Watermark Equipping Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Watermark Equipping Podcast is a monthly conversation about faith seeking understanding from Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. Hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner explore theological questions to help listeners know God more, so they can love God more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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."
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.
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 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 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.