The Living Waters Podcast

The Living Waters Podcast

By Living Waters

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

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  1. Number 1: 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 about entitlement, gratitude, and the humility that flows from understanding God's grace. The discussion begins by examining how a growing sense of entitlement has shaped modern culture, reminding listeners that this struggle is not unique to society but is rooted in every human heart. While it is easy to recognize entitlement in others, the guys challenge believers first to examine themselves, remembering that Christians are called to respond to a changing culture with the same love, service, and faithfulness that marked the early church. The guys explain that every person bears God's image and should be treated with dignity and respect, even when they are difficult or demanding. Looking to the life of Christ, they show that people often seek temporary solutions, even though their greatest need is the gospel. As believers grow in their understanding of God's grace, they realize that everything they have is a gift rather than something they have earned. Humility flourishes when Christians remember that God owes them nothing yet has freely given them everything they need in Christ. From there, the discussion turns to practical ways believers can combat entitlement in everyday life. The guys encourage listeners to cultivate gratitude, renew their minds with Scripture, and view every circumstance through the lens of God's sovereignty. Rather than focusing on what is happening to them, Christians are called to consider what God is accomplishing through them. They remind listeners that trials are opportunities for spiritual growth and that thankfulness is one of the most powerful weapons against pride. As believers learn to treasure Christ above earthly comforts, they become increasingly content with whatever the Lord has ordained. Finally, the conversation points to Jesus as the ultimate example of humility and servanthood. Though He alone was truly entitled to glory and honor, Christ willingly humbled Himself, served others, and even washed Judas's feet before going to the cross. The guys challenge listeners to follow their Savior by embracing repentance, practicing daily faithfulness, and serving others without seeking recognition. Ultimately, this episode reminds believers that the evidence of a heart transformed by the gospel is not demanding to be served but joyfully becoming a servant for the glory of God. Send us Fan Mail Thanks 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 [email protected]. We're thankful for your input! Learn more about the hosts of this podcast. Ray Comfort Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne Mark Spence Oscar Navarro

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  2. Number 2: 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 actually obeying it. The guys explain that many people assume the man who built his house on the sand represents only unbelievers, yet Jesus warns that even those who hear His teachings can deceive themselves if they refuse to put them into practice. True doctrine is not meant to remain stored away but to flow outward in obedience, worship, and service. Knowledge that does not produce action eventually becomes self-deception. The guys explore why accountability is not something Christians should fear but something to delight in. God has lavished His people with grace, and knowledge of His goodness should produce gratitude, humility, and obedience. Accountability is more than confessing failures. It involves receiving wisdom, pursuing holiness together, and allowing trusted believers to draw one another closer to Christ. The conversation highlights how relationships within the body of Christ protect against drifting and help believers apply truth in practical ways. Knowledge is meant to lead to obedience, and wisdom grows when believers humbly receive correction and seek counsel from others. The discussion then turns to the knowledge unbelievers possess and the responsibility that accompanies truth. The guys explain that God has revealed Himself through creation and conscience, leaving humanity without excuse. People recognize beauty, morality, and purpose because these reflect the reality of their Creator, even when they suppress that truth. The guys also discuss how spiritual decline rarely happens overnight. Lives are often shaped by thousands of choices, either toward destruction or toward faithfulness. The warnings God gives through Scripture and fellow believers are acts of grace meant to keep His people from drifting away from Him. Finally, the guys encourage listeners to respond promptly whenever God reveals truth. Knowledge should first be received, then transformed into wisdom, and ultimately passed on to others. They emphasize that delaying obedience only makes it harder. Knowledge that puffs up produces pride, but knowledge of God produces humility and worship. Whether through parenting, discipleship, or evangelism, believers are called to steward the truth they have received and share it with others. Ultimately, the guys remind listeners that heaven and hell are real, that today is the day of salvation, and that the proper response to the truth is repentance, faith, and joyful obedience. Send us Fan Mail Thanks 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 [email protected]. We're thankful for your input! Learn more about the hosts of this podcast. Ray Comfort Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne Mark Spence Oscar Navarro

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  3. Number 3: 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 distinction between being called to serve and being called to vocational ministry. The guys begin by challenging the sacredsecular divide, reminding listeners that faithfulness is not limited to pastors, missionaries, or employees of Christian organizations. Every believer is called to glorify God in the work already before them. Rather than waiting for a title or position, Christians should begin by faithfully serving where God has placed them and allow any future ministry role to grow out of that obedience. The conversation then turns to how a calling often becomes evident through faithful service. The guys share that their paths into ministry began with preaching, discipling, evangelizing, and serving long before a formal position came along. A desire for ministry should be accompanied by a genuine love for God's people, a burden for the lost, and gifts already being exercised within the local church. They encourage listeners to start small and seek counsel from mature believers. A calling should first be tested locally, where character, service, and spiritual fruit can be seen. From there, the guys address both the dangers and rewards of ministry. Pride, money, and the desire for recognition can easily distort a person's motives. At the same time, opposition and hardship are unavoidable for those who faithfully serve Christ. Ministry is service, not a platform, and those who pursue it should expect their faith to be tested. Yet few privileges are greater than preaching God's Word, building up His people, and proclaiming the gospel. The guys encourage those considering ministry to remain rooted in a local church, depend deeply on prayer, and honestly examine whether the burden to serve Christ endures even when the work is difficult and unseen. Finally, the conversation offers a framework for discerning vocational ministry through calling, capacity, competency, character, and affirmation from the local church. Giftedness alone is not enough if spiritual fruit and godly character do not grow alongside it. The guys warn against rushing into ministry for identity, reminding listeners that their identity is already secure in Christ. Whether or not a formal position ever comes, believers can continue serving God in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces. Faithfulness in small things is never insignificant, and true ministry begins long before anyone receives a title. Send us Fan Mail Thanks 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 [email protected]. We're thankful for your input! Learn more about the hosts of this podcast. Ray Comfort Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne Mark Spence Oscar Navarro

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  4. Number 4: 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, such as patience, empathy, and respectful communication, from philosophies that conflict with Scripture. They discuss the growing cultural resistance to discipline, the importance of parental self-control, and why biblical correction should never be motivated by anger. Instead, loving discipline is presented as an intentional act that teaches children respect, obedience, and wisdom and points them toward the Lord. The conversation then examines the worldview behind many modern parenting philosophies. The guys explain that while children should be treated with dignity and compassion, parenting must also acknowledge the biblical reality of humanity's sinful nature. Ignoring or excusing sin does not prepare children for life or for their need for the gospel. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries early, consistently training children from a young age, and remembering that discipline is not limited to a single method but should always seek the child's good. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize that correction should be rooted in love, never in frustration or personal anger. From there, the guys explore how modern parenting often elevates feelings over truth and downplays the importance of obedience. They clarify the difference between understanding a child's struggles and excusing sinful behavior, encouraging parents to lovingly address the heart behind their children's actions rather than simply managing outward behavior. Consistency, follow-through, and thoughtful correction help children understand both authority and security. Rather than seeking to be popular parents, Christians are called to faithfully shepherd their children with compassion and conviction, preparing them to honor God throughout their lives. Finally, the conversation returns to the biblical foundation for discipline, reminding listeners that God's loving correction of His children provides the model for Christian parenting. The guys encourage parents to saturate themselves in Scripture rather than in cultural trends, to study each of their children carefully, and to remember that every act of discipline should ultimately point them toward Christ. Love without truth leaves children vulnerable, while truth without love misrepresents the heart of God. Biblical parenting holds both together, raising children with grace, wisdom, authority, and deep confidence in the Lord's goodness. Send us Fan Mail Thanks 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 [email protected]. We're thankful for your input! Learn more about the hosts of this podcast. Ray Comfort Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne Mark Spence Oscar Navarro

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  5. Number 5: 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 for, from faithful family members to countless ordinary moments that reveal God's kindness. Their conversation quickly turns to the source of true gratitude, explaining that lasting thankfulness is rooted not in favorable circumstances but in God's unchanging promises and faithfulness. Rather than focusing on what is lacking, believers are called to recognize God's goodness in both the extraordinary and the seemingly insignificant moments of everyday life. The guys then explore what Scripture teaches about gratitude, emphasizing that thankfulness is not merely a suggestion but a command for every believer. They discuss how God's sovereignty reshapes how Christians view suffering, reminding listeners that there is no panic in heaven, only the Lord accomplishing His perfect purposes. Whether facing hardship or abundance, believers can trust that God is using every circumstance to shape their character into the likeness of Christ. The conversation also challenges listeners to resist the constant pull of a culture built on discontentment and instead cultivate hearts satisfied in Christ alone. From there, the discussion examines the dangers of ingratitude and the subtle idolatry that often fuels it. The guys explain that grumbling is more than a bad habit; it reveals a heart that has lost sight of God's goodness. They contrast the hopelessness of unbelief with the confidence Christians have through the gospel, encouraging believers to demonstrate their faith by responding to trials with thankfulness rather than complaint. True gratitude does not deny suffering but declares that God remains worthy of praise even in the midst of it. A thankful heart becomes a powerful testimony to the watching world that Christ is enough. Finally, the guys offer practical encouragement for cultivating a life marked by gratitude. They remind listeners to anchor themselves in God's promises, fill their prayers with thanksgiving, and continually remember the salvation they have received through Christ. Rather than letting anxiety or dissatisfaction shape their perspective, believers are called to fix their eyes on eternity and on God's faithfulness. Ultimately, the conversation encourages Christians to become people whose gratitude shines brightly in a world marked by complaint, pointing others to the unchanging hope found in the Lord. Send us Fan Mail Thanks 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 [email protected]. We're thankful for your input! Learn more about the hosts of this podcast. Ray Comfort Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne Mark Spence Oscar Navarro

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