L.I.F.E.= Living Intentionally For Eternity
Dez Ouzts
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The L.I.F.E podcast exists to inspire, challenge, motivate and persuade those who may listen to it. In our world, we need truth. This podcast seeks to share their truth in love in grace. The discussions held will address faith, family, life, truth, and relationships. Our hope is that Christ is exalted and seen as the only answer to the world's deepest issues. Let's talk about LIFE.
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Jan 30, 2023
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 to turn to God in times of suffering, uncertainty, and pain but neglect Him when things are going well. Finally, they discuss the brevity of life and how God can cause good to come out of desperate and pain circumstances. We hope you enjoy it!
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Jan 7, 2023
Are You a Ride or Die?
What are you willing to sacrifice for someone you love? Like Bonnie and Clyde, are you a ride-or-die type of person? Adversity usually tests us in that regard and shows us who we are and what we stand for. 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, but even though it is challenging, it will be worth it in the end. Oh yeah, he also speaks about why "The Longest Yard" is one of his favorite films and how it correlates to today's show.
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Jan 2, 2023
Avoiding the unavoidable: Divorce
Is the goal of marriage to have a wedding or to stay married? How well should you know your spouse before you marry them? How do you avoid the unavoidable drama and conflict that comes with marrying the love of your life? 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 more peaceful and gently work through conflict together to seek reconciliation and maintain, as the Bible says, "The unity of love" in our marriages.
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Dec 19, 2022
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 about how things could have been different if we knew what we know now about God and ourselves. Lastly, we shared our thoughts on Pastor Tim Keller's book "The Meaning of Marriage" and how it puts marriage (and divorce) into perspective.
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Dec 12, 2022
Manhood: Divorce: How we "fell" out of love.
Divorce is always a challenging topic to discuss. Divorce can be overwhelming, from the grief, pain, embarrassment, and complexities of it all. In this episode, we sit down and discuss divorce's effects, ramifications, and destruction from a man's point of view. Dave and E candidly express the heartbreak, hopelessness, and confusion surrounding their divorces, but God was always there with them every step. This episode is winsome, heavy, and transparent. So, buckle up and enjoy this rollercoaster of emotions and rawness.
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Nov 21, 2022
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 what he ultimately wanted to accomplish through publication. The discourse led to the question: How do we overcome fear with faith? Finally, we discuss why fearing can be such a kryptonite to us while stifling our relationship with the Lord! A link for the book has been included below as well.
https://a.co/d/jb7CBXH
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Oct 11, 2022
Manhood: Get off that Video Game!
In this episode, I bring along a dear friend who loves video games and all things media. He has his own startup production company and works in the world of computer science. We talk about the negative effects of gaming and how it has become an addiction to many young boys and men. We discuss how society has changed and played a pivotal role in the reconstruction of adolescents. We also discuss how video games affect young boys physically, socially, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Lastly, we offer help to concerned parents and some tips to steer their young boys to manhood.
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Sep 26, 2022
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, or should a blessing be given to him? Dez and Dave tackle those questions in this episode and try to point the readers to the One who gives purpose. Please like this episode and leave a positive review on the platform that you are listening to this podcast. I pray you enjoy it!
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Sep 11, 2022
Bonus Episode: Why We Don't Grow!
Marvin Gaye once asked the million dollar question in one of his transcendent songs, "What's going on?" Well, as Christian, that same question can be asked regarding our growth as followers of Christ. Why do we stop growing in our walk with Christ? Why do we become stagnant in our walk with God? 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 our end that could be the problem.
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Sep 6, 2022
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 discuss what it means to be a man biblically with the help of some older, wiser saints who have gone before them in the journey of biblical mahood. If you want to know what a real man is and get a new perspective on manhood rather than the pitiful representation the culture is giving, check out this episode and share it with others.
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Aug 8, 2022
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 people have to face, how their challenges have changed over the years, and what hope can parents find when it comes to raising godly. loving and selfless children, especially teenagers. We discussed the challenges of raising youth and how to love them through their immature and "adolescent" years. We pray that you enjoy the podcast. Please comment and like if this podcast has blessed you in any way. Be blessed! Lo-Fi Lounge Chill Hip Hop CITY by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Lo-Fi Fashion Chill Hip Hop by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons…
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Jul 30, 2022
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 w/ The Lord's help. Where does conflict come from? What do we do with it? Is conflict good? Does God use conflict to sharpen us and sanctify us? We hope you enjoy this episode and that some of these we discussed encourage you in your walks. Please comment and like (or unlike) the podcast.
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Jul 16, 2022
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 often the root of the deterioration of relationships. They also speak about how often trials reveal our hearts while showing us who and what we are. They discuss how God uses all of that for his glory and to conform us into the image of Christ. They finish by speaking about a book they have both been reading called "Gay Girl, Good God" by Jackie Hill Perry. They articulate their views and how they both digested and processed the book. They wrap it up with how all this pertains to the gospel and how they can share what they have learned with others. We hope you enjoy it.
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Jul 1, 2022
The Truth About Children
Have you ever wondered what's happening with the youth in our culture? From violence to slander, porn to gaming, D.M.s to nude pics, there seems to be an endless cycle of destruction. Where can weary parents turn? How can we win back the youth? Is there any hope? In this episode of the L.I.F.E. Podcast, we turn to God's word for hope and truth. The truth about children may be more dark and grim than we thought, but we know God's word shines and breaks through the darkness. We will analyze what God has said about youth and how to raise them in the "discipline and instruction of the Lord." We hope you enjoy it! Cozy Place by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Lo-Fi Lounge Chill Hip Hop CITY by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY…
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Jun 9, 2022
From Recklessness to Redemption
Have you ever wondered if God could restore your broken life? Have you ever thought, "I am too far gone for God to save me"? Well, in this episode, we talk with a dear friend, Mike Whittaker. I spoke with him about his story of reckless living to God's redemption. In this episode:
1. We speak about his rise and fall,
2. How the Lord humbled him
3. How the Lord used prison and consequences to draw him back
4. How the Lord restored his marriage, relationships, and financial situations
We pray that this episode helps you understand God's deep grace and kindness towards his children. As Ephesians says, I hope you may realize, "The depth, height, and width of God's love for those He has chosen." We appreciate you listening to the podcast.
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May 31, 2022
Processing Grief
Grief has a way of bringing clarity to our outlooks on life. Grief often causes us to ask ourselves questions that we never do in our normal day-to-day. It causes us to be more cognizant of what life is really about and how do we fit in it. Who you are grieving also plays a big role in our feelings and emotions. When grieving a loved one or friend, we often feel the emptiness and futility of life. But, here at L.I.F.E., we try to filter our emotions, thoughts, and desires, through God's word. He helps us deal with our mortal thoughts and gives us hope in the midst of such grief. We believe that God is faithful and comforts our hearts and walks through the pain with us. He quiets the sea of our emotions while taking us by the hand, in faith, and calms the storms. I hope you enjoy this episode and that it helps you through any tough times you are going through.
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May 21, 2022
Man Talk w/Uncle Alonzo Ouzts
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