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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 hear from you. How has the podcast encouraged you? Are there any subjects you’d like the guys to cover or questions you’d like them to answer? Email us at Podcast@LivingWaters.com and you may hear your feedback and questions quoted on the next episode!
Episodes
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Ep. 414 - The Danger of Becoming Spiritually Unimpressible
What happens when the things of God become so familiar that they no longer leave us in awe? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore the danger of becoming…
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Ep. 413 - How to Recover from a Bad Evangelism Experience
What do you do when an evangelism experience goes poorly and you walk away wondering whether you failed? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar unpack the discouragement…
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Ep. 412 - Can Anyone Be Too Far Gone?
Is there a point at which a person goes too far for God to forgive them? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore whether anyone can truly be beyond God's reach…
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Ep. 411 - When Comfort Becomes an Idol
What if the comfort we thank God for quietly becomes the thing we trust instead of Him? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine how comfort becomes an idol…
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Ep. 410 - The Sin of Self-Reliance
What if the desire to do everything ourselves is keeping us from trusting God? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore the difference between biblical…
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Ep. 409 - The Dangers of Denying Original Sin
What happens when we deny that sin is part of who we are? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine the dangers of denying original sin, beginning with the biblical…
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Ep. 408 - The Dumbest Things We’ve Done
Everyone has done something so dumb they wish they could erase it from history, but sometimes those failures make the best stories and teach the most memorable…
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Ep. 407 - How Knowledge Produces Accountability
Knowing the truth means very little if it never transforms the way we live. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine the dangerous gap between hearing God's Word and…
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Ep. 406 - How to Know if You’re Called to Ministry
How do you know if God is calling you into ministry? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar, along with John Harris, explore the weight of handling God's Word and the…
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Ep. 405 - How to Respond to Entitled People
What does the gospel say about entitlement in a culture that believes it deserves everything? John Harris joins Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar for a conversation…
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Ep. 404 - The Errors of Gentle Parenting
Is gentle parenting biblical, or has the conversation gone too far? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar begin by distinguishing the helpful aspects of gentle parenting…
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Ep. 403 - Examining the Eating Disorder Epidemic
What does God say about how we see our bodies? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar begin by discussing the rising prevalence of eating disorders and the cultural…
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Ep. 402 - Developing an Attitude of Gratefulness
What if your greatest struggle isn't your circumstances but your gratitude? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar begin by sharing the blessings they are most grateful…
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Ep. 401 - Combating Depression
When depression settles over life, where should Christians turn? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar begin by addressing the reality of depression and discouragement…
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Ep. 400 - Overcoming Being Ashamed of the Gospel
Being ashamed of the gospel is rarely about the gospel itself. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine why believers often shrink back from boldly identifying with…
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Ep. 399 - When Life Falls Apart: Finding Courage through Crisis
When suffering suddenly interrupts life, where do believers find the strength to endure? Pastor Shane Idleman joins Ray and Mark to share his recent cancer…
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Ep. 398 - Ways to Avoid a Hardened Heart
A hardened heart rarely happens all at once but develops through small compromises that dull sensitivity to God. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine why…
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Ep. 397 - Compelled: Oscar Navarro
A life shaped by abuse, abandonment, and unbelief became a testimony to God's relentless grace. Oscar shares how the Lord met him amid a broken childhood…
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Ep. 396 - How Not to Be a Spectator Christian
A spectator mindset has quietly crept into modern Christianity, leaving many believers watching the mission instead of participating. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and…
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Ep. 395 - Frontline Advocates
In a world flooded with competing narratives, truth can feel buried beneath emotion, media influence, and cultural pressure. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar sit…
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Ep. 394 - A Jehovah’s Witness Meets the Real Jesus
Growing up in a tightly controlled religious system can make truth hard to recognize, especially when fear, shame, and manipulation shape every part of life…
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Ep. 393 - What It Looks Like to Be a Kingdom-Minded Believer
The kingdom of God stands in direct opposition to a world consumed by personal ambition. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore what it truly means to live with a…
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Ep. 392 - Easy Believism Exposed
The modern gospel is often presented as simple, comfortable, and requiring little sacrifice, yet Scripture paints a far more costly picture of following…
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Ep. 391 - An Astronaut Stuck in Space: An Interview With Captain “Butch” Wilmore
Most people will never face a situation as extreme as being stranded in space, yet it reveals something profound about faith, trust, and God’s sovereignty…
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Ep. 390 - The Dangers of “Spiritual Formation”
Spiritual growth has become a buzzword in modern Christianity, but not every path labeled formation leads to truth. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine how the…
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Ep. 389 - What Does It Mean to Be Loved by God?
God’s love is often misunderstood, reduced to performance, feelings, or circumstances rather than rooted in the truth of the gospel. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar…
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Ep. 388 - When It Feels Like God Is Silent: The Theology of Divine Delays
When God feels silent, and prayers seem unanswered, faith can become fragile and uncertain. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore how believers can endure seasons…
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Ep. 387 - The Myth of “My Truth”: How Postmodernism Is Devouring a Generation
Truth has become increasingly offensive in a culture that values feelings over reality, leaving many uncertain whether objective truth even exists. Ray, E.Z…
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Ep. 386 - The Collapse of Attention: Why Christians Can’t Focus Anymore
Attention is quietly slipping away, and with it the ability to think deeply, pray sincerely, and live fully present before God. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar…
The Living Waters PodcastWhy So Many Christians Feel Mentally Scattered Today – Highlight Episode 386
Attention is increasingly fragmented in a world filled with constant noise, entertainment, and instant gratification. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore how…
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Ep. 385 - Is Hell Eternal?
Hell is one of the most avoided yet essential doctrines in Christianity, and misunderstanding it changes both the gospel and the character of God. Ray, E.Z…
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Ep. 384 - When a Church Becomes a Brand: The Danger of Platform Culture
When a church centers itself on a personality, it risks losing sight of the One it exists to proclaim. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine the growing tendency…
The Living Waters PodcastWhen Ministry Becomes More About Image Than Faithfulness – Highlight Episode 384
When churches begin to center around personality and influence, the focus of ministry can slowly drift away from Christ. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss the…
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Ep. 383 - Why So Many Christians Feel Spiritually Numb Today
Apathy rarely shows itself openly, but it silently dulls conviction, softens courage, and weakens testimony over time. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar challenge…
The Living Waters PodcastWhen the Fire of Faith Feels Like It’s Gone – Highlight Episode 383
Spiritual apathy often develops quietly, gradually dulling conviction and weakening a believer’s witness. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore how comfort…
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Ep. 382 - Escaping the Algorithm: How the Internet Is Shaping Your Soul
Algorithms are quietly shaping desires, habits, and spiritual priorities in ways most people rarely stop to question. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine how…
The Living Waters PodcastIs the Internet Quietly Shaping Who You Become? – Highlight Episode 382
Algorithms are increasingly shaping how people think, desire, and spend their time, often without them realizing the spiritual impact. The guys discuss how…
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Ep. 381 - The Silent Epidemic of Christian Burnout
Burnout is a silent crisis that often hides behind faithfulness, especially among those serving others while quietly running on empty. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and…
The Living Waters PodcastSpiritually Drained and Worn Down: The Reality of Christian Burnout – Highlight Episode 381
Burnout is a silent struggle that often affects those faithfully serving others, especially in ministry, where pressure and expectation run high. Ray, E.Z…
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Ep. 380 - The Loneliness Crisis: Why Real Camaraderie Is Dying
Loneliness is quietly becoming one of the most dangerous struggles of modern life, even among believers who sit in full churches each week. Ray, E.Z., Mark…
The Living Waters PodcastWhy So Many People Feel Deeply Alone Today – Highlight Episode 380
Loneliness is quietly becoming one of the most serious struggles of our time, affecting even believers who are surrounded by people each week. Ray, E.Z., Mark…
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Ep. 379 - Surviving the Tragedy of Loss: How to Hold Onto God Amid Crippling Devastation
Tragedy can hit without warning, shattering the life you thought you had and leaving you questioning everything. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar sit down with…
The Living Waters PodcastHolding Onto God Through Devastating Loss – Highlight Episode 379
Tragedy can strike without warning, and for Granger and Amber Smith, the sudden loss of their son River became a catalyst for a profound encounter with God…
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Ep. 378 - The Ozempic Gospel: Body Image Panic and the Idolatry of Appearance
Ozempic is everywhere, and the conversation around it reveals far more than a debate about weight loss. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar step into the cultural…
The Living Waters PodcastBody Image Panic and the Idolatry of Appearance – Highlight Episode 378
Ozempic has become a cultural flashpoint that exposes deeper issues of discipline, identity, and the pursuit of approval. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore…
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Ep. 377 - The War on Masculinity 2.0: Why Men Feel Useless Today
Masculinity is under attack from every direction, leaving many men confused, ashamed, or pulled toward extremes. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar confront the…
The Living Waters PodcastWhy Modern Men Feel Useless Today – Highlight Episode 377
Masculinity is being pulled apart by cultural extremes that leave many men confused about who they are and how they are meant to live. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and…
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Ep. 376 - The Pagan Revival: Why Witchcraft Is Exploding Among Teens
What happens when a generation openly pursues the supernatural while turning away from God, searching for meaning and identity in everything but Him? Ray…
The Living Waters PodcastWhy Teens Are Turning to Witchcraft Instead of Christ – Highlight Episode 376
Gen Z is increasingly exploring paganism, astrology, and spiritual experimentation as they search for meaning, identity, and purpose. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and…
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Ep. 375 - Why Young Men Are Flocking to Secular Influencers Instead of the Church
A growing hunger among young men is impossible to ignore, and many are filling it with voices that pull them away from Christ. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar…
The Living Waters PodcastWhy Young Men Are Leaving the Church for Secular Voices – Highlight Episode 375
A growing hunger for purpose and meaning among young men has left many susceptible to secular influencers who offer fragmented truths apart from Christ. Ray…
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Ep. 374 - When Your Smartphone Becomes Your Spiritual Enemy
Screens dominate modern life, quietly shaping habits, desires, and spiritual health in ways many people fail to recognize. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine…
The Living Waters PodcastIs Your Smartphone Shaping Your Soul? A Warning for Modern Christians – Highlight Episode 374
Phones have become powerful shapers of attention, habits, and spiritual health in everyday life. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore how digital tools, while…
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Ep. 373 - Who Told You That? Discernment in the Age of Infinite Voices
The modern world is louder than ever, and discernment has become both more difficult and more necessary. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss how constant noise…
The Living Waters PodcastWho Are You Listening To? Learning Discernment in a World Full of Voices – Highlight Episode 373
Discernment is becoming harder to practice in a world saturated with constant noise and endless opinions. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine how digital…
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Ep. 372 - When God Interrupts Your Plans: How Divine Disruptions Shape Disciples
Sometimes the most loving thing God can do is interrupt our plans and reroute our expectations. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore how divine disruptions are…
The Living Waters PodcastHighlight - 372 When God Interrupts Your Plans: How Divine Disruptions Shape Disciples
Divine interruptions often feel like setbacks, but Scripture reveals them as invitations to deeper trust and worship. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore how…
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Ep. 371 - The Idol of Freedom
True freedom is often misunderstood as the ability to do whatever we desire. Still, Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine how Scripture defines freedom as living…
The Living Waters PodcastThe Idol We Rarely Question: Freedom – Highlight Episode 371
True freedom is often mistaken for doing whatever we want, but Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore how Scripture defines it as living to glorify God and walking…
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Ep. 370 - Virtue Signaling vs. True Virtue
True virtue becomes visible only when the desire to walk faithfully before God outweighs the instinct to manage appearances for others. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and…