The Living Streams Church Podcast

In this episode, David and Kurt talk about what it means to carry grace—into your home, your marriage, your ministry, and even to the nations. They discuss stories of healing, redemption, and the kind of humble obedience that can transform generations.

Biblical marriage reflects Christ’s love for the Church, offering hope and renewal for both married and unmarried hearts. Like a car needing an oil change, alignment, or new shocks, our marriages may need refreshing, realigning, or strengthening through humility, honesty, and support. Genesis shows how marriage mirrors Jesus’ sacrificial love—leaving heaven to rescue His bride, the Church. Just as...

In this episode, David, Dalton, and Alec reflect on how Living Streams turned Easter into a month-long season—stretching from Transfiguration to Pentecost—and how that shift brought deeper formation, wonder, and rest into the life of the church.

Pentecost Sunday commemorates the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the early church, fulfilling the promises of Jesus and John the Baptist. After Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, the disciples gathered in Jerusalem as instructed. On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit filled them with power, symbolized by tongues of fire, enabling them to boldly spread the gospel—marking the birth of the Christian chur...

In John’s account of the resurrection, Mary Magdalene’s relentless search for Jesus led her to a miraculous encounter—finding Him more alive and powerful than she could have imagined. While others gave up, Mary’s perseverance was rewarded, showing us that if we seek Jesus with all our hearts, we too will find Him—closer, more alive, and more loving than we ever hoped. Scripture promises that if we...

In this episode, Mark Buckley and Alec Seekins unpack five powerful scenes from Palm Sunday—each revealing something deeper about Jesus’ mission, bold faith, and the tension between systems and the Spirit. From borrowed donkeys to cursed fig trees, we explore what it means to trust God in quiet obedience and messy moments.

Matthew 21 recounts Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, His cleansing of the Temple, and a series of parables confronting the religious leaders. Riding a donkey to fulfill prophecy, Jesus is celebrated by crowds expecting a political savior, but His mission is one of humility, peace, and spiritual redemption. He drives out corruption from the Temple, curses a barren fig tree as a symbol of frui...

From glowing clothes to ancient Jewish texts, we explore how spiritual reality impacts the physical world and what that means for us today. It’s a rich, honest, and sometimes nerdy conversation about glory, humility, and holding Jesus in our minds with clarity and awe.

40 days before His death and resurrection, Jesus went up a mountain with Peter, James, and John, where He was transfigured—His face and clothes glowing with dazzling light. Moses and Elijah appeared, talking to Jesus about His departure. A voice from a cloud declared that Jesus is the one to listen to, revealing that He fulfilled the law and the prophets perfectly and holds greater authority than...

What if faithfulness looks more like stumbling forward than standing tall? In this episode, we explore the book of Joshua and the way God’s people often fall off the path—but get back on with grace.

In this episode, we explore the story of Caleb asking Joshua for his inheritance—land still filled with giants—and what it means to pursue God’s promises when they’re wrapped in pain, delay, or conflict. Through personal stories and pastoral reflection, we ask what faithfulness looks like when the fulfillment feels far away.

Joshua’s life exemplifies obedience to God, leading to victory and peace, unlike the pride and greed that result from self-reliance. In his exhortations, Joshua calls Israel to serve the Lord with sincerity, meaning wholehearted commitment, avoiding compromise, and obeying God’s commands fully. Sincerity in both the Old and New Testaments involves authenticity, humility, and a sincere pursuit of h...

In Joshua 14 and 15, Caleb asks Joshua for the land of the giants, which God had promised him 45 years earlier. Despite Israel not yet conquering the hill country, Joshua grants Caleb the land, and Caleb, trusting God, drives out the giants and takes possession of the inheritance. This story reminds us that God has given each of us an inheritance, but it often requires us to clear and cultivate th...

In chapters 1-10 of the book of Joshua, the Israelites have successfully conquered several cities in Canaan, including Jericho, Ai, and Gibeon, and defeated the southern kings. In chapter 11, the northern kings, led by Jabin of Hazor, gather a massive army to fight against Israel. Despite the overwhelming force, God reassures Joshua not to fear, promising victory and instructing him to hamstring t...

We often think that God's goodness is only present when things are going well, but scripture invites us to embrace both a broken world and a beautiful Savior who "makes all things new" (Revelation 21:5). Psalms 42 encourages us to face our pain, imperfections, and longing for God. In a world that pushes us to avoid these struggles, the psalmist reminds us it's okay to be human, as Jesus understand...

In this deep-dive episode, Pastor Alec Seekins and CJ Bergman unpack the powerful themes in Joshua 9-10, exploring how God remains faithful even when we make unwise commitments. They discuss the Gibeonites’ deception, the audacious prayer of Joshua for the sun to stand still, and the profound foreshadowing of Christ’s victory over sin. Along the way, they wrestle with difficult questions about God...

We often admire those who boldly ask for what they want, and this audacity reflects a deeper spiritual truth—God invites us to ask for what we need with the same boldness. In Joshua 10, Joshua makes an audacious request, and God makes the sun stand still, showing that when our hearts align with His will, He responds beyond human limitations. The Gibeonites deceived Israel instead of asking for mer...

In this episode of The Living Streams Podcast, we discuss Joshua 7 and explore the weight of hidden sin, the justice of God, and how blessings often come through seasons of hardship. CJ Bergman joins the conversation to discuss sermon preparation, leadership challenges, and the tension between God’s promises and life's difficulties. We also reflect on David Stockton’s personal struggles and how th...

This week, we reflected on Joshua’s journey and how it reveals God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. God assured Joshua that He would be with him as He was with Moses, and through bold leadership and courageous faith, Joshua saw waters part, walls fall, and the promised land conquered. Yet, the journey was not without setbacks—when Israel sinned by taking what was devoted to the Lord, the...

In this episode of the Deep Dive Podcast, we explore the power of missions, redemption, and God’s ability to use anyone for His purposes. We’re joined by Cliff Caesar and Ali Simpson, who share insights from the recent Dan Murrow Family Mexico Mission Trip, the incredible impact of Living Streams in Rocky Point, and the stories of those who encountered God along the way. We also dig into the bibli...

This week, we reflected on the story of Rahab and how it relates to those of us trapped by the consequences of our choices and circumstances. Rahab, a prostitute living in a violent culture, found hope when she realized her victory wasn’t in Jericho defeating Israel, but in escaping Jericho itself. Through unwavering strength and courage, she saw the vision that the God who freed Israel could deli...

Alec Seekins, Cliff Cesar, and Renee Bergmen discuss taking risks, stepping out in faith when it feels scary, and Paddington Bear.

When we reflect on the life of Joshua and his generation, we see God's promises fulfilled, victory over sin, and a courageous people who aligned their desires with God's will. To experience victory in Christ, we must take steps in faith, partnering with God’s perfect will. This includes sharing God's promises with others, seeking confirmation, stepping out in obedience, setting up memorials to rem...

Alec Seekins, David Stockton, and Kurt Cotter discuss revival, The Superbowl, and the promised land that God describes in the Book of Joshua.