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
Be of good cheer | John 16:33
My notes and discussion emphasize the biblical teaching of "being of good cheer" or having courage and confidence despite facing trials and sorrows in the world.
Jesus assures his disciples of his v…
Jesus the evangelist | Mark 1:1
Evangelism isn't about a what, but a Who. Maybe that's why God has given us so many ways to evangelize? Because God's love in Jesus is something no one can adequately express, and no heart can fully …
Light vs. Darkness | John 9:1-7
The story of Jesus healing the blind man with mud is found in John 9:1-7. The story of Jesus healing the blind man with mud emphasizes divine healing through unconventional means, the importance of o…
Teaching with Authority | Mini podcast
Today, our main topic of discussion is teaching with authority. The synagogue served as a gathering place for the congregation, where Jesus spoke and amazed the people with His authoritative teaching…
Taking Advice | Proverbs 15:22
Taking advice is essential for making wise decisions, as emphasized in Proverbs. Seeking counsel from multiple sources helps to avoid disappointment and achieve success. However, it is crucial to cho…
What "is", is in the bible? | Phil 4:8-9
What does "is mean in the bible? "Is", is present tense. In theology, the present moment represents a significant concept known as "the sacrament of the present moment." It emphasizes the belief that…
John the Baptist clarifies his role | John 1:6-8, 19-28
John clarifies that he is not the Christ, but he points to the coming of another person, Jesus. Despite the people's anticipation of the Messiah, John emphasizes that he is not the one they are waiti…
Scanning your heart | Psalms 139:23-24
So the question is…
How do we scan the unseen part of us—-the soul? That's where the Holy Spirit comes in. As we study our Bible, the Holy Spirit shows us our failures and weaknesses. Then He prescri…
The Three Wise Men | Mat 2:1-5
Suffering in a fallen world | Romans 8:18
Suffering is an unavoidable part of our lives in this fallen world. But earth is not our permanent home (1 Peter 2:11; Hebrews 11:13). As we wait for eternity, we can cling to this life-transforming …
Don't worry about who is eating what | mini podcast
We will be exploring the topic of relationships in the Roman Church, based on the passages from Romans 14:1-15:13 and 16:3-15. In these chapters, Paul addresses the issues and dynamics within the chu…
Free from fear| Mini podcast
We learn that the coming of the Lord will be sudden and unexpected for those who do not believe. Jesus often emphasized that He is coming soon, and as Christians, we have been anticipating this for 2…
Stay Vigilant | Genesis 35:2
When we allow the devil to slither into some habit in our lives, it causes a loss of spiritual power. When we make excuses for stepping away from the truths and standards God has set for us, we open …
Jesus describes heaven | John 14:2
Though Jesus acknowledged that an after-death heaven existed, Jesus devoted his preaching, not to that heaven, but to a Kingdom of Heaven that he said was here and now, near, “at hand” (Mark 1:15). T…
Paul's encouragement | mini podcast
The central message of today's podcast episode is encouragement. We are reminded of the interconnectedness we have as believers in Christ and the importance of gathering together. Paul's words encour…
Giving our "all" to God | mini podcast
The greatest challenge lies in the word "All." How do we truly give our all? It requires wholehearted commitment and dedication. We cannot approach our relationship with God in a halfhearted manner. …
Understanding hell | Mat 25:41
JESUS speaks often about the reality of hell, describing it as a place of eternal punishment and separation from God. The word translated “hell” in Mark 9:43 is the Greek word Gehenna, which comes fr…
We are the chosen | mini podcast
On this All Saints' Day, it is important for us to remember who God is and the promise of life everlasting. It is a time to have faith and trust in God's shepherding presence in our lives. We can res…
Understanding Angels | Mat 22:30
JESUS spoke often about angels, describing them as heavenly beings who carry out the will of God. In this podcast, we will explore what Jesus says about angels and their role in the spiritual realm. …
Jesus teaches about worry | Mat 6:25
JESUS speaks often about the dangers of worry, describing it as a hindrance to our spiritual growth and a sign of a lack of faith. Those who leave everything in God’s hands will eventually see God‘s …