The Living Streams Church Podcast

Born in Egyptian slavery and trained under Moses, Joshua was chosen by God to lead Israel, and at nearly 90 years old, he guided them to conquer the Promised Land and divide it among the 12 tribes. God fulfilled His promise to Abraham's descendants. Just as Joshua pressed forward to claim the land, Christians are called to advance in their faith, actively resisting the forces of sin and worldly di...

Alec Seekins and David Stockton recap Alec's sermon from Sunday, the team talks about the Kansas City Chiefs, President Trump's Inauguration, and habits.

This week, we focused on Matthew 6:13, which asks God to "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." While God doesn't tempt us, He may allow trials that expose us to Satan’s attacks, as seen in Job and Peter’s experiences. To resist sin, we need to remember our identity as God's children and live in a way that reflects His holiness. Fleeing from temptation is key, as relying on our ow...

Pastors Alec Seekins and David Stockton join special guest, Mark Buckley, founding pastor of Living Streams Church in a discussion about forgiveness, debts, and trespasses.

Jesus not only taught forgiveness but exemplified it, even on the cross, when He prayed for His persecutors' forgiveness (Luke 23:34). Through His sacrifice, He paid the full penalty for sin and opened the door to mercy, showing us that forgiveness isn’t about feelings or excusing wrongs, but an act of obedience that leads to healing. As followers of Christ, we are called to forgive as He forgave...

David Stockton, Alec Seekins, and Dan Riccio share insight on "daily bread" and what it means to live on the bread of today, to sustain our faith through God here on earth.

The Lord's Prayer starts by addressing God as "Abba, Daddy," emphasizing His loving, fatherly care for us. This reminds us that God knows what’s best for us and provides what we need according to His perfect will. By recognizing Him as our Father, we learn to trust and submit to His authority. The phrase "Give us this day our daily bread" teaches us that God is the true provider, and we must appro...

How do we engage with prophecy in a way that’s rooted in love, builds the church, and avoids the awkward pitfalls? In this episode, David Stockton, Ryan Romeo, and Alec Seekins break it down—sharing real stories, biblical insights, and what it looks like to hear God’s voice today. If you’ve ever wondered how to approach prophecy in a way that honors God, strengthens the church, and avoids unnecess...

Prophecy is a gift from God that serves to encourage, console, and build up the Church. Rooted in Scripture and aligned with God’s Word, it is a powerful way for the Holy Spirit to speak to believers and unbelievers alike. The Apostle Paul teaches us that prophecy is available to everyone and should be earnestly desired. It builds up the Church, brings conviction to unbelievers, and gives us a gli...

The hope God offers is unshakable, rooted in His unchanging promises and the assurance of Jesus' return to make all things new. Revelation 21 reminds us of the coming restoration: an end to pain, tears, and mourning, replaced by eternal justice. Romans 5 assures us that this hope is grounded in God’s love, poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, and it will never disappoint.

As Christmas approaches, we reflect on the profound Advent theme of Love. While earthly love can feel temporary and self-centered, God's love is eternal, sacrificial, and transformative. This week, we explore how to receive and embody divine love, as seen in the Christmas story and Scripture. God's love treasures, ponders, and pierces: it delights in the good of others, seeks their well-being, and...

In this episode, Jeff Gokee, CJ Bergmen, and David Stockton discuss CJ's sermon on Peace, finding true peace, and understanding surrender.

Peace is something we all long for, yet it often feels fleeting. True peace, as described in Scripture, is more than just the absence of stress; it is the fullness of God’s blessing, encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. The peace brought by Jesus, the Prince of Peace, comes at a cost. It requires surrender—giving up self-focused pursuits to make room for Christ’s peace. Thi...

David Stockton, Jeff Gokee, and CJ Bergmen discuss joy, causing a major distraction in the back pew of our church services, and dressing up as Billy Sunday and Martin Luther for Halloween.

David Stockton, CJ Bergmen, and Jeff Gokee sit down to discuss hope, Psalm 42 , and holiness tied to hope.

Joy is a central theme in the Christian life, rooted in fellowship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, rather than in circumstances. It has existed since creation and accompanies us through both joyful and difficult times, sustained by the Holy Spirit. Scripture teaches that joy is a fruit of the Spirit now and a future hope, found not by striving but by walking closely with God and dwelling in...

Through the story of Simeon, the waiting saint, we learn what a life of hope looks like. Often, we treat hope like a reward, thinking that as long as we're "good," we will get what we long for. This mindset leads to despair for many, as hope is not about the fulfillment of our desires, it’s dependance on the one who can fulfill all our desires and trusting his providential plan. Hope is found in G...

Dalton, Alec, and David share their thoughts on Thanksgiving, thanksgiving scriptures, and being grateful to the Lord for things in our life.

This week, Pastor Mark Buckley encouraged us to cultivate thankfulness in seven key areas of life: giving thanks to God, for our spiritual family, for our circumstances, for our food, for our family and friends, for our government leaders, and for our spouse. The Lord calls us to be people of gratitude, and we are reminded to be thankful in these areas and beyond.

Lead Pastor David Stockton and Founding Pastor Mark Buckley discuss the different types of mercy in The Book of Jude, president-elect Donald Trump, and share stories of how God showed mercy in their lives over the years.

This week, we focused on God's mercy and the need for it in light of sin. Jude warns against people who cause division, live like the world, and lack the Spirit. He advises us to be discerning, especially when others are divisive or show no evidence of spiritual fruit. Jude encourages us to pray in the Holy Spirit, stay rooted in God's love, and wait for His mercy. He also outlines three ways to e...

Pastor David and Alec Seekins reflect on the 2024 Presidential Election, sin in the community through The Book of Jude, and nicknames.

The book of Jude urges us to take sin seriously, both personally and within our community, emphasizing the need to balance love with truth. Without truth, empathy can become enabling and toxic. Jude warns against false teachers, citing the sins of Cain (anger), Balaam (greed), and Korah (dishonoring authority). He also highlights the story of Achan in Joshua 7, where one person's hidden sin caused...

Lead Pastor David Stockton and Pastor Alec Seekins discuss calling sin for what it is, unpack The Book of Jude, and the upcoming presidential election in 2024.