live by (e.g.) podcast
A podcast focused on discussing current events, trending, and controversial topics that affect the church, and how someone who follows Christ can react to these things by following the greatest example that has walked the earth, Jesus Christ.
Episodes
86 episodes
The Church on Mission: His Authority, Our Assignment
In this episode, we unpack the Great Commission through three powerful truths: His authority, His mission, and His presence. The Gospel was never meant to remain inside the walls of a church building. It moves outward—into our home...
Why We Need Jesus Now More Than Ever
In this episode, we look at six reasons Jesus remains the answer: He is the Way in a lost world, Peace in an anxious world, Healer of our borkenness, the source of our identity, the One who offers relationship instead of empty religion, a...
RUTLESS: You Can’t Follow Jesus and Stay the Same
What happens when you encounter God but fall back into the same old patterns?In this episode, we confront the spiritual ruts that keep us stuck and discover what it means to truly live changed. Jesus didn’t call us to stay the same—He c...
When Worship Becomes Your First Response
In this episode, we explore how worship isn’t just something believers do on Sundays; it’s a spiritual reflex that is developed through trust in God. We’ll discover why worship is an act of surrender, spiritual warfare, and unwavering fai...
Staying on the Gratitude Side: Cultivating a Thankful Heart
Gratitude isn't just a feeling—it's a spiritual discipline that transforms the way we live. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to cultivate a thankful heart in every season of life. Looking at Colossians 3, Philippians 4, and Psalm...
And Then, Suddenly | Trusting God in the Dry Seasons
In this episode of the Live by (e.g.) Podcast, we explore what it means to trust God in seasons of waiting, worship when life feels dry, and remain faithful when you can’t yet see the breakthrough. Sometimes God asks us to prepare before He pro...
Here to Serve: What Makes a True Servant of God?
Jesus didn’t come to be served—He came to serve. But biblical servanthood is much deeper than simply helping at church. It begins with humility, grows through obedience, and is sustained by a deep relationship with God. In this episode, w...
The God Who Rewrites Stories: The Prayer of Jabez
In this episode, we dive into the powerful story of Jabez found in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Buried within a long genealogy is a man whose name literally meant “pain,” yet God transformed his story into one marked by honor, blessing, influence...
Sign the Deed: The Power of Total Surrender
What does it really mean to surrender your life to God? Many believers want Jesus in a room of their house, but not ownership of the whole house. In this episode, we explore the difference between partial surrender and complete surrender. Throu...
The Foundation That Cannot Fail: What Are You Building On?
In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful illustrations Jesus ever gave: the wise builder and the foolish builder. We’ll talk about why foundations matter, how storms reveal what we’ve truly built our lives upon, and why Christ...
Perspective Determines Possession
In this episode of the Live by (e.g.) Podcast, we dive into the story of the twelve spies in Numbers 13–14 and uncover how two groups saw the same land, the same giants, and the same obstacles—but walked away with completely diff...
Return to God: Faith, Calling, and Leadership in Public Life
In this episode, we sit down with Abraham Enriquez to discuss faith, calling, and leadership in public life. Centered on Hosea 12:6, we explore what it means to return to God, hold fast to love and justice, and follow Christ faithfully in today...
Consumers or Disciples? The Church at a Crossroads
Special guest Lance Arocha and Lead Pastor Geoff Dunleavy of The Springs Fellowship join us to discuss consumer Christianity, true discipleship, and why the church is at a crossroads. Are we consuming church—or building the Kingdom?
All I Need is Jesus
The world feels unstable—but Jesus remains unshakable. In this episode, we talk about why Jesus is our only true source of salvation, strength, and hope in uncertain times. When everything else fails, all we need is Jesus.
Outrage, Identity, and the Halftime Debate
The halftime controversy sparked outrage, pride, and division—but what does it reveal about our identity? In this episode, we explore why Christians shouldn’t be shocked by the world, how culture can subtly shape us, and why the Kingdom must al...
Burned Out, Disillusioned, Still Called
If faith has felt heavy lately, you’re not alone. In John 21, we see how Jesus meets us in burnout, restores us after failure, and reminds us that failure doesn’t cancel the calling.
Called, Creative, and Commissioned
In this episode of Live By (E.G.), we sit down with Solomon Garcia—entrepreneur, worship creative, and evangelist—to talk about walking in obedience, stewarding creativity, and carrying the Gospel into every space God opens. Solomon shares how ...
Prepared to Pour: How Gratitude Creates Space for God
In a world running on empty—financially, emotionally, and spiritually—what if the miracle you’re praying for isn’t waiting on God, but waiting on you to make room?In this episode, we unpack the powerful story of the widow’s oil, the ...
Passionately Waiting: Trusting God When Nothing Seems to Move
What does it really mean to “wait passionately” on God in a world that hates waiting? In this episode, we dive into Lamentations 3:25–27 and talk about how to pursue, prepare, and praise while you’re still in the waiting room. If you’re tired o...
When Faithfulness Feels Heavy
In this episode, we get real about what it means to stay faithful when it’s not easy — when the weight of obedience feels heavy and the spotlight is gone. We talk about the difference between being “stage spiritual” and truly walking w...
The Response Heaven is Waiting For
In this episode, we dive into the heart of the Gospel’s true call—repentance. Pastor Tim Mendez joins the conversation to share why repentance is not just an option, but the response God desires from His people. Together, we explore how repenta...
Living as Lights: Forgiveness, Truth, and Impact
In this Motivation Monday, we reflect on a powerful moment when Charlie Kirk’s wife extended forgiveness to the man responsible for her husband’s death. Her response is a moving reminder of what it means to live as lights in a dark world. When ...
The Spirit Still Moves: Living Empowered After Pentecost
In this episode, we dive into the powerful story of Pentecost—the day the Holy Spirit was poured out, turning fearful disciples into bold witnesses. What does that mean for us today? The same Spirit that launched the early Church is still movin...
Don’t Frame the Letter—Show Up
Grace isn’t a trophy; it’s a scholarship paid in full. In this “Think Truth” episode, we unpack four core truths—grace over grind, abide over arrive, resumé ≠ relationship, and God preserves as we persevere—with modern touchpoints (streaks cult...
Misunderstood → Reconciled
When a lighthearted post hits someone else’s deepest pain, what does Christian maturity look like? In this episode we unpack the recent Cory Asbury ↔︎ Forrest Frank exchange—Forrest’s gracious honesty, Cory’s public apology, and the move toward...