Retirement, from a Christian perspective, is not an exit from purpose but a shift into a new season of service. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar stress that retirement should be about stewarding time, talents, treasure, and testimony. Christians never take a vacation from their calling, and life continues to hold meaning in every stage. Many suffer after leaving their career because they’ve tied their identity to a profession. Still, believers are called to stay disciplined—remaining in the Word, sharing the gospel, and praying for wisdom and energy. Examples abound of retired believers who dedicate their lives to outreach, discipleship, and evangelism, proving that as long as one is alive, God is not finished with their work.

For younger believers, preparing financially for retirement is wise stewardship. Planning ahead isn’t about accumulating wealth but about equipping oneself to serve God and others without financial obstacles. Saving early and consistently allows Christians to use their later years to bless others through leadership, generosity, and active ministry. The guys note that tools such as 401(k) plans, employer matches, and Roth IRAs make it easy to start. Developing the discipline to save regularly is like strengthening a muscle—over time, it becomes second nature. Debt, especially high-interest debt, should be avoided whenever possible, and paying it off quickly frees believers to give and serve without financial bondage.

Ultimately, retirement should be approached with intentionality and purpose. The call is to earn as much as possible so one can give as much as possible, to live with open hands, and to invest in eternity. Believers are encouraged to plan their later years with the same focus they apply to their career goals—asking how they will spend their time advancing the Kingdom. This stage of life offers opportunities to serve in ways that might not have been possible before, such as investing in younger generations, mentoring others, and meeting needs within the community and the church.

Time, like money, belongs to God. It can be wasted, spent, or invested, and Christians are called to redeem it for what truly matters. The world is full of people in need—lonely individuals in hospitals, neighbors who have never heard the gospel, and children searching for role models. Believers should stay active in service, surrounded by others who speak truth into their lives. As long as there is breath, there is purpose. Retirement is not the end but a continuation of the race, run with urgency, faithfulness, and an eternal perspective.

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Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

Retirement, from a biblical perspective, is not about stepping away from purpose but entering a new season of service. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar emphasize that Christians never retire from their calling; instead, they steward their time, talents, treasure, and testimony for God’s glory. The guys explain that although identity is often linked to vocation, believers are called to remain disciplined in the Word, evangelism, and prayer, using retirement to serve without the burdens of career-related thorns and thistles. Financial preparation is part of wise stewardship—saving early, avoiding debt, and planning ahead equips believers to give generously and serve freely. Retirement should be intentional, focused on advancing the Kingdom through mentorship, outreach, and meeting needs in the community. Since both time and money belong to God, they can be wasted or invested, and as long as a believer has breath, they have purpose—continuing to run the race with urgency, faithfulness, and an eternal mindset.

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Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

In a world obsessed with self-discovery and identity, Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar address the growing belief that we must look inward to define who we are. The guys challenge this cultural message directly, pointing listeners toward the true source of identity and emphasizing that our longing for meaning, worth, and purpose cannot be fulfilled by fleshly desires or self-exploration. Turning inward often results in confusion, depression, and a false sense of identity that ultimately leads to despair. Defining yourself apart from your Creator is not only futile but also a new form of legalism. True identity is not something we achieve but something we receive, and that reception begins with knowing the Lord.

There is a foundational truth that you cannot truly know who you are until you understand your origin, as clearly shown in Genesis. The guys explain that people are not random molecules in motion but are created in the image of God. Mark recalls a conversation with his brother, who was struggling to share Jesus with his son. It is in these moments that believers need to revisit the essential questions about identity, origin, and purpose. Oscar outlines three practical ways to know yourself: know God, know your deficiencies, and know how deeply God loves you. True self-awareness begins with God-awareness, and as we encounter His glory, our blind spots are revealed, and our need for Christ becomes evident.

The guys also warn about the subtle shifts that can happen—one day walking with the Lord and the next falling into sin. The world encourages us to love ourselves more and pursue our true identity, but scripture calls us to surrender. Oscar highlights a sermon where a woman searching for her identity realized her sense of self could never be fully achieved, only received through Christ. Knowing ourselves as believers includes understanding our strengths, weaknesses, and idols. Several of the guys share how certain things in their lives can easily become idols and how they rely on the Lord instead of external things. Every intense emotion can reveal a more profound love, one that may be misplaced. When those idols are exposed, we are called to dismantle them and enthrone Christ. The guys invite listeners to examine themselves honestly—not with despair, but with hope. Christ is our help and our freedom.

In solitude and surrender, we discover who we truly are: redeemed, adopted, and loved. It is not about self-obsession but about submitting to God's will as Jesus did. By laying down our lives, we find them. By letting Christ live through us, we shine His light in a dark and dying world.

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Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

In this episode, Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss the cultural obsession with self-discovery and the idea that we must look inward to find our identity. The guys redirect this focus toward the Creator, explaining that true identity cannot be achieved through self-exploration but must be received through Christ. Looking inward often leads to confusion and despair, while seeking God reveals our purpose, origin, and worth. From examining idols and emotional reactions to embracing solitude and surrender, the guys offer practical ways believers can better know themselves by knowing God. Through honest self-reflection and reliance on the gospel, listeners are reminded that they are redeemed, loved, and called to let Christ shine through their lives. In a world full of noise and confusion, the path to true identity starts not with self, but with the Savior.

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Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

Lukewarmness isn’t neutral—it’s dangerous and spiritually misleading. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine the powerful message to the church in Laodicea and encourage believers to examine their hearts. Has your passion diminished? In Revelation, Christ rebukes a self-reliant church that no longer depends on Him for strength or purpose. The call isn’t about striving more. It’s about surrender, trust, and returning to intimacy with the Lord who pursues us.

The guys explain how Laodicea’s water supply often arrived lukewarm, making it unfit for drinking. That same unpleasant temperature reflected the church’s spiritual condition and lack of power. Lukewarm water, like lukewarm faith, served no purpose. It symbolized a church that had lost its spiritual vitality and didn’t even realize it. They explore how the church is called to be salt and light, a shining source of hope and truth in a dark, dying world. That mission requires zeal, not apathy or self-confidence. Good works don’t save, but they are the fruit of saving grace and evidence of transformed hearts. We are His workmanship, created in Christ for good works that bring Him glory. True zeal isn’t about chaos or hype; it’s steady, humble obedience flowing from a heart filled with gratitude for the gospel and shaped by the Word.

Mark reflects on how God speaks to the heart, not through empty words or outward performance. Lip service doesn’t move Him. It’s in real, desperate prayer and sincere repentance that transformation occurs. Repentance is sweet, hope-filled, and full of promise. It’s not about guilt; it’s about turning fully toward Christ with open hands. Ray shares how, as a new believer, he was consumed with a desire to share the gospel with everyone around him. That same fire is available to all of us who ask.

Zeal is contagious. When believers live fully devoted to Christ, the lives around them are changed. Many hesitate to apply that same passion to their faith. Some believers go all in for hobbies and careers, but when it comes to eternity, they pull back. The Christian life isn’t easy or casual. It demands endurance, discipline, and spiritual awareness. Christians must be grounded in Scripture, guided by truth, and surrounded by people who speak life into their walk. Oscar brings it back to Revelation. Salvation is not earned. It’s a gift of grace through faith alone. When you truly see the beauty of God’s mercy, your affections are reshaped, and zeal becomes the natural response. Christ is worthy of your whole life—every moment, every heartbeat, every ounce of devotion you have to give.

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Oscar Navarro

Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar unpack Christ’s sobering message to the church in Laodicea, highlighting the real danger of lukewarm faith and spiritual self-reliance. Drawing from Revelation, they explain how the church had lost its dependence on God, becoming ineffective—much like the lukewarm water brought into Laodicea that was neither refreshing nor healing. The guys challenge listeners to examine their hearts and consider whether their passion for the Lord has faded. They emphasize that true zeal doesn’t come from emotional hype or outward performance, but from a heart transformed by grace and marked by steady, grateful obedience. The church is called to be salt and light in a dark and broken world, and that calling requires repentance, humility, and a return to intimacy with Christ. When believers grasp the depth of God’s mercy, their affections are rearranged, and zeal becomes the natural, joy-filled response. Christ isn’t asking for part of our lives; He’s worthy of it all.

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Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

Sharing the gospel with Catholics is an act of love because God loves them deeply. In this episode, Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar delve into the implications of Catholic teachings on the role of the Pope and its significance for the Gospel. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, but Scripture makes it clear: Christ alone is the head of the Church, which consists of true believers. While the Catholic Church has played a significant role in preserving God’s word and has done much good worth recognizing, there are serious concerns regarding salvation.

The Catholic Church has always taught faith, but not salvation by grace alone. The idea that grace follows all you can do stands in direct tension with the biblical message of imputed righteousness. Christ’s righteousness is credited to believers, not earned through merit. The guys make it clear they are not claiming there are no saved Catholics, but that salvation would be despite official Church teaching, not because of it. Oscar challenges the belief that Peter was the first pope, arguing that the early church resembled a presbytery, where multiple bishops served collectively. Historical evidence shows that the title and authority of the pope developed over time. Even papal infallibility was not formally declared until the 1800s and remains a topic of controversy among Catholics.

A central concern is the tendency to elevate tradition above scripture. The guys urge believers to let the Bible speak clearly. William Tindale gave his life to make scripture accessible, and it remains the most effective tool in gospel conversations. Matthew 16 refers to the truth that Jesus is the Christ as the rock, not Peter himself. Peter was important, but not preeminent. He referred to all believers as a royal priesthood. Reassigning that identity to a single man misrepresents the biblical narrative.

The guys also discuss doctrines that have been added over time, such as purgatory, the veneration of saints, and praying to the dead. These practices shift attention away from Christ. There is one mediator between God and man, and that is Jesus. Ray shares that many Catholics know Jesus died for their sins but cannot explain what that means for their salvation. He has found that they are often open and willing to engage in a deep way. Rather than argue, he focuses on walking them through the gospel and lets God work. Scripture remains the authority. The church is built on Christ, not Peter. Grace is God’s unmerited favor to the undeserving. Compassion must not lead to compromise. The gospel is simple, powerful, and straightforward. Christ alone is the head of the Church.

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Ray Comfort
Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro

This episode addresses the crucial question: Was Peter truly the first pope? The conversation centers on how Catholic claims about papal authority compare to both scripture and early church history. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar walk through the biblical foundation for church leadership, pointing out that the early church operated more like a group of regional bishops working together, rather than under a single central figure. They explain how, over time, as Rome gained political and religious influence, the bishop of Rome came to be seen as preeminent—a development not rooted in scripture but in historical circumstance. The guys also address related doctrines, such as papal infallibility, which was not formally defined until the 1800s and remains debated even among Catholics. Test all traditions against scripture, which consistently affirms that Christ, not Peter or any other man, is the true and only head of the Church.

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Ray Comfort
Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro