The Living Streams Church Podcast

Jude, the younger half-brother of Jesus, emphasizes the importance of recognizing sin for what it is in his letter. He reminds us that Jesus, our Savior and Judge, offers mercy while holding those who reject it accountable for their sins. Jude warns against various sins that people attempt to normalize, and Pastor David highlights modern sins that society often overlooks. Acknowledging these sins...

Alec Seekins and Dan Riccio discuss The Book of Jude, The Book of Enoch, and being careful with prophetic words in modern times.

This week, we began studying the book of Jude, a brief letter from Jesus' half-brother addressing the church about the dangers of false teachers promoting antinomianism—the belief that sin can be freely indulged due to forgiveness. Jude's message serves as a warning and a call to action, urging the church to confront these issues rather than ignore them. We discussed how to find the strength to ad...

Alec Seekins and Dan Riccio discuss ideas found in Jesus and The Powers by N.T. Wright and ideas of unity for union among the believers.

The future of the Church lies in unity, a divine calling for both connection with God and with one another. This transformative journey can be likened to the changes experienced in marriage, encompassing both ease and challenges. Spiritual formation unfolds through cycles of Awakening—recognizing our separation from God; Purgation—removing obstacles to that union; Illumination—gaining God’s perspe...

Alec Seekins and David Stockton discuss living life on mission in South Asia during Covid-19, living in Belize, stepping out in faith when it seems scary, and staying devoted to The Church, it's people, and the gathering.

In Acts Chapter 2, we see that the early Church experienced a powerful outpouring of faith and revival. Their remarkable growth stemmed from their deep devotion to the Word, each other, the Lord, and their gatherings. This devotion can be likened to the roots of a tree, which grow deeper and stronger when faced with adversity. Just as strong roots support a massive tree, deep devotion sustains a r...

David Stockton, Alec Seekins, and special guest Mark Buckley discuss the future of The Church, how it will be holy, and how unity requires diversity.

Pastor Mario Benavides emphasized that while human visions for the future church often prioritize advancements in technology and personal comfort, God's vision centers on creating a holy, united community that proclaims His glory and operates with spiritual power. This growth in maturity, as highlighted in Ephesians 4:13—"This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledg...

Join Lead Pastor David Stockton, Founding Pastor Mark Buckley, and Adult Ministries Pastor Alec Seekins as they discuss celebrating 40 years of Living Streams.

In Israel's history, after 400 years of slavery, the people rejoiced in God’s faithfulness, celebrating their newfound freedom in Exodus 14:31 – 15:21. As they prepared for a challenging wilderness journey toward the promised land, they faced uncertainty and battles ahead. Similarly, Living Streams reflects on 40 years of God’s provision, healing, and challenges, urging the church to celebrate wit...

In this week's episode of the Living Streams Podcast, Pastor Alec Seekins, Lead Pastor David Stockton, and Elder Dan Riccio unpack last Sunday's message and discuss how to faithfully and effectively engage with society's pain and the call for Christians to embrace compassion over judgment.

Jesus calls us to serve others, emphasizing that our salvation is meant to free us from selfishness so we can care for those in need. Scripture teaches us to share the blessings we've received, including wisdom, grace, and love, with everyone—regardless of their circumstances. In Matthew 25, helping the least among us is seen as serving Christ Himself. Concern should transform into compassionate a...

In this episode of the podcast, Pastor David Stockton and guest Jeff Gokee og Phoenix One dive discuss building courageous faith as part of a three-part series on the Past, Present, and Future Church. They reflect on the church’s mission to display God’s glory and build courageous people, discussing biblical examples like Jonathan’s bravery and how Jesus exemplifies true courage through meekness....

The Apostle Paul emphasizes that true courage, as empowered by the Spirit, is characterized by power, love, and self-discipline rather than fear or timidity (2 Tim. 1:7). This divine courage is marked by a commitment to God's purposes and others' welfare, contrasting with cowardice and disorder. Biblical examples like David’s bravery against Goliath illustrate this courage, which is not about asse...

Lead Pastor David Stockton and his brother and missionary, Jonathan Stockton discuss hiking the nearly month-long trek of the Camino de Santiago, visiting 100 countries as a missionary, and unification of the Church and it's history as a way to display God's glory.

The Scriptures emphasize that the ultimate purpose of our lives is to glorify God, as reflected in passages like Ephesians 1:3-14, which outlines God’s plan of salvation through election, redemption, and inheritance. This plan unfolds through the Father, Son, and Spirit, with the aim of displaying God’s glory. We glorify God by enjoying His goodness, living according to His will, and doing the wor...

In this week's podcast, Founding Pastor Mark Buckley and Pastor Alec Seekins discuss fiber, health as you age, moral character, protecting your church from dangerous people, and being a servant leader.

Acts 6 highlights the nature of authority in the early church, showing that leadership in God's kingdom is rooted in servanthood rather than power. The Apostles and deacons demonstrated this by prioritizing character over gifting, promoting a ministry of reconciliation. Addressing conflict directly, as seen in the early church, prevents division and encourages growth, emphasizing the importance of...

Lead Pastor David Stockton sits down with Founding Pastor Mark Buckley to discuss the changes we go through as we age, celebrating 40 years at Living Streams, and daily routines in life to be a strong believer.

In John 15:1-17, Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and branches to illustrate the basis of Christian living: believers must remain connected to Him, the true vine, to bear spiritual fruit, while the Father, the vinedresser, prunes away anything that hinders growth. True believers obey His commands, live in His love, and exemplify sacrificial love toward others, following Christ’s example. This a...

David Stockton and Alec Seekins sit down to discuss challenging family dynamics amidst grief, honoring your family, daylight savings time, the early church in Acts, and getting kicked out of Wendy's. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube →

Acts 2:37-47 reveals how the first church was formed, emphasizing the central role of the preached gospel and the call to repentance and baptism. The early believers devoted themselves to the Apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer, forming a transformative community. They received the Holy Spirit, which empowered them to live in obedience to God, and they continued to grow i...

In this episode, Jeff Gokee and Alec Seekins discuss how God blesses us, why we should bless Him back, and touch on powerful personal stories of feeling God during times of trouble.

Psalm 134, the final Song of Ascent, depicts worshipers urging the priests to remain faithful in their service (verses 1-2) while the priests bless the faithful as they depart Zion (verse 3). The psalm highlights the Levitical service, continuous offerings, and the act of lifting hands in praise. It reminds us to bless the Lord and be grateful for His blessings, encouraging a life focused on God's...