The Living Waters Podcast

Masculinity is under attack from every direction, leaving many men confused, ashamed, or pulled toward extremes. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar confront the cultural assault that labels masculinity as toxic on one side while promoting a hyper-masculine version on the other, arguing that both miss the biblical model shaped by Christ. The guys emphasize that masculinity is rooted in Christlikeness, beginning with laying down one’s life. Scripture brings clarity where culture brings confusion, reminding listeners that God looks at the heart, and that strength and tenderness are not opposites. Jesus wept, David cried, and Jeremiah lamented, yet none were weak. The mixed messaging men receive today leaves many unsure how to lead, yet biblical leadership is grounded in humility, courage, and obedience to God.
The guys explain that leadership is a hallmark of biblical manhood, yet many men feel shamed for stepping into that role. Culture rejects masculine leadership while promoting blurred distinctions between men and women. The gospel is the solution because it transforms men from the inside out. Many young men are searching for fathers and mentors, often seeking structure through the military or other systems. The guys challenge men in the church to disciple their own children and open their homes, modeling what faithful leadership, marriage, and responsibility look like, lived out daily.
True masculinity is marked by honoring women and walking in obedience to God. David’s charge to Solomon to be strong was rooted in keeping the Lord’s commands. Oscar outlines four dimensions of biblical masculinity: spiritual devotion, physical stewardship, emotional maturity, and social responsibility. Men are called to grow in each area, recognizing that emotional health and spiritual depth are essential, not optional. Older men are urged to disciple younger men even when it feels uncomfortable, because growth often requires friction. The model for manhood is found in Scripture, refined through godly examples, and sustained through community in the local church.
Faithfulness, the guys argue, is the most significant mark of masculinity. When men fail, the call is not despair but repentance. Men are called to be faithful in repentance, letting humility define their strength. Masculinity is bending the knee to Christ, serving others, and walking day by day in obedience. Leadership without servanthood is empty, but servanthood grounded in Christ reflects true power. The foundation of manhood is knowing Jesus, becoming like Him, and living faithfully within the body of believers.
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Ray Comfort
Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

Masculinity is being pulled apart by cultural extremes that leave many men confused about who they are and how they are meant to live. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar point back to Scripture to show that true masculinity is not rooted in dominance or passivity, but in Christlikeness marked by humility, courage, and obedience to God. They explore how culture shames healthy male leadership while simultaneously promoting distorted versions of strength that lack compassion and accountability. Biblical manhood, they explain, begins with laying down one’s life, honoring women, leading with integrity, and faithfully serving within the home, the church, and the world. Through repentance, discipleship, and a commitment to walk with Christ daily, men are called to reclaim a form of masculinity that reflects the heart of Jesus, strengthens families, and brings life to those around them.
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Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.

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Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.
Ray Comfort
Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

What happens when a generation openly pursues the supernatural while turning away from God, searching for meaning and identity in everything but Him? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar dive into the rising tide of paganism, astrology, witchcraft, and spiritual experimentation among Gen Z, exploring why young people are so drawn to these practices and what this reveals about both the culture and the church. The guys emphasize that this hunger points to a deeper spiritual void that only Christ can fill, and that understanding it is crucial for anyone seeking to disciple this generation.
The guys examine whether Hollywood, social media, and platforms like TikTok are driving this movement or merely amplifying what has been quietly growing for years. They describe a rudderless generation marked by shallow conversions, suppressed truth, and a tendency to credit themselves rather than God for meaning. When sin is never crucified with Christ, the Spirit is quenched, and practices like tarot, astrology, or alternative spirituality rush in to fill the vacuum. Some of the guys share personal experiences from before their salvation, recalling encounters with the spiritual realm that they once dismissed but now recognize as very real.
Rather than responding with fear, the conversation moves to hope and practical discernment. Oscar notes that a pagan is often closer to conversion than a hardened materialist, because the longing for transcendence reveals a God-given hunger. As secularism flattens culture into monotony, people seek healing and purpose wherever they can find it. Paganism may offer a sense of community, empowerment, or entertainment, but only Christ provides true identity, restoration, and lasting transformation. Healing is never about managing energies or seeking control—it is found solely in the Savior who gave Himself fully for humanity.
The episode concludes with a sober call to vigilance and faithfulness. Witchcraft and paganism promise freedom without moral restraint, yet scripture clearly warns that they defile and deceive, and these influences now touch the church as much as the world. The guys caution that counterfeit spirituality and emotionalism often center on man rather than God, making discernment essential. Studying scripture is the key to recognizing false teachings, because counterfeits constantly evolve. Jesus is not one spiritual option among many; He is the singular way, truth, and life, and genuine repentance requires turning away from every other doorway and following Him completely, embracing the hope and transformation only He can offer.
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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 [email protected]. We're thankful for your input!
Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.
Ray Comfort
Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

Gen Z is increasingly exploring paganism, astrology, and spiritual experimentation as they search for meaning, identity, and purpose. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss how these practices reflect a God-given hunger for transcendence, but only Christ offers lasting transformation, true healing, and real community. The guys emphasize that the church must respond with discernment, grounded in Scripture, and faithful discipleship to guide young people away from counterfeits and toward the hope, truth, and life found solely in Jesus. They warn that secular influences, social media, and popular culture often amplify curiosity in the supernatural while promoting shallow or false conversions, leaving many spiritually rudderless. The guys highlight the danger of allowing counterfeit spirituality and emotionalism to define worship, noting that practices centered on self rather than God can mislead believers. Ultimately, they remind listeners that Jesus is not one of many spiritual options but the singular way to life, and that true repentance and transformation come only from turning fully to Him.
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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 [email protected]. We're thankful for your input!
Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.
Ray Comfort
Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

A growing hunger among young men is impossible to ignore, and many are filling it with voices that pull them away from Christ. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss the rise of secular influencers who offer fragments of truth about purpose and masculinity while remaining disconnected from God. The guys explain that while certain traits may be admirable, any worldview apart from Christ ultimately speaks from a fallen perspective. Young men are searching for meaning, and when that hunger is not met with the gospel, they will consume whatever is offered. Ears are always listening, and if the church does not disciple intentionally, other voices will gladly step in.
The conversation turns to why this hunger exists in the first place. The guys point out that men have been steadily degraded and stripped of purpose, creating a vacuum that influencers rush to fill. At the same time, the church has often been content with shallow engagement. Cultural Christianity, political alignment, and surface-level conservatism are not substitutes for regeneration. Once someone has truly encountered Christ, there is nowhere else to go, yet many young men have never been shown the depth, authority, and beauty of Scripture. The masculinity they long for is not found in strength or dominance, but in the life and character of Christ.
They then address how believers are called to respond. The guys emphasize that the answer is the gospel lived boldly and relationally. Discipleship requires presence, courage, and a willingness to speak into the lives God has providentially placed nearby. Churches cannot celebrate attendance alone but must labor for transformation. This includes engaging young men directly, intentionally investing in children, and recognizing that small moments of care and attention can leave lasting spiritual impressions. Influence is not limited to platforms; it is multiplied by faithfulness.
Finally, the guys focus on the role of discipleship in the home and the church. Fatherlessness, whether physical or emotional, has left many young men without guidance, discipline, or example. The gospel restores order, purpose, and authority, calling men to repentance, leadership, and sacrificial love. Family devotion and sound teaching become foundations for generational change. Discipleship is framed as a mutual exchange of exhortation and growth, rooted in Scripture and oriented toward glorifying God. The episode closes with a call for men to lead with conviction, to invest deeply in the next generation, and to anchor identity and purpose in Christ alone.
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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 [email protected]. We're thankful for your input!
Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.
Ray Comfort
Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro