Part I: Introduction (00:00-04:23) 

1. Center for Religion, Culture, & Democracy 
2. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 
3. Dr. Stephen Presley, Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church 

Part II: What is the value of church history and why should it matter for Christians today? (04:23-08:24) 

1. Athanasius, On the Incarnation (Introduction by C.S. Lewis) 
2. St. Augustine, On the Catechising of the Uninstructed 

Part III: Is politics the downstream from culture and how should our discipleship to Jesus inform our culture and our politics? (08:24-13:06) 

1. 10 Things You Should Know about Catechesis 
2. James Davidson Hunter, To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World 

Part IV: As believers, how are we to live as Christian citizens? (08:24-16:17) 

1. “We should avoid the dangers of both the warrior mentality that can lead to anger and the passivity that can generate separatism and seclusion. This is no mushy middle, but a stalwart high ground on which one will not lose footing or tumble off in either direction. Walking this tightrope requires the pursuit of virtuous living that demonstrates Christians to be the best citizens.” Dr. Stephen Presley, Cultural Sanctification (page 70). 
2. “I choose not to fall on either side, but have a posture of confidence, of hope, of fortitude, of living faithfully in this situation and that is what I found in the early church doing.” Dr. Stephen Presley. 

Part V: How do we see similarities and dissimilarities between the early church and the church today? How can we as Christians today glean wisdom from the past? (16:17-22:06) 

1. Ferdinand Mount, Full Circle: How the Classical World Came Back to Us 
2. Who was Justin Martyr? 
3. Justin Martyr, Dialogue with Trypho 
4. Tom Holland, Dominion 
5. Peter Greer & Chris Horst, Mission Drift: The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders, Charities, and Churches 
6. Andrew Walls, The Missionary Movement in Christian History: Studies in the Transmission of Faith 

Scripture Mentioned: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 

Part VI: What does it mean to be a faithful citizen and to honor those in authority, even when it’s hard? (22:06-30:15) 

1. Who was Tertullian? 
2. Who was Polycarp? 
3. Blandina: A Sister in Christ and a Spiritual Mother 
4. Who was Eusebius of Caesarea? 
5. “Christians are not distinguished from the rest of humanity, by country, language, or custom. For no where do they live in cities of their own, nor do they speak some unusual dialect, nor do they practice an eccentric lifestyle. They demonstrate the remarkable and admittedly unusual character of their own citizenship, that is, they live in their own countries as aliens, they participate in everything as citizens, yet endure everything as foreigners. They live on earth, but their citizenship is on Heaven.” – The Epistle to Diognetus 

Scripture Mentioned: Romans 13:1, 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Peter 3:14-17. 

Part VII: Who are some things from church history that we can learn from today? (30:15-40:54) 

1. Tertullian, The Apology 

Part I: Introduction (00:00-02:11) 

1. The Billy Graham School at The Southern Theological Seminary  
2. Dr. Pierre’s books: The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life, The Pastor and Counseling, When Home Hurts, How Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?, God With Us 

Part II: What is biblical change? (02:11-13:41) 

1. Handout from Training Day 
2. Biblical Change: The people of God changing together and acting to change one another  

Scripture Mentioned: Ephesians 4:1-16 

Part III: Christ causing growth in His people (13:41-27:21) 

1. Christ calls us to Him and gives us what we need to change  
2. If your answer to “who changes us” starts with you, you’re always going to fail 
3. Christ gives us grace, nothing we’ve earned but what He earned  
4. Christ gives us leaders and pastors to labor for the Church’s good and to equip the saints for ministry 
5. We’re freed from the dominance of sin, meaning we don’t have to sin 

Scripture Mentioned: John 10:27 

Part IV: Christ’s people cause growth in one another’s lives (27:21-39:12) 

1. We are the means through which Christ completes change in us  
2. False Doctrines: anything false about God or His design for human life  
3. We must use discernment and speak the truth in love 
4. The truth is the Gospel, which we should remind each other of often 
5. We often need others to tell us truth as it is the means through which Christ changes us 

Part V: Different kinds of ministry (39:12-42:03) 

1. Public Ministry: everything we do when we gather together 
2. Private Ministry: your walk with God as an individual  
3. Personal Ministry: interpersonal relationships in which people speak to one another in the various scripture models (encourage, comfort, etc.) 

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Part I: Introduction (00:00-01:32) 

Part II: What are the 5 P’s of Scripture? (01:32-03:35) 

1. Profession – Scripture claims to be God’s Word and makes good on those claims. 
2. Production – refers to the glory of scripture; written over 1,500 years, 40+ authors, 3 continents, 66 books—and comes altogether into one grand story of redemption. 
3. Preservation – process of canonization and transmission.  
4. Prophecy – promises are made, and promises are kept; proves its reliability.  
5. Personal Testimony – transformed lives. 

Part III: What does the “profession of Scripture” mean? (03:35-12:17) 

1. “If we want to have a high view of Scripture, then we must have the same view of Scripture that Jesus has” – Dr. Mark Thompson  

Scripture Mentioned: Exodus 20, Genesis 12,15,17, 2 Samuel 12, John 1:1, Genesis 1:1, Matthew 4, Hebrews 1:1-4 

Part IV: How does the Doctrine of Inspiration apply to Scripture’s profession? (12:17-14:56) 

Scripture Mentioned: 2 Timothy 2, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Acts 16, 2 Peter 1 

Part V: What does the “production of Scripture” mean? (14:56-24:06) 

1. What is Theological Triage? 

Scripture Mentioned: Luke 24:44-45 

Part VI: What does the “preservation of Scripture” mean? (24:06-35:44) 

1. Three criteria for preservation: 
2. Apostolicity
3. Conformity & compatibility 
4. Universality & wide-spread usage 
5. The Process of the Biblical Canon 
6. Michael Kruger, Canon Revisited 
7. Michael Kruger, The Question of Canon 
8. “Let us see Scripture as Scripture: as God speaking” – Augustine.  

Scripture Mentioned: John 14-16, Matthew 5-7, 2 Peter 3, 1 Timothy 1, 1 Corinthians 15 

Part VII: What does the “prophecy of Scripture” mean? (35:44-37:15) 

1. How many prophecies did Jesus fulfill?  

Scripture Mentioned: Isaiah 53 

Part VIII: What does the “personal testimony of Scripture” mean? (37:15-39:43) 

Scripture Mentioned: John 6 

Part I: Introduction 00:00-02:50 

Scripture Mentioned: 1 Corinthians 15, John 1:1-5 

Part II: Why is the Resurrection important in our everyday lives? 02:50-12:01 

Scripture Mentioned: Genesis 3:15, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Acts 9, Genesis 12, Acts 2  

Part III: What are five things that are true because of the Resurrection? 12:01-25:53 

1. His preaching and message are true  
2. Our Faith is not in vain  
3. We are no longer in sin  
4. We are the most to be envied... our hope can’t be taken away   
5. Death will not be our end; it is a door to more  
6. Resources and quotes: 

• Athanasius, On the Incarnation 
• “Our greatest enemy is death. Christ has defeated death, and so Christians need not fear it because death is not the end but the beginning of a new life in Christ” – Athanasius 
• “Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime” – Martin Luther 

Scripture Mentioned:  1 Corinthians 15:12-20 

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Part I: 00:00-02:27 

Introduction 

Part II: 02:28-04:00 

What is worship in the context of the church and where do we see it in scripture?  

1. Ed. D.A. Carson, Worship by the Book 
2. Bob Kauflin, Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God 
3. Mike Cosper, Rhythms of Grace: How the Church’s Worship Tells the Story of the Gospel 

Scripture Mentioned:  Exodus 15, Revelation 15 

Part III: 04:00-06:02 

Has congregational singing always been present in the church? 

1. David Peterson, Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship 

Scripture Mentioned: Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, Revelation 19 

Part IV: 06:02-07:36 

What makes corporate worship in the local church different from singing Christian music in your home or car?  

1. Matt Merker, Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God’s People 

Part V: 07:36-11:32 

What are some misconceptions about corporate worship?   

1. “Our hearts are like idol factories, seeking things to worship” - John Calvin. 
2. “True Christian worship addresses God not just merely as creator and preserver, or as the great Lord of the universe, but as one who is very near kin to us, our Father, beloved of our souls. It is the worship of a child towards a Father, feeling within himself a kinship with the Divine. It is a worship wrought in us by God the Holy Ghost because the Father has sought us out and taught us how to worship Him. It is a worship which is not outward but of the inner man, and occupies not hand, eye, and foot, but heart and soul and spirit. And it is a worship which is not professional and formal, but real, hearty, earnest, and so acceptable before God ” – Charles Spurgeon.  

Scripture Mentioned: Romans 12:1, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Mark 12:30, Romans 1:21-23.  

Part VI: 11:32-13:05 

When we sing in church, why and to whom are we singing? 

Part VII: 13:05-20:02 

How do you think about the role of a worship leader?   

Scripture Mentioned: 1 Peter 4:10. 

Part VIII: 20:02-25:10 

How do you choose the songs we sing on a Sunday? Why would you choose to not sing a song?   

Part IX: 25:10-26:58 

Why has Watermark started to produce its own music?  

Scripture Mentioned: 1 Peter 4:10 

Part X: 26:58-30:40 

How have your own perspectives on leading worship changed over the years?    

Part XI: 30:40-36:39 

Quick Hits 

1. Watermark Music, “As Loud as He Is Worthy (Psalm 47).” 
2. The Worship Initiative, “All Sufficient Merit.” 
3. Herman Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics, 4 Volume Set. 

Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 47 

Part I: 00:00–03:11 

Introduction 

1. What is the Watermark Institute? 

PART II: 03:11–05:33 

Why is it important for Christians to understand the Old Testament?  

1. “The Old Testament is a richly furnished room dimly lit”– B.B. Warfield  
2. “Although the Old Testament is prior in time, the New Testament has precedence in intrinsic value” – Augustine 
3. Why should we study the Old Testament?  
4. 10 Reasons the Old Testament is Important for Christians 

Scripture Mentioned: Colossians 1:26-28 

Part III: 05:33–07:05 

What are some common misconceptions about the Old Testament?  

Scripture Mentioned: John 5:37-40 

Part IV: 07:05–23:17 

The story of the Old Testament 

1. What is the Old Testament about? 
2. The Biblical Covenants  
3. The Five Key Covenants God Makes with Humans in the Bible 

Scripture Mentioned: John 1:1-3, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:1-3, 2 Samuel 7, Ezekiel 36:22-38, Jeremiah 31:31-40 

Part V: 23:17–26:37 

How has understanding the story of the Old Testament impacted your faith?  

Part VI: 26:37–30:46 

If someone wanted to truly understand the Old Testament, where would they start? 

1. David Helm, The Big Picture Story Bible 
2. Vaughan Roberts, God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible 
3. Dr. Jason DeRouchie, 40 Questions About Biblical Theology 
4. The Watermark Institute 

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Chapter 1: 00:00-02:39 

Introduction 

1. Sermon Series: A Praying Church 
2. 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting 
3. Vision Sunday: Ten Markers for Watermark Community Church 

Chapter 2: 02:39- 05:05 

Why do we want our church family to enjoy prayer and fasting? 

Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 34:8, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 37:4  

Chapter 3: 05:05-08:18 

Why do we find it hard to enjoy God?  

1. Michael Reeves, Enjoy Your Prayer Life 
2. David Mathis, Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines 
3. J.I. Packer, Knowing God 
4. “If you want to know how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child” – J.I. Packer 
5. “The life of Christianity consists in possessive pronouns” – Martin Luther 

Scripture Mentioned: 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 6:9-13 

Chapter 4: 08:18-10:52 

What does it mean that “prayer is the chief exercise of faith”? 

1. “Prayerlessness is practical atheism” – Michael Reeves 

Scripture Mentioned: Romans 10:17 

Chapter 5: 10:52-14:56 

What do you do when prayer feels burdensome rather than enjoyment? 

Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 26:36-46, 6:9-13, John 1:14, 10:10 

Chapter 6: 14:56-18:53 

If God is sovereign, why do we need to pray? 

Chapter 7: 18:53-26:18 

How do you deal with unanswered prayer? 

1. “The best preparation for suffering is good theology” – Tom Schreiner  
2. “Don’t listen to yourself, talk to yourself” – Martin Lloyd Jones 

Scripture Mentioned: John 6:68, Psalm 24:1, Luke 22:42, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 42, 43 

Chapter 8: 26:18-32:58 

Is there something special about corporate prayer? 

Scripture Mentioned: Acts 12, 4:31, Matthew 18:20, James 5:16 

Chapter 9: 32:58-35:03 

What is the connection between prayer and fasting? 

Scripture Mentioned: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 4:4 

Chapter 10: 35:03-38:38 

How have you grown in prayer and fasting? 

Chapter 11: 38:38-40:56 

Why should Watermark members jump in with prayer and fasting? 

Chapter I: 00:00-07:37

How does the concept of being united with Christ apply to our everyday lives? 

Scripture Mentioned:  Colossians 1:15-23, Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 3:1-17 

Chapter II: 07:38-13:00

Is it common to think less of putting ON CHRIST than we do of putting OFF SIN? 

Scripture Mentioned: Colossians 3:3, Romans 8, Colossians 3:15-16 

Chapter III: 13:00-20:27

What are some signs we are getting this wrong? 

1. What is re:generation? 

Scripture Mentioned: Romans 6, 1 Corinthians 11:17-32 

Chapter IV: 20:27-27:28

How can we grow in the concept of being united with Christ? 

1. Jerry Bridges, Who Am I?: Identity in Christ 
2. Sinclair Ferguson, Union with Christ: Life-Transforming Implications 
3. J. Todd Billings, Union with Christ: Reframing Theology and Ministry for the Church 
4. Robert Letham, Union with Christ: In Scripture, History, and Theology 
5. Rankin Wilbourne, Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God 
6. Paul E. Miller, J–Curve: Dying and Rising with Jesus in Everyday Life 

Scripture Mentioned:  Galatians 3:24-25, Matthew 5:17, Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 10:45 

Chapter V: 27:28-33:12

How has the concept of being united with Christ played out in your own stories?

Scripture Mentioned: Philippians 2:3-8 

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Part I: 04:58-15:20

What does it mean to be united with Christ?

Scripture Mentioned: Ephesians 1:3-4, John 15:5 

Extra Resources: 

1. On the Incarnation, St. Athanasius 
2. Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin 

Part II: 15:21-19:14 

Why is the concept of "union with Christ" important?

Scripture Mentioned: 1 Corinthians 10:31 

Part III: 19:14-27:18

Where does the concept of union with Christ appear in the scriptures?

Scripture Mentioned: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Genesis 2:23-25, John 15, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Colossians 2:20, 3:1-3, Ephesians 1:4, 5:31-32, Romans 6, Galatians 2:20 

Part IV: 27:18-32:15

What is the scope of our “union with Christ”–what does that mean for us?  

Extra Resources: 

1. What is Progressive Sanctification? 
2. What is Positional Sanctification? 

Scripture Mentioned: Colossians 3:4, Romans 5:12-21, 5:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8, John 15:11 

Other Resources:

1. “The great temptation most of us face is to believe that very little has happened to us through grace” – Sinclair B. Ferguson 
2. What is re:generation? 

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Part I:  00:47-02:30

What was the Reformation?

1. The Reformation: A historical event that brought about happiness in the church because it had recovered the gospel. 
2. Extra Resources: 
3. 3 Things Every Christian Should Know About the Reformation 
4. What is Reformation Day? 
5. Stephen J. Nichols, Reformation ABCs: The People, Place, and Things of the Reformation–from A to Z 

Part II: 02:30-03:58

Why should I care about Church history and how is the Reformation relevant today?

1. Extra Resources: 
2. Why Study Church History? 
3. Podcast: “5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols”  

Part III: 03:58-13:36

Why was the Reformation needed? What led to the Reformation? Who were the key figures in the Reformation?

1. “I defy the pope and all his laws. If God spare my life many years, I will cause a boy who drives the plough to know more of the Scripture than the pope” – William Tyndale 
2. Extra Resources: 
3. Why Was the Reformation Necessary? 
4. The History of the Reformation 
5. Steven J. Lawson, The Bible Convictions of John Wycliffe 
6. Who Was William Tyndale? 
7. Who Was John Huss? 

Part IV: 13:37-26:06

What happened during the Reformation?

1. Extra Resources: 
2. Who Was Martin Luther? 
3. How the Reformation Spread 
4. What is the Gutenberg Bible? 
5. Steven J. Lawson, The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther 

Scripture Mentioned: 

1. Isaiah 55:11  
2. John 6:68 

Part V: 26:07-31:50

What effect after did the Reformation have ?

1. Extra Resources: 
2. The Reformation of Worship 
3. The Council of Trent 
4. 9 Things You Should Know About the Council of Trent 

Part VI: 31:50-40:00

Why is it important for modern-day Christians to understand the Reformation?

1. Extra Resources: 
2. Jason K. Allen, Sola: How the Solas Are Still Reforming the Church 
3. What Are the Five Solas? 
4. What Is the Church?  
5. Kirsi Stjerna, Women and the Reformation  

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Part I: 01:30-06:59

What is Trinity?

1. The Trinity: the word that describes the conviction that God exists as three co-equal, co-eternal persons that are distinct yet are one in essence.  
2. Trinitarian Heresies 
3. Scott Swain, The Trinity: An Introduction
4. 1 Minute Videos on the Trinity 

Part II: 07:00-10:20

How can I explain the Trinity in a simple way?

1. Use an illustration, knowing it ultimately breaks down
2. Catechesis: teaching in the form of questions  
3. The New City Catechism  
4. Brandon Smith, The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture 

Part III: 10:20-15:30

Why is the Trinity important in our everyday lives?

1. To love God rightly, you have to know God rightly 
2. The Trinity helps us understand God more fully, ourselves more fully, and the Gospel more fully. 

Scripture Mentioned: Deuteronomy 29:29, Galatians 4:4-7 

Part IV: 15:30-19:40

Where do we see the Trinity in the Bible?

1. “The Old Testament may be likened to a chamber richly furnished but dimly lit...” – B.B. Warfield
2. Progressive Revelation 
3. Tertullian: Early Church father who coined the term Trinity to describe who God is
4. Scott Swain, The Trinity & the Bible: On Theological Interpretation 
5. The Nicene Creed 
6. Tertullian’s View of the Trinity 

Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 3:13-17, Genesis 1:1-2, 26, Colossians 1:15-23 

Part V: 19:40-22:46

Is the Trinity unique in comparison to other religions? 

1. While Jews and Muslims believe that only one God exists, they reject the Christian belief in a Triune God.
2. Do Christians, Jews, and Muslims Worship the Same God?
3. 5 Reasons the Trinity Matters So Much

Part VI:  22:46-26:50

Common questions on the Trinity

1. Is there a person of the Trinity that you favor? 
2. “…When I think of anyone of the three, I think of him as the whole, and my eyes are filled, and the greater part of what I am thinking escapes me. I cannot grasp the greatness of that one so as to attribute a greater greatness to the rest. When I contemplate the three together, I see but one torch, and cannot divide or measure out the undivided light.” – Gregory Nazianzen
3. Who do we pray to?  We pray to the Father, by the Son, and through the Holy Spirit.

Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 6:5-15, Acts 7:59 

Recommended Resources:  

1. Michael Reeves, Delighting in the Trinity

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Part I: 01:06 – 02:40

Who is the Holy Spirit?

1. “The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit”

Part II: 02:40- 16:43

What does the Holy Spirit do? 

1. Convicts, illuminates, regenerates, sanctifies, guarantees, indwells
2. The Nicene Creed
3. “The Gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Scripture Mentioned: John 16:8, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 1:13-14, Revelation 21 & 22, Romans 8:9-11, Ephesians 1, Romans 6:10-11, Romans 8:11, John 14:15-18

Part III: 16:43-20:50

What does it mean to have a gift from the Holy Spirit? What are the gifts? What is the Holy Spirit’s role in our everyday lives?

1. The Gifts of the Spirit
2. Tom Schreiner, Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter
3. Watermark Spiritual Gifts Assessment
4. How to Determine your Spiritual Gifts

Scripture Mentioned: 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, 1 Peter 4

Part IV: 20:50-29:27

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Can you be more or less filled with the Holy Spirit?

1. J.I. Packer, Keep in Step with the Spirit

Scripture Mentioned: Ephesians 5:15-18, Galatians 5:16-1, Matthew 3:11, Mark 1, Luke 3, John 1, Acts 1, Ephesians 5:18-20, Colossians 3:16, Galatians 5:22-25

Part V: 29:27-34:00

Why can teaching around the Holy Spirit be divisive in the Church? 

Scripture Mentioned: John 15:26-27 

Part VI: 34:00-39:17

Quick questions about the Holy Spirit:

1. Does the holy spirit have a gender? Where does the holy spirit first appear? What is your favorite Bible reference when the Holy Spirit appears in the Old Testament? Do you have to speak in tongues to truly be saved? 
2. Gregg Allison, God, Gift, and Guide: Knowing the Holy Spirit
3. Robert Letham, The Holy Spirit

Scripture Mentioned: Genesis 1:2, Luke 1:35, Isaiah 63, 1 Samuel 16:13, Genesis 15:6, Acts 16:30-31, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12:29-30

Part I: 00:28-00:38

Why is Jesus Christ a loaded term?

Part II: 00:38-03:20

Who is God the Son?

1. Incarnation
2. Creed of Chalcedon

 Scripture Mentioned: John 1:14, John 1:1

Part III: 03:20-05:49

Where did God the Son come from?

Scripture Mentioned: John 3:16, Exodus 15

Part IV: 05:49-16:03

What happened at the Incarnation?

1. Gregory of Nazianus
2. Creed of Chalcedon
3. Hypostatic Union

 Scripture Mentioned: John 3:16, John 1:29, Revelation 5, Hebrews 10, John 1, Colossians 1, Revelation 1

Part V: 16:03-22:50

What are some common questions and misconceptions about Christ?

1. Is Jesus subordinate to God the Father? Is Jesus a mixture of God and man? Is Jesus God morphing into man? Subordinationism, Arianism, Modalism
2. C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

Part VI: 22:50-27:37

What is the work of Christ? 

1. Intercession

 Scripture Mentioned: Colossians 1, Hebrews 7, Matthew 6, Romans 8, Titus 2:13, Galatians 2:20

Part VII: 27:27-28:58

How should we respond to Christ?

1. AW Tozer, Pursuit of God

 Scripture Mentioned: Galatians 2:20

Part VIII: 28:58-32:02

The questions no one is willing to ask.

 Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 28

Part I: (02:36 - 04:48)

Why does it matter to know what God is like?

1. Imago Dei
2. Incommunicable and communicable attributes of God

Scripture Mentioned: Acts 17:22-31

Part II: (04:48 - 16:29)

How can’t we be like God?

1. Incommunicable (or inscrutable) attributes of God: qualities that God alone possesses 

Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 139:4, Romans 1-8, Romans 11: 33-36, Psalm 90:2, Genesis 1, Ephesians 1:4

Part III: (16:29 - 26:42)

How can we be like God?

1. Communicable attributes of God: qualities that we can share with Him, in finite ways
2. Common Grace

Scripture Mentioned: John 14, 1 John, Leviticus 19:2, Romans 1:8, Acts 17

Part IV: (26:42 - 32:25)

Which attribute of God is most important?

1. re:generation

Scripture Mentioned: John 14:6

Part V: (32:25 - 35:00

What is God not like?

1. The Great Commission

Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 28:16-20

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Part I (01:19 - 24:18)

What characteristics make up a healthy church?

1. Preaching of the Word, membership, discipleship, elders, serving, church-discipline, evangelism, ordinances
2. Expositional Preaching
3. Dallas Willard's definition of discipleship: Discipleship is the process of becoming who Jesus would be, if He were you.

Scripture Mentioned: 1 Timothy 3: 1-13, Titus 1, 2 Timothy 4:2, Matthew 16 and 18, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 5, Hebrews 12:5-6, Matthew 28, Matthew 21

Part II (24:18 - 47:45)

How does Watermark try to apply these characteristics?

1. Membership
2. Baptism
3. Community Groups
4. How to Determine Your Spiritual Gifts
5. Book on Baptism: Going Public by Bobby Jamieson
6. Apostle's Creed

Ministries Mentioned:

1. Join the Journey
2. Equipping Opportunities
3. Re:Generation
4. Student Ministries
5. Marriage Ministries
6. Great Questions

Scripture Mentioned: 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Peter 5:1 

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Scripture: Acts 20:28, Hebrews, Acts 2, Matthew 16:15-23, Revelation 20, Ephesians 6:12, Leviticus 10

References and Helpful Links:

1. Martin Luther's 7 Characteristics of the Church
2. What is the Parachurch? A Christian faith-based organization which carries out its mission usually independent of church oversight
3. Regulative Principle
4. The Institutes of the Christian Religion Book 4 by John Calvin
5. Oren's 100 Word Definition of the Church: 100 word definition of the church: The church is the new covenant people of God, brought about by the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, consists of local gatherings of baptized believers, and is indwelt and gifted by the Holy Spirit to know, serve and glorify her Triune God. Her ministries include proclaiming the whole gospel of God, administering the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and exercising church discipline. Her purpose is worship, discipleship, and missions as she makes the gospel visible and proclaims the gospel to the nations. Her biblical offices are elders/pastors (biblically qualified men) and deacons (biblically qualified men and women).

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References and Helpful Links: 

- Manuscript Evidence  

- Scripture: (2 Peter 1, Colossians, Revelation 21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4, Leviticus, Numbers 22:21-39, 1 Peter 1:19, Matthew 5:17, Luke 24:26-27, 31, John 3:14-15, 16, Numbers 21, Isaiah 52-55) 

- B.B. Warfield  

- Great Questions: A safe place for those whose questions or doubts are keeping them from a relationship with God. Hosted every Monday at Watermark Community Church.  

- Join the Journey: A daily Bible reading plan, devotional, and podcast from Watermark Community Church. 

- Biblical Theology 

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References and Helpful Links: 

1. Scripture: Colossians 1, Proverbs 1, John 17:3, Psalm 13:1, Mark 9:24, Romans 10:17, Exodus 3, Hebrews 1:1 
2. Augustine of Hippo  
3. Athanasius 
4. Johnathan Edwards, Religious Affections 
5. Watermark Institute: The Watermark Institute is a 10-month discipleship program to help church leaders and those considering vocational ministry gain hands-on ministry experience while receiving in-depth biblical instruction. 
6. Oren's Short Studies in Systematic Theology

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Nathan and Karen talk with Angela Perritt, the founder of Love God Greatly, an international women’s ministry, and Melissa Fuller, the ministry’s Content Director. Listen in as they share their unique mission and talk about how to be faithful when circumstances are hard and spiritual warfare is real.

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Nathan and Karen finish their conversation with Dr. Craig Bartholomew and Dr. David Larsen on how placemaking drives the narrative of Scripture. Discover with us how God’s place starts and ends in Eden.

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Nathan and Karen talk a theology of placemaking with Dr. Craig Bartholomew, the Director of the Kirby Laing Center, and Dr. David Larsen, a Kirby Laing Senior Research Fellow. Turns out placemaking is super important, as we form places but places also form us for better or worse.

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Listen in as Karen and Nathan continue their conversation with Dr. Greg Beale on temple imagery in Scripture and how the Church is to carry on the commission given to Adam.

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Karen and Nathan talk with Dr. Greg Beale, research professor at Westminster Theological Seminary and one of the foremost experts on the Temple and the book of Revelation. They discuss the pervasive temple imagery throughout the biblical narrative and how critical it is to understand what God is doing in the world. Your mind is about to be blown, so buckle up.

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Nathan and Karen finish their conversation with Dr. A. J. Sherrill on how the enneagram helps us zero in on our unique process of spiritual formation through both upstream (difficult) and downstream (easy) practices.

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Dr. A. J. Sherrill is an author, professor, Anglican pastor, and enneagram expert. In this episode, Nathan and Karen talk to A. J. about what the enneagram is and some common misconceptions that surround this unique personality tool.

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Karen and Nathan finish their conversation with Jim Smith about how to move away from false narratives and reorient to the biblical narrative that has at its center the love of God.

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Nathan and Karen host Jim Smith, author of The Good and Beautiful God, and founder and Executive Director of the Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation at Friends University, as well as a founding member of Richard J. Foster’s spiritual renewal ministry, Renovaré. In this episode they discuss how our experiences shape our view of God, and how many Christians unknowingly view him as powerful but angry. Listen in and examine your own view of God.

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In part 2 of their conversation with Dr. Steve Porter, Nathan and Karen talk to Steve about what praying without ceasing is, how to learn to stay aware of the presence of Jesus, and to remain in communion with him at all times.

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Karen and Nathan talk spiritual disciplines with Dr. Steve Porter . . . what they are, what they aren't, and ultimately, how they really are a means of grace God has given to cultivate intimacy with him.

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Nathan and Karen finish their conversation with Dr. Gary Moon (author of "Becoming Dallas Willard") on the life and influence of philosopher, teacher, and Christ-follower Dallas Willard. https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Dallas-Willard-Formation-Philosopher/dp/0830846107

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Karen and Nathan interview Dr. Gary Moon, Executive Director of the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and the Dallas Willard Center for Christian Spiritual Formation at Westmont College in Southern California. Gary was a personal friend of Dallas Willard and is the author of his biography, "Becoming Dallas Willard."

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The recording of a session Nathan recently taught at the Church Leaders Conference on how people's view of God affects the process of discipleship and spiritual formation.

Karen and Nathan finish their conversation with Christy Chermak and Rachel Butterfield on COVID, chatting about how we can and should take inventory one year after the outbreak, and see this situation as a unique opportunity to love one another.

Nathan and Karen host Christy Chermak, Executive Director of Watermark Health, and COVID ICU nurse Rachel Butterfield to chat about all the changes we've undergone during COVID, and that in the midst of all those changes, Jesus stays the same.

Karen and Nathan finish their conversation with Dr. Darrell Bock on the Gospel of Luke, where we see Jesus is the litmus test: if you want to know how you're responding to God, just take a look at how you respond to Jesus.

Dr. Darrell Bock, Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, joins Karen and Nathan to discuss the background and purpose of Luke's ordered account of Jesus' life.

In this final episode on discipleship, Nathan talks to Watermark community leaders about our responsibility in discipleship to Jesus.

Part 2 of Nathan's recent talk on discipleship to Watermark community leaders and shepherds. In this episode, he answers the questions, "who is a disciple?" and "who is the disciple maker?"

Part 1 of a talk Nathan recently gave to the Watermark community leaders and shepherds on discipleship. In this episode, he answers the question, "what is Christian discipleship?"

Dave Eubank from Free Burma Rangers (www.freeburmarangers.org) talks to Nathan and Karen about how he's learned to recognize God's voice. Go to https://fbrmovie.com/ to see more of their story.

Karen and Nathan catch up with Dave and Karen Eubank from Free Burma Rangers. They've been busy with relief work, releasing a book, and premiering a movie you should watch. Seriously, watch it: https://fbrmovie.com/

For part 2 of our conversation on bibliology we are airing a recent Dallas Seminary chapel message by Dan Wallace titled "Christ at the Center: A Bibliology Grounded in Christology." This message is the second in his two-part series Bumper Sticker Theology. Check out his first message here: https://tinyurl.com/yxea4tey.

Nathan and Karen host Dr. Dan Wallace, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Seminary and Executive Director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (csntm.org), to discuss Christian doctrine and the the critical need to prioritize them in order of importance.

Nathan and Karen finish their conversation with spiritual formation "Yoda" Dr. John Coe on the temptation Christians face to try and make themselves "good" through moral behavior.

Karen and Nathan host Dr. John Coe, Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation and Professor of Spiritual Theology at Biola University, to talk about the very real danger of hiding from God by being "good."

Nathan and Mike Heiser, author of The Unseen Realm, finish their conversation on the worldview of the ancient Near East and First Century Jew. In order to understand Scripture, context is critical. We must take the Bible on its own terms and let it be what it is, not what we would make it.

Nathan talks to Dr. Mike Heiser, biblical theologian and author of "The Unseen Realm," about the importance of understanding the worldview of the ancient Israelites.

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Karen and Nathan finish their conversation on Genesis with Dick Averbeck, talking through the major themes of Genesis 12-50.

Three Watermark Institute alumns sit down with Karen and Nathan to have a conversation about race and how students of Jesus have a unique opportunity to model what it looks like to operate out of the love of God.

Nathan and Karen continue the Podcast the Bible conversation with Dick Averbeck (TEDS) on Genesis 1-11, but really they only cover chapters 1-4-ish . . . there's just too much!

In this next installment of the Podcast the Bible series, Nathan and Karen talk to Dr. Richard Averbeck, Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at TEDS, about the authorship and significance of Genesis as the foundation of the biblical narrative.

Mike Wilkins, Distinguished Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Biola University and author of Nathan's top book recommendation for pastors: "Following the Master: A Biblical Theology of Discipleship", talks to Karen and Nathan about authentic Christian discipleship. Pick up Mike's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Following-Master-Michael-J-Wilkins/dp/0310521513.

Part 2 with the guys from the Bible Project (www.bibleproject.com). Tim Mackie and Jon Collins walk Karen and Nathan through some major keys to studying the Scriptures as they are, not as we would make them.

Nathan and Karen host Dr. Tim Mackie and Jon Collins from The Bible Project to discuss the way their explainer videos help people make sense of the Bible. Find out more at www.bibleproject.com.

Karen and Nathan finish their conversation with Dr. Steve Porter about discipleship to Jesus in the time of coronavirus.

Karen and Nathan talk to Dr. Steve Porter, Professor of Spiritual Formation and Theology at Biola University, about how Jesus' school of discipleship never closes, even during (especially during) a global pandemic.

Nathan and Justin finish their conversation on the unalterable facts of Jesus' death and resurrection, focusing on the four primary facts everyone agrees on, Christians and non-Christians alike. Check out Justin's recent article in Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/april-web-only/justin-bass-bedrock-christianity-resurrection-appearances.html.

Nathan sits down with professor, author, and apologist Dr. Justin Bass to discuss his new book The Bedrock of Christianity. For more info, check out his article "What's the Earliest Evidence for Christianity?" on The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/earliest-evidence-christianity/.

Nathan and Karen finish their conversation on wounded god images and how they keep us from experiencing the love of God

Karen interviews The Equipping Podcast's very own Nathan Wagnon to discuss the factors that shape the way we think about and relate to God.

Nathan, Jon, and the Shanes finish their conversation on true worship: living in a way that points to The Man, Jesus, out of a heart devoted to him.

Nathan sits down with Watermark Worship Directors Jon Abel, Shane Barnard, and Shane Everett, to discuss the meaning and weight of worship.

Nathan and Karen move through the book of Matthew with scholar and Matthew expert Dr. Mike Wilkins.

In this next installment of the Podcast the Bible series, Karen and Nathan host Dr. Mike Wilkins, Distinguished Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Biola University, to discuss the background and major themes of the Gospel according to Matthew.

Nathan and Conductor Karen finish their conversation with Paige Delgado and Christy Chermak about the power of a local body of Christ deploying its gifts in every aspect of life.

Nathan and Karen host Christy Chermak and Paige Delgado from the Watermark Urgent Care Clinics to discuss the inseparable nature of faith and action, and what it looks like when people deploy their gifts for the kingdom of God.

Nathan and Karen finish their conversation with Sandra Glahn on women in the Bible and a positive vision for gender complementarianism in the Church.

Karen and Nathan talk to Dr. Sandra Glahn, associate professor at Dallas Seminary, about gender in the ancient world and the Bible.

Karen and Nathan finish their conversation with Curt Thompson on the power of God’s love to shape the stories we live in.

Nathan and Karen talk with Dr. Curt Thompson, author of Anatomy of the Soul and The Soul of Shame, about the role the brain plays in the process of growth in the Christian life.

Nathan and Karen finish their conversation on archeology with Dr. Scott Booth and John Harmon.

John Harmon and Dr. Scott Booth join Karen and Nathan to discuss archeology and how excavations help shed light on the context of biblical events.

Nathan and Karen finish their conversation with Dead Sea Scrolls expert Doug Gropp. We figured out the Dead Sea Scrolls are really important, so you should listen in!

Dr. Doug Gropp, a member of the international team of editors for the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS), joins Karen and Nathan to talk about the DSS discovery. Also, against popular culture, there is no DSS conspiracy.

In this final episode in the series on the Old Testament text, Dr. Scott Booth from the Pillar Seminary talks with Nathan and Karen about the compilation and transmission of the Old Testament.

Karen and Nathan continue their conversation with Dr. Scott Booth from the Pillar Seminary on the transmission and reliability of the Old Testament. This time, they geek out about authorship.

Dr. Scott Booth from The Pillar Seminary joins Nathan and Karen to talk about writing during the time of Abraham and how that factors into our understanding of the development of the Old Testament.

Nathan, Nika, and Philip Yancey, author of "The Jesus I Never Knew", finish their conversation on Jesus.

Nathan and Nika Spaulding talk to author Philip Yancey about Jesus. Enough said.

Nathan and Karen finish their conversation with Dr. J. Scott Duvall on the Book of Revelation. Spoiler alert: God wins.

Nathan and Karen host Dr. J. Scott Duvall, Fuller Professor of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University and author of "The Heart of Revelation", to provide clarity (hopefully) on the last book of the Bible. First installment in our effort to do a podcast on every book of the Bible.

In this final episode on Generation Z, Jonathan Morrow (Impact 360) and Brooke Hempell (Barna) help us understand how to equip and support GenZ.

Jonathan Morrow (Impact 360) and Brooke Hempell (Barna) help us understand Generation Z (born 1999-2015). Part 2 of 3.

Nathan and Karen talk with Jonathan Morrow from Impact 360, and Brooke Hempell from the Barna Group, about Generation Z (born 1999-2015).

Nathan, Karen, and Beau Bishop talk to philosopher and theologian Dr. William Lane Craig about various theories attempting to account for the agreed on minimal facts regarding the empty tomb.

Nathan and Karen welcome another co-host, Watermark member Beau Bishop, to discuss the historical evidence for the resurrection with philosopher and theologian Dr. William Lane Craig.

Part 2 of the conversation on New Testament reliability. Nathan and Dr. Dan Wallace talk about major variants and how to respond to commonly asked questions regarding the New Testament.

Dr. Daniel B. Wallace, Executive Director of CSNTM (www.csntm.org) & Senior Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, joins Nathan to discuss the evidence for the reliability of the New Testament.

Nathan and Karen continue their conversation with Sean McDowell, discussing the fact that how we respond to skeptics is just as important as the evidence we give.

The Eubank Family from Free Burma Rangers was in town last weekend to give an update on their ongoing work in Syria with ISIS and ISIS refugees. www.freeburmarangers.org

Christian apologist Sean McDowell joins Nathan and Karen to talk about the current trends in critiques of Christianity and how apologetics has shifted over the years.

Part 2 of the throwback podcast with Rob Barry. Nathan, Nika, and Rob talk church membership and why being substantively connected to a healthy local church is so vital to a Christian's growth.

Throwback podcast! Nathan and Nika Spaulding talk to Watermark Community Director Rob Barry about the big "C" Church. What is it? How should we think about it? Why should we care?

Nathan and Karen finish their conversation with Dr. Scott Horrell on the Trinity, focusing on how the early Church rejected various heresies and solidified this essential doctrine. Part 2 of 2.

Dr. Scott Horrell, Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, helps us understand the Trinity. Part 1 of 2.

In this final episode on the journey of discipleship, Nathan and Karen talk with Dr. Bruce Demarest about the authentic marks of a mature disciple.

Nathan and Karen continue their conversation with Dr. Bruce Demarest on the journey of the Christian life, focusing on how to respond when you experience a crisis of faith. Part 3 in a series on discipleship and spiritual formation.

Nathan and Karen talk to Dr. Bruce Demarest about the journey of the Christian life. Part 2 in a series on discipleship and spiritual formation.

Dr. Bruce Demarest, retired professor and author of "Seasons of the Soul", teaches on the spiritual life as a journey. Part 1 in a series on discipleship and spiritual formation.

In this final episode in the evangelism series, Nathan and Karen talk to Dr. Jerry Root about C. S. Lewis and what made him one of the greatest Christian apologists of the 20th Century.

Part 2 of a 3 part series on evangelism with Dr. Jerry Root. Nathan and Karen talk to Jerry about practicalities of personal evangelism.

Part 2 of the Christmas throwback podcast. Nathan and Nika finish their conversation on Christmas. Learn the origin and meaning behind common Christmas traditions.

Throwback podcast! Nathan and Nika Spaulding talk Christmas. When was Jesus really born? How did an early Christian saint become a jolly elf whose belly shakes like a bowlful of jelly? Learn the real story behind our Christmas traditions.

Nathan and Kirby continue their conversation with Wes Butler and Alison Treadaway as they discuss practical steps to take for observing Advent.

Nathan and Kirby talk to Wes Butler and Alison Treadaway about Advent and why observing it is a unique discipleship opportunity for your family.

Nathan and Karen talk to Dr. Jerry Root about the right motivations for evangelism.

Nathan and Briggs talk to Dave Eubank and Chris Sinclair about the Free Burma Rangers and an upcoming documentary film featuring the Eubank family. www.freeburmarangers.org www.fbrmovie.com

Nathan and Briggs talk to the Eubank Family from Free Burma Rangers about the nature and power of love. www.freeburmarangers.org

Nathan and Briggs talk to the Eubank Family from Free Burma Rangers about the adventure of stepping out in faith when God says, "Go." www.freeburmarangers.org

Nathan and Karen talk to the guys from The Pillar Seminary in Omaha, NE about the meaning behind the word "gospel" and what Jesus' life, death, and resurrection did to God's Temple.

Nathan and Karen talk to the guys from The Pillar Seminary in Omaha, NE about how understanding the original context of the ancient Israelites removes confusion when reading the Old Testament.

Nathan and Karen talk to the guys from The Pillar Seminary in Omaha, NE about learning to read Scripture like the original audience did.

Nathan Wagnon and Karen Henson host Dr. Scott Horrell, Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, to discuss the doctrine of the Trinity.

Nathan hosts Jeff Grandy, Dallas Police Detective and Watermark's Director of Safety & Security, to discuss how Christians should process moral evils like the Las Vegas shooting, and how to respond in a way that honors Christ.

Nathan hosts Benson Hines, Watermark’s Director of External Mobilization, and Robin Bruster, External Focus Fellow, to discuss a Christian response to natural disasters and other catastrophic events.

Nathan hosts Greg Koukl, author, Christian apologist, and President of Stand to Reason, to discuss his books Tactics and The Story of Reality.

Nathan hosts Scott Kedersha and Sarah Fultz from Watermark’s marriage ministry to unpack the meaning of marriage, how to respond when marriage gets tough, and what all successful marriages have in common.

Nathan hosts Dr. Daniel B. Wallace, Executive Director of CSNTM & Senior Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, to discuss the transmission of the New Testament and how to respond to questions about the reliability of Scripture.

Nathan and Nika host Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, to discuss pressing issues in our culture, and how the gospel of the kingdom should inform and guide Christians to engage our world with the hope of Jesus.

Nathan and Nika host Philip Yancey, author of over 20 books, including the bestseller "The Jesus I Never Knew", to discuss the importance of recovering an accurate image of Jesus.

Nathan and Nika discuss how to recognize and overcome common pitfalls associated with an overzealous commitment to Christ.

Dr. Mike Licona, Associate Professor of Theology at Houston Baptist University, joins hosts Nathan Wagnon and Connor Boyd to discuss what genre the Gospels fit into and how that sheds light on the differences between them.

Rob Barry, Community Director for Watermark's Plano Campus, joins hosts Nathan Wagnon and Nika Spaulding to discuss the nature of the church, the importance of membership, the role of community, and more.

Nathan and Nika walk through topics like why we celebrate Jesus’ birth on December 25, where Santa Claus came from, the origins of the Christmas tree, and more. Learn why we hold these Christmas traditions, and gain a deeper appreciation for the advent of our King.

Hope Harris joins hosts Nathan Wagnon and Nika Spaulding to discuss the complexities of same-sex issues and walk through a measured, biblical response to LGBTQ+ questions.

Dr. Paul Copan joins hosts Nathan Wagnon and Nika Spaulding to discuss difficult passages in the Old Testament like genocide, slavery, sexual abuse, and others.

Dr. Darrell Bock joins hosts Nathan Wagnon and Nika Spaulding to discuss effectively engaging hot button cultural issues without sacrificing the truth of the gospel.

Adam Tarnow joins hosts Nathan Wagnon and Nika Spaulding to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Millennials and best practices to reach this generation. 

Dr. Mika Edmondson and Phillip Ward join hosts Nathan Wagnon and Nika Spaulding to discuss the issue of race and how the gospel should inform our perspective and response. 

Hosts Nathan Wagnon and Nika Spaulding discuss Christian apologetics and how to interact effectively with skeptics and engage tough questions asked by an increasingly antagonistic society.

Dr. Steve Porter and Scott Burns join hosts Nathan Wagnon and Nika Spaulding to discuss the questions "what is discipleship?" and "who is a disciple?"

Nathan Wagnon and Nika Spaulding host Blake Holmes, Watermark’s Senior Equipping Pastor, to discuss key principles for how to grow in your relationship with Jesus.