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Description: In this episode, host Oren Martin is joined by guests Blake Holmes and Dr. Stephen Presley to discuss why church history matters, what we can learn from it, how to engage our culture with the gospel, and how to think and act Christianly when it comes to politics.
Part I: Introduction (00:00-04:23)
Part II: What is the value of church history and why should it matter for Christians today? (04:23-08:24)
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)
Part IV: As believers, how are we to live as Christian citizens? (08:24-16:17)
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)
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)
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)
In this episode, hosts Oren and Caitlin introduce Dr. Jeremy Pierre, who spoke at Watermark’s Training Day, to discuss biblical change and counseling others through Ephesians 4.
Part I: Introduction (00:00-02:11)
Part II: What is biblical change? (02:11-13:41)
Scripture Mentioned: Ephesians 4:1-16
Part III: Christ causing growth in His people (13:41-27:21)
Scripture Mentioned: John 10:27
Part IV: Christ’s people cause growth in one another’s lives (27:21-39:12)
Part V: Different kinds of ministry (39:12-42:03)
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In this episode, hosts Oren and Caitlin discuss the Doctrine of Scripture by walking through the “5 P’s of Scripture” and how it should effect our everyday lives.
Part I: Introduction (00:00-01:32)
Part II: What are the 5 P’s of Scripture? (01:32-03:35)
Part III: What does the “profession of Scripture” mean? (03:35-12:17)
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)
Scripture Mentioned: Luke 24:44-45
Part VI: What does the “preservation of Scripture” mean? (24:06-35:44)
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)
Scripture Mentioned: Isaiah 53
Part VIII: What does the “personal testimony of Scripture” mean? (37:15-39:43)
Scripture Mentioned: John 6
In this episode hosts Oren and Caitlin discuss the Resurrection in anticipation of Easter, including its significance and five things that are true because of it.
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
Scripture Mentioned: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
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In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner are joined by two of Watermark’s worship leaders, Jon Abel and Davy Flowers, to discuss the importance of corporate worship, what it is, why we do it, and answering some of the most commonly asked questions.
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?
Scripture Mentioned: Exodus 15, Revelation 15
Part III: 04:00-06:02
Has congregational singing always been present in the church?
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?
Part V: 07:36-11:32
What are some misconceptions about corporate worship?
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
Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 47
In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner are joined by Dani Stoll, a resident in the Watermark Institute. They will discuss the story of the Old Testament, how all the parts fit together, and why it matters to us as Christians today.
Part I: 00:00–03:11
Introduction
PART II: 03:11–05:33
Why is it important for Christians to understand the Old Testament?
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
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?
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In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner kick off season 2 with a special episode about prayer and fasting with Watermark’s Lead Pastor of Vision and Preaching and returning guest, Timothy “TA” Ateek.
Chapter 1: 00:00-02:39
Introduction
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?
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”?
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?
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?
In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner are joined by Dave Bruskas to finish out our two-part series on union with Christ, including discussions on applying it to our everyday lives, putting off sin, and signs we're getting it wrong.
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?
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?
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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In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner are joined by Dave Bruskas, Watermark's Director of re:generation to discuss what "union with Christ" means, including how to live out of our identity in Christ.
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:
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:
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
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In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner are joined by Watermark's Director of Membership Ethan Moehn, as they discuss the historical significance of the Protestant Reformation, including the events surrounding it, why it was necessary, and its impact on our lives today.
Part I: 00:47-02:30
What was the Reformation?
Part II: 02:30-03:58
Why should I care about Church history and how is the Reformation relevant today?
Part III: 03:58-13:36
Why was the Reformation needed? What led to the Reformation? Who were the key figures in the Reformation?
Part IV: 13:37-26:06
What happened during the Reformation?
Scripture Mentioned:
Part V: 26:07-31:50
What effect after did the Reformation have ?
Part VI: 31:50-40:00
Why is it important for modern-day Christians to understand the Reformation?
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