Mark My Words: Recent Episodes
Mark Combs Author
When I’m not working on the text of my next book, I’m blogging. When I’m not blogging, I’m recording a podcast about the most recent blog, because sometimes it’s easier to listen to a disembodied voice in the speakers than read the text from an electronic page. I can’t include pictures in the podcasts, but I do my best to walk you through each entry. New episodes drop on Monday mornings.
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Host Mark Gunnels breaks down NFL playoff picuture, Baker's next stop, and what Kyrie back means!
Host Mark Gunnels on Lincoln Riley to USC, what's wrong with La teams, and NFL Power Rankings!
Host Mark Gunnels on where Wilson should go, Packers best team, and are the Chiefs back?
Host Mark Gunnels on why the Lakers should be fine, Ben Simmons solution, and three best bets!
Host Mark Gunnels explains his top 10 players in the NBA and who's the best option for the Lakers at point guard?
Host Mark Gunnels on what's wrong with the Bucks and why nobody can beat Drake in a VERZUZ
Host Mark Gunnels on what the Lakers need to do, Dame's next stop, and how Luka can become legendary
Host Mark Gunnels on why the Lakers should want the play in and why Tebow isn't an example of white privilege
Host Mark Gunnels on how Brady and Mahomes have affected the way Wilson and Watson think.
Host Mark My Words on Dak's contract, what to look forward to in 2nd half of season, and where should Drummond go?
Host Mark Gunnels breaks down Team LeBron vs Team KD, Done with Wiggins, and reviewing Drake's new music
Host Mark Gunnels on what JJ Watt to the Cardinals means, LaMelo Ball vs James Wiseman and my dream dunk contest matchup
Host Mark Gunnels explains why Pete Carroll has control problems and gives the latest on Deshaun Watson. Plus, should the Lakers be worried?
Host Mark Gunnels on why Wentz will return to new self in Indy and what's up with Watson?
Host Mark Gunnels on why LeBron has a chance to take over the MVP, how the Nets could become a Super Team, and where should JJ Watt go?
Host Mark Gunnels offers finals thoughts on Super Bowl, what to look forward to and who's the MVP of the NBA
Host Mark Gunnels on why the Rams should be the favorite in the NFC next year and what this game truly means to the legacy of Brady and Mahomes
Host Mark Gunnels reacts to the Mahomes injury, offers thoughts on Kyrie's return, and looks ahead to Championship Sunday
Host Mark Gunnels gives early thoughts on NBA season and looks forward to Week 17 in the NFL
Host Mark Gunnels reacts to Browns-Steelers, discusses Steph Curry disrespect and gives NFL Power Rankings
Host Mark Gunnels and special guest Mykell The PG discuss the Harden situation and preview the biggest matchups of the NFL Weekend
Host Mark Gunnels explains why Philly is the best fit for Harden, MPV race between Mahomes and Rodgers, and his latest NFL Power Rankings
Host Mark Gunnels on the Lakers locking up Bron and AD plus what games he's excited for this weekend
Host Mark Gunnels reveals his latest NFL MVP Rankings and why he's so excited for the NBA season.
Host Mark Gunnels revelas latest NFL Power Rankings, MVP Rankings & Thoughts On Harden to Brooklyn
Host Mark Gunnels on NBA rumors and his top 8 quarterbacks under 25 NOT named Patrick Mahomes
Host Mark Gunnels on LeBron's legacy, CP3 talk, and what Le'Veon Bell to the Chiefs really means.
Host Mark Gunnels brings special guest Aishia Deal on the show to talk about her Saints
Host Mark Gunnels on where Clowney should sign, Cam Newton named the starter and why Giannis is the most flawed MVP
Host Mark Gunnels on NBA bubble and Tyreek Hill saying Chiefs will win 7 championships.
Host Mark Gunnels on the NBA restart, NFL health plans, and KG looking to buy the Timberwolves
Host Mark Gunnels gives thoughts on Cam Newton to the Patriots, Dame on 2K Cover, and much more!
Mark Gunnels talks about Drew Brees, NBA returning, and Mikey Williams considering HBCU
Host Mark Gunnels discusses The Last Dance, NCAA vs G League, and NBA predictions with special guests Mykell Mathieu and Khari Jones
Host Mark Gunnels welcomes special guest Todd Wilson who shares his story on becoming a professional basketball trainer
Host Mark Gunnels gives his thoughts on the Last Dance, Gronk to Tampa, Ruggs to Chiefs rumors and much more!
Host Mark Gunnels breaksdown early NFL rankings, best fits for NBA prospects, and gives tribute to Nipsey Hussle
Host Mark Gunnels discusses Toim Brady rumors, Spike Lee Knicks fiasco, Harden-Giannis beef, LeBron's MVP case and much more!
Hosts Mark Gunnels and Aishia Deal welcome special guest Mykell Mathieu to discuss Dwyane Wade, Astros scandal, NBA All-Star Weekend and much more!
Hosts Mark Gunnels and Aishia Deal recap Week 13 in the NFL, AB drama, Melo's rusergence , and much more!
Host Mark Gunnels welcomes Mykell The PG to recap Week 12, Colin Kaepernick's fallout, Luka's greatness and much more!
Hosts Mark Gunnels and Aishia Deal breakdown Week 11 in the NFL, Colin Kaepernick's workout, Melo's return and much more
Hosts Mark Gunnels and Aishia Deal welcome host Good News Keith to recap NFL Week 9, Chargers potentially moving to London, and NBA Power Rankings.
Hosts Mark Gunnels and Aishia Deal welcome guests Nick Hamilton to discuss Week 8 in the NFL, Kyrie's mood swings, Jalen Ramsey/Golden Tate beef, and etc.
Hosts Mark Gunnels and Aishia Deal breakdown Week 7 in the NFL, Lakers/Clippers, and NBA predictions
Hosts Mark Gunnels and Aishia Deal breakdown Week 6 in the NFL, Cam Newton trade rumors, LeBron's China remarks, and will Antonio Brown get another chance?
NFL Week 4 recap, Cam Newton's confession, Vontaze Burfict suspension, and LeBron's impact on NCAA.
NFL Week 3 Recap, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Ramsey drama, and will Antonio Brown ever play in the NFL again?
Mark Gunnels and Aishia Deal discuss NFL Week 1 action, Antonio Brown drama, and Kevin Durant's WSJ interview.
This episode is a special June the 14th edition designed to call attention to Flag Day. The text is taken from a chapter of Don't Forget Your Cape.
This episode is a special May the 4th edition designed to revisit the inspirational vision of George Lucas and the birth of Star Wars.
This episode takes a look at the Giants and Thorns that often rise up on our emotional battlefield to offer opposition.
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Saturday, January 20, 2018. This one is about how certain words are overused and undervalued in our day and time. I stand up for those words every now and again; in this case, I’m standing up for the F-word.
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Saturday, February 3, 2018 - In this episode, I offer my perception of present day communication skills and their shortcomings.
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Monday, March 12, 2018 - In this episode, we’re looking at how the things we know can be used to help us work through the things we don't know.
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Monday, March 5, 2018 - In this episode, we’re talkin’ about how an unforgettable childhood experience helped me learn a later-in-life lesson of a lifetime.
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Saturday, March 3, 2018 - When it comes time to go your separate ways, you choose your words carefully. This is the how's, the why's, and the what could have been's of one such story.
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Monday, February 5, 2018 - In this episode, we’re talkin’ about how the best of planning still leaves all things open to adventurous outcomes that we never planned for. Does the uncertainty of reality lead to stress of what could go wrong or the magical anticipation of what could be in the offing that we never expected?
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Friday, March 2, 2018 - In this episode, we’re talkin’ about the work of Dr. Seuss and its impact. Did his work influence you in some way? I'll bet that it did and we're going to turn it up just a notch in this tribute. The blog was posted on March 2nd, his birthday.
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 - This blog entry tracks on the celebration of my grandson's 2nd birthday and my plan to thwart time by including at least one gift each year that is intended to be opened 10 years in the future.
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 - This blog entry looks at various aspects of goals and goal setting. Are we looking at things in the right way? Why do we make it so difficult?
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Monday, Feb. 24, 2018 - This blog entry explores why watching a baseball game has become such a bore. I grew up playing the game and still play fantasy baseball each year, which should keep me attached at the hip. But, I find myself tuning out more often than tuning in. This episode talks about why...
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 - This blog entry is built from the backstory of the mysterious Fingerprint Island, which provides a unique living illustration of how unchecked passion can be destructive, even unto the death of the very things we hold so dear.
This audio is related to a Blog Post from Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 - The topic of this post is passion. What sparks it and how is can breath life into our world. More specifically, this podcast speaks to something that sparked a passion early in my life and how we can encourage our kids to find and chase theirs.
Nine verses into the 2nd chapter of 1st Corinthians, Paul inserts a perplexing, personal message to his readers, "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."
In the previous verses, Paul had dropped a bombshell as to what he was going to attempt to convey in this letter, "we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:" A Mystery? Hidden wisdom? Wisdom which God had ordained before the world? Wisdom that was irrevocably tied to our ultimate destiny?
This episode features the teaching pastor of the Arthur City Baptist Church, David Burnett, and our conversation revolves around the things that Paul wants us to understand about a future event known as The Resurrection.
I hope you enjoy this interview. Comments and Questions are welcome.
In its opening verses, The Book of Enoch proclaims itself as a text written for a remote and distant generation... a generation that would be living in the last days. Are we that generation? Was this book written and preserved through centuries of time for us?
On today's program will look at that very question. We'll also ask if the book is a forgery or if it can be trusted. Then, we'll explore the content in detail. We'll cover all the parts that are familiar to most and uncover incredible prophecies that most do not know are hidden within its pages.
My guest is Dr. Ken Johnson and our mission is to unravel a few mysteries that seem to be woven into this very ancient book.
We're all captivated by the unknown. We can't help but be drawn to it. What's in the box? What's around the next corner? What's behind that locked door?
What if the unknown, the unseen, is not only staring you right in the face, but it's screaming for your attention? In his book, The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael S. Heiser walks the reader right up to some of the most well-known stories from the Old Testament and introduces them to the blatantly obvious facets of the text that get overlooked time and time again. What secrets await in The Unseen Realm? Just press play, and find out.
In our day and time, a debate rages over the credibility of the Bible. Does the Bible accurately record historical events as they happened? Does it embellish for the sake of emphasis? Or, are the events recorded in the Old Testament scriptures simply fabricated parables about the lives of people who never actually existed and passed down through the ages for the purpose of teaching moral lessons?
Most archaeologists today have concluded that there is absolutely no evidence to support the biblical story of the Exodus. Today's guest tells the story of his 12 year journey in an effort to uncover the story that the Patterns of Evidence really tell. My guest today is Tim Mahoney and I'm excited about this opportunity to talk with him. So let's get him online, shall we?
The Old Testament prophet Isaiah wrote, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given..." Was the birth of the Messiah really foretold in ancient scriptures 800 years before it happened? Or, have scholars looked back at ancient texts and forced meaning upon them in an effort to make them seem mysterious and relevant? This episode digs into the details of ancient prophecies about the birth of the Messiah with Dr. Ken Johnson. There's more, perhaps a lot more, than you may remember from Sunday School.
When I was a teenager, we used to sing a song that said, "Jesus got a hold of my life and He won't let me go..." Today's guest probably embodies that as much as anyone I've ever met. His gospel music ministry has spanned 4 decades and touched countless lives, including mine. You'll hear his testimony and a little bit of mine as I get the opportunity to talk with Dallas Holm. Please join us as we review A Lifetime of Praise.
Can an ambitious young student pursue a career in the field of science if they are a Christian? In this interview, we asked Dr. Georgia Purdom that very question. Her response is not only thoughtful, but eye-opening.
Dr. Purdom has a doctorate in Molecular Genetics, is a relentless researcher, a gifted speaker and a published author. In this episode, she opens blinded eyes with science.
In this episode we talk with archaeologist Bruce Hall, who climbed Mt. Ararat in the summer of 2013 as a part of the Finding Noah expedition to search for the ark. Bruce shares stories of his journey and gives a little preview as to what to expect from the documentary. Finding Noah will be in theaters for special release showings on October 8, 2015, through Fathom Events.
In this episode we're joined by Dr. Ken Johnson to discuss his book, "Ancient Messianic Festivals and the Prophecies They Reveal." Faithfully observed since the days of Moses, these rituals paint a vivid picture of the 1st and 2nd coming of the Messiah. With the fall feast days upon us, Dr. Johnson's research and insight help us to understand the amazing prophetic content embedded in these annual "Dress Rehearsals."