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Was 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 F...
You 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 emphasi...
Straight Truth for a Crooked Generation
In 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 discov...
Leave the Past In the Past
In 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 c...
Do 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 biblica...
Do 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 stron...
Change of Heart
In 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 ...
Kindness Has Never Harmed Anyone: Be Kind
In this episode, we delve into the profound significance of kindness from a biblical worldview, exploring its necessity and far-reaching impacts on our mental, physica...
What 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 questio...
Parenting and the Roles of CHRISTIAN School
In 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 ...
Are 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 aro...
Same-Sex "Marriage" and Holding the Line
Dr. 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 ch...
Finding 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 reson...
Please 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 wel...
Christianity 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 f...
Prodigal Fathers and Wayward Sons
Too often, our native sons of America settle for pitiful mediocracy, flagrant self-centeredness, and delayed adolescents. In this episode, Dez details his outlook on t...
What If God Was One of Us?
One reason Jesus came into the world was to testify to the truth. In this episode, we discuss the implications of testifying to the truth and faithfully living out the...
Demar Hamlin and the Brevity of Life
In 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 t...
Are You a Ride or Die?
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...
Avoiding the unavoidable: Divorce
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 mor...
Manhood: 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 ...
Manhood: Divorce: How we "fell" out of love.
This episode discusses divorce's effects, ramifications, and destruction from a man's point of view. Dave and E candidly express the heartbreak, hopelessness, and conf...
Manhood: 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 w...
Manhood: Get off that Video Game!
Dr. Leonard Sax's book, "A Boy Adrift," discusses the adverse effects of video games on young boys. In this episode, we discuss if boys should "turn off that dang game...
Manhood: 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, o...
Bonus Episode: Why We Don't Grow!
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 ou...
What 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 ...
The Truth about Youth w/Jason Brown
As 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 pe...
Conflict 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. ...
Selfishness, Sexuality, Identity, and Marriage
In 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 ofte...