Living Spring Podcast

Can a loving, all-powerful God allow evil? It would seem that if he was loving he wouldn’t allow us to suffer. So maybe he’s not all-powerful after all. If he were all-powerful and loving he would make us all happy, right? There is one problem that. We talk about it this week.

Life is full of things demanding our immediate attention. Whether it's our kids, our friends, the media, or our phone screen, it's easy to become consumed with the "urgent" on a daily basis. But in our efforts to tend to the urgent, are we neglecting those things that are truly important? Guest speaker Jonathan Puckett bring us the message this week.

Sometimes we make decisions we regret. No matter how much we want to fix them and get things back the way they were, the truth is that some things can never be the same again. Rarely do these regrets happen as a result of one tragic decision, but rather, from small changes in behavior that build to something bigger. Many times, it begins with a fantasy. But how do we recognize those small changes? And, more importantly, how do we stop them before they get out of control?

What if God wanted to perform his greatest miracle through you but you were too distracted to realize it? This week we talk about a guy who, because he was focused on Jesus, was able to see God in the most amazing way possible. Then something went terribly wrong.

We all like to daydream. Sometimes we think about standing up to our boss or moving to an exotic country. But what happens when our fantasies distract us from our reality? This week we meet a man who experienced just that.

What would you trade for the future God has for you? Do you know what that future is? The fact of the matter is, we trade marriages, careers, and relationships for so much less than they're worth. Our appetites, if not controlled, can ruin us. This week we look at one of the most tragic stories in the Bible of a person who could not control their impulses, and how it cost him his entire future.

There’s a lot to be outraged about. The election, climate change, terrorism, the economy, liberals, conservatives, whatever. We’ve also never had so much outrageous content so accessible via the news, internet, social media, etc. It’s hard to keep up with what and whom we should be outraged about. But is God outraged? Should we be?

At some point in our lives we realize we don’t measure up. But to whom? What is the standard we are supposed to achieve and why is it always changing? This week we talk about the distraction of comparing ourselves to others and focusing on the only opinion that matters. God’s.

What's holding you back from moving forward toward the person God has called you to be? Many times our past can distract us from what blessings lie ahead, or what may be in front of us right now. Don't let regret prevent you from experiencing the life God has for you. You CAN move forward, one step at a time.

Have you ever reached a point in your life where you had to stop? Stop to think about things. Stop to evaluate the past. Stop to figure out your next steps. This week we talk about someone who has been with you the entire time.

Did you know that you have a unique story? It has it’s own cliffhangers, successes, valleys, and plot. While there are many reasons our stories are different, one thing remains the same: God wants us to tell it, and it might be easier than you think.

What if you had to decide whether you were going to be an eye, an ear, or a nose? The eye might be the coolest because no one wants to be blind. However, without an ear you can’t hear your best friends voice. The Bible describes the church as a body made up of many different useful parts. Fortunately it’s not up to us which part we are, but it is important to know what our function is so that we can serve the body as best we can. This week we talk about why.

Money is important, consuming, and powerful in our society. We talk about it, work for it, dream about it, admire those who have it, and sometimes will do whatever we can to get more of it. But why does the church talk about money so much? And why does the Bible talk about money? Isn't it supposed to be "the root of all evil"? This week we take a look at how God designed us to use money, and see how, with His guidance, we can be freed from the cycle of chasing after money.

It’s not difficult to figure out why we quarrel with people sometimes. They’re wrong and we are right. Why is that so difficult to understand? What if being right actually means we don’t get it right? Sound confusing? We clear it all up this week.

In life we all have things we think are our most important need. A spouse, a new job, or to be respected. These are all important, but this week we'll focus on one man who learned that Jesus sees things entirely different than we do. While the man wanted Jesus to handle his biggest want, Jesus addressed his biggest need instead.

It’s great to go hiking alone. The solitude, the quiet, and time for reflection. But an expedition alone can be dangerous. Risk of being lost, getting injured, or just plain going in the wrong direction. This week we talk about the importance of getting direction from one another.

What does it mean to be part of a church? Fortunately Jesus had a vision for us long before we were able to add our input. This week we talk about what we add and take away from what Jesus intended.

Experiencing transformation from God is amazing, but it can't end with us. We have been changed to become agents of change, to bring peace and restoration to a hurting world. What does being an "agent of change" look like in our day-to-day lives? LS Youth Director, Jonathan Puckett brings us the message this week.

For the last several weeks we have been talking about change. How do we change? Why is change so hard? This week we conquer an even more difficult question. What do we do when God won’t change? We pray and pray and it seems that God is silent. As it turns out, there is something we can do.

Rapid change can be scary. The loss of a job, a change in relationship or a downturn in the economy. But what happens when God requires something drastic? This week we look at a young man who was given that opportunity.