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Why was Pilate surprised Jesus died so quickly on the cross? What are we to make of his surprise. In this episode, Emma Dotter explores similar questions!

Does communion ever feel bittersweet? It's sobering but also stirs up an attitude of gratitude within us? In this episode, Emma Dotter points us to Kelly's devo as we talk all things Passover. Want learn more about communion? Check out episode 055!

When are the end times? What should we expect? In this episode, Emma Dotter highlights Jodie Porras' devo and explores these questions.

Our Watermark health clinics are in the thick of the needs of our city, meeting people from all different countries and backgrounds. Listen in on how their perspective teaches us about what Mark 12 has to say!

Jesus curses the fig tree. What's the deal there? Jesus was hangry? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Kaitlyn Beaird to talk about Mark 11.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Sean Hill, Watermark Kids Director, to talk all things Mark 10.

Why do you need a savior? You might know the church answer, but do you ACTUALLY have a right view of Jesus. Who is Jesus? In this episode, Mark Hapka joins Emma Dotter to share about how God used a life-threatening ATV accident and a verse from today's chapter to forever change his view of Jesus.

Jesus had compassion on the crowds. What does it look like for us, today, to see needs and want to meet them? In this episode, Emma Dotter shares about how Jesus' interactions with crowds have been a grounding plumbline for her in her personal walk and ministry.

Are you a pharisee? What is worship? In this episode, Emma encourages us to search our hearts as we talk about worship. Want to learn more about the Pharisees? Check out episode 003!

Why was Jesus rejected in his hometown? In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us unpack this question.

Often times we run to a lot of things before we run to Jesus. In this episode Emma is joined by JD Rodgers to talk about the woman Jesus heals in Mark 5 and what that story shows us today.

What does it look like for Satan to immediately come and take away the word that was sown? What's a sower anyway? In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us understand one of the more challenging verses in the parable of the sower.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Jonathan Anderson, today's devo writer, to talk all things Mark 3.

Hil Bowman, today's devo writer, came to know Christ in September of 1994. In this episode he joins Emma to share about the work the Spirit has done in his life from that day on. Today, Hil is confident that Christianity is about a relationship rather than rule following.

How should believers think about interruptions or priorities? How did Jesus respond when he was interrupted? In this episode, Emma Dotter talks all things Mark 1.

In this bonus episode, Emma sets up the book of Mark for us. As we get ready to read it together, what do we need to know?

When we read Philemon, we can be confused by the relationship between a “bondservant,” or in some translations, a “slave” and his master. A contextual understanding of this working relationship might change how we think about the individuals mentioned. However, slavery isn’t actually the primary thrust of the passage. In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Elizabeth Hoffman, Watermark’s Cultural Engagement Coordinator, to talk Philemon’s big ideas.

In this episode, Emma is joined by Jarred Long to talk all things Titus 3: The responsibilities of and instructions for all believers & the rationale behind those instructions. Jarred grew up Catholic and this chapter specifically resonates with him as a reminder that our salvation has nothing to do with our works.

What are you zealous for? Or said differently, what do you look forward to or get excited about doing? In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us understand what it means to be "zealous for good works."

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo writer, Monte Dunn. Join The Journey daily devotionals can be accessed at jointhejourney.com for free!

Are you ready "in season and out of season?" What does Paul mean when he gives Timothy the charge to be ready? In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through what it looks like to be ready in 2022.

In this episode, Emma Dotter introduces us to Titus.

What does Paul mean when he writes "avoid weak women?" In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through some of the more challenging ideas in 2 Timothy 3.

What does it mean to be "captured by Satan?" Who were the "opponents?" In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us unpack the interpretive challenges presented in today's chapter.

What does Paul mean when he writes "fan into flame the gift of God" to Timothy in today's chapter? What does that mean for us? In this episode Emma Dotter highlights some big ideas surrounding spiritual gifts.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Aaron Rose to talk all things 1 Timothy 6.

Have you ever thought about your relationship to widows in the church? In this episode, Emma Dotter discusses the family of God and Paul's instructions to Timothy concerning how the Church should care for widows.

Is 2 Timothy a challenge for believers or an encouragement? In this episode, Emma Dotter gives us a high level overview of the book!

Have you ever been the youngest one leading a room? Have you ever had someone say "you're too young?" In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by a good friend and Watermark Member, Bella Martinez, to talk all things 1 Timothy 4.

How should Christians think about aspirations and goals? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark Elder, Ben Caldwell, to talk all things 1 Timothy 3.

What's the role of women in the church? Are they to remain silent? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Emily Bradberry to talk all things 1 Timothy 2.

Have you ever wondered if Jesus is really enough to conquer whatever is in your past? Do you believe Jesus is righteous enough to be worthy of your submission? In this episode Emma is joined by today's devo writer, Matt Atchley to talk all things 1 Timothy 1. How do we live for Christ in our day to day lives?

In this chapter, Paul instructs the Thessalonians to keep away from "brothers caught in idleness." Why? Aren't Christians supposed to spend time with sinners? What are we to make of this instruction? In this episode Emma Dotter talks all things 2 Thessalonians 3.

In this episode, Emma Dotter introduces us to Timothy. Who is he? What was his relationship to Paul? And why is 1 Timothy different than all the other epistles we've read so far?

When an author of the Bible refers to a source material that we don't have, how can we understand what he's trying to communicate? 2 Thessalonians 2 gives us a great opportunity to attempt to answer this question, as Paul refers to people like "the man of lawlessness" who he'd previously taught the Thessalonians about. In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by David Penuel to celebrate 100 JTJ episodes and talk all things 2 Thessalonians 2.

2 Thessalonians 1 is the only place in the Bible where we see Paul say that he "must" thank someone. What did the Thessalonians do to necessitate such a response in Paul and who in our own lives might be due such a response? In this episode, Emma Dotter talks all things faithfulness, love, and encouragement.

When is Jesus coming back? Do we know? In this episode, Emma is joined by Karissa VanCleave as we're encouraged that "The Day" is coming. Until then, we can be rooted in hope and walk in light.

What does it look like to "excel still more?" How do we avoid legalism? In this episode Emma Dotter talks all things 1 Thessalonians 4.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by a member of our Watermark South Dallas team, Amala Smith. Together, they discuss how a relationship with the Lord helps them remain steadfast through trials in life.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by one of her old Watermark Institute classmates, Grant Wilkie, to talk all things 2 Thessalonians 2.

What's the secret to finding freedom from people pleasing? In this episode, Emma talks all things people-pleasing.

In this episode, Emma Dotter talks all things 1 Thessalonians 1 . . . More specifically, she talks all things reputation. How much should Christians be concerned with reputation?

Do you ever have a hard time staying focused when you pray? Do you pray? What do you pray about? In this episode, Emma is joined by Watermark Member, Spenser Meredith, to talk all things prayer in Colossians 4.

Slavery? Submission? Work? What are we to make of some of these more challenging topics? In this episode, Emma Dotter talks all things Colossians 3.

Are you tired of living a life that doesn't ever seem to fully satisfy you? Or on the other hand, do you ever feel like you need to add something to your faith? Wondering if you've done enough? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Sierra Sanchez to talk all things Colossians 2.

In this episode Emma Dotter is joined by Noah Brown to talk all things Colossians 1.

In this episode, Gigi walks us through Philippians 4. She teaches us practical ways to keep our gaze on Jesus.

What does Philippians 3:11 mean when Paul says, "that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead?" And what is sanctification? In this episode Emma Dotter tackles an interpretive challenge in today's chapter and helps us better understand sanctification.

What did Paul need to warn the Philippians about? Isn't his letter to the Philippians one of the only letters without any admonishment? Why? In this episode, Emma unpacks some of Paul's precautionary warnings to the Philippians.