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The Living Waters Podcast

Living Waters

407 episodes

10 hours ago

What can the past teach believers about how God continues to move today? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar walk through the story of the church, showing how each era reflects God’s ongoing work beyond the book of Acts. From Paul’s conversion to the Council of Nicea and the compassion of Basil, the guys highlight moments where faith inspired action and truth triumphed over compromise. They warn how the fall of Rome and the rise of worldly influence pushed the church toward roles it was never meant to...

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What can the past teach believers about how God continues to move today? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar walk through the story of the church, showing how each era reflects God’s ongoing work beyond the book of Acts. From Paul’s conversion to the Council of Nicea and the compassion of Basil, the guys highlight moments where faith inspired action and truth triumphed over compromise. They warn how the fall of Rome and the rise of worldly influence pushed the church toward roles it was never meant to...

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Religion & Spirituality,

Episodes (20/407)

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Why Church History Still Matters: The Stories That Shape Your Faith. – Highlight Episode 365

What can the past teach believers about how God continues to move today? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar walk through the story of the church, showing how each era reflects God’s ongoing work beyond the book of Acts. From Paul’s conversion to the Council of Nicea and the compassion of Basil, the guys highlight moments where faith inspired action and truth triumphed over compromise. They warn how the fall of Rome and the rise of worldly influence pushed the church toward roles it was never meant to...

14 hours ago

9 minutes

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Ep. 364 - The Bible's Origin and Nature

The Bible did not appear by chance but was divinely orchestrated by God, whose wisdom ensured that His Word would stand as an indisputable authority through the ages. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss how Scripture was formed, explaining that man did not grant the Bible’s authority. Many believe the Bible was compiled centuries later by human decision, but in reality, its authority was immediate, and its recognition only confirmed what was already divine. Recognizing the Bible's authority is...

5 days ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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The Bible Is Not Just a Book: How God Speaks Through His Word. – Highlight Episode 364

The Bible was not created by man but divinely orchestrated by God to stand as His unchanging Word through the ages. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explain that its authority was acknowledged, not granted, and that it has remained flawless and trustworthy from the start. They detail how the Old and New Testaments were affirmed, preserved, and confirmed through careful transmission and divine guidance, showing that even without the original manuscripts, God’s Word has never lost its truth or power....

1 week ago

9 minutes

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Ep. 363 - The Power of Memorizing and Meditating on Scripture

If you don’t memorize Scripture, you won’t be able to stand against the devil. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar each share how storing God’s Word in their hearts transformed their faith and equipped them for spiritual battle. E.Z. didn’t grow up with the Bible, and when he discovered it, he became captivated by its sweetness and power to guide his life. Oscar initially found the Bible confusing, but through memorization, he came to see it as the single, reliable source of wisdom. While God’s law is...

1 week ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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The Power of Scripture in Your Mind. Memorizing and Meditating on God’s Word Transforms the Heart. – Highlight Episode 363

Memorizing Scripture equips believers to stand firm against temptation and walk in God’s truth. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar each demonstrate how storing God’s Word in their hearts transformed their faith and helped them rely on divine wisdom instead of the world. As Scripture takes root, it brings conviction, clarity, and strength in moments of struggle, guiding believers to live according to God’s will. The Word is living and active, a lamp to our feet that reveals sin and directs our steps. ...

2 weeks ago

8 minutes

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Ep 362 - How to Be Generous in All Things

Generosity encompasses time, energy, resources, and prayers, shaping how we live, serve, and influence the world around us. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar remind believers that God is the ultimate standard of generosity and that everything we have comes from Him, from spiritual blessings to everyday provisions. The guys emphasize that giving is rooted in being fully satisfied in the Lord, recognizing that our most profound joy and fulfillment flow from His hand. When we hunger for Him, our time, ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Generosity Is More Than Money: Why God Wants You, Not Your Stuff. - Highlight Episode 362

Generosity is not just about money but includes our time, talents, resources, and prayers, shaping how we live and serve. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar remind believers that true giving comes from hearts that delight in the Lord and are rooted in His provision. When we realize that everything we have comes from God, generosity naturally becomes a way to show love, mercy, and trust. It goes beyond finances to investing in others, offering our gifts and skills, spending time in community, and shar...

3 weeks ago

9 minutes

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Ep 361 - How to Avoid Showmanship in Christianity

We live in a world obsessed with applause, where even our best intentions can quietly turn into performances for the eyes of others. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar remind believers that the desire to be seen and celebrated is not a minor issue but a heart-level struggle rooted in idolatry. From the beginning, humanity has longed for affirmation apart from God, but Scripture teaches that proper approval comes only from Him. Until we become nothing in our own eyes, God cannot fully display His powe...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Addicted to Applause: Why the Praise of Man Never Satisfies. - Highlight Episode 361

We live in a culture that constantly craves applause, where even sincere acts of faith can quietly become performances aimed at earning approval. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar remind believers that this desire for recognition is deeply rooted in idolatry and must be surrendered to God. The guys encourage Christians to examine their motives, especially in ministry, and to serve out of love rather than a desire for recognition. Preaching should be centered on God’s Word, not on entertainment or sh...

4 weeks ago

8 minutes

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Ep. 360 - The Religion of Self-Care Guarding Against the Self-Obsessed Wellness Culture

Atheism is often pointed out as a religion, and in many ways, the obsession with health and wellness has become its own secular form of legalism. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar remind listeners that while bodily exercise is valuable, it can easily become idolatry if it replaces worship of the Lord. Gluttony has long been a silent sin, rarely addressed in churches, yet food can just as easily become an idol as the pursuit of beauty or fitness. The guys emphasize the need for balance: a pastor shou...

1 month ago

1 hour

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The Hidden Idolatry of Self-Care. When Wellness Becomes Worship. - Highlight Episode 360

Health and wellness can be beneficial, but they often cross into idolatry when they become focused on self-glorification, fear of death, or cultural standards of beauty. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss how Christians can navigate this tension, emphasizing that while caring for the body is important, it should never replace worship of the Lord. The guys point out that gluttony has long been overlooked in the church, yet food can become just as much of an idol as the pursuit of beauty or fit...

1 month ago

10 minutes

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Ep. 359 - Finding Beauty in Brokenness

Julia Zwayne joins the conversation to share about her new book, All Things Broken and Beautiful: What if Pain Was Not Forever, a heartfelt collection born out of years of compiling poems and reflections. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar welcome Julia, honoring both her writing and the way God has worked through her brokenness to bring hope. E.Z. highlights a favorite poem from her book, moved not only as a believer but also as a father, seeing the fruit of his daughter’s faith at a young age. Osca...

1 month ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Finding Beauty in Brokenness. God Heals, Restores, and Equips Through Trials. – Highlight Episode 359

Julia Zwayne shares about her new book, a collection of poems and reflections shaped by seasons of brokenness and God’s comfort. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar hear how despair often became where the Lord met her most deeply, turning sorrow into hope. The guys reflect on the value of lament, a form of worship often overlooked in the church, as a means that draws believers closer to God. Julia explains how poetry helps her process pain and return to truth, admitting past tendencies to run toward d...

1 month ago

12 minutes

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Ep. 358 - Humanism Exposed: When Man Tries to Play God

Humanism promises freedom but delivers the same rebellion mankind has repeated since the Garden of Eden. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss how humanism, at its core, is an attempt to reach heaven without God. Oscar shares from his own past as an atheist, explaining how he eventually realized that humanists place hope in human potential while ignoring the Creator. They often rely on technology to end suffering or build a better future, but without an objective moral standard, this vision drif...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Borrowing from the Christian Worldview. Everything We Do Is Built on Faith. – Highlight Episode 358

Humanism promises progress and freedom but ultimately repeats the rebellion that began in the Garden, placing faith in human potential while pushing God aside. It borrows values such as equality, justice, and dignity from Christianity, yet redefines them without His authority, resulting in shifting standards that cannot stand. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar emphasize that history shows every attempt to build utopia apart from God ends in destruction, no matter how noble the intentions. They warn ...

1 month ago

9 minutes

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Ep. 357 - When AI Tells a Big Lie

Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar welcome guest Cal Smith from AIG Canada to discuss artificial intelligence and the lies it may tell. Cal, a longtime speaker on creation, shifted to video and social media during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his ministry has been effective. Recently, he started experimenting with AI, producing authentic, minimally edited video series that only include a hologram overlay. Mark shares his initial amazement at AI’s capabilities, but the guys agree that fact-checking is c...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Ep. 356 - Lessons Learned From the Life of John MacArthur

John MacArthur recently went to be with the Lord, a bittersweet reality—his presence will be deeply missed, yet he is now in glory with Christ. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar reflect on the tremendous legacy he left behind, remembering how his ministry shaped their lives and influenced the broader church. Mark recalls MacArthur being the very first Christian author he read, who introduced him to expository preaching. Expository preaching works carefully through the Bible verse by verse, letting t...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Living Waters Podcast

Standing Firm in Truth: Lessons From John MacArthur – Highlight Episode 356

John MacArthur’s recent passing is both sorrowful and hopeful, as the church grieves his absence yet rejoices because he is now with the Lord. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar reflect on his significant influence, recalling how he introduced many to expository preaching, faithfully working through Scripture verse by verse instead of letting topics drive the message. They share memories of his warmth in personal encounters, his passion for doctrinal clarity, and his courage to stand firm even when t...

2 months ago

9 minutes

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Ep. 355 - Processing the Deadly Shooting of Charlie Kirk

We are heartbroken over the tragic news of Charlie Kirk’s passing. Tune in as we remember his life and share words of comfort during this difficult time. Please keep Charlie’s family in your prayers. What a comfort it is to know that Charlie boldly proclaimed Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, often declaring, “Jesus saved my life, and the resurrection is the centerpiece of everything I believe.” Today, Charlie is with the Lord in glory. May this heartbreaking loss serve as a sobering ...

2 months ago

43 minutes

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The Errors of Artificial Intelligence and the Elimination of Critical Thinking. - Highlight Episode 357

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people think, learn, and trust information, but it also raises significant questions about truth and authority. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar welcome Cal Smith from AIG Canada to discuss both the promises and risks of AI, noting that while it can be helpful for research and everyday tasks, its reliability depends on the quality of the data it uses and should not be accepted without question. Cal explains how applying logic, mathematics, and observa...

2 months ago

12 minutes