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LIFE Podcast ShowGuarding Our Hearts in a Digital WorldIn this episode of the Life Podcast, Dez and Nicole discuss the profound impact of social media on communication, mental health, and the importance of guarding our hearts and tongues. They explore how social media can create a false sense of connection while also leading to isolation and mental health issues, particularly among young girls. The conversation emphasizes the need for Christians to use social media responsibly, focusing on love and the gospel rather than doctrine. They also address the challenges of navigating conflict online and the power of words, urging listeners to be mindful of their speech and...2025-05-1547 min
LIFE Podcast ShowCan You Be Gay and Holy?In this episode, Dez delves into the complex relationship between being gay and living a holy life according to Christian beliefs. He discusses the authority of scripture, the dangers of misinterpretation, and the importance of personal accountability in the context of sin and holiness. Through a critical examination of teachings from various influencers, Dez emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of God's will and the call to a new life in Christ, urging listeners to seek transformation and uphold biblical truth.TakeawaysIs it okay to be gay and holy?God calls us...2024-11-2117 min
LIFE Podcast ShowWas Kirk Franklin Right?In this episode of the Life Podcast Show, Dez Zak, and DBevs discuss the recent controversy surrounding gospel artist Kirk Franklin. They explore the implications of Franklin's comments about the church and the use of scripture in times of suffering. The conversation delves into the balance between empathy and truth, the importance of community in healing, and the sufficiency of scripture in addressing life's challenges. The hosts emphasize the need for believers to navigate the tension between faith and culture while providing practical ways to support those who are hurting.TakeawaysKirk Franklin's recent comments...2024-11-071h 01
LIFE Podcast ShowYou Have Ears, but Are You LISTENING?In this conversation, Dez and Zak discuss the dangers of an empty profession of faith and the importance of truly understanding and living out the gospel. They emphasize the need for attentive listening when the gospel is preached and the tendency for people to lose sight of the gospel or become complacent in their faith. They also explore the reasons why people may go their whole lives being religious but never truly entering into a relationship with God. The conversation highlights the role of false teaching and the temptation for pastors to preach a soft message in order to...2024-08-191h 04LIFE Podcast ShowStraight Truth for a Crooked GenerationIn this episode, Dez discusses the importance of living a life aligned with God's truth in a crooked generation. He shares his thoughts on a podcast he recently discovered and talks about the dangers of a false understanding of salvation. Dez emphasizes the need for Christians to have a biblical foundation and to live in obedience to God's commandments. He warns against the deception of thinking that one can live however they want and still claim to love Jesus. Dez encourages listeners to be transformed by the Word of God and to be part of a community that holds...2024-07-2331 min
LIFE Podcast ShowLeave the Past In the PastIn this episode, Dez discusses the struggle of feeling disconnected from one's faith and offers encouragement to trust in God's Word. He emphasizes the importance of continually looking to Christ and not relying on oneself. Dez explores the concept of the sinful nature and the battle between the flesh and the Spirit. He highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in a Christian's life and the need for daily submission to God. Dez also addresses the challenge of dealing with past sins and the importance of focusing on the future and the love of God.Trust in God's...2024-04-0926 minLIFE Podcast ShowDo You Like Waiting?In this episode, we delve into the timeless virtue of patience as exemplified in the Bible and its profound relevance for the contemporary church. Drawing from biblical teachings, we explore the significance of patiently enduring trials and temptations, emphasizing the pivotal role of God's church as a beacon of hope and resilience in challenging times.2024-04-0423 minLIFE Podcast ShowDo You Have a Shallow Faith?In this episode, we explore the significance of testing one's faith within the Christian context. We delve into the idea that a faith that endures trials emerges stronger and more trustworthy. Remember, "A faith that can't tested, can't be trusted." 2024-04-0222 minLIFE Podcast ShowChange of HeartIn today's discussion, we confront the fundamental truth about humanity: the sinfulness of the heart. Despite our best efforts to create an ideal environment, nurture a positive upbringing, or adhere to a moral code, we find ourselves consistently falling short. The root of our problem lies not in external factors but within our own hearts.2024-03-2625 minLIFE Podcast ShowKindness Has Never Harmed Anyone: Be KindIn this episode, we delve into the profound significance of kindness from a biblical worldview, exploring its necessity and far-reaching impacts on our mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of the Bible, we uncover how kindness catalyzes transformation, not only within ourselves but also in our relationships with God and others.2024-03-1446 minLIFE Podcast ShowWhat Do You Want To Be Known For?What do you think God is trying to do in your life? What do you want to be known for? What do you want to be known as? In this episode, we will dive into these questions and hope to provide some answers from an eternal perspective. We pray you enjoy it! 2024-02-2928 minLIFE Podcast ShowParenting and the Roles of CHRISTIAN SchoolIn this episode of the LIFE Podcast Show, we dive deep into the challenges faced by parents in America today. Join us as we explore the shifting dynamics of parenting and the evolving role of Christian schools in raising children.In recent years, parenting in the United States has become more complex. Many parents are grappling with the demands of work, the impact of technology, and the changing landscape of education. In this context, Christian schools are emerging as significant influencers in our children's lives.The former principal and current program director of Lanham Christian...2023-10-191h 11LIFE Podcast ShowAre SPORTS the best TEACHERS?We'll be delving into the world of sports and the way people often idolize athletes, comparing it to the profound lessons we can learn from following Christ. Stick around; it's going to be an enlightening conversation."2023-10-1245 minLIFE Podcast ShowSame-Sex "Marriage" and Holding the LineDr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stated, "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." In our present culture, no issue is more pressing than human sexuality. More specifically, same-sex marriage and transgenderism have become the center of heated battles on Capital Hill. But, even if men, women, children, politicians, and governments are confused about this topic, God is not. His enduring Word speaks loud and clear on human sexuality and has not stuttered. For a...2023-08-1731 minLIFE Podcast ShowFinding Your Bag (Purpose)A philosopher by the name of Viktor Frankl, once said, "When a person can't find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure." That statement resonates deeply in our current culture. With the decline of communal and family values, morals and a deep sense of community has been eradicated from our society. Beyond that, Carl Trueman, a religious theologian, once coined the phrase, "expressive individualism", which means an absurd, obsessive, and narcissistic approach to life, in which one comes to think that the world revolves around them. This is a problematic approach to life because no one...2023-07-2036 minLIFE Podcast ShowPlease DON'T Follow Your Heart!In this episode, Dez chats with his good friend Marco Sherman and discusses the dangers of following your heart. The central theme of this episode centers around a well-known axiom, "At the heart of every matter is a matter of the heart." Dez and Marco discuss the fallacy of the argument that following your heart is the best thing you could do, and counteract that way of thinking with a biblical approach warning people not to follow their heart, but to follow Christ. 2023-07-0653 minLIFE Podcast ShowChristianity is NOT Cool!In this episode, Dez discusses the reality of a new form of cultural Christianity that emphasizes "coolness" rather than Christlikeness; one that trades holiness for fun and crosses for Christian T-Shirts. We discuss the realities of Christianity not being cool at all, but it being worth the cost of following Christ and living for His glory. Please like, review, and subscribe to this channel so that we may get this message out to our family, friends, neighbors, and communities. Be blessed! 2023-07-0136 minLIFE Podcast ShowProdigal Fathers and Wayward SonsToo often, our native sons of America settle for pitiful mediocracy, flagrant self-centeredness, and delayed adolescents. In this episode, Dez details his outlook on the landscape of contemporary Christianity, and its utter neglect of modeling biblical masculinity to the next generation. But, the future is bright and God is raising up "Kingdom Men" with their eyes on a King whose rule is authoritative and absolute. We pray you are blessed by this show! 2023-06-2245 minLIFE Podcast ShowWhat If God Was One of Us? In the movie, “Bruce Almighty”, Jim Carey sings the lyrics to a song entitled, "What if God was one of us?" A snippet of the words says, “What if God was one of us, just a stranger on the bus, trying to make his way home.” In the Bible, it speaks about how God indeed did become one of us, and He is our Immanuel, “God with us”, He is our incarnated Christ, “God wrapped himself in human flesh.” One reason Jesus came into the world was to testify to the truth. In this episode, we discuss the implications of testifying to...2023-04-1154 minLIFE Podcast ShowDemar Hamlin and the Brevity of LifeIn this episode, Dez and E discuss the recent outpouring of prayers, thoughts, and concerns for the NFL player Demar Hamlin. They discussed how natural it is for man to turn to God in times of suffering, uncertainty, and pain but neglect Him when things are going well. Finally, they discuss the brevity of life and how God can cause good to come out of desperate and pain circumstances. We hope you enjoy it! 2023-01-3053 minLIFE Podcast ShowAre You a Ride or Die?What are you willing to sacrifice for someone you love? Like Bonnie and Clyde, are you a ride-or-die type of person? Adversity usually tests us in that regard and shows us who we are and what we stand for. In this episode, Dez talks about how faithfulness to God and His word usually leads to opposition. He discusses how standing for truth is swimming against the current, but even though it is challenging, it will be worth it in the end. Oh yeah, he also speaks about why "The Longest Yard" is one of his favorite films and how...2023-01-0743 minLIFE Podcast ShowAvoiding the unavoidable: DivorceIs the goal of marriage to have a wedding or to stay married? How well should you know your spouse before you marry them? How do you avoid the unavoidable drama and conflict that comes with marrying the love of your life? In this episode, Dez, Dave, and E discuss marriage's conflicts, challenges, and difficulties. They discuss practical things one could do to make the marriage a bit more peaceful and gently work through conflict together to seek reconciliation and maintain, as the Bible says, "The unity of love" in our marriages.2023-01-021h 29LIFE Podcast ShowManhood: Divorce: "If I only knew what I know now"Have you ever looked back on your life and said, "If I only knew what I know now"? In this episode, as we continue to discuss the topic of divorce, we ponder thoughts about how things could have been different if we knew what we know now about God and ourselves. Lastly, we shared our thoughts on Pastor Tim Keller's book "The Meaning of Marriage" and how it puts marriage (and divorce) into perspective. 2022-12-191h 11LIFE Podcast ShowManhood: Divorce: How we "fell" out of love.Divorce is always a challenging topic to discuss. Divorce can be overwhelming, from the grief, pain, embarrassment, and complexities of it all. In this episode, we sit down and discuss divorce's effects, ramifications, and destruction from a man's point of view. Dave and E candidly express the heartbreak, hopelessness, and confusion surrounding their divorces, but God was always there with them every step. This episode is winsome, heavy, and transparent. So, buckle up and enjoy this rollercoaster of emotions and rawness. 2022-12-121h 13LIFE Podcast ShowManhood: Overcoming Fear w/Eric Talbert Sr.In this episode, Dez and Dave sit down with Eric Talbert about his book, "Fear Not." We discussed what inspired him to write the book, what feedback he received, and what he ultimately wanted to accomplish through publication. The discourse led to the question: How do we overcome fear with faith? Finally, we discuss why fearing can be such a kryptonite to us while stifling our relationship with the Lord! A link for the book has been included below as well. https://a.co/d/jb7CBXH2022-11-2142 min
LIFE Podcast ShowManhood: How God helps us deal with griefIn this episode, Dez and Dave sit down with Eric Talbert and discuss how God walked with him through the death of his son, Eric Jr. Eric is a father, husband, elder, and author. He has authored the book, "Fear Not," which details how faith is always better than fear. We discussed the nature of grief, overcoming doubt, anger, and loss. Eric's testimony is powerful, and you will miss out if you do not tune in! A copy of the link to the book is below. https://a.co/d/cDsfknN 2022-11-141h 20LIFE Podcast ShowManhood: Get off that Video Game!In this episode, I bring along a dear friend who loves video games and all things media. He has his own startup production company and works in the world of computer science. We talk about the negative effects of gaming and how it has become an addiction to many young boys and men. We discuss how society has changed and played a pivotal role in the reconstruction of adolescents. We also discuss how video games affect young boys physically, socially, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Lastly, we offer help to concerned parents and some tips to steer their young boys...2022-10-111h 19LIFE Podcast ShowManhood: Finding Purpose or Purpose finding you!Should men seek to find their purpose, or should their purpose find them? Does a man go looking for an inheritance, or is it given? Should a man look for a blessing, or should a blessing be given to him? Dez and Dave tackle those questions in this episode and try to point the readers to the One who gives purpose. Please like this episode and leave a positive review on the platform that you are listening to this podcast. I pray you enjoy it!2022-09-261h 00LIFE Podcast ShowBonus Episode: Why We Don't Grow!Marvin Gaye once asked the million dollar question in one of his transcendent songs, "What's going on?" Well, as Christian, that same question can be asked regarding our growth as followers of Christ. Why do we stop growing in our walk with Christ? Why do we become stagnant in our walk with God? In this episode, we talk and think through the implications of our immaturity in our walk with the Lord and seek the Bible to help us figure out what's happening on our end that could be the problem. 2022-09-1137 minLIFE Podcast ShowWhat is the Measure of a Man?What is the measure of a man? Is it how much money he has and how many women he's been with? Is it how well he does in physical sports? In this episode, Dez and Dave discuss what it means to be a man biblically with the help of some older, wiser saints who have gone before them in the journey of biblical mahood. If you want to know what a real man is and get a new perspective on manhood rather than the pitiful representation the culture is giving, check out this episode and share it with others. 2022-09-061h 09LIFE Podcast ShowThe Truth about Youth w/Jason BrownAs we pick up another discussion about the youth of today, I asked one of my good friends to help me think through how we can seek to understand the obstacles young people have to face, how their challenges have changed over the years, and what hope can parents find when it comes to raising godly. loving and selfless children, especially teenagers. We discussed the challenges of raising youth and how to love them through their immature and "adolescent" years. We pray that you enjoy the podcast. Please comment and like if this podcast has blessed you in any...2022-08-081h 45LIFE Podcast ShowConflict Matters!Conflict is as natural to humanity as breathing. In this episode, Dez and Dave discussed the root causes and factors of conflict and how we can learn to resolve them w/ The Lord's help. Where does conflict come from? What do we do with it? Is conflict good? Does God use conflict to sharpen us and sanctify us? We hope you enjoy this episode and that some of these we discussed encourage you in your walks. Please comment and like (or unlike) the podcast. Lo-Fi Lounge Chill Hip Hop CITY by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...2022-07-311h 36LIFE Podcast ShowSelfishness, Sexuality, Identity, and MarriageIn this episode, Dez and his new co-host and father, Dave Ouzts, talk about the thrills of life and work, the realities of young marriages, and how selfishness is often the root of the deterioration of relationships. They also speak about how often trials reveal our hearts while showing us who and what we are. They discuss how God uses all of that for his glory and to conform us into the image of Christ. They finish by speaking about a book they have both been reading called "Gay Girl, Good God" by Jackie Hill Perry. They articulate their...2022-07-161h 24LIFE Podcast ShowThe Truth About ChildrenHave you ever wondered what's happening with the youth in our culture? From violence to slander, porn to gaming, D.M.s to nude pics, there seems to be an endless cycle of destruction. Where can weary parents turn? How can we win back the youth? Is there any hope? In this episode of the L.I.F.E. Podcast, we turn to God's word for hope and truth. The truth about children may be more dark and grim than we thought, but we know God's word shines and breaks through the darkness. We will analyze what God has...2022-07-021h 00LIFE Podcast ShowFrom Recklessness to RedemptionHave you ever wondered if God could restore your broken life? Have you ever thought, "I am too far gone for God to save me"? Well, in this episode, we talk with a dear friend, Mike Whittaker. I spoke with him about his story of reckless living to God's redemption. In this episode:1. We speak about his rise and fall, 2. How the Lord humbled him3. How the Lord used prison and consequences to draw him back 4. How the Lord restored his marriage, relationships, and financial situationsWe pray that this episode helps you un...2022-06-101h 13LIFE Podcast ShowProcessing GriefGrief has a way of bringing clarity to our outlooks on life. Grief often causes us to ask ourselves questions that we never do in our normal day-to-day. It causes us to be more cognizant of what life is really about and how do we fit in it. Who you are grieving also plays a big role in our feelings and emotions. When grieving a loved one or friend, we often feel the emptiness and futility of life. But, here at L.I.F.E., we try to filter our emotions, thoughts, and desires, through God's word. He helps...2022-05-311h 13LIFE Podcast ShowMan Talk w/Uncle Alonzo Ouztshttps://anchor.fm/livingforeternity/episodes/Man-Talk-w-Uncle-Alonzo-e98tng2022-05-2243 min