Conversations with Ray Martinez
My podcasts vary from interviews with people, storytelling of my past experiences, and sharing other stories that are uplifting, caring, and sensitive topics most people don't want to engage in, but listen to with interest and concern. Some of the podcasts contain Christian connotations and current events at the time of the podcast. The intent is for uplifting moments while sharing life lessons and reasonable thinking.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 370
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The difference between spiritual and carnal living 2Tim 3:16-17
Unashamed | 2Timothy 1:8-11
Paul felt it necessary to stir Timothy up and guard him against the possibility of unchristian dereliction of duty as to bold confession of Christ. we shouldn’t be ashamed because He has equipped us,…
Stir it up! | 2Tim 1:5-7
Paul was keenly interested in the life and ministry of Timothy, and he wanted to make sure that Timothy used the gift he was given effectively, for the glory of God. It’s not that Paul thought Timot…
What really matters? Philippians 1:9-10
What does Paul mean when he says that he wants us “to understand what really matters? He also says that he runs with purpose in every step. Otherwise, his preaching may disqualify him. He compares…
God's special favor for you | Phil 1:7-8
In this passage, Paul has a special place in his heart for the people. Do you have a special place for others? We know God has a special favor for us…he has a fondness, and a thoughtful place in his…
Dylan's college criteria
I had the opportunity to interview Dylan, from Las Vegas, NM, about his quest to find the right college for him. Little do we know, this really is a journey for many students who trying to find the …
Cousin Rodney's high speed chase
This is one of many family stories of my cousins and I growing up. This particular story was with his brothers on a mini-bike in Cheyenne, WY, on a unlicensed mini-bike and the police saw them. The…
God's good work | Phillippians 1:6
If you ever had trouble completing a big project such as painting a house, writing a novel, or earning a diploma, the thought of the Heavenly Father beginning a good work in you and completing it is …
Uncle Reuben's legacy
Uncle Reuben passed away on May 2, 2021, but not without leaving a legacy of success, humor, and family traditions. I'm sharing my personal perspective of my Uncle Reuben and what he left us to remem…
God's insight for living | Psalms 19:7
There is a difference between the two books of God (God’s volume of self-revelations…verse 7 introduces us to Volume Two of God’s revelation—“the law of the Lord.” Both volumes glorify God and inspi…
The Cause, not because… Psalms 74:18-23
We are discussing the "cause" that God wants us to pursue. I'll break it down to the Passion, Pursuit, and Purpose of God's cause. Ultimately, nothing can stop God’s cause. Herod, Bar-Jesus both tr…
Calmer minds will prevail--we three kings | 2Ki 3:1-27
This is a story about three Kings that needed Godly direction. There is a clear delineation between their worldly decisions versus a Godly decision in this reading. I offer nine takeaways for this …
Elisha's military maneuver | 2Kings 6:8-23
This remarkable narrative takes the reader into the tent of Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram, and to the meetings he had with his general staff. It turned out that his plans were known to the king of Isra…
Any cooking oil for sale? | 2Kings 4:1-7
Elijah and Elisha's journey | 2Kings 2:1-25
Elijah and Elisha were great friends. Elijah was also a mentor to Elisha, and they walked in harmony along with God. In this episode, Elijah went to the different schools of the prophets to give th…
Fishing lessons by Jesus | John 21:4-14
Jesus takes the time to teach the disciples how to fish in this episode. When Jesus called out to them and asked, have caught any fish? They replied, “No”. This was in His way or style of making th…
Boulder King Soopers Shooting--Elevations Credit Union steps-up
Everyone knows what a horrific tragedy occurred at the King Soopers in Boulder where a lone gunman killed 10 people. One of those killed was a Boulder Police Officer who entered the store in an att…
The humanity & Sacrifice of Christ Luke 9:51-54
There is an unimaginable price Jesus paid for us. The suffering, stress, and weeping he went through. Then the physical abuse that lead to the cross. You’re going to realize that Jesus was committ…
What motto do you live by?
When asked what my motto was, I said, "visions are real." Being a visionary person is incredibly important. Otherwise, our imagination is limited and the creative side of our brain grows dormant. …
A plot gone bad 2Ki 5:20-27
We continue with our series of short stories in the bible that need explaining. This is part 2 of Naaman being healed from our last week's study. We discover this week that Gehazi, Elisha's servant…