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How do you define wisdom? Is your definition correct? In this episode, Emma Dotter highlights Abby Michael's devo as we talk the tongue, wisdom, and the heart that knows God rightly.

What is the sin of partiality? In this episode Emma references a sermon from The Porch to help us better understand the sin of partiality.

In this episode, Emma Dotter helps prepare us to study 1st and 2nd Peter.

What's the difference between testing and temptation? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by JD Rodgers to talk all things James 1.

Who are you following? Who are the most influential spiritual leaders in your life? In today's episode, Emma Dotter tackles Hebrews 13:7, 17.

In this episode Emma Dotter is joined by Julie Martinez to talk all things Hebrews 12.

What does it look like to walk faithfully when such obedience might be costly? In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us better understand Hebrews 11.

When are you tempted to drift toward comfort? In this episode Emma is joined by Watermark Member, Paul Howell, to talk all things Hebrews 10.

What is faith? How are we to understand the relationship between faith and our works? In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us prepare to study the book of James.

How does the Old Testament fit into the New? What's up with all the references to the tabernacle in Hebrews 9? In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us understand the significance of Levitical law and the tabernacle as we work through Hebrews 9.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Jonathan Landon to talk about today's chapter.

Are you ever paralyzed by the weight of your sin? In this episode Emma Dotter helps us better understand the realities that come with Christ being the better high priest.

What should we think about people who said they were "Christian," but now their life doesn't look at all like Jesus. Did they lose their salvation? How do you know if you're saved? Those are big questions - In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Dillon Everett to talk about the first half of Hebrews 6.

Who is Melchizedek? What should we do when we encounter an interpretive challenge? In this episode, Emma Dotter answers those two questions.

What does it mean that Jesus is our Great High Priest? In this episode, Emma helps us better understand some Levitical laws so that we can have a more accurate picture of who Jesus is!

In this episode, Emma Dotter tackles one of the interpretive challenges in Hebrews 3.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark member Creighton Uphues to talk about Hebrews 2.

How does God speak? Who is Jesus? In this episode, Emma Dotter shares what God taught her when she spent some time reflecting on Hebrews 1 at a Watermark staff meeting.

What's the story on the second half of Mark 16? In this episode, Emma is joined by Watermark member, veteran, and theologian, Dr. Nathan Wagnon to talk all things Mark 16.

We're about to start the book of Hebrews, so here's a sneak peak of everything you need to know!

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.