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What do we do when our motives are sinful? How should we think about spiritual growth and what should our response be when we become increasingly aware of our sin? In this episode, Emma Dotter shares about where she senses the Lord sanctifying her in her own life as she talks through Philippians 1.

Did you know that the city of Philippi was one of the most unique cities during Paul's day? Paul's letter to the Philippians is one of the only letters where we don't see any blatant admonishment! It's like he's writing to his friends. In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through some of the city's background & an outline of the book.

What are the major themes in the book of Colossians? What was Colossae like and what were the prevailing beliefs of the day? In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through some of the contextual details surrounding the Colossians.

In this episode, Emma is joined by JD Rodgers to talk about spiritual warfare. How do we combat the lies of the enemy?

In this episode, Emma is joined by Leonard and Mandy Bagdanov to talk all things Ephesians 5.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark High School Senior, Johnscott Hawkins to talk all things Ephesians 4.

What is the "mystery hidden for ages?" And what is the "manifold wisdom of God?" Who are the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places? In this episode, Emma Dotter talks all things Ephesians 3!

In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through Ephesians 2. Have you ever thought about the consequences of your sin? Does sin make you bad?

In this episode, Emma is joined by Garrett Wikle to talk all things Ephesians! Garrett serves with Watermark Equipping & Watermark Resources! Additional Resources:https://www.watermarkresources.com https://www.watermark.org/ministries/equipping

In this episode, Emma Dotter talks all things Ephesians 1. What are the "riches" believers have received? Who is the Holy Spirit?

What does it look like to respond gently when you're in a challenging situation? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by David Dzina to talk all things Galatians 6.

In this episode, Emma is joined by Watermark Highschool student, Gage, to talk all things Galatians 5.Additional Resource:Watermark Students

Emma Dotter is joined by Bruce Kendrick, Watermark's Life Initiatives Director, to talk through the idea of adoption in Galatians 4.

In this episode, special guest, Marvin Walker, fills in for Emma to talk all things Galatians 3.

In this episode, special guest, Marvin Walker, fills in for Emma to talk all things Galatians 2.

In this episode, special guest, Marvin Walker, fills in for Emma to talk all things Galatians 1.

In this episode, special guest, Marvin Walker, fills in for Emma to talk all things 2 Corinthians 13.

In this episode, special guest, Marvin Walker, fills in for Emma to talk all things 2 Corinthians 12. Marvin is joined by guest, Chuck Adair.

In this episode, Emma is joined by her old friend and Watermark Member, Becca Smith. They zoom in on verse 3, and talk about how easy it is to be distracted by the next shiny thing, but can look to Christ for the power to be victorious over those temptations.

In this special bonus episode, Emma is joined by Ben Krejci to talk all things Palm Sunday.

This bonus episode gives an overview of Paul's letter to the Galatian churches. The Galatians are being led astray by false prophets who are teaching justification through the law and works - which is the opposite of the Gospel! Paul reminds them (and us) that there is absolutely nothing we can do on our own strength that will make us righteous before God.

In today's episode, Emma Dotter shares how 2 Corinthians 10 has impacted her life and desire to reach more people with the truth of the Gospel.

In this episode, Emma is joined by today's devo writer, Doug Kierstead. Doug shares about his experience working on the Watermark Finance Team & what it means to give generously.

How willing are you to give generously? Maybe you're willing to give of your money, but what about your time? In this episode, Emma is joined by Watermark Highschool student, Ella Schreyer to talk all thinks 2 Corinthians 8. Additional Resource:Watermark Students

Do you feel comfortable calling out your friends? What do we do when we see another believer living in a way that doesn't honor God? In this episode, Emma Dotter talks about some of the interpretive challenges in 2 Corinthians 7 and explores the way Paul corrects the Corinthians. What should their response have been?

In today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by David Marvin to discuss Paul's warning about being unequally yoked in relationships.

Will Christians be judged when they get to heaven? In this episode, we're talking all things Bema seat.

In today's episode, Emma is joined by Watermark member, Paul Figel, to talk all things 2 Corinthians 4. Does serving the Lord ever seem more "life draining" than "life giving?" Why is that? And how can we reorient ourselves in response to Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 4?

In this episode, Emma is joined by Watermark Highschool student, Ellie, to talk all things 2 Corinthians 3. Additional Resource:Watermark Students

Ben is back to talk all things 2 Corinthians 2! Is there ever a reason to delay a confrontational conversation? How should believers respond when someone repents from grievous sin?

In this episode, Emma looks at 2 Corinthians 1, specifically, she focuses on the comfort that is found in Christ.

In today's episode, Emma sets up 2 Corinthians by helping us better understand the culture in the city of Corinth.

Emma is joined in the podcast studio by John Elmore and Timothy Ateek to recap 1 Corinthians and encourage us as we continue our reading in 2 Corinthians.

Service over status. Faithfulness over flashy. In this episode Emma talks all things 1 Corinthians 16. Why should we pay attention to what might seem like simple parting words? Goodbyes are more than just goodbyes--as Paul ends this letter to the Corinthians, we'd best pay attention to his reminders.

In today's episode, Emma looks at 1 Corinthians 15 and addresses questions skeptics raise about the resurrection of Jesus.

In this episode, Emma is joined by one of our elders, Kyle Thompson, to define several key terms in 1 Corinthians 14.

In this episode, Emma unpacks 1 Corinthians 13, the "love" chapter in the Bible. She dives into what Paul means in encouraging the church at Corinth to live a life of love. Paul isn't talking about emotional love, but agape love-- unconditional love in action. What does a life marked by love look like? What does a life of love not look like? How can we love one another practically?

In today's episode, Emma and Callie discuss how each member of the Church is gifted differently and how we can faithfully use our gifts to serve The Lord!

In this episode, Emma is joined by one of Watermark's Elders, Mickey Friedrich, to talk all things 1 Corinthians 11. How should we think about the Lord's supper, and what should our heart posture be in worship?

In today's episode, Emma dives into 1 Corinthians 10, taking a look back at some Old Testament references to bring helpful context and insight into this passage. Her insight culminates in sharing the truth that we are, and have always been, saved by faith alone. Additional Resource: Re:generation

In this episode, Emma is joined by a Watermark student, Masyn. Masyn discusses Paul's rights as an apostle, Paul's use of his freedom, and the need for self-discipline.Additional Resource:Watermark's Student Ministry

In today's episode, Emma is joined by Brooke Holt to discuss 1 Corinthians 8. As we continue journeying in The Word, what does it look like to avoid knowledge puffing up, and instead allow love to build up? Brooke shares with us how through her 18 years of membership at Watermark, she's learned how to fight becoming a smarter sinner instead of humbly caring for others.

In this episode, Emma expounds on Paul's words to singles in 1 Corinthians 7. How are singles to remain faithful in their singleness? How can married people encourage their single friends? How can we both look to the Lord for purpose and life? Additional Resources: Men's & Women's Community GroupsThe Porch - 20s & 30s Gather - 30s & 40s Merge - Seriously Dating & Engaged CouplesRe|engage - a safe place for married couples to grow in their marriage.

In today's episode, Emma is joined by Bobby Rodriguez as they discuss 1 Corinthians 6. Bobby gives his experience and growth in verses 19-20. What does it look like to glorify God with our bodies and live knowing that these bodies are not our own?

In today's episode, Emma is once again joined by Ben Krejci, a member of the Watermark Institute. They begin by discussing church membership, using it as a framework to facilitate their discussion on 1 Corinthinas 5. They talk about correction, church discipline, and how we should respond in light of this passage.

In this episode, Emma is joined by Will McIlroy to talk all things 1 Corinthians 4. Are Christians supposed to judge others? Is there an appropriate time to consider what other people think about you? When is it okay to judge?

In this episode, Emma Dotter talks all things spiritual maturity. Why does Paul compare the Corinthians to babies, and what are the most common mistakes we make when we talk about spiritual maturity? Oftentimes, we get so caught up in following a man of God instead of the God who made man.

In this episode, Emma is joined by today's devo writer, Travis Warren. They talk all things Holy Spirit--what does it mean to walk in the flesh? How do we find freedom from our sin and victory when we're struggling? Additional Resources:For more information about Watermark's Recovery Ministry, visit https://www.regenerationrecovery.org

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo writer, Sheetal Agrawal to talk all things 1 Corinthians 1. Sheetal helps us contextualize Paul's corrections to the church in Corinth for believers today! Additionally, Sheetal gives us a glimpse into her story. Having grown up in a Hindu home, she came to know Jesus one Easter Sunday after encountering truth at The Porch. Sheetal currently serves with Reclaimed - Watermark's Anti-Sex trafficking ministry.Additional Resources: The PorchReclaimed Ministry

In this episode, Emma is joined by another Watermark Institute student, Jenna Bittick, to talk all things Romans 16. In this chapter we get a long list of names that can be easy to skim over...except in this list, we get a sweet reminder that the gospel is for all people--regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or upbringing. Additionally, Emma will also give a sneak peak as to what's ahead in JTJ.