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
70 episodes
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 ...
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Episode 33
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1:15:58
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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59:23
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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55:49
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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59:20
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:23:34
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:02:02
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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57:10
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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58:34
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:03:46
When You Feel Like Giving Up
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is simply… hold on. When life gets heavy, when the waiting feels endless, and when God’s timing doesn’t match ours — that’s when faith is tested. In this Motivation Monday episode, I’ll share a powerful true st...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:11:04
Don’t Bury What God Gave You
This episode challenges listeners to think truthfully about what they’ve been entrusted with by God. Are you maximizing your gifts—or burying them in fear, comparison, or laziness?
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Episode 23
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46:42
While You Wait: God Is Working
Waiting seasons aren’t wasted seasons. God is always working behind the scenes—even when you feel stuck, overlooked, or unsure. What if the wait is exactly where God is building your character, aligning divine appointments, and prepari...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:12:19
UNPLUGGED: Clearing the Noise to Hear God's Voice
In a world full of distractions, how do we tune in to what really matters? In this episode, we explore the recent Texas phone ban in schools and what it teaches us about spiritual discipline. Discover the power of silence, the danger of digital...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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52:26
Free But Worried?
Ever felt anxious even after a breakthrough? In this Monday Motivation, we explore what it means to be free but worried—and why that tension might be the doorway to your next level of faith.
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:01:14
Anchored in the Storm: When Faith Meets the Flood
When tragedy strikes—like the Kerrville floods or the Kentucky church shooting—many ask: Where is God in all this? This episode dives into that question, examining how a biblical worldview helps us interpret suffering, disaster, and divine sile...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:00:19
When the Waters Rise: Finding Faith in the Flood
In this week’s Monday Motivation, we reflect on how to trust God when everything around us feels overwhelming. With recent floods in Kerrville and the tragedy in Kentucky, we explore how faith stands firm even when the waters rise. Through the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:00:46
Sky-Gazing Faith: When Wonder Becomes a Weakness
Are you stuck staring at the sky, waiting for direction, when God’s already given you a mission? In this episode, we unpack the moment the disciples watched Jesus ascend—and the angels had to remind them it was time to move. Discover how to shi...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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50:30
Don’t Just Stand There: From Ascension to Action
Jesus didn’t ascend to leave us behind—He ascended to send us forward. In this powerful episode, we unpack Acts 1:1–11 and discover how the ascension wasn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of our mission. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, w...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:06:36
Becoming the Church – Living Like a Disciple
Church isn’t just a building you go to—it’s a life you live. This episode dives into what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus: acting on your faith, living with purpose, and walking in humility and love. Let’s move beyond Sunday and live ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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51:21
Missed Moments: Why Truth Requires Our Attention
Truth is only transformational when it's recognized and responded to. In Luke 19, Jesus wept because truth had visited Jerusalem—but it went unrecognized. Today, the same danger exists: we can be so consumed with noise, narr...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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27:57
Rage or Righteousness? A Biblical Look at Rioting and Justice
In this episode, we tackle the heated topic of the recent riots connected to ICE and immigration enforcement. Are these demonstrations acts of justice or chaos? Is there ever a time when civil unrest is biblically justified? We’ll unpack the te...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:20:46
Wake Up: Don’t Miss Your Moment
Are you spiritually awake, or are you sleeping through your season of harvest?👀 This Motivational Monday challenges you to wake up and recognize God's divine moments—even in unexpected places.🎧 Listen now and start seizing what God is p...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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55:43
Faith Check: Are You Feeding Your Spirit or Just Scrolling?
Are you feeding your spirit or just feeding the algorithm? 📱 In this week’s Think Truth Thursday, we ask the real question—what are you consuming spiritually in the middle of your week? We talk about the need for consistency i...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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46:42
Start Again – From Failure to Purpose 🔁🔥
Ever feel like you’ve messed up too badly for God to use you? This episode is your reminder that Jesus meets us in our failure—not to shame us, but to restore and recommission us. If Peter’s story teaches us anything, it’s this: failure isn’t t...
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Episode 10
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59:41
Still Pressing: When Trust Feels Like Work 🎧
What do you do when God’s plan doesn’t make sense and your faith feels tired? This episode dives deep into what it really means to trust, obey, and press on—even when it’s hard. Don’t give up now—there’s purpose in the pressing. 🙌🔥
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Episode 9
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40:38