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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!

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  • Ep. 348 - Exploring Healthy Biblical Community
    Jul 24 2025

    Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar dive deep into the heart of what the church is meant to be—a community of believers called to love one another. In our modern age, this calling is often lost, with church being reduced to a building or a weekly event rather than a gospel-centered community. The guys highlight the loneliness epidemic plaguing our culture, noting that no other community can fill the void we feel except the one we were created for: God’s family. From Genesis 2:18 to the Trinity itself, we see that we were made for relationship. Yet even among churchgoers, loneliness persists. The early church, as seen in Acts, lived out their faith daily in fellowship, service, and mutual support—something far deeper than simply attending on Sundays.

    Humility and authenticity are crucial to a healthy biblical community. Church isn’t a performance but a place to be known and loved. Biblical accountability plays a key role—it means helping each other grow into Christlikeness, not with judgment but with grace. True accountability is self-initiated and rooted in love. Ray emphasizes the importance of vision and evangelism in unifying the church, sharing how physically building a church brought people together and how spiritually building the body of Christ does the same.

    The guys talk about how discipleship is more than reading a book—it’s inviting people into your life. Jesus called us to make disciples, not converts. Isolation is dangerous; the enemy targets those who are alone. Your spiritual health is directly tied to your spiritual circle. Believers should be both discipled and discipling. They challenge the older generation to stop criticizing younger ones and instead invest in them. Real discipleship is relational and transformational—it takes time and presence.

    They also touch on church discipline, noting it should be redemptive, not punitive. Accountability and restoration are key to a strong gospel community. Forgiveness is another hallmark—when we are hurt by the church, we are still called to extend grace and seek reconciliation. The gospel binds together people who might otherwise be enemies, creating a radically diverse and unified body. The apostles urged unity because the church is made up of natural enemies who now love each other because of Christ. There’s no such thing as a healthy, isolated Christian. Assembling together stirs up love and good works. Whether it's opening your home or speaking truth into someone's life, the call remains: step into the biblical community and live out the gospel together.

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    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 podcast@livingwaters.com. 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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    1 h et 3 min
  • What is the Church? False Converts in the Church. Living out a Gospel Community. - Highlight Episode 348
    Jul 22 2025

    The church is designed to be a gospel-centered community where believers live in authentic, loving relationships rooted in humility, accountability, and discipleship. Rather than simply attending services, Christians are called to live out their faith daily in fellowship, service, and mutual support. The guys point out that even within the church, many still experience deep loneliness, often because church has become more about performance than connection. True accountability means being both known and loved—helping one another grow into Christlikeness with grace rather than judgment. The guys emphasize that discipleship is not just about sharing information but about sharing life, inviting others into your everyday rhythms and walking together in faith. A healthy biblical community practices redemptive discipline, offers forgiveness, and fosters unity among people who might otherwise be divided but are now bound together by Christ. When believers open their hearts and homes, speak into each other’s lives, and share a common vision for reaching the lost, the church becomes the vibrant, transformative community it was always meant to be.

    Send us a text

    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 podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!
    Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.
    Ray Comfort
    Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
    Mark Spence
    Oscar Navarro

    Voir plus Voir moins
    10 min
  • Ep. 347 - Highlights From Our Pacific Rim Evangelism Adventure
    Jul 17 2025

    E.Z., Mark, and Oscar set out on a journey to retrace Ray’s footsteps in evangelism, beginning in Tahiti. Though Tahiti is often viewed as an exotic getaway, the guys were reminded that it’s a land in spiritual need. On their first day, they encountered a group still out from the night before, and E.Z. boldly shared the gospel. Though one man started the conversation with a flamboyant demeanor, a visible change came over him as he listened. The guys emphasized the biblical principle of giving the law to the proud and grace to the humble. They stressed that salvation belongs to the Lord; their role is to remain faithful.

    From Tahiti, the journey continued to Fiji. Mark recalled starting to evangelize, only to be told by security guards they couldn’t evangelize there. The guys crossed the street and quickly found someone open to the message—Oscar shared the gospel with a man named Peeta who immediately began weeping and asked how to follow Jesus. Oscar encouraged him to start by sharing with his nearby family. Peeta, living near a local chief’s home, brought the guys there, leading to a touching moment where the chief’s wife teared up hearing the gospel. E.Z. was deeply moved by the humility and openness they encountered.

    Next, the team traveled to Australia, where they balanced fun—like visiting a zoo—with the challenges of open-air preaching. Mark used a heckler as an illustration, while Oscar encountered initial rejection from two women who eventually agreed to talk when he appealed to their values. By leveraging cultural touchpoints, they found ways to engage in meaningful gospel conversations. In New Zealand, the guys visited where Ray was saved and began evangelizing. For Mark, walking through Ray’s past was especially moving. They preached, connected with locals, and visited Ray’s childhood home. The trip concluded in Hawaii, where even more opportunities to share the gospel arose.

    During a final Q&A, the guys addressed topics like how The Way of the Master began, the importance of redeeming downtime, and practical evangelism tips. Ray encouraged solo open-air preaching if done safely, and the team emphasized using time wisely. They affirmed that women can and should share the gospel, citing biblical examples like the woman at the well and Mary Magdalene. For those sharing with atheist family members, they advised appealing to conscience and loving boldly, noting that prayer is vital in evangelism. They concluded by addressing feelings of unworthiness, reminding listeners that grace covers all, and it’s not about us—it’s about Christ.

    Send us a text

    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 podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!
    Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.
    Ray Comfort
    Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
    Mark Spence
    Oscar Navarro

    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 7 min

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