Podcasts about Watermark

A merchant vessel enters a system with rigid laws about visitors, and almost succeeds in making a lucrative delivery, when it encounters a potentially deadly obstacle. Genre: Science Fiction    Excerpt: We had obtained the means of shielding certain sections of engineering and the crew quarters. Cargo, I was happy to be transparent about. But there were things aboard my ship that I needed to hide. And I couldn't expect the crew to remove every questionable item. Our chief engineer would have disembarked if we didn't fly with a sufficient supply of his favorite snack, mokkie-bars.   What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it's connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is connected to the Year Seven story entitled “A Tale of Nine Lemons,” in which a young man, whose parents have given his siblings all manner of wondrous parting gifts to help them make their fortunes in the world, is given a basket of lemons to make his fortune. That story was the result of a writing prompt about…lemons.  MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: “The Lemonuclear Conductor” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music: “Neon god” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro & Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY “Them droids” “Neon god” “Reloaded” “Negociation” “MDK” “Bio hazard” “Men in black” “Under the mask” “Trojan horse” “Master” “Virtual reality”   All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle, and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a humanoid person with a long-haired mohawk and scaly skin at left, facing away and looking at multiple glowing holographic displays with various readouts. The person points at the main display, which shows a containment or reactor vessel. Some text is readable. The word “engineering” at top, and “Lemonuclear Conductor: LNC Version 5.5.” Horizontal rectangular image is made square with borders at top and bottom with a textured pattern of square confetti and vertical bars in the same orange and yellow colors of the main image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along left side of reactor vessel.

Why such specific judgments? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark high school senior, Peri Howell about Jeremiah 48-49. These judgments can remind us of our own sin and our need for a savior. Peri reminds us that while we deserved separation for us, God in his mercy, provides a way back into relationship with him.Additional references: Hebrews 11:1If you're a high school student, check out Shoreline! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/shoreline

Today on the "CONVERSATION Podcast", Pastor Ben Applebee is joined by Teri Dunham to discuss how Discipleship and Schools mix, in a 3 part series. Ben and Teri continue on with part 2, which focuses on Homeschooling! Rylee Applebee, Ben's wife, also joins the duo to give her experience as well!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

What was Jeremiah's warning to Baruch in Jeremiah 45? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Brittany Stair, talk about God's providence over his people, even in the midst of sorrow and rebellion. Brittany reminds us that in the same way God called Jeremiah and Baruch, we are called to submit humbly to God's will. Additional references: Deuteronomy 4:6; Habakkuk 3; Romans 2:4; Romans 6:1-4Check out Wake for Middle Schoolers! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/wake

What does Jeremiah 42-44 reveal about human nature, the tension between fear and faith, and the consequences of disobedience to God's word? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Tyler Moffett about Jeremiah 42-44 and answer the question "how does the remnant's return to Egypt reflect a reversal of the Exodus story?" They discuss what lessons we can draw for trusting divine guidance in times of crisis.Additional references: Jeremiah 6:16Check out the Porch! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/the-porch

Today, Pastor Bucky Dennis continues our series called "How Stuff Works", with his sermon called "The Wisdom of Community"!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

What do we do when we experience opposition when we are obeying God? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Andrew Templeton, discuss Jeremiah 38 and God's faithfulness even in persecution. Andrew reminds us that faithfulness to the call of God is more important than successfulness.Additional Scripture:Jeremiah 2:13 – “for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water.”Lamentations 3:53-55 – “they flung me alive into the pit and cast stones on me; water closed over my head; I said, ‘I am lost.' “I called on your name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit.”Jeremiah 1:18 – “And I, behold, I make you this day a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.”Matthew 5:12 – “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”Matthew 28:19-20 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”Additional Links:Interested in attending the Discover Missions meeting? Check out the link below?https://www.watermark.org/events/6562-discover-missionsCheck out the Join The Journey Devotionals here!https://www.jointhejourney.com/You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Why did Jehoiakim burn Jeremiah's scroll in Jeremiah 36? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Edna Sanchez about the rejection of God that Jehoiakim shows in his burning of the scroll. Emma and Edna encourage listeners to live righteously before men and God, even when rejection may come and to heed the Word of God with reverence. Check out how you can live missionally in your community! https://www.watermark.org/engage/outreach

An excited apprentice attempts to make a planet for the first time, having watched the making of hundreds. But watching is not the same as doing. Genre: Science Fiction, Science Fantasy   Excerpt: Nebulous gases shimmered as they swirled past me. Particles crashed and fused. Vapors thickened into plasma and then into liquid. Specks became pebbles. Pebbles became rock. Rock collided with rock… The layers of the sphere began to close into one sphere, imbued with a strong enough measure of gravity to draw a fine cloak of dust around itself as it spun into place.   What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it's connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. The story that inspired this one, from way back in Season One, is called “Heliotrope,” about a device built by hopeful human hands. Fun fact: The character Proto is named for the term “protostar.” The character Ring is named so because I have an affinity for ringed planets. (Aside from Earth, my favorite planet is Saturn.)   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover.  The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: “RIng Planet One” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music: “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro & Outro) “Cosmic Drifting” by LEE ROSEVERE (Outro   Music by JONATHAN SHAW “A Tale of Peace”   Music by LEE ROSEVERE “Cosmic Drifting” “Puzzle Pieces” “How I Used To See The Stars” “Musical Mathematics” “I Believe in You”   Tracks by Jonathan Shaw and Andrew Sitkov are part of music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Jonathan Shaw and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Music by Lee Rosevere is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Jonathan Shaw and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more music by Jonathan Shaw at jshaw.co.uk Find more music by Lee Rosevere at freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere and leerosevere.bandcamp.com Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital painting. At center, a planet with a dark smooth surface. A pyramidal section has been cut out to show three layers beneath the planet's surface. Two glowing rings surround the planet. Amorphous, plasma-like material swirls around the planet. Watermark of “Storyfeather” curves along planet at bottom.

Today on the "CONVERSATION Podcast", Pastor Ben Applebee is joined by Teri Dunham to discuss how Discipleship and Schools mix, in a 3 part series. This 1st part will have Ben and Teri focus on Public Education!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

What is the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Will Gullette, talk about Jeremiah 27 and define what is a yoke and explores God's sovereignty over his people and the earthly rulers. God's justice and mercy is on display in these chapters and reminds us that the Gospel is seen all throughout the Bible. Additional References: Romans 9:20-21Check out today's Join The Journey devotional: https://www.jointhejourney.com/7179-jeremiah-s-faithfulness-hezekiah-s-response

This week, Pastor Randy Iacovetta continues our series called "How Stuff Works", with his sermon called "God's NOT Amazon Prime"!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

How does Jeremiah 17 connect with the blessed man and cursed man in Psalm 1? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Sara Fusco, talk about Jeremiah 17 and define blessing as choosing to trust in the Lord. Sara challenges us to evaluate if we are living as a blessed person, or a cursed person.Additional references:Psalm 1Listen to more of Sara Fusco!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000612608086 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000626060551 ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000664708574

Following their queen and captain into exile, the crew of the Echidna build an experimental engine, to keep surviving and striving, and to one day establish a new colony.  Genre: Science Fiction THIS IS EPISODE #400. I have put out 400 podcast episodes by my lil old self. Mwahaha! Tell me this means I cannot be stopped!   Excerpt:“Queens growing old without growing wiser. That's not what we need. That's not what I seek to be.” Those were the last words that Captain Navaso spoke before she went into exile, breaking from the Unified Colonies, along with 899 loyal members of her colony.   What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it's connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is a direct prequel to an episode from Season Three, “The Adventure of the Goliath,” in which a couple of agents who investigate unusual phenomena follow a distress signal coming from an unusual source.   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: “The Last Voyage of the Echidna” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music: “Drive With Me” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro & Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music) “Abstact Vision #3” “Abstact Vision #6” “Drive With Me” “Be a Hero”   Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio) “Particle Voyager” “Connected” “Prisma” “Connecting dots” “Pursuit” “Killer Escape” “Autopsy” “Black light” “Genetic marker”   All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle, and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. A ship shaped like a submarine appears at bottom half, moving toward a glowing anomaly at center. Lightning, sparks, and gases emerge from the anomaly and stream outward. A zigzag pattern with nodes at each junction glows on the ship's hull and is reflected above and below the ship, but darker in color. Lightning also bursts from two thrusters on the ship's dorsal hull. Watermark of “Storyfeather” on hull of ship along left thruster.

What's the deal with the lying prophets in Jeremiah 14? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, David Szymanski, about Jeremiah 12-15. David talks about God's justice and consistent character in response to our sin and how, just like Jeremiah called the Israelites, God calls us back to himself. 

In this AI research paper reading, we dive into "A Watermark for Large Language Models" with the paper's author John Kirchenbauer. This paper is a timely exploration of techniques for embedding invisible but detectable signals in AI-generated text. These watermarking strategies aim to help mitigate misuse of large language models by making machine-generated content distinguishable from human writing, without sacrificing text quality or requiring access to the model's internals.Learn more about the A Watermark for Large Language Models paper. Learn more about agent observability and LLM observability, join the Arize AI Slack community or get the latest on LinkedIn and X.Learn more about AI observability and evaluation, join the Arize AI Slack community or get the latest on LinkedIn and X.

Why did God warn Jerusalem knowing they still would not repent? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Ben Stogner, talk about Jeremiah 5-7. Ben talks about how God's warning to Jerusalem was out of his love for his peope, but also because God is a just God.

How did God call Jeremiah? In today's Watermark Kids take over episode, Watermark's Director of Elementary, Catherine Meredith, talks with kids team member, Brittnee Estes about Jeremiah 1-4. Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898To find out how to serve with Watermark Kids: https://www.watermark.org/search/serve?refinementList%5Bministries.title%5D%5B0%5D=Watermark%20Kids&refinementList%5Bministries.title%5D%5B1%5D=Starting%20Blocks&refinementList%5Bministries.title%5D%5B2%5D=KaleidoscopeFor parents with littles moving into K-1, check out the K-1 Sneak Peek on August 2nd! https://www.watermark.org/events/6600-k-1-sneak-peek

Today, our special guest Chelsea Fountain continues our series called "How Stuff Works"!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

What does it mean to be contrite? Why is God looking for those with a "humble and contrite spirit?" In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Katie Shemanske, about Isaiah 66:2 helping us understand what genuine contrition is before the Lord in accepting his mercy, forgiveness, and our turning away from sin.  Additional References: Psalm 51; Matthew 5; 1 Peter 1:15-16Listen to Katie's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-058-joshua-21-24/id1600151923?i=1000698367403

Two siblings end up in a shared dream and explore it according to their priorities: eating food and making friends. Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy     Excerpt: As Astra kept staring at the sign, the characters began to shift into ones she could read. She grinned and started reading aloud. “Dream Sector Alpha. Basic fantasies. Opening gifts. Eating rocky road brownies—wait, I don't like rocky road brownies.” “I do!” Fen said. “Dream Sector Beta…Zeta…Theta. Hey, I know this. This is the Greek alphabet.”   What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it's connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story revisits “The Mystery of Mrs. Highweather,” in which a new father, seeking stories for his baby daughter, stumbles across a series of books he used to love in his childhood about the caretaker of two adventurous kids.   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: “Two Tickets to Dream Sector Disigma” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music: “Packed lunch” by TRG Banks (Intro) “The silver bus” by TRG Banks (Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by TRG BANKS “Through the gravitational field” “The silver bus” “Packed lunch” “First stop” “Horse ride 4” “Cigar”   Music by ANDREW SITKOV* “Casual Theme #2” “Casual Theme #4” “Knight Power” “Secrets of Kingdom” “Journey into Fog” “Battle March” “Protection of Kingdom” “Knight Rising”   *All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Music by TRG Banks is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal Sound effects from AudioJungle, and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more music by TRG Banks at freemusicarchive.org/music/TRG_Banks Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a stream cutting through a grassy meadow. Foreground left corner displays glowing curling stems. A ladybug is perched on one of the stems. Bottom middle edge, a piece of paper floats in the water. To the ladybug's left, a wooden sign juts up from the grass. In the upper third of the image, forests are visible through purple haze, and mountains even further back. The sky glows with sunlight. The rectangular image is made square with top and bottom borders that repeat and continue the top and bottom of the image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the edge of the river at center right.

How do we find hope in a suffering servant? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Will McIlroy, talk about Isaiah 47-53. Will reminds us that God does not forget his people, even during suffering and trial.Additional references: Ephesians 3; Psalm 16:11To learn about Shoreline: watermark.org/ministries/shoreline

Who is the servant upon whom God has put his Spirit? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Robert Greene, talk about Isaiah 42 and discuss how Isaiah is referring to the Messiah, Jesus who is our burden carrier and comforter.Additional references: Matthew 12:14; John 8:31-32To learn more about Re|engage: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/re-engage

Why is Hezekiah mentioned in Isaiah? Who is the greater Hezekiah? In today's episode, Seth Master and Watermark member, Bobby Durning, discuss Isaiah 37-41 and remind us who Hezekiah was and walk us through how Isaiah's words to Hezekiah are a foretelling of the greater king that was to come through Jesus Christ. 

Who is the righteous king in Isaiah 32? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with faithful Watermark member Anne Rodgers about Isaiah 32-36. Anne discusses the peace and restoration found in following the righteous king and the way of holiness as the way to follow him. Additional references:1-2 KingsRomans 122 Corinthians 1To learn more about Square One: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/square-oneTo sign up for Women's Bible Study: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study

Today, our special guest Dr. Jerry Tallo continues our series called "How Stuff Works", by focusing on the myth of Self Esteem!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

Today, Pastor Ben Applebee continues our series called "How Stuff Works", by looking at the book of Ecclesiastes!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

How do we hold both the promises of judgment and hope for redemption? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Kyle Aaron, about Isaiah 21-26 and how Isaiah is pointing to the Savior to come through Jesus. Listen to Kyle's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-047-deuteronomy-21-23/id1600151923?i=1000695497761

To preserve their endangered houses, Black Radish, Purple Carrot, and Green Garlic send envoys to reach a garden hidden beyond the natural world. Genre: Fable, Mythology   Excerpt: Soil and sunlight, water and worm. These were still needed for the growing of plants in ancient times. But in those times, to truly live and to thrive as they were meant to, plants also required a nourishment that not many legends speak of. The spirit of an animated being, that is, the spirit of an animal.   What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it's connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. I've written a number of food-based stories, and not all of them are dessert-based. This new story was inspired by “My Food Is Speaking to Me,” about someone who's not sure if the voices coming from the food in their fridge and pantry are real or not.   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: “The Garden of Perpetuation” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music: “Desert Town” by CHRIS LOGSDON (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by CHRIS LOGSDON “Mystical Town” “Desert Town” “Shady Town” “Port Town” “Whimsical Town”   Music by ANDREW SITKOV “Medieval Track #1” “Medieval Theme 4” “Fight Till Dying” “Lyric Voices #1” “Secrets of Kingdom” “Medieval Track #2” “Adventure Track #1 (looped)” All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Chris Logsdon and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle, and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Chris Logsdon and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Three people seen from the back walking down a path that leads toward barren-branched trees in the distance. The figure on the left glances to the right, has long wavy hair, wears a coat with a purple carrot patch along the right arm, a satchel hanging from right shoulder across the body, and a belt on which hangs a pouch and an axe. The middle figure walks slightly behind the others and wears a cloak with the hood raised. Three black radishes are depicted on the back of the cloak with the leaves laying over the shoulder and one extending into the hood. The figure on the right wears a basket full of green garlic. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the right side of the middle figure's cloak.

What are all these oracles? Description:What are all these oracles? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with faithful Watermark member Olivia Webb about Isaiah 15-20. Emma and Olivia take a look at the relationship between prophecy and oracles and dive into themes of judgment, redemption, hope, and God's heart for the nations.Additional references:Romans 3

How does God rule through his enemies? Description:Why does God allow His enemies to rule, and what's the result? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with former Watermark student Bo Richardson about Isaiah 10-14. Bo discusses God's justice, mercy, and sovereignty and explores how God uses that which displeases him to punish that which displeases him and to refine his people.Additional references:Hebrews 12:6

NBC's Morgan Chesky is covering the devastating Texas floods from his hometown of Kerrville-How has he been keeping it together in his small hometown of Kerrville -How woke up to text messages and found out about the devastation-How his mother got out-"Growing up, witnessing floods before, what's different about this one is that I've never seen the watermark as high...20-25 feet above the road"-What happened at Camp Mystic, where tragedy struck young girls   To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

A young man boards a train to visit family, only to learn he is a day late for his visit, but just in time to suffer disaster. Genre: Mystery, Fantasy, Science Fiction   Excerpt: A man laughed and said, “Just shuffle the cards.”  My heart skipped a beat. I saw a bright flash of light.  I heard an intense, painful screech.  The train car lurched.  People screamed, and then—   What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it's connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. The inspiration for this episode is a story I once wrote about a woman on the subway who missed her stop and ended up arriving at the previous day, “Subway to Yesterday.”   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: “Tomorrow's Train Today” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music: “Cry No More – (A) Melody Loop” by Tao & Sound (Inro & Outro) “Cry No More – (B) Melody Loop” by Tao & Sound (Inro & Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by ANDREW SITKOV “Abstract Vision #6” “Abstract Vision #3”   Music by TAO & SOUND “Cyberjazz Nights” (full track) “I Never Gave Up – (B) Drums & Bass Loop” “Cry No More - (B) Drums & Bass Loop” “Cry No More – (A) Melody Loop” “I Never Gave Up – (B) Melody Loop” “I Never Gave Up – (A) Melody Loop” “Cyberjazz Nights – (A) Drums & Bass Loop” “Cry No More – (A) Drums & Bass Loop” “Noir Blvd – (A) Drums & Bass Loop” “Cry No More – (B) Melody Loop” “Noir Blvd – (B) Drums & Bass Loop” “U Never Had to Exist – (A) Drums & Bass Loop” “Noir Blvd – (B) Melody Loop” “U Never Had to Exist – Intro” “U Never Had to Exist – (A) Melody Loop”     All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Andrew Sitkov and Tao & Sound is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle, and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Tao & Sound and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. View down the middle of a train car. Several seats are visible, but only two are occupied. At far right, a young man is asleep, his left elbow propped on the window edge, his head resting in his hand. His other hand lies on his lap, holding a rectangular object. It's dark outside the windows. At far left, an older man with a table attachment propped up, holding a cup of coffee in his right hand. His left arm and hand are curled around a briefcase that lies on the table. He's glancing to his left. It's bright outside the windows on his side. At center, standing in the aisle is the same young man who's seen sleeping. He is surrounded by a glowing light. His arms hang by his side. He's holding a cell phone in his right hand. His brows are raised and his mouth parted. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along right side of the young man's jacket.

How should we read Song of Solomon in light of Christ? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Garrett Wikle, Resident Theologian at Watermark, and help us understand how Song of Solomon, while a romantic poem, also  displays the love Christ has for his Church. Additional references: Genesis 3; Isaiah 62:4-5 Revelation 19; Check out Song of Solomon - Attraction by Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM4B-AUA8M8Check out Dominion and Dynasty  by Stephen Dempster: https://a.co/d/cmScARi

Why is every deed judged by God? Should I have fear of God's judgment? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Cecil Blanton, about Ecclesiastes 9-12 about the "judgments" that will happen according to chapter 12. Cecil helps us see how these judgments are a call to conduct ourselves in a way that is honoring to God and calls us to salvation only through Jesus.Additional references: 2 Corinthians 5:10; Romans 8:1; Revelation 20:11-14; Romans 3:23-25; Genesis 3; Romans 8:28Check out another episode featuring Cecil! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-050-exodus-6/id1600151923?i=1000603577135GotQuestions Article about the Judgments: https://www.gotquestions.org/all-the-judgments.html

If "the same event happens to all," what is the point of the Christian life? Today, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark elder, Todd Anders to answer this question and help us understand how God uses even hardship to help us grow in relationship with him.Listen to more of Todd Anders! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-097-1-chronicles-9-13/id1600151923?i=1000704580901https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-218-psalm-132/id1600151923?i=1000675752263

What does vanity mean? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with returning Watermark member, Nate Alvis. Nate sets the stage for Ecclesiastes, helping us understand the background of the book and who wrote it. Nate explains what "vanity" is and what the call to us is to focus on instead of all the vanity.  Listen to more of Nate Alvis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-002-genesis-6-10/id1600151923?i=1000682394234https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-056-job-11/id1600151923?i=1000649557256https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-140-psalm-55/id1600151923?i=1000662617055

Today, Pastor Ben Applebee continues our series called "How Stuff Works", by wrapping up the book of Job!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

Who is Agur? Why does this proverb feel different? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Mandy Bagdanov, talk about Proverbs 31 and the themes we see for Christian living in this passage. Listen to Mandy's last episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-213-psalm-127/id1600151923?i=1000674843869

Industrial expansion has left an indelible mark on our natural world, fundamentally altering landscapes and ecosystems for the sake of material progress and modern convenience. This transformation has created an environmental challenge of unprecedented scale. In today's show, we'll connect the dots between the raw materials that make up our planet and the industrial forces visually altering our contemporary landscape in a chat with a photographer who's documented these profound global changes firsthand for the past 50 years. Applying visual principals rooted in abstract expressionist painting, Edward Burtynsky has explored a wide range of photographic tools in his image making—from large format film to high-res digital cameras mounted to the most sophisticated of drones. Included among our many discussion topics are his distinctive approach to translating a 3-D landscape to the flat plane of a photograph; his various methods for capturing aerials using either a helicopter, fixed wing aircraft, or various types of drones; and the early business epiphany that led him to open a photo lab as an income stream, rather than work as a camera for hire. As Burtynsky shares during our chat, about the connection between nature and industry: “You know, materials are an incredibly key part of modern society. And yet we need to go to sources in nature, where these materials are found. And I'm just reconnecting a reality that we still live in a material world, and our cities are built of molecules that came from somewhere, and I'm taking you to those places that are vast and huge.” Guest: Edward Burtynsky Episode Timeline: 2:58: Burtynsky's early interest in abstract expressionist painting combined with the magic and rituals of composing images with a large format camera 5:28: Planning for aerial views, the shift from using a minerals map in the past to Google Earth today, plus Burtynsky's shooting preferences between a helicopter and a drone and shooting open air. 10:22: Burtynsky's approach to translating a 3-D landscape to the flat plane of a photograph. 17:17: The planning and research behind Burtynsky's work vs the need to pivot in the field. 19:45: Adapting to technology over a 50-year career, and how it's shaped Burtynsky's process—from large format film to high end digital on a drone. 23:16: Episode Break 23:59: Burtynsky talks about permissions to access mines and industrial sites and how this has changed over time. 31:44: A wrong turn on the highway in 1981 and the photos that led Burtynsky to an epiphany about human-altered landscapes.  35:48: Burtynsky talks about forming his photo lab Toronto Image Works as a ballast to provide income in printing for other photographers while pursuing personal fine art photo projects. 43:38: Burtynsky's retrospective exhibit at the ICP in New York, his thoughts about the future of technology, plus recent collaborations with a young artist working in Artificial Intelligence.   Guest Bio:  Edward Burtynsky has spent more than 40 years bearing witness to the impact human industry on our planet. Regarded as one of the world's most accomplished contemporary photographers, Burtynsky's work is included in the collections of more than 80 museums worldwide and featured in major exhibitions around the globe. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario in 1955, Burtynsky's early exposure to a nearby General Motors plant and ships navigating the Welland Canal in his hometown captured his imagination, helping to formulate his ideas about the scale of human creation he would later capture in photographs. These images explore the collective impact we as a species have on the surface of this planet. A select list of Burtynsky's many distinctions include the inaugural TED Prize, the title of Officer of the Order of Canada, the International Center of Photography's Infinity Award for Art, a Royal Photographic Society Honorary Fellowship, and the World Photography Organization's Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award. Burtynsky currently holds nine honorary doctorate degrees, and in addition to his work in photography, he was a key production figure in the award-winning documentary film trilogy Manufactured Landscapes, Watermark, and ANTHROPOCENE: The Human Epoch. All three films continue to play in festivals around the world. Stay Connected: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Linktree    - Host: Derek Fahsbender  Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

Is it even possible for mountains and seas to praise God? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Josh O'Neal, about the last 6 Psalms. They discuss how everything on earth praise God and how we also are created to praise the Lord as seen in Psalm 148. Additional references: Colossians 1:16; Genesis 1; Luke 19:40; Romans 8:14Respond in worship with Psalm 145 by Shane and Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhOUSFgvJnc

What's the deal with the oil on the head? Why do people raise their hands in worship? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Elijah Westover, about Psalms 131-136 to answer these questions. Additional References: James 5:14; Psalm 23:5; Exodus 29:7; 1 Kings 8:54; Psalm 141:2; Lamentations 3:14; 1 Timothy 2:8; Colossians 3:16Respond in worship with Psalm 34 by Shane & Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOzf0VrDNGU

What are the the Psalms of Ascent? Why are they significant to God's people? Today, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Bri Carlisle about Psalms 120-130 and the journey that God's people made to Jerusalem where they would sing these Psalms. Bri reminds us that these Psalms point to the never changing character of God and his love for us, even when we don't deserve it. Respond in worship with Psalm 130 by Shane and Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=l8pCbtLeXzc&t=32m39s

Christy and Nathan Nockels have had a long career in music. They began as the duo Watermark and eventually joined the Passion movement in 1997. After their time with Passion, they moved back to Nashville, TN as a family of five with their three children. Since then, Christy has launched her podcast, The Glorious in the Mundane, as well as written the book The Life You Long For. Nathan has continued to write, produce and compose music, and released his record When the Light Leads earlier this month.  We have LOVED and listened to the music of these two incredibly talented friends for decades now. It was a joy to have them join us today!  . . . . .  Listen to Christy's podcast The Glorious in the Mundane. Check out her book The Life You Long For. . . . . .  Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! Sign up to receive the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: NEEDED: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order.  EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You'll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You'll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide.  HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Psalm 119 so long? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Aaden Jones, talk about Psalm 119 and unpack why this is the longest chapter in the whole Bible.Respond in worship with:Who Else? by The Worship Initiative (feat. Hayden Browning): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FazTNF_zy28Thy Word by Ellie Holcomb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmFzKYa6EHU

What are the headings of each section and what do they mean? Today Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark worship leader Grace Kerbel to walk through Psalm 115-118 and how we can daily remind ourselves of the goodness of God.Additional Scripture referenced:Deuteronomy 10:8-9 – the role of the LevitesNumbers 18:20 – the Lord is the Levites' portion and inheritancePsalm 16:5; Lamentations 3:24 – additional references to "the land of the living" referring to the Levites' provision Respond in worship with:Goodness of God by The Worship Initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgoPHQNTy0MO Praise the Name by Shane and Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiDRiWGWFOUCornerstone by The Worship Initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ56i6XKhKkLearn more about the headings in the Bible here: https://www.gotquestions.org/divided-Bible-chapters-verses.htmlRead this article on David's view of "the land of the living": https://www.gotquestions.org/land-of-the-living.htmlCheck out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Macie Snowden, talk about Psalm 103-107, where we see God's goodness is repeatedly praised and proclaimed. Macie reminds us that God's character is always good, faithful, and worthy of praise. Even if God never answered our prayers or gave us the desires of our heart, he would still be worthy of praise because of his character. Respond in worship with Bless God by Brooke Ligertwood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK0fbhGdX4A

Cagri Kanver is a managing partner at Watermark investments, a multi-family office LP that invests in various assets across a variety of price brackets nationwide. Their investment strategy revolves around ground-up projects and partnerships with reliable developers, ensuring good income and diversity in their portfolio. To date they have 13 projects nationwide-rental buildings in Oklahoma, Chicago, and Brooklyn, a logistics center, doctor's offices, an office campus in Tampa, Bay, all of which have been highly profitable and successful ventures. Highlights: 7:52 - The Most Important Things in Business 18:45 - Balancing Investors and Inflation 22:36 - Repercussions From Covid 29:03 - Office Space Occupancy Changing Quote: "Without Relationships you can't be the smartest, you can't be the wisest, you can't be the best." Connect with Cagri Kanver: https://www.watermark-investments.com/   Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.

Why are we urged to praise the Lord? In today's podcast, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark member and Worship Initiative staff member, Travis Warren, discuss Psalms 96 through 102. As we focus on God's character, we can remember God's care for us and respond rightly to Him through obedience and praise.Check out Psalm 73 (As For Me) by the Worship Initiative on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZp2k7AcHh8 Check out Psalm 100 (Enter In) by People and Songs on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjgdKWbD0xE Check out the Join The Journey Devotionals here!https://www.jointhejourney.com/You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

What does it mean to have an undivided heart, and how do we get to that place? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark worship leader, Davy Leffall, discuss the story and scripture behind the song, Undivided Heart. Davy talks about how Psalm 86 demonstrates that we need the Holy Spirit at work in us to produce this heart posture. Additional Scripture Referenced:Ephesians 1:4, “even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world…”Respond in worship with Undivided Heart by Watermark Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnqIokstZcwCheck out the Join The Journey Devotionals here!https://www.jointhejourney.com/