of our day with sound theology and apologetics!On today’s episode, the guys are back to discuss some of the annoying things churches do during service. It’s no secret that modern day churches are nothing like they were in biblical times. Many people today are disconnected from the church. When we think of a church we often think of the physical building or place, however it’s really the people and the community that make up a church. Big box churches are trying way too hard to be like the world, and refuse to be God’s synagogue. The best thing a church can be is faithful to God. They all agree that one of the most annoying things churches can do is ask first time visitors to stand. This is a great way to ensure that a visitor never wants to come back to your church again. Another big pet peeve is when worship songs aren’t actually being sung to God. This makes it seem like you’re praying to God rather than worshipping him. Some churches' majority conjugation are there for the entertaining experience rather than to participate. While some people like greeting their neighbors during service, others don’t feel as comfortable shaking strangers hands. Then, they offer some tips for engaging a church congregation who aren’t participating. As the episode wraps up, they clarify that they aren;t intending to poke fun at anyone’s church or worshiping style. Rather, they are talking about human quirks which are brought into the tradition of the church which can become a distraction from God’s plan. Not only are we members of the church, but lovers of the church of God too. A biggest pet peeve is when people get too caught up in consumer Christianity and lose sight of God’s plan. We spend most of our lives being consumers of different things, but church is the one place where you are not a consumer. God is the leader of the church and he means for you to be there as a participant of His body. In closing, we hear a few verses of the scripture and are urged to find a God loving, people loving church to call home. Thanks for listening and see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more.  Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro47 min
  15. 15Ep. 14 - The Fruit of the SpiritWelcome to Living Waters, a new podcast hosted by Ray Comfort, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne, Mark Spence and Oscar Navarro. In each episode, they will guide discussions alongside various special guests to explore pressing questions of our day with sound theology and apologetics!On today’s episode, the guys are back to talk about the fruit of the spirit. We find references to the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:16-26. The fruit of the spirit is the promise that God is at work through his spirit in us. In order for fruit to grow, it takes time. God at work in us isn’t an overnight thing, but takes time for the fruit of the spirit to grow and mature throughout the rest of your life. The fruit of the spirit possesses love, kindness, peace, forbearance, goodness, gentleness, self control and faithfulness. It can’t have one of these characteristics and not the other, it is all encompassing. Temperance is an attribute of the fruit of the spirit which is often overlooked. In the world which says I’m free to do whatever I want, self control is an exercise of Godliness. They discuss the constant realization we all have as Christians that we still have so much to learn from God. The Scripture says to examine yourself and see if you are in the faith, and it’s the fruit we should be looking for. It’s not a measure for comparing ourselves to non-believers, but is a mirror for reflecting our need for a savior. Who you are in private is who you really were. God isn’t commanding you to give your life up, but rather to lay it down to him. Faith produces joy, and joy produces an energy otherwise known as the fruit of the spirit. Happiness is circumstantial, but joy is positional and can carry us through difficult circumstances. Scripture tells us to rejoice because our fate is written in Heaven. Finally, they discuss the attribute of gentleness. The ability to communicate truth in a kind and loving way and having restrained power mimics gentleness. In life situations, there are two types of people: those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit of God and those who are controlled by the flesh. Scripture says to not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Becoming eternally minded rather than earthly minded is how we change the code. Thanks for listening and see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more.  Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro44 min
  16. 16Ep. 15 – How Can Christians Overcome Peer Pressure?Welcome to Living Waters, a new podcast hosted by Ray Comfort, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne, Mark Spence and Oscar Navarro. In each episode, they will guide discussions alongside various special guests to explore pressing questions of our day with sound theology and apologetics!Today’s episode focuses on peer pressure and the idea that “everyone’s doing it.” Being influenced by your peers is not part of the fall but rather part of the design. We were made for community, to know God and repent in community. When we get saved sometimes we lose the community we had before, it’s important to remember you’re not alone, God is with you. When we reach out to former friends who are nonbelievers to let them know of our salvation we can be met with confusion and pushback. Becoming a Christian can free you from the need to receive validation from friends of the world. In the Bible, Peter reminds us we have spent enough time doing the will of the gentiles - or succumbing to peer pressure. When you are saved, you’re not joining a social club, you’re being regenerated in the image of God.Early Christians did not hold back community or discipleship from nonbelievers. Today’s Christians should be opening nonbelievers to their community to show a witness with their day to day lives. This is an example of positive influence on your community and it’s important to remember that peer pressure and influence is not a childhood problem. Mob mentality, influence, and peer pressure are parts of our lives for as long as we live. Being close to Jesus means as our attraction to him grows our interest in the world wanes. Thanks for listening and see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more. Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro46 min
  17. 17Ep. 16 - Cussing Christians???Welcome to Living Waters, a new podcast hosted by Ray Comfort, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne, Mark Spence and Oscar Navarro. In each episode, they will guide discussions alongside various special guests to explore pressing questions of our day with sound theology and apologetics! On today’s episode, the guys are back to discuss the controversial topic of swearing among Christians. Collasians 3:8 says “We are to put off filthy language out of our mouth.”  Many people argue that there is no such thing as filthy language and words are what you make of them. However, a Christian does not talk like the world and there must be filthy language in order for God’s word to be true. The author Tim Shorey points out that we can curse and profane without even using a cuss word. For example, diminishing the image bearing qualities of another person by mocking them. We are profane when we fail to revere God’s holiness, honor His law, fear His justice, respect the image in others or gratefully enjoy His creation. Rather than certain words, profanity is how we treat, talk about or fail to have reverence or enjoy people God has created.  We chose this topic today because it is something happening within the church and among pastors. Not using filthy language is a perfect opportunity for us Christians to show that we are different from the rest of the world. Instead of attacking a new believer for their choice of language, God urges us to show them the way more accurately. Jesus said every idle word a man speaks, he will account for on judgement day. We should train our children to honor the Lord from the get go. Then, they discuss the profanity of using God’s name in vain. In closing, we are reminded that being a Christian is a sanctifying process which sets us apart from the world. We should be patient with others and observe the progress which is happening with them. Our mouths are not meant to utter profanity and then praise.  Thanks for listening and see you next time! Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more. Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro45 min
  18. 18Ep. 17 - Made in God's ImageIn today’s conversation, they discuss the imprint on someone that leads us to then to value what is inside and treat them accordingly. Learn about the imago dei—the image of God—and the far reaching implications this reality has for all of creation. Humans are beings, not “doings”, and we are called to image and reflect God in such a way that points attention to the glory of God. While the image of God in man was not destroyed at the Fall, it was defaced and marred.The conversation shifts as they discuss the implications that an evolutionist perspective has in considering man’s value. What influence does evolution have in the abortion movement? While man might have instrumental value, find out what this view is missing. They discuss the value that George Floyd had intrinsically, that was missed by many who simply saw him for his instrumental value based on race.They take a moment to step back and lay a foundation of what it means to be an image bearer. Taking a look at Genesis 1:26-27, listen to how man is called to reflect God’s image like a mirror. While this aspect is crucial to explaining what it means to be a human being, there is also necessary grace from God to renew us. Learn this implications this has on accurately understanding things like murder, child labor, justice, equality, abortion, and many more issues of honoring humans. Life is not all about the value someone has because of what he or she does or produces.Breaking down what it means to be in God’s image, Ray addresses the constant need to always be gospel centered. It is hard to love people, but we must love the image of God in them. “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you” ― Corrie ten Boom. Lean in to understand the practical ramifications of being made in God’s image mentally, morally, and socially, and why we cannot accept evolution in Genesis.Evolution is a “fairy tale for grownups”, and there is a constant call to discover and define yourself in this world, but God’s way is different. The intrinsic value our Creator gives us is far better than anything we could ever deserve from achievement—it is an immutable value. Do not be deceived like Eve into believing that you can go out and define yourself, and therefore be like God—you are already created in his very image!Please rate, subscribe, and check out our resources! Thanks for listening and see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more. Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro42 min
  19. 19Ep. 18 - Our Heavenly HopeOn today’s episode, the guys are back to discuss heaven and the hope of heaven in the midst of a perverse world we live in. As the conversation kicks off, they unpack some of the misconceptions people have about heaven. Many of these ideas come from medieval literature and art which depicts heaven as a far away place of leisure in the clouds. However, heaven is ultimately a renewed earth in which God has made right what humans have made wrong. Then, they each share some of their individual images of heaven as children. When we understand the end result of God’s plan, we are compelled to action. The hope of heaven is so important in the world we live in, where everything else is temporal. As Christians, we become more and more homesick with a home we have never been to. This hope is the ultimate consultation to carry us through until we reach Him at our final destination. In addition, Christ promised to prepare a place in which he will receive us back to himself. He urges us to set our minds on the things above, rather than be earthy minded.Heaven is a place where Christ dwells, and therefore it is enough. You can’t divorce one from the other, because his presence makes heaven. As the discussion draws to a close, we are urged to remember the hope of heaven and a new earth. Thanks for listening and see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more.  Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro38 min
  20. 20Ep. 19 - False ConversionNobody likes talking about the reality that there are false converts in our midst... but the Bible does, so we must too. Listen to the guys talk about the rarely discussed reality that our churches could be full of non-believers and find out why so many fall away from the faith after accepting an altar call.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro40 min
  21. 21Ep. 20 - How to Walk in Sexual PurityIn this episode of Living Waters, the hosts speak about how to walk in sexual purity and the battle of the mind. They begin by pointing out how sexual impurity has been present in our world since the Old Testament and has only grown in recent years with the accessibility of social media. They define sexual impurity as taking good gifts from the Lord and using them in ways that defile them. Because sexual impurity is such a prevalent stumbling block in our world, the hosts move on to discussing how to fight sexual impurity. First, it is essential to know that this is only a battle that the Lord can help us win. In order to put away the lusts of the flesh, we must instead put our focus on the Lord and pursue righteousness. They also encourage the use of accountability by surrounding yourself with other Christ seeking believers. Another way to fight sexual impurity is through having a holy fear of the Lord, which includes having a full view of what sin does and how it leads to death. On the other hand, the Lord offers us life and joy through Jesus, and He is the one who can truly fulfill us and lead our hearts in life and peace.The hosts then speak directly to those who have struggled with sexual impurity and may have feelings of condemnation and think they can’t be forgiven. They remind the listeners that God is a God of love, and Jesus died on the cross to bring us forgiveness. When we come to him in true heart changing repentance, he moves us from shame and guilt into everlasting joy and forgiveness. God can redeem any past and free his children from any bondage of sin. They close by encouraging the listeners to seek the Lord and his righteousness and to walk in sexual purity.Thanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider leaving us a 5-star review, and we’ll see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more.Watch the hosts YouTube video on how to overcome sexual impurity hereSend us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro51 min
  22. 22Ep. 21 - Pride Is More Dangerous Than You ThinkOn today’s episode, the guys talk about the  extremely destructive sin of pride.  Pride is “the silent killer,” the original sin, a self-deceiving foe.  It is a form of idolatry present in all of us and driving much of the world.  It is subtle and secretive, and while we often can’t see it in ourselves, we tend to be disgusted when we notice it in others.  We all know what it feels like to notice pride in this way.  We’ve been bothered by the athlete who is obviously full of himself or the self-proclaimed hero who claims praise for helping a person in danger.  But how do we define what it is that bothers us in these moments?  What is pride?  To use the words of Charnock, it is “contending with God for preeminence.”  Its opposite is humility, which entails seeing ourselves in truth and not being overly attentive to self.  Getting into more practical outworkings of pride, it’s important to know that it often harms our evangelism as Christians by fueling fear of rejection and driving us to corner people with arguments.  Given a Bible, pride can lead to phariseeism.  Knowledge inflames pride if the antidote of humility isn’t applied.  Pride can be low, disguising itself as humility.  Pride clouds our witness by placing attention on ourselves rather than Jesus.  The stark truth is that “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”  Because of this fact, we need to be the kind of people who try to root out and repent of pride.  And since we may not always see it in ourselves, the input of others is tremendously helpful.   We ought to humble ourselves, because God will not abide our foolish pride.  And moreover, the gospel frees us from the need for pride!  After all, we are accepted by God, and need no other approval. Thanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider leaving us a 5-star review, and we’ll see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to explore the Evidence Bible!  Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro37 min
  23. 23Ep. 22 - Good Works and the GospelToday, the hosts talk amongst themselves about a topic that brings with it many common misunderstandings: the topic of good works.  Some religious groups, such as Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses, teach that good works are a means by which a person can try to earn salvation.  At the same time, it is all too common for Christians to embrace either legalism or antinomianism, placing either too much or not enough importance on good works.  Thinking well about good works as a Christian requires keeping two theological categories in mind: justification and sanctification.  When a person becomes a Christian, that person is declared “not guilty” before God once and for all; God saves the person monergistically, by grace through faith.  However, the person is saved into the process of sanctification, the synergistic process by which one grows to be more like Jesus.  As this process goes on, the Christian is able to do good works, and should be zealous to do so out of gratitude and a sense of the fittingness of doing good.  As branches on the Vine (Jesus!), Christians will naturally produce grapes (good works!), and they will be driven by the worthiness of God to do the good works He has prepared for them.These two categories of justification and sanctification must be linked, but not confused with one another.  Otherwise, we lose sight of the glorious truth of the gospel!  Not only that, but we lose a great tool in the work of evangelism.  After all, as the hosts’ stories testify, Christians doing good works (especially not out of any need to earn something) has an effect on recipients.  It silences the foolish talk of evildoers, and even draws people to glorify God.Thanks for listening and see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more.  Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro35 min
  24. 24Ep. 23 - Christmas and ChristianityA lot of people make a big deal about Christmas every year, while others can't wait until it's over. The guys discuss the different dynamics fueling both the naysayers and the YAY!!! sayers, and then address the matter from a biblical perspective.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro47 min
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