Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/one-chapter One Chapter is a daily rhythm for people who want to spend more time in Scripture without making it complicated. Each weekday, we’ll read one chapter of the Bible together and spend a few minutes reflecting on one thought to carry into the day. No seminary degree required. No pressure to have all the answers. Just Scripture, a little space to listen, and an invitation to let what we read shape how we live. One chapter. One thought. One day at a time. A podcast from Living Water Methodist Church. © 2026 Living Water Church 4b575d22-ed3e-57b8-baba-fe36541eac14 yes en Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:00:08 -0500 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:02:12 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/6ir26J20JPU12YTty7zrU77PaInpdukNxTNwQ0sCDtY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YjY1/MmRmNzc2ZGJmYzI0/YTU0NTA3OWY5ODdk/M2VlMi5wbmc.jpg episodic Living Water Church One Chapter is a daily rhythm for people who want to spend more time in Scripture without making it complicated. Each weekday, we’ll read one chapter of the Bible together and spend a few minutes reflecting on one thought to carry into the day. No seminary degree required. No pressure to have all the answers. Just Scripture, a little space to listen, and an invitation to let what we read shape how we live. One chapter. One thought. One day at a time. A podcast from Living Water Methodist Church. One Chapter is a daily rhythm for people who want to spend more time in Scripture without making it complicated. Living Water Church No No 40 40 Acts 16 full a09468de-4030-4f45-b128-fcb2070cea54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3d6143a Closed doors redirect Paul to Philippi, where God brings together a businesswoman, an exploited girl, and a Roman jailer. When Paul and Silas are beaten and imprisoned, they worship at midnight, and their freedom becomes someone else’s salvation. Acts 16 reminds us that God is at work in unexpected detours, and no place is too dark for the gospel to break through.

]]> Closed doors redirect Paul to Philippi, where God brings together a businesswoman, an exploited girl, and a Roman jailer. When Paul and Silas are beaten and imprisoned, they worship at midnight, and their freedom becomes someone else’s salvation. Acts 16 reminds us that God is at work in unexpected detours, and no place is too dark for the gospel to break through.

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 522 Closed doors redirect Paul to Philippi, where God brings together a businesswoman, an exploited girl, and a Roman jailer. When Paul and Silas are beaten and imprisoned, they worship at midnight, and their freedom becomes someone else’s salvation. Acts 16 reminds us that God is at work in unexpected detours, and no place is too dark for the gospel to break through.

]]> No 39 39 Acts 15 full 8594927e-147c-448d-95d8-ff253bb4c2ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c10786c A disagreement threatens to divide the early church: must Gentile believers become Jewish before they can fully belong to Jesus? In Acts 15, the church listens, searches Scripture, and protects the truth that salvation comes through grace. It reminds us that following Jesus requires both conviction and humility, especially when difficult conversations shape who feels welcome at the table.

]]> A disagreement threatens to divide the early church: must Gentile believers become Jewish before they can fully belong to Jesus? In Acts 15, the church listens, searches Scripture, and protects the truth that salvation comes through grace. It reminds us that following Jesus requires both conviction and humility, especially when difficult conversations shape who feels welcome at the table.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 531 A disagreement threatens to divide the early church: must Gentile believers become Jewish before they can fully belong to Jesus? In Acts 15, the church listens, searches Scripture, and protects the truth that salvation comes through grace. It reminds us that following Jesus requires both conviction and humility, especially when difficult conversations shape who feels welcome at the table.

]]> No 38 38 Acts 14 full 3d5c9a1b-0293-4626-88d5-170235d4b7f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/488be0df In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas are praised as gods in one moment and attacked in the next. Through miracles, rejection, and suffering, they keep pointing people away from themselves and toward Jesus. This chapter reminds us that applause and opposition are both temporary, but faithfulness means continuing the work God has given us no matter how quickly the crowd changes.

]]> In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas are praised as gods in one moment and attacked in the next. Through miracles, rejection, and suffering, they keep pointing people away from themselves and toward Jesus. This chapter reminds us that applause and opposition are both temporary, but faithfulness means continuing the work God has given us no matter how quickly the crowd changes.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 403 In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas are praised as gods in one moment and attacked in the next. Through miracles, rejection, and suffering, they keep pointing people away from themselves and toward Jesus. This chapter reminds us that applause and opposition are both temporary, but faithfulness means continuing the work God has given us no matter how quickly the crowd changes.

]]> No 37 37 Acts 13 full edd5d92a-cfb6-4eeb-9f87-aa4f715fd5d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0071d506 The church in Antioch is worshiping and fasting when the Holy Spirit tells them to send out Barnabas and Saul. What begins in prayer becomes a mission that carries the good news into new places, where it is met with both joy and resistance. Acts 13 reminds us that God’s calling is bigger than our comfort, and rejection cannot close a door He is opening.

]]> The church in Antioch is worshiping and fasting when the Holy Spirit tells them to send out Barnabas and Saul. What begins in prayer becomes a mission that carries the good news into new places, where it is met with both joy and resistance. Acts 13 reminds us that God’s calling is bigger than our comfort, and rejection cannot close a door He is opening.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 568 The church in Antioch is worshiping and fasting when the Holy Spirit tells them to send out Barnabas and Saul. What begins in prayer becomes a mission that carries the good news into new places, where it is met with both joy and resistance. Acts 13 reminds us that God’s calling is bigger than our comfort, and rejection cannot close a door He is opening.

]]> No 36 36 Acts 12 full 63f3e691-95cd-4834-939a-a55c3e3fcf94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce1be8d5 Herod appears to hold all the power. James is killed, Peter is imprisoned, and the church can only pray. Then chains fall, prison doors open, and Peter finds the praying believers struggling to believe their prayer has actually been answered. Acts 12 reminds us that earthly power never gets the final word, and even when we cannot predict how God will act, we can keep praying and trust that His work cannot be stopped.

]]> Herod appears to hold all the power. James is killed, Peter is imprisoned, and the church can only pray. Then chains fall, prison doors open, and Peter finds the praying believers struggling to believe their prayer has actually been answered. Acts 12 reminds us that earthly power never gets the final word, and even when we cannot predict how God will act, we can keep praying and trust that His work cannot be stopped.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 382 Herod appears to hold all the power. James is killed, Peter is imprisoned, and the church can only pray. Then chains fall, prison doors open, and Peter finds the praying believers struggling to believe their prayer has actually been answered. Acts 12 reminds us that earthly power never gets the final word, and even when we cannot predict how God will act, we can keep praying and trust that His work cannot be stopped.

]]> No 35 35 Acts 11 full f3be0ac4-b35f-4d6b-b5ab-2e4a995087c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/620fa919 When Peter is criticized for welcoming outsiders, he simply tells the story of what God has done. The church listens, recognizes God’s grace, and begins reaching people it once would have overlooked. Acts 11 reminds us that sometimes faithfulness means admitting God is already working beyond our expectations and choosing not to stand in His way.

]]> When Peter is criticized for welcoming outsiders, he simply tells the story of what God has done. The church listens, recognizes God’s grace, and begins reaching people it once would have overlooked. Acts 11 reminds us that sometimes faithfulness means admitting God is already working beyond our expectations and choosing not to stand in His way.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 391 When Peter is criticized for welcoming outsiders, he simply tells the story of what God has done. The church listens, recognizes God’s grace, and begins reaching people it once would have overlooked. Acts 11 reminds us that sometimes faithfulness means admitting God is already working beyond our expectations and choosing not to stand in His way.

]]> No 34 34 Acts 10 full f6a6b060-461b-4f9d-8715-27dc24823f10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7d2503e Peter has spent his life knowing who is in, who is out, and where the boundaries belong. Then God sends him into the home of a Roman centurion and pours out the Holy Spirit before Peter can even finish preaching. Acts 10 reminds us that the gospel does not belong to one group of people, and God’s grace is often wider than the lines we have drawn.

]]> Peter has spent his life knowing who is in, who is out, and where the boundaries belong. Then God sends him into the home of a Roman centurion and pours out the Holy Spirit before Peter can even finish preaching. Acts 10 reminds us that the gospel does not belong to one group of people, and God’s grace is often wider than the lines we have drawn.

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 513 Peter has spent his life knowing who is in, who is out, and where the boundaries belong. Then God sends him into the home of a Roman centurion and pours out the Holy Spirit before Peter can even finish preaching. Acts 10 reminds us that the gospel does not belong to one group of people, and God’s grace is often wider than the lines we have drawn.

]]> No 33 33 Acts 9 full fb620ce3-5251-41c8-b878-bd768fbe075a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5f2b096 Saul begins Acts 9 as one of the church’s greatest enemies. Then he meets the risen Jesus, and everything changes. But Saul is not the only person asked to take a risk. Ananias must trust God enough to welcome the man he once feared. Acts 9 reminds us that no past is beyond the reach of grace, and sometimes God invites us to see people according to who they are becoming.

]]> Saul begins Acts 9 as one of the church’s greatest enemies. Then he meets the risen Jesus, and everything changes. But Saul is not the only person asked to take a risk. Ananias must trust God enough to welcome the man he once feared. Acts 9 reminds us that no past is beyond the reach of grace, and sometimes God invites us to see people according to who they are becoming.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 512 Saul begins Acts 9 as one of the church’s greatest enemies. Then he meets the risen Jesus, and everything changes. But Saul is not the only person asked to take a risk. Ananias must trust God enough to welcome the man he once feared. Acts 9 reminds us that no past is beyond the reach of grace, and sometimes God invites us to see people according to who they are becoming.

]]> No 32 32 Acts 8 full 329f832f-4662-4f09-bc3d-c6380f4cbb77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2970228a Persecution scatters the early church, but instead of stopping the gospel, it spreads it. In Acts 8, the good news crosses old boundaries, reaches unexpected people, and meets one searching man on a desert road. It is a reminder that God can use disruption to move His mission forward, and no one is beyond the reach of Jesus.

]]> Persecution scatters the early church, but instead of stopping the gospel, it spreads it. In Acts 8, the good news crosses old boundaries, reaches unexpected people, and meets one searching man on a desert road. It is a reminder that God can use disruption to move His mission forward, and no one is beyond the reach of Jesus.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 475 Persecution scatters the early church, but instead of stopping the gospel, it spreads it. In Acts 8, the good news crosses old boundaries, reaches unexpected people, and meets one searching man on a desert road. It is a reminder that God can use disruption to move His mission forward, and no one is beyond the reach of Jesus.

]]> No 31 31 Acts 7 full 26494e2e-6491-4fce-850b-26f3d452fd0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b6c74a8 Stephen stands before the religious leaders and tells the story of a God who has always been bigger than their buildings, traditions, and expectations. Even as the crowd turns violent, Stephen keeps his eyes fixed on Jesus and responds with forgiveness. Acts 7 reminds us that knowing God’s story is not the same as surrendering to Him, and that faithful witness is never wasted, even when it comes at a cost.

]]> Stephen stands before the religious leaders and tells the story of a God who has always been bigger than their buildings, traditions, and expectations. Even as the crowd turns violent, Stephen keeps his eyes fixed on Jesus and responds with forgiveness. Acts 7 reminds us that knowing God’s story is not the same as surrendering to Him, and that faithful witness is never wasted, even when it comes at a cost.

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 625 Stephen stands before the religious leaders and tells the story of a God who has always been bigger than their buildings, traditions, and expectations. Even as the crowd turns violent, Stephen keeps his eyes fixed on Jesus and responds with forgiveness. Acts 7 reminds us that knowing God’s story is not the same as surrendering to Him, and that faithful witness is never wasted, even when it comes at a cost.

]]> No 30 30 Acts 6 full eeb05b71-b294-4081-94a2-4eb0c431ccac https://share.transistor.fm/s/43fdac87 As the early church grows, some of its most vulnerable people begin slipping through the cracks. Acts 6 shows that caring for overlooked needs is not a distraction from spiritual ministry... it is spiritual ministry. By sharing leadership and empowering Spirit-filled servants, the church makes room for both the Word of God and the love of God to keep spreading.

]]> As the early church grows, some of its most vulnerable people begin slipping through the cracks. Acts 6 shows that caring for overlooked needs is not a distraction from spiritual ministry... it is spiritual ministry. By sharing leadership and empowering Spirit-filled servants, the church makes room for both the Word of God and the love of God to keep spreading.

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 322 As the early church grows, some of its most vulnerable people begin slipping through the cracks. Acts 6 shows that caring for overlooked needs is not a distraction from spiritual ministry... it is spiritual ministry. By sharing leadership and empowering Spirit-filled servants, the church makes room for both the Word of God and the love of God to keep spreading.

]]> No 29 29 Acts 5 full 971fc3a5-468b-4105-8b8b-fd12c41a6379 https://share.transistor.fm/s/314c328b Acts 5 reveals both the unstoppable power of God and the dangerous pull of pretending. While Ananias and Sapphira want the appearance of surrender without its cost, the apostles refuse to stop preaching even when obedience leads to prison and punishment. It is a challenging reminder that God is not looking for a polished image, but honest hearts willing to obey Him no matter the cost.

]]> Acts 5 reveals both the unstoppable power of God and the dangerous pull of pretending. While Ananias and Sapphira want the appearance of surrender without its cost, the apostles refuse to stop preaching even when obedience leads to prison and punishment. It is a challenging reminder that God is not looking for a polished image, but honest hearts willing to obey Him no matter the cost.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 504 Acts 5 reveals both the unstoppable power of God and the dangerous pull of pretending. While Ananias and Sapphira want the appearance of surrender without its cost, the apostles refuse to stop preaching even when obedience leads to prison and punishment. It is a challenging reminder that God is not looking for a polished image, but honest hearts willing to obey Him no matter the cost.

]]> No 28 28 Acts 4 full b4ee1ef7-fa99-4a03-84d2-44374e011ff0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d015e93 Peter and John are threatened and ordered to stop talking about Jesus. Instead of praying for an easier path, the church prays for greater courage. Acts 4 shows what happens when ordinary people have been with Jesus: fear loses its grip, generosity becomes normal, and opposition only makes their witness stronger.

]]> Peter and John are threatened and ordered to stop talking about Jesus. Instead of praying for an easier path, the church prays for greater courage. Acts 4 shows what happens when ordinary people have been with Jesus: fear loses its grip, generosity becomes normal, and opposition only makes their witness stronger.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 465 Peter and John are threatened and ordered to stop talking about Jesus. Instead of praying for an easier path, the church prays for greater courage. Acts 4 shows what happens when ordinary people have been with Jesus: fear loses its grip, generosity becomes normal, and opposition only makes their witness stronger.

]]> No 27 27 Acts 3 full e9ee58a7-d770-4300-8ab6-cc665a549b48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f87d5dd3 A man who has never walked asks Peter and John for enough money to make it through another day. Instead, through the power of Jesus, he receives a completely different life. Acts 3 reminds us that Jesus sees the people others pass by, offers more than temporary relief, and can bring healing in places where disappointment has become routine.

]]> A man who has never walked asks Peter and John for enough money to make it through another day. Instead, through the power of Jesus, he receives a completely different life. Acts 3 reminds us that Jesus sees the people others pass by, offers more than temporary relief, and can bring healing in places where disappointment has become routine.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 396 A man who has never walked asks Peter and John for enough money to make it through another day. Instead, through the power of Jesus, he receives a completely different life. Acts 3 reminds us that Jesus sees the people others pass by, offers more than temporary relief, and can bring healing in places where disappointment has become routine.

]]> No 26 26 Acts 2 full da049d7d-a14a-4814-9d3d-2daf2aaa8541 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a373a5cc The Holy Spirit arrives with wind, fire, and power,  but Pentecost is about more than a dramatic moment. In Acts 2, fearful disciples become bold witnesses, thousands respond to Jesus, and a new kind of community begins to form. What happens when the Spirit does not simply stir something within us, but completely reshapes how we speak, live, worship, and care for one another?

]]> The Holy Spirit arrives with wind, fire, and power,  but Pentecost is about more than a dramatic moment. In Acts 2, fearful disciples become bold witnesses, thousands respond to Jesus, and a new kind of community begins to form. What happens when the Spirit does not simply stir something within us, but completely reshapes how we speak, live, worship, and care for one another?

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 509 The Holy Spirit arrives with wind, fire, and power,  but Pentecost is about more than a dramatic moment. In Acts 2, fearful disciples become bold witnesses, thousands respond to Jesus, and a new kind of community begins to form. What happens when the Spirit does not simply stir something within us, but completely reshapes how we speak, live, worship, and care for one another?

]]> No 25 25 Acts 1 full 0edebfc6-5b6f-4ef4-a9f6-43f197dffb19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa18adb2 The disciples want Jesus to explain what will happen next, but He gives them a mission instead of a timeline. Acts 1 reminds us that we do not need to predict the future or manufacture momentum. We need the power of the Holy Spirit and the willingness to become witnesses wherever Jesus sends us.

]]> The disciples want Jesus to explain what will happen next, but He gives them a mission instead of a timeline. Acts 1 reminds us that we do not need to predict the future or manufacture momentum. We need the power of the Holy Spirit and the willingness to become witnesses wherever Jesus sends us.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 504 The disciples want Jesus to explain what will happen next, but He gives them a mission instead of a timeline. Acts 1 reminds us that we do not need to predict the future or manufacture momentum. We need the power of the Holy Spirit and the willingness to become witnesses wherever Jesus sends us.

]]> No 24 24 Luke 24 full d871a995-a7df-4c77-b748-76de0cf4613c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8978986c The disciples believe hope has died, even while the risen Jesus walks beside them. Luke 24 declares that the tomb is empty, death has been defeated, and our greatest disappointments do not get the final word.

]]> The disciples believe hope has died, even while the risen Jesus walks beside them. Luke 24 declares that the tomb is empty, death has been defeated, and our greatest disappointments do not get the final word.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 504 The disciples believe hope has died, even while the risen Jesus walks beside them. Luke 24 declares that the tomb is empty, death has been defeated, and our greatest disappointments do not get the final word.

]]> No 23 23 Luke 23 full adddc1b4-41f2-4e58-8327-d26249386a06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f178d454 Everyone tells Jesus to prove His power by saving Himself, but His refusal to leave the cross is precisely how He saves us. Luke 23 reveals a King who forgives His enemies, welcomes the undeserving, and gives Himself so the guilty can go free.

]]> Everyone tells Jesus to prove His power by saving Himself, but His refusal to leave the cross is precisely how He saves us. Luke 23 reveals a King who forgives His enemies, welcomes the undeserving, and gives Himself so the guilty can go free.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 544 Everyone tells Jesus to prove His power by saving Himself, but His refusal to leave the cross is precisely how He saves us. Luke 23 reveals a King who forgives His enemies, welcomes the undeserving, and gives Himself so the guilty can go free.

]]> No 22 22 Luke 22 full 1188007b-9b4a-416d-8113-9716b62dd4f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e54aa88 Jesus enters His final night surrounded by friends who will betray, deny, and abandon Him, yet He still breaks the bread and offers the cup. Luke 22 reveals a Savior whose grace knows our weakness completely and whose surrender shows us how to pray, “Not my will, but Yours.”

]]> Jesus enters His final night surrounded by friends who will betray, deny, and abandon Him, yet He still breaks the bread and offers the cup. Luke 22 reveals a Savior whose grace knows our weakness completely and whose surrender shows us how to pray, “Not my will, but Yours.”

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 574 Jesus enters His final night surrounded by friends who will betray, deny, and abandon Him, yet He still breaks the bread and offers the cup. Luke 22 reveals a Savior whose grace knows our weakness completely and whose surrender shows us how to pray, “Not my will, but Yours.”

]]> No 21 21 Luke 21 full 31a9a770-f489-4c59-9da8-c05732a3af8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/53e73e57 People admire the temple, but Jesus notices a widow offering two small coins. Luke 21 reminds us that impressive structures will fall, hidden faithfulness matters to God, and uncertain times call us not to panic or predict, but to stay awake and remain faithful.

]]> People admire the temple, but Jesus notices a widow offering two small coins. Luke 21 reminds us that impressive structures will fall, hidden faithfulness matters to God, and uncertain times call us not to panic or predict, but to stay awake and remain faithful.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 446 People admire the temple, but Jesus notices a widow offering two small coins. Luke 21 reminds us that impressive structures will fall, hidden faithfulness matters to God, and uncertain times call us not to panic or predict, but to stay awake and remain faithful.

]]> No 20 20 Luke 20 full 4be98994-2cda-4960-82c4-1d97b6eebb68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7332bf4 Religious leaders question Jesus without any intention of listening to His answers. Luke 20 confronts our desire for God’s world without God’s authority and reminds us that a coin may bear Caesar’s image, but we bear God’s.

]]> Religious leaders question Jesus without any intention of listening to His answers. Luke 20 confronts our desire for God’s world without God’s authority and reminds us that a coin may bear Caesar’s image, but we bear God’s.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 414 Religious leaders question Jesus without any intention of listening to His answers. Luke 20 confronts our desire for God’s world without God’s authority and reminds us that a coin may bear Caesar’s image, but we bear God’s.

]]> No 19 19 Luke 19 full d33da287-2a4a-44c1-b0d2-29be2457d2c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62cd377e Jesus welcomes Zacchaeus before Zacchaeus has done anything to repair his life—but that grace changes everything. Luke 19 reveals a Savior who seeks the lost, rearranges what He enters, and claims His rightful place as King.

]]> Jesus welcomes Zacchaeus before Zacchaeus has done anything to repair his life—but that grace changes everything. Luke 19 reveals a Savior who seeks the lost, rearranges what He enters, and claims His rightful place as King.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 454 Jesus welcomes Zacchaeus before Zacchaeus has done anything to repair his life—but that grace changes everything. Luke 19 reveals a Savior who seeks the lost, rearranges what He enters, and claims His rightful place as King.

]]> No 18 18 Luke 18 full 1ce5d94e-ea66-4477-9a73-c043afd0b622 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5345422 A persistent widow, a desperate tax collector, a wealthy ruler, and a blind beggar all approach God from different places. Luke 18 reveals that the kingdom is received by those who come persistently, honestly, and dependently—unashamed to admit how much they need Jesus.

]]> A persistent widow, a desperate tax collector, a wealthy ruler, and a blind beggar all approach God from different places. Luke 18 reveals that the kingdom is received by those who come persistently, honestly, and dependently—unashamed to admit how much they need Jesus.

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 436 A persistent widow, a desperate tax collector, a wealthy ruler, and a blind beggar all approach God from different places. Luke 18 reveals that the kingdom is received by those who come persistently, honestly, and dependently—unashamed to admit how much they need Jesus.

]]> No 17 17 Luke 17 full f9507760-ba65-4875-9c0e-785c42c5030e https://share.transistor.fm/s/922a9feb Forgive repeatedly. Obey without demanding recognition. Receive grace with gratitude. Stay ready for the King. Luke 17 connects several difficult teachings by showing us what faithful discipleship looks like while God’s kingdom is already present but not yet complete.

]]> Forgive repeatedly. Obey without demanding recognition. Receive grace with gratitude. Stay ready for the King. Luke 17 connects several difficult teachings by showing us what faithful discipleship looks like while God’s kingdom is already present but not yet complete.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 489 Forgive repeatedly. Obey without demanding recognition. Receive grace with gratitude. Stay ready for the King. Luke 17 connects several difficult teachings by showing us what faithful discipleship looks like while God’s kingdom is already present but not yet complete.

]]> No 16 16 Luke 16 full fd2f5995-c92f-4150-9cea-5bd8383e081e https://share.transistor.fm/s/72912078 Jesus talks about money more directly than most of us would prefer. Luke 16 asks whether we are using temporary resources for eternal purposes—or building lives comfortable enough to ignore the people lying at our gate.

]]> Jesus talks about money more directly than most of us would prefer. Luke 16 asks whether we are using temporary resources for eternal purposes—or building lives comfortable enough to ignore the people lying at our gate.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 368 Jesus talks about money more directly than most of us would prefer. Luke 16 asks whether we are using temporary resources for eternal purposes—or building lives comfortable enough to ignore the people lying at our gate.

]]> No 15 15 Luke 15 full 9f47c08e-5179-4a13-ab57-0b24891b83d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f820304a One son is lost through rebellion; the other is lost through performance. Yet, the father moves toward both. Luke 15 reveals a God whose grace welcomes obvious failure, confronts hidden pride, and invites every lost child to come inside.

]]> One son is lost through rebellion; the other is lost through performance. Yet, the father moves toward both. Luke 15 reveals a God whose grace welcomes obvious failure, confronts hidden pride, and invites every lost child to come inside.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 402 One son is lost through rebellion; the other is lost through performance. Yet, the father moves toward both. Luke 15 reveals a God whose grace welcomes obvious failure, confronts hidden pride, and invites every lost child to come inside.

]]> No 14 14 Luke 14 full ed2f7527-6f51-4e55-93f7-6637d7de554e https://share.transistor.fm/s/85cc461a Jesus invites the overlooked to His table while warning that good things can still become excuses for ignoring Him. Luke 14 confronts our pursuit of status, comfort, and control, and asks whether we have truly counted the cost of following Jesus.

]]> Jesus invites the overlooked to His table while warning that good things can still become excuses for ignoring Him. Luke 14 confronts our pursuit of status, comfort, and control, and asks whether we have truly counted the cost of following Jesus.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 434 Jesus invites the overlooked to His table while warning that good things can still become excuses for ignoring Him. Luke 14 confronts our pursuit of status, comfort, and control, and asks whether we have truly counted the cost of following Jesus.

]]> No 13 13 Luke 13 full 63b00c5f-3d81-4e1e-a186-9036575df31a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bbee71b Life is fragile, grace is patient, and repentance should not be postponed. Luke 13 challenges us to stop speculating about other people, celebrate when God brings freedom, and recognize the kingdom even when it begins small.

]]> Life is fragile, grace is patient, and repentance should not be postponed. Luke 13 challenges us to stop speculating about other people, celebrate when God brings freedom, and recognize the kingdom even when it begins small.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 433 Life is fragile, grace is patient, and repentance should not be postponed. Luke 13 challenges us to stop speculating about other people, celebrate when God brings freedom, and recognize the kingdom even when it begins small.

]]> No 12 12 Luke 12 full fff11bf5-aaa1-4c24-97df-f464f606beb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa71e254 A larger barn cannot make a soul safe, and tighter control cannot deliver the peace it promises. Luke 12 confronts greed, anxiety, and self-protection by reminding us that we are known by the Father, entrusted with His gifts, and called to seek His kingdom first.

]]> A larger barn cannot make a soul safe, and tighter control cannot deliver the peace it promises. Luke 12 confronts greed, anxiety, and self-protection by reminding us that we are known by the Father, entrusted with His gifts, and called to seek His kingdom first.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 567 A larger barn cannot make a soul safe, and tighter control cannot deliver the peace it promises. Luke 12 confronts greed, anxiety, and self-protection by reminding us that we are known by the Father, entrusted with His gifts, and called to seek His kingdom first.

]]> No 11 11 Luke 11 full bd3ff1c1-6268-49ba-b677-e8dff19ad74f https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcb08587 The disciples have seen Jesus perform miracles, but the thing they ask Him to teach them is prayer. Luke 11 invites us to approach God as a good Father, bring Him our honest need, and allow His light to transform us from the inside out.

]]> The disciples have seen Jesus perform miracles, but the thing they ask Him to teach them is prayer. Luke 11 invites us to approach God as a good Father, bring Him our honest need, and allow His light to transform us from the inside out.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 547 The disciples have seen Jesus perform miracles, but the thing they ask Him to teach them is prayer. Luke 11 invites us to approach God as a good Father, bring Him our honest need, and allow His light to transform us from the inside out.

]]> No 10 10 Luke 10 full 7a3181ba-6b9d-44cc-bf9d-4ef6e141c69e https://share.transistor.fm/s/aee11f14 The Samaritan crosses the road while Mary sits at Jesus’ feet. Luke 10 shows us that faithful action begins with attention to Jesus. And, that time with Him is not preparation for the real work; it is the center of the work.

]]> The Samaritan crosses the road while Mary sits at Jesus’ feet. Luke 10 shows us that faithful action begins with attention to Jesus. And, that time with Him is not preparation for the real work; it is the center of the work.

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 475 The Samaritan crosses the road while Mary sits at Jesus’ feet. Luke 10 shows us that faithful action begins with attention to Jesus. And, that time with Him is not preparation for the real work; it is the center of the work.

]]> No 9 9 Luke 9 full 39a548fc-a517-409c-be91-75628848d2df https://share.transistor.fm/s/a453bc84 The disciples want the power and glory of God’s kingdom without the path of the cross. Luke 9 confronts our desire for a convenient Jesus and shows that following Him means surrendering our status, retaliation, and competing loyalties. 

]]> The disciples want the power and glory of God’s kingdom without the path of the cross. Luke 9 confronts our desire for a convenient Jesus and shows that following Him means surrendering our status, retaliation, and competing loyalties. 

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 548 The disciples want the power and glory of God’s kingdom without the path of the cross. Luke 9 confronts our desire for a convenient Jesus and shows that following Him means surrendering our status, retaliation, and competing loyalties. 

]]> No 8 8 Luke 8 full 01d56950-a0fd-4edc-8fcb-91b302c077b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a30fe23 Fear, shame, grief, and distraction all compete with the voice of Jesus. Through storms, sickness, demons, and death, Luke 8 asks us to consider how we listen... and whether we will keep trusting Jesus when another voice seems louder.

]]> Fear, shame, grief, and distraction all compete with the voice of Jesus. Through storms, sickness, demons, and death, Luke 8 asks us to consider how we listen... and whether we will keep trusting Jesus when another voice seems louder.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 553 Fear, shame, grief, and distraction all compete with the voice of Jesus. Through storms, sickness, demons, and death, Luke 8 asks us to consider how we listen... and whether we will keep trusting Jesus when another voice seems louder.

]]> No 7 7 Luke 7 full b9fbb689-ed99-4c8e-ae5f-5010277edd96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/970cad4a Some people approach Jesus with faith, others with grief, doubt, failure, or desperation. Luke 7 reveals a Savior who is neither threatened by our questions nor disgusted by our past—and invites us to come to Him honestly.

]]> Some people approach Jesus with faith, others with grief, doubt, failure, or desperation. Luke 7 reveals a Savior who is neither threatened by our questions nor disgusted by our past—and invites us to come to Him honestly.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 506 Some people approach Jesus with faith, others with grief, doubt, failure, or desperation. Luke 7 reveals a Savior who is neither threatened by our questions nor disgusted by our past—and invites us to come to Him honestly.

]]> No 6 6 Luke 6 full efaddcae-91a7-4220-9bc8-209c59cf0d53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a1b40cb Love your enemies. Forgive. Show mercy. Build your life on obedience. Luke 6 is not a collection of inspirational sayings... it is Jesus describing the radically different life that becomes possible when God is truly King.

]]> Love your enemies. Forgive. Show mercy. Build your life on obedience. Luke 6 is not a collection of inspirational sayings... it is Jesus describing the radically different life that becomes possible when God is truly King.

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 547 Love your enemies. Forgive. Show mercy. Build your life on obedience. Luke 6 is not a collection of inspirational sayings... it is Jesus describing the radically different life that becomes possible when God is truly King.

]]> No 5 5 Luke 5 full bdb4e9d9-2f41-47d2-b8ec-62cbfd98615d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca28c330 After an empty night of fishing, Peter lowers his nets for one reason: Jesus told him to. Luke 5 shows us a Savior who comes near to sinners, disrupts our plans, and invites us into the simple obedience of saying, “Because You say so.”

]]> After an empty night of fishing, Peter lowers his nets for one reason: Jesus told him to. Luke 5 shows us a Savior who comes near to sinners, disrupts our plans, and invites us into the simple obedience of saying, “Because You say so.”

]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 434 After an empty night of fishing, Peter lowers his nets for one reason: Jesus told him to. Luke 5 shows us a Savior who comes near to sinners, disrupts our plans, and invites us into the simple obedience of saying, “Because You say so.”

]]> No 4 4 Luke 4 full b0fafe38-0501-409e-aa7f-ac1134c6c93a https://share.transistor.fm/s/20626833 Jesus refuses every temptation to prove Himself, take control, or choose an easier path. Luke 4 asks whether we merely admire Jesus... or will receive His authority when His grace and truth challenge the life we have chosen.

]]> Jesus refuses every temptation to prove Himself, take control, or choose an easier path. Luke 4 asks whether we merely admire Jesus... or will receive His authority when His grace and truth challenge the life we have chosen.

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 454 Jesus refuses every temptation to prove Himself, take control, or choose an easier path. Luke 4 asks whether we merely admire Jesus... or will receive His authority when His grace and truth challenge the life we have chosen.

]]> No 3 3 Luke 3 full 15bdc8d7-e9b8-4bd9-ad22-c4cdfadd51c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc32f9cd John the Baptist makes repentance painfully practical, while Jesus begins His ministry with the Father’s declaration of love. Luke 3 holds grace and transformation together: God’s love cannot be earned, but encountering that love will change how we live.

]]> John the Baptist makes repentance painfully practical, while Jesus begins His ministry with the Father’s declaration of love. Luke 3 holds grace and transformation together: God’s love cannot be earned, but encountering that love will change how we live.

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 472 John the Baptist makes repentance painfully practical, while Jesus begins His ministry with the Father’s declaration of love. Luke 3 holds grace and transformation together: God’s love cannot be earned, but encountering that love will change how we live.

]]> No 2 2 Luke 2 full 7b2a85ad-b63e-4931-a246-5acf0e63e7fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/38c4882a While Caesar believes he is moving the world, God quietly brings the Savior into it. Luke 2 invites us to rediscover the wonder of Jesus and recognize how often God does His greatest work through ordinary people, places, and moments.

]]> While Caesar believes he is moving the world, God quietly brings the Savior into it. Luke 2 invites us to rediscover the wonder of Jesus and recognize how often God does His greatest work through ordinary people, places, and moments.

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 517 While Caesar believes he is moving the world, God quietly brings the Savior into it. Luke 2 invites us to rediscover the wonder of Jesus and recognize how often God does His greatest work through ordinary people, places, and moments.

]]> No 1 1 Luke 1 full 8083f411-96f1-4d02-9d75-e4dd0b3ebb27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45d64f3d What do we do when we’ve waited so long that hope has quietly become resignation? Luke 1 reminds us that silence is not absence, waiting is not wasted, and God may already be working in ways we cannot yet see.

]]> What do we do when we’ve waited so long that hope has quietly become resignation? Luke 1 reminds us that silence is not absence, waiting is not wasted, and God may already be working in ways we cannot yet see.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:39:22 -0500 Living Water Church Living Water Church 576 What do we do when we’ve waited so long that hope has quietly become resignation? Luke 1 reminds us that silence is not absence, waiting is not wasted, and God may already be working in ways we cannot yet see.

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