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
470 episodes
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 teaching that Adam's disobedience brought sin and death into the world. They explain w...
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 lessons. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar look back on some of their most embarrassing mis...
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 ...
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 gu...
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 gra...
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 conf...
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 pressures that shape self-perception. They explore how social media, comparison, and the de...
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 kindn...
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, acknowledging that seasons of darkness touch every believer in different ways. Rather ...
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 Christ and how the fear of man quietly competes for the worship that belongs to God a...
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 diagnosis and the profound lessons God has taught him amid uncertainty, fear, and waitin...
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 believers must fight daily to remain tender toward the Lord. Sin is deceptive, and the guys ...
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 marked by instability, trauma, and painful lies about his identity and worth. Though...
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 Oscar challenge listeners to examine whether they have become passive observers rather th...
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 down with Eliana Solomonn, who goes by Ellie, along with Shaya Leban and Chad Williams, ...
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. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar sit down with Taleah Hall to hear her powerful testimony of...
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 kingdom mindset and why selfishness is one of the greatest obstacles to faithful Chri...
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 Christ. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine the dangers of easy believism and why true savin...
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. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar sit down with Captain Barry Butch Wilmore to explore how fait...
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 modern emphasis on spiritual formation can drift from the gospel when it prioritizes ...
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 explore how a performance-based mindset distorts identity and causes believers to qu...
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 when the Lord seems distant and circumstances feel overwhelming. The guys explain th...
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., Mark, and Oscar examine how postmodern thinking has influenced modern culture and why...
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 examine how distraction has become one of the defining struggles of our age, fueled by co...
Why 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 distraction is not just a productivity issue but a spiritual one, pulling believers awa...
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