Living It Out with Pastor David Maestas

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Renowned Pastor, David Maestas, hosts 'Living It Out', a podcast that equips current and future generations, church leaders and Gospel teachers to better apply God's word to every day life in order to be doers of the word, and not hearers only.

  1. Sep 15

    160 | What Happens When We Reject God's Way?

    In this 1 Samuel 8 Bible study, Pastor David Maestas explores Israel's demand for a king and what it teaches us about trusting God, wanting to fit in with culture, rejecting God's leadership, unanswered prayer, and what happens when God gives us what we insist on having. God warns them clearly about what their decision will cost. A king will take their sons and daughters, their land, their resources, and their freedom. Yet even after hearing the warning, the people refuse to listen. How often do we do the same thing? What happens when comparison makes God's provision feel insufficient? How can we tell the difference between a good desire and something we've made into an idol? Does God ever allow us to have something that isn't His best for us? And what happens when we keep asking after God has already warned us about the consequences? Whether you're trying to discern God's will, waiting on God, struggling with comparison, making a major decision, or wondering why God isn't giving you what you want, 1 Samuel 8 challenges us to consider whether we truly want God's direction or simply want Him to approve the direction we have already chosen.

  2. Sep 8

    159 | God Is Holy: Learning to Approach Him with Reverence

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  3. Sep 1

    158 | God Doesn't Need Your Help to Be God

    In this 1 Samuel 5 Bible study, Pastor David Maestas walks through the fascinating story of the Ark of the Covenant and Dagon and what it teaches us about God's sovereignty, God's power, idolatry, trusting God, and surrendering control. What happens when we forget that God is capable of handling what we cannot? Why do we exhaust ourselves trying to control circumstances, people, and outcomes that ultimately belong to Him? And what are the modern-day idols we may be trusting alongside God? 1 Samuel 5 reminds us that God does not need our help to remain sovereign. He is not threatened by false gods, human power, difficult circumstances, or situations that appear completely out of control. Whether you're struggling with control, anxiety, trusting God, surrender, waiting on God, or circumstances you simply cannot fix, this passage offers a powerful reminder that God is still on the throne. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more like this!

  4. Aug 25

    157 | When We Want God's Blessing But Refuse Obedience

    In 1 Samuel 4:1–22, Israel goes into battle against the Philistines and suffers a devastating defeat. Instead of asking what has gone wrong in their relationship with God, they bring the Ark of the Covenant into battle, believing that having the symbol of God's presence with them will guarantee victory. But God cannot be reduced to a formula, ritual, or good-luck charm. Pastor David Maestas explores what happens when we want God's blessing without obedience, God's protection without surrender, and God's presence without a genuine relationship with Him. Why did God allow Israel to lose the Ark of the Covenant? Why wasn't simply having the Ark with them enough? Can Christians fall into the same trap today by trusting religious practices, church attendance, prayer routines, or outward appearances more than God Himself?

  5. Aug 18

    156 | How to Hear and Respond to God's Voice

    In this 1 Samuel 3 Bible study, Pastor David Maestas walks through the calling of Samuel and what his story teaches us about learning to listen to God, recognizing His voice, discerning His will, and faithfully responding to what He reveals. How does God speak to us today? How can Christians discern God's voice from their own thoughts and emotions? What role does Scripture play in knowing God's will? And are we willing to obey when what God says is difficult to hear? Whether you're trying to hear from God, discern God's will, understand your calling, grow in prayer, or develop greater spiritual discernment, 1 Samuel 3 reminds us that listening is only the beginning. God calls His people to hear His Word, discern it according to truth, and then faithfully respond.

  6. Aug 11

    155 | Life Consequences of Ignoring Sin and Avoiding Accountability

    In 1 Samuel 2:12–36, we see the devastating consequences of ignored sin, compromised leadership, and refusing to confront what God has made clear.  What does the Bible say about confronting sin? When does keeping the peace become compromise? How should Christians respond to sin in their families and churches? And what happens when spiritual leaders lack accountability? Whether you're studying 1 Samuel, wrestling with a difficult relationship, navigating church leadership, or trying to understand the difference between biblical grace and avoiding confrontation, this message offers a challenging reminder: what we refuse to address doesn't simply disappear.

  7. Jul 7

    154 | The Danger of Empty Promises and Half-Hearted Repentance

    In this chapter of 1 Samuel, we see a sobering reminder that words alone are never enough. Throughout Scripture, God continually calls His people to lives marked by truth, integrity, and obedience—not empty promises or temporary remorse. It's possible to sound repentant without actually changing. It's possible to make promises to God in emotional moments but never follow through once life returns to normal. This passage challenges us to examine whether our faith is producing genuine transformation or simply good intentions. One of the recurring themes throughout 2 Samuel is that hidden sin, compromised character, and delayed obedience always have consequences. God is gracious and merciful, but He also desires wholehearted surrender rather than surface-level change. This chapter reminds us that God isn't looking for polished words. He's looking for hearts that are fully His. As we read, we're confronted with an important question: Are we making promises to God that we're unwilling to keep? Have we confused conviction with repentance, or emotion with obedience? Real repentance is more than feeling sorry. It changes the direction of our lives. This passage also reminds us that integrity is built in the private places long before it's seen publicly. Our character is revealed not by what we say in moments of conviction, but by how we live when no one is watching. As followers of Christ, we're invited to become people whose words carry weight because our lives reflect faithfulness. Jesus teaches that our "yes" should mean yes and our "no" should mean no. God delights in people who walk with honesty, humility, and consistency. As you study this chapter, consider these questions: Am I making promises to God that I continue to postpone? Is there an area of my life where I've mistaken regret for true repentance? Do my actions consistently reflect what I say I believe? Where is God inviting me into deeper obedience instead of empty intentions? The good news of the gospel is that God's grace is always available to those who genuinely turn to Him. He doesn't simply want better promises, He wants transformed hearts. May this chapter encourage us to become people of integrity who don't merely hear God's Word, but faithfully live it.

  8. Jun 30

    153 | Trusting God in Infertility, Grief, and Unanswered Prayer

    In 1 Samuel 1, Pastor David Maestas discusses Hannah and her journey in the middle of deep sorrow. She is a woman carrying the ache of infertility, the sting of misunderstanding, and the ongoing pain of unanswered prayer. Year after year, she watches others receive what she longs for while she continues to wait. And yet this chapter is not just about heartbreak. It is about what it looks like to keep bringing your pain to God when nothing seems to be changing. Hannah's story is one of perseverance, honest prayer, and surrender. She does not hide her grief, pretend she is fine, or numb herself to the pain. She pours out her soul before the Lord. In one of the most tender moments in Scripture, we see a woman who is deeply wounded but still believes God is the One she can run to. That is what makes 1 Samuel 1 so powerful. Hannah was not only grieving infertility. She was also carrying the humiliation of being provoked, misunderstood, and emotionally worn down. Even when Eli first sees her, he misreads her grief and assumes the worst. But God sees what other people miss. He sees the years of disappointment, the silent tears, the prayers no one else hears, and the faith it takes to keep showing up in the middle of heartbreak. Eventually, Hannah makes a vow before the Lord and asks Him for a son. When God answers her prayer, she responds not with control but with surrender. She follows through on what she promised and gives Samuel back to the Lord. That is one of the clearest themes in this chapter: Hannah did not just want a blessing from God. She wanted to entrust her whole story to Him. 1 Samuel 1 speaks to anyone who feels weary from waiting, confused by God's timing, or burdened by a prayer that seems to have gone unanswered. It reminds us that God is not absent in the waiting. He is present in it.

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Renowned Pastor, David Maestas, hosts 'Living It Out', a podcast that equips current and future generations, church leaders and Gospel teachers to better apply God's word to every day life in order to be doers of the word, and not hearers only.

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