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S3:115 Psalm 29

A fair question that we can ask is what does nature say about God? Emma Dotter & Watermark Health staff member Jesse Collins share that nature expounds on God’s character. Jesse encourages us to create time and cultivate space to be in awe of who God is and to marvel at what he has done. Additional Scripture references in this podcast: Psalm 19:1, “The heavens declare the glory of God, the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” Romans 1:20, “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made.” Want to partner with Watermark Health? Here’s the link below: https://www.watermarkhealth.org/serve Want to get involved with Love Our City? Check out the link below: https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Jun 13, 20248 min

S3:114 Psalm 28

How should we respond when we struggle? In today’s episode, Our Calling staff member Jad Dagher and Emma Dotter unpack Psalm 28 and how David handles despair by turning to the Lord as His Rock and saving Refuge. Instead of being left to handle things on our own, we have a good God who can handle our circumstances and anything we face. We can rejoice in Him and trust that He will be our solid fortress in times of uncertainty. Interested in helping the homeless? Check out the link to Our Calling below! https://www.ourcalling.org/ Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Jun 12, 20249 min

S3:113 Psalm 27

How do we respond to when things don’t go as planned? How do we face darkness in the light of Christ? In today’s episode, Burlon Leffall III with Watermark South Dallas joins Emma Dotter in talking about how the Lord is our sure fortress in times of trial. Additional Scripture in this Podcast: Romans 8:37-39, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors…” Want to get involved with Love Our City? Check out the link below: https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Jun 11, 202411 min

S3:112 Psalm 26

Being a part of something bigger than ourselves can give such purpose to our lives. So, is serving about just “doing” what we should? Or it is more about the heart? In today’s podcast, Emma Dotter interviews Watermark Member, Marty Washington! Jesus never wants us to do something to check a box or list, but always looks at the heart. Want to serve with The Kitchen? Check out the link below: https://www.cornerstonedallas.org/kitchen Want to get involved with Love Our City? Check out the link below: https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Jun 10, 20249 min

S3:111 Psalm 25

How can we find hope and comfort when we are faced with loneliness and affliction? In today’s episode, faithful Watermark Health Staff member Samantha Parsons and Emma Dotter talk about how God is our help in affliction and how we can find refuge in Him in all circumstances. Just as He sees us where we are at, we can love others as well by seeing them as created in the image of God love them like Christ. Interested in learning about how we can love our city better as a church? Check out the link to Love Our City below! https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city Interested in getting involved with Watermark Health? Check out the link below! https://www.watermarkhealth.org/ Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Jun 7, 20248 min

S3:110 Psalm 24

What does Psalm 24 have to say about interacting with others? Emma Dotter interviews Providence Okaalet to talk about this and more! When we interact with people, we are reminded by Providence that we are to look at people as God’s. They are valuable to him. Every interaction can be a blessing. Providence challenges us to a life of stewardship, servitude, and surrender. Additional Scripture in this Podcast: Revelation 3:20, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door…” Providence said on this podcast, “I may not be fully fixed until heaven, but God has shown me how to fight well through Re:Generation.” Want to learn more about regen? Check out the link below: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery Watermark Health: https://www.watermarkhealth.org/ Want to get involved with Love Our City? Check out the link below: https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Jun 6, 202411 min

S3:109 Psalm 23

What does a shepherd mean to me today? In this episode, faithful Watermark member and Our Calling cofounder Carolyn Walker talks with Emma Dotter about how we can trust in our good Shepherd, Jesus. Carolyn points to how Christ’s boundless love protects us and meets our needs. We can face any circumstance with confidence, not because of where we are, but Who we are with. Additional Scripture in the episode: John 10:10-18, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly…” Interested in helping the homeless? Check out the link to Our Calling below! https://www.ourcalling.org/ Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Jun 5, 202411 min

S3:108 Psalm 22

In Psalm 22, David cries out to God in a place of deep suffering, yet, despite his circumstances, trusts in God’s plan and character. As faithful Watermark staff member Edna Sanchez and Emma Dotter point out, this psalm captures the pain of extreme suffering while highlighting God’s glory. Edna then goes on to share the hope we have in Christ and how this makes it possible to suffer well and remain in a healthy relationship with God. Interested in learning about how we can love our city better as a church? Check out the link to Love Our City below! https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Jun 4, 202411 min

S3:107 Psalm 21

How do we face wins and losses well? In Psalm 21, David finds joy in the Lord no matter what he faces, because all circumstances are under God’s providence and sovereignty. Faithful Watermark staff member Amie Bradley and Emma Dotter talk about how we are given the choice whether to put our faith in results or God’s power, presence, and plan. We can trust that God will work out all things for our good and His glory because of our assurance in Christ, the Weaver of our story. Want to study more about how we can find victory in the Lord no matter what? Check out these Scriptures! Romans 8:1-39, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…” Interested in learning about how we can love our city better as a church? Check out the link to Love Our City below! https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Jun 3, 202411 min

S3:106 Psalm 20

“Will God fulfill all of my plans?” That is what we are talking about on the podcast today! Listen as Emma Dotter walks us through Psalm 20 and teaches us how to approach this passage and understand it better. Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 31, 202411 min

S3:105 Psalm 19

The Lord reveals Himself to us through creation, His law and His Word. Today on the podcast, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Abbey Edwards to talk about how we should respond to the Lord revealing Himself to us. Additional Scripture in this Podcast: Hebrews 5:2, "He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness." Romans 1:20, "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,[a] in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 30, 20249 min

S3:104 Psalm 18

In Psalm 18, there is consistency in words like rock, fortress, and shield. Emma Dotter & Teegn Sisson unpack how David uses those words to show the protection of God. Not only that, looking at passages through the lens of Christ’s finished work on the cross is called looking at passages “Christologically”. Teegn encourages listeners to re-read the passage with the lens that the deliverance that we are experiencing is from our sin. Additional Scripture in this Podcast: 2 Samuel 22:1, “And David spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies…” Genesis 12:1-3, 2 Samuel 7, God’s covenant with David Romans 15:9, “& in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy…” Ephesians 2, And you were dead in your trespasses and sins… Matthew 7: 24-27, Building your house on the rock Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 29, 202410 min

S3:103 Psalm 17

How do we rightly respond to being hurt by others? In Psalm 17, David cries out to God as he is on the run from Saul, who is trying to kill him out of jealousy. Today, Join the Journey Editor Jayci Williams and Emma talk about how David trusts in God’s control of the outcome and appeals to God’s character, love, and promises. Interested with serving with Join the Journey? Check out the link below! https://www.watermark.org/search/serve?query=Join%20the%20journey Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 28, 202410 min

S3:102 Psalm 16

What does it look like to be kept by Christ? In today’s episode, podcast editor Katie Riley and Emma Dotter discuss about how through Christ, we get to experience both safety and freedom. Katie describes God’s will and rules not as a tightrope or a line we must stay on, but a path with borders. Additional Scripture in the Passage: Galatians 3:3, “Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?” Romans 8:31, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Want to learn more about Re:Generation? Check out the link below. https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 27, 202410 min

S3:101 Psalm 15

How can sinful people dwell in the presence of a holy God? Today, faithful Watermark Staff member Emily Hope and Emma Dotter unpack Psalm 15 and its question, answer, and assurance. Because holiness is only possible through the Holy Spirit, it is through His faithfulness and sanctification that we can fully hope in the promise at the end of the chapter, that in full surrender to Him, we can never be shaken. Interested in the Women’s Bible Study? Check out the link below! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study Check out Emily’s Past Episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-081-job-35/id1600151923?i=1000653668547 Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 24, 20247 min

S3:100 Psalm 14

People want to believe their goodness makes them worthy of God’s reward, so do all good people go to heaven? Emma Dotter for the 100th episode interviews Watermark Staff Member, David Penuel! The psalm starts with a problem and ends with a solution. So, do good people go to heaven? Actually, only good people go to heaven, the goodness that comes from redemption in Jesus Christ! Additional Scriptures in this Podcast: Genesis 1:27, “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Romans 3:10-12, “None is righteous, no not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.” Romans 3:23-25, “All have sinned, and all fall short of the glory of God…” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 23, 202412 min

S3:099 Psalm 13

Today we’re looking at a Psalm of lament. It’s only 6 verses long! As Watermark Institute student Hannah and Watermark High School Student, Noah Self show us, God can use broken, imperfect people to accomplish His purposes! And when we’re clouded by fear, we can lose sight of who God is; but, God never truly leaves us. In today’s episode, Noah and Hannah talk all things Psalm 13. Additional Scripture referenced in this Podcast: Colossians 3:23 - working for the Lord rather than people Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: https://www.amazon.com/Psalms-Thinking-Feeling-Adult-Journey/dp/B0CZQ1K8YJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O0WWH59WJJHC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3RtRexkALmifTZB1QK_8PF8DS-UsE8Adso3uVyv3kwhmDNLGpL-8EdVmEeFdyI3OIiJ634xaH1hp6NkjStsjd2LHSbEE1R8d16EwvqMhQljLubdx8djOqvWFQO6NDdMo.qG-jnE2Ajs1g-2zybplIMYjJAREabE9MDwI0d02G5fI&dib_tag=se&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark+2024&qid=1714344180&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1 Check out the NEW Journey Junior Journal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CZS2RK1M?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tpbk_5&storeType=ebooks&qid=1714344180&sr=8-1 Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 22, 20249 min

S3:098 Psalm 12

Why do our words matter? Why do our words matter? Today, Emma Dotter talks through Psalm 12, where David is crying out to God for help because he sees how people are hurting one another with their words. As Proverbs 18:21 says, the tongue has the power of life and death, which means our words can either tear people down or build them up. Maybe you personally have been hurt by the words of others, whether careless or intentional. We can find hope knowing that God sent His Son, the Word made flesh to dwell among us and bring life abundant to those who trust in Him as Savior and Lord. Take some time to reflect on how Psalm 12 encourages us to be careful with our words. Additional Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 6:16-19, a lying tongue is an abomination to the Lord Proverbs 12:22, “lying lips are detestable to the Lord” John 8:44, the devil “is a liar and the father of lies” Revelation 21:8 Proverbs 18:21, “death and life are in the power of the tongue” Colossians 4:6, “let your speech always be gracious” John 3:16 Proverbs 15:1-2, “a soft answer turns away wrath” John 1:14, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 21, 20249 min

S3:097 Psalm 11

The Lord is the one that we have to take refuge in! When Psalms compares the attacks of the enemy to a bow and arrow, what does that mean? Today, Emma Dotter & Watermark Staff Member Tess Brag unpack arrows and the Lord’s being a refuge of the heart. This passage shows that the enemy will come for the hearts of people, and that’s why we must look to God as our refuge. Additional Scriptures used in this passage: Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, this is not your own doing, it is a gift of God, not a result of works so that no man may boast.” John 10:10, “The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. Wanna serve in kids? We would love to have you! Check out the link below! https://www.watermark.org/serving-at-watermark Looking to dig deeper into why God tests us? Check out the Got Questions link below: https://www.gotquestions.org/why-does-God-test-us.html Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 20, 202411 min

S3:096 Psalm 10

There is an underlying lie that Christians can believe that says that we can’t say the things that we are really feeling to God. Today, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark Staff Member, Neil Monroe combat that lie. Neil explains that we have a God who isn’t just sympathetic, or concerned about something bad happening, but empathetic, where He is putting Himself in our shoes. Want to serve with Kids? We would love to partner with you! Click the link and sign up today! https://www.watermark.org/serving-at-watermark Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 17, 202413 min

S3:095 Psalm 9

How do we practically think about God’s thoughts and ways being higher than ours? Our desire for control can result in us wanting control when in reality, the judgment and control of God is best. Emma Dotter interviews Paige Ward, and she shares the way she showed the love of God to people in her everyday work. Additional Scriptures used in the Podcast: Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing, it is a gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast…” Isaiah 55:9, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 16, 202410 min

S3:094 Psalm 8

How do we wrap our minds around science and the Bible going together? Oftentimes, people put these two things at odds. Emma Dotter interviews Brett Bruster and they explain how Psalm 8 shows God at work. Brett shares about how science truly can point to the Creator. Additional Scriptures in the Podcast: Psalm 19: The heavens pointing to the creator. Romans 1:20, “Ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 15, 202410 min

S3:093 Psalm 7

In this podcast, Emma Dotter interviews Watermark member Seth Master. Seth points out in Psalm 7 that David is crying out for help not because He is in the wrong, but rather because he is right. Seth points us to four “R’s” in this psalm: refuge, reflect, rely, and rejoice. Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 14, 20248 min

S3:092 Psalm 6

What sticks out from Psalm 6? Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark member Ross Ferrans! In Psalm 6, Ross unpacks three movements: a sin that David is confessing, a vulnerable posture to God, and then a confidence David has in God. Additional Scriptures in the Podcast: Isaiah 53:3, “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief…” Romans 8:1, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” 1 Corinthians 15:57, “But thanks be to God who gives us the victory in our Lord Jesus Christ.” Keep learning more about Ross & his wife Jenni’s story: https://www.watermark.org/blog/in-his-will Want to serve with Shoreline like Ross? Jump in here: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/shoreline Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 13, 202410 min

S3:091 Psalm 5

We know God spoke through prophets in the Old Testament, and then Jesus in the New Testament, but how does God lead us today? In today’s podcast, Hannah Staubs from the Watermark Institute explains that God stays the same, but also speaks through his Word and His people. Additional Scripture in this podcast: Exodus 34:6-7, “The Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…” Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” John 10, Jesus as the Good Shepherd Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 10, 20247 min

S3:090 Psalm 4

How do we avoid sinning in our anger? Do the Psalms talk about anger? How can we approach God frustration and anger? Emma Dotter interviews Watermark Member and JTJ volunteer Maryann Adams to talk about Psalm 4. Additional Scriptures in the Podcast: Luke 24:45, “And then he opens their minds to understand the Scriptures…” Proverbs 6:16, We should hate what the Lord hates. James 3:17, “But the wisdom from above is first Psalm 37:5, “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” Psalm 37:8, “Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!” Ephesians 4:2-3, “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love…” Luke 6:35-36, “…Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” Psalm 34:1, “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 9, 202413 min

S3:089 Psalm 3

In today’s episode, Watermark Institute student Hannah Staubs and Watermark High School Student, Lauren Fricke show us all about the context of Psalm 3! In today’s episode, Lauren (our future Join The Journey Summer Intern) and Hannah talk all things Psalm 3 and 2 Samuel 15-18. Additional Scripture referenced in this Podcast: 2 Samuel 15 - Absalom taking over & David on the run 2 Samuel 18 - Absalom’s death Want to hear more from Lauren? Check out these episodes: Proverbs 19 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000642764131 Job 18 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000651289147 Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: https://www.amazon.com/Psalms-Thinking-Feeling-Adult-Journey/dp/B0CZQ1K8YJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O0WWH59WJJHC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3RtRexkALmifTZB1QK_8PF8DS-UsE8Adso3uVyv3kwhmDNLGpL-8EdVmEeFdyI3OIiJ634xaH1hp6NkjStsjd2LHSbEE1R8d16EwvqMhQljLubdx8djOqvWFQO6NDdMo.qG-jnE2Ajs1g-2zybplIMYjJAREabE9MDwI0d02G5fI&dib_tag=se&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark+2024&qid=1714344180&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1 Check out the NEW Journey Junior Journal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CZS2RK1M?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tpbk_5&storeType=ebooks&qid=1714344180&sr=8-1 Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 8, 202412 min

S3:088 Psalm 2

Who is the son mentioned in Psalm 2 and how do we see Him clearly? In today’s episode, Watermark Institute student Hannah Staubs and Watermark Single Adults staff, Bobby Durning talk through Jesus as judge and how we can live differently because of this. Additional Scripture referenced in this Podcast: John 5:22-24,"For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son" Acts 17:31, "because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed" Are you a single adult in Dallas? Join us at Gather: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/single-adults Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: https://www.amazon.com/Psalms-Thinking-Feeling-Adult-Journey/dp/B0CZQ1K8YJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O0WWH59WJJHC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3RtRexkALmifTZB1QK_8PF8DS-UsE8Adso3uVyv3kwhmDNLGpL-8EdVmEeFdyI3OIiJ634xaH1hp6NkjStsjd2LHSbEE1R8d16EwvqMhQljLubdx8djOqvWFQO6NDdMo.qG-jnE2Ajs1g-2zybplIMYjJAREabE9MDwI0d02G5fI&dib_tag=se&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark+2024&qid=1714344180&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1 Check out the NEW Journey Junior Journal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CZS2RK1M?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tpbk_5&storeType=ebooks&qid=1714344180&sr=8-1 Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 7, 20249 min

S3:087 Psalm 1

Psalm 1 gives us the key to being strong, but what does it look like to be strong in the faith? As we jump into the book of Psalms, Emma Dotter invites listeners to check the status of their hearts. What do you love? Because what you love you will spend time with. Being strong in our love for God and his Word helps us grow in our strength in our faith. Additional Scriptures in this Podcast: Joshua 1:8, “This book of the law is not to depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night…” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 6, 20249 min

S3:086 Job 41-42

What does the Bible have to say about entitlement? Today, Hannah Staubs is joined by faithful Watermark member Nate Roberts to talk through Job 41 and 42. It’s easy to think that if we obey God, we deserve a good life. Gratitude turns what you have into enough, but entitlement ruins our ability to see God. If our identity is rooted in Christ, we are reminded that our hope is not in worldly things of this life but in eternal life with Christ. Additional Scripture in Podcast: John 10:10 – Jesus gives abundant life in Himself. Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 3, 202411 min

S3:085 Job 39-40

Emma Dotter interviews Scott Breedlove, one of Join the Journey’s longest-serving editors, serving since 2009. Scott gives the insight that God has not just a “good” plan, but the greatest plan for our good and His glory. Although Job has a preliminary response to God’s rhetorical questions, what do we do when we are asked the same hard questions? Scott answers these questions and more in today’s podcast. Want to learn more about Equipped Disciple? Check out the link: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/equipped-disciple Additional Scriptures in Podcast: John 1:12, “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God.” Romans 1:19-20, “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them…” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 2, 202412 min

S3:084 Job 38

What is God saying about himself and about Job? What does it mean for God to be immutable, omnipotent, and omniscient? In today’s podcast, Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs interviews one of our favorite teenage guests, Bo Richardson, to talk all things Job 38. For more from Bo, check out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000640415811 To learn more about working for Watermark Kids MidWeek: https://www.watermark.org/about/jobs-at-watermark#other Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

May 1, 20249 min

S3:083 Job 37

What does it mean to fear the Lord? Emma Dotter is joined by Bethany Malone as she connects the description of the storms in Job 37 to Jesus and calming the storm in Matthew 8. Bethany reminded listeners of the Timothy Keller quote, “To fear the Lord is to be overwhelmed with wonder before the greatness of God and his love.” Bethany’s challenge to listeners is to use your personal testimony to share the character of God. Additional Scriptures used in the Podcast: Matthew 8:23-27, Jesus’ control over the weather. Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 30, 20248 min

S3:082 Job 36

Emma Dotter interviews Parker Primrose, as they unpack specifically Job 36:15. Parker challenges listeners to listen to the Lord as He speaks. Parker said, “God saves suffering people, it is through their suffering that he gets them to listen.” This moment gave Parker the understanding to look less to himself, and more to the Lord. Additional Scripture in this Podcast: Isaiah 55:11, “So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” 2 Timothy 3:16, “All Scripture is breathed out by God, and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction…” Want to hear more of Parker’s Story? Check out the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-096-numbers-18-8-32/id1600151923?i=1000613969352 Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 29, 20248 min

S3:081 Job 35

Does our actions have anything to do with the suffering experienced? Is it all random, or is there a cause? Today, Hannah Staubs interviews Watermark staff member, Emily Hope to answer this question. Although in suffering our circumstances continually change, a study of God’s character can comfort us because his character does not change. Additional Scriptures in the Podcast: John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart. I have overcome the world. Psalm 16:2, “I have no good apart from you.” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 26, 202411 min

S3:080 Job 34

Oftentimes we want to have everything gifted out. We want to know what to say and when to say it. But what happens when our words and our actions don’t change our circumstances? In today’s podcast, Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs interviews Krista McCoy to talk all things Job 34. Additional Scripture used in today’s podcast: Job 31-33 John 4 - woman at the well John 8 - adulteress woman Psalm 34:18 Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 25, 202410 min

S3:079 Job 33

What does it look like to give advice to someone who’s older than you? How can younger believers lead up in an appropriate way? In today’s podcast, Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs interviews Nathan Chou to talk all things Job 33. Additional Scripture used in today’s podcast: 1 John 3:18 - love Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 24, 20248 min

S3:078 Job 32

Where should we find our identity? Does God use young people to give good advice? On today’s podcast, Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs interviews Carsen Saugier to talk all things Job 32. Additional Scripture used in today’s podcast: 1 Timothy 4:12 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 23, 20247 min

S3:077 Job 31

In Job 31, Emma Dotter & Brent Buuemi ask the question: “How to keep up spiritual morale in dry season.” Brent compares suffering to having our face pressed against stained glass. Oftentimes we see the shattered glass and not the full picture. Brent & Emma talk to both types of listeners: those who have experienced severe suffering, and some maybe haven’t. Brent encourages us to solidify our beliefs before the trial that we experience so that when we are in the trial we are ready. Additional Scripture in this Podcast: Colossians 4:2, “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving…” Proverbs 19:3 “When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.” John 16:33, “In this world, you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world.” 2 Timothy 3:12, “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,” 1 Peter 4:12, “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange was happening to you.” Daniel 3:18, “But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…” Hebrews 4:15, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin…” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 22, 202412 min

S3:076 Job 30

Suffering is designed by the enemy to destroy our faith, but God’s design for suffering is to strengthen our faith. So how do we have this perspective of suffering? In today’s podcast, Emma Dotter is joined by a faithful Watermark Member George Dalton to unpack this question. George leaves us with this thought, “I welcome the scalpel of the Spirit to continue to cut away the ugly dross in my heart so I can see God and be an effective tool in His hand.” Additional Scriptures in this Podcast: Romans 5:3-5, “Not only that, we rejoice in our suffering, knowing that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, produces hope…” Isaiah 48:10, “Behold I have refined you, not as silver, I have tried you in the furnace of affliction.” 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability…” The book of James: the whole book reminds us of how to respond to suffering. Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 19, 20249 min

S3:075 Job 29

In Job 29, Job is looking back and remembering his life before all these hard things happened. Sometimes, this is something that we can also do. However, something we see throughout Scripture is that suffering and hardships are what lead to intimate friendship with God. Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark Member Emily Hill unpack these truths and more in today’s Join the Journey Podcast. Additional Scripture in this Podcast: Jeremiah 17:7-8, “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream,” James 1:2-4, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds…” Lamentations 3, You get to see the feeling of God not being there, but the reality that God is there. Curious about a foundation group? Check out the link below: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/foundation-groups Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 18, 202411 min

S3:074 Job 28

The whole Old Testament is pointing to Jesus where salvation is found, but how does Job connect? On today’s podcast episode, Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs interviews Noah Roby to talk all things Job 28. Additional Scripture used in today’s podcast: James 1:5-8 - Ask God for Wisdom Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge John 1 - Jesus as the Word For more from Noah, check out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000595188542 The podcast Noah has on repeat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-wisdom/id352660924?i=1000640224827 For more information regarding serving with Watermark Kids: https://www.watermark.org/search/serve?refinementList%5Bministries.title%5D%5B0%5D=Watermark%20Kids&refinementList%5Bministries.title%5D%5B1%5D=Kaleidoscope&refinementList%5Bministries.title%5D%5B2%5D=Training%20Ground Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 17, 20248 min

S3:073 Job 27

How can I fight the enemy with my actions? A common question for Christians, with many different answers. Emma Dotter interviews Lucas Esteves as he gives the listeners what may feel like a simple answer, but if you are willing to truly apply this practice, it can be radical. Lucas says we are simply to “Praise the Lord.” By using additional Scriptures throughout the Bible, Lucas articulates the example of Jesus in praising God amidst all circumstances. Additional Scriptures used in today’s podcast: Matthew 12:33-37, “for out of the abundance of the heart man speaks… I tell you on the day of judgement Matthew 15:11, “It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.” Job 1:21, “blessed be the name of the Lord…” Job 2:10, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak Psalm 22:1, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Psalm 103:1-5, “Bless the Lord oh my soul, let all that is within me…” Matthew 27:46, “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, elm sabachthani?’ That is ‘My God, my God why have you forsaken me?’” Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 16, 202412 min

S3:072 Job 26

In Job 26, Job stops the narrative of explaining his actions and instead he to points the lens on the unsearchable majesty of God. While discussing God’s majesty, Emma Dotter & Mallorie Bradlou explain the ministry of presence to friends who are hurting. Want to hear more of Mallorie’s story? Check out the link below: https://www.watermark.org/message/10782-testimony-mallorie-bradlau?q= Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 15, 202410 min

S3:071 Job 25

How do I have peace when I feel far from God? All of us have a desire to have the answer to this question not only for ourselves, but also to help others. Emma Dotter connects the moon, man, and maggots to how God’s faithful character can give peace in the hardest trials. Additional Scripture in the Podcast: Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Gen. 3, Evidence of humanity’s sin. Gen. 1-2, Humans are made in God’s image and therefore have value. Luke 12:7, “Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Psalm 19:1, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” Isaiah 53:6a, “All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned everyone to his own way.” Romans 5:6-11, “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly…” Hebrews 4:14-16, “Since then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heaves, Jesus, the son of God, let us hold fast our confession…” Psalm 3 & 7 & 55 & 56 & 59, Prayer pattern seen throughout the Psalms. Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 12, 202410 min

S3:070 Job 24

Job is asking the exact questions that we may be feeling as we read. Emma Dotter interviews Ben Krejci, a Watermark member and consistent friend of the podcast. Ben articulates two common problems believers can have when trials come: we have a hesitancy to ask God questions, and we have a hesitancy to be frustrated. Job gives us an example of how to disagree with God. Yes you can ask questions, and yes you can be frustrated, but also doing those without sin. Additional Scripture in Podcast: Ecclesiastes 7:15, “There is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs his life in his evildoing.” Psalm 62:8, “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.” Want to hear more from Ben? Here are the links: Palm Sunday: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-palm-sunday/id1600151923?i=1000556854367 1 Samuel 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-151-1-samuel-8/id1600151923?i=1000623661682 Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 11, 202412 min

S3:069 Job 23

Where is God when we don’t feel him? On today’s podcast, Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs interviews Chloe Copeland to talk all things Job 23. Additional Scripture used in today’s podcast: Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 20:24 Luke 1-2 For more from Chloe Copeland: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000643646928 Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 10, 20247 min

S3:068 Job 22

As we continue to read through Job, we see that Job’s friends give bad advice. But what do we do when we are the “Job” and we get bad advice? How do we know if it is good or bad? Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Hannah Staubs, as they unpack the bad advice of Eliphaz and how to discern good advice. Additional Scripture Used in this Podcast: James 1:5-6, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God…” Jeremiah 29:13, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with your whole heart.” Proverbs 1:7, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Matthew 18, How to have godly conflict Proverbs 27:12, “The prudent sees danger and hides himself, and the simple go on an suffer for it. Colossians 3, Old life before Christ and new life in Christ Proverbs 18:1, “Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sounds judgement.” Proverbs 27:6, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” Jeremiah 17:9, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” Proverbs 21:12, “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.” Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 9, 202413 min

S3:067 Job 21

Why do the wicked prosper? Today, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member Casey Uphues to talk through Job 21. When bad things happen, it is easy to wonder why God allows suffering when it seems like everyone else’s life is perfect. God is kind and patient with us as we wrestle through hard questions. Ultimately, God has conquered death and evil through the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus Christ. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 1 – “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked…” LINKS: For more information on Watermark Women’s Bible Study, check out this link: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study To hear more of Casey’s story, check out this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000605698727 Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 8, 202412 min

S3:066 Job 20

If I am suffering does that mean I am wicked? Today, Hannah Staubs is joined by fellow Watermark Institute student, Patrick Camp, to talk through Job 20. Patrick explains that our suffering is not always a direct result of our sin, because our sin is paid for either in hell or on the cross. If we are in Christ, our sin has been paid for by Jesus on the cross, and there is no condemnation left for us. SCRIPTURE: Job 4 – Eliphaz’ advice Job 5:17-18 – do not despise the discipline of the Almighty” Job 6: 28-30 – “Is there any wickedness on my lips?” Isaiah 53:5-6 – “He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities” Romans 3:23 – “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” Psalm 19:14 – “let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart…” Psalm 51:10 – “create in me a pure heart” LINKS: For more information on Watermark’s College ministry, check out this link: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/college Grab a Join The Journey Journal through the book of Psalms: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024:https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 5, 202412 min