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In this episode Emma is joined by today's devo writer, Suzanne Silva. Suzanne shares about Romans 15:3 through the lens of part of her story: unexpectedly losing a child.Additional Resources: Re:Generation - Finding freedom from your hurts & hangupsGrief Share & Shift (Grief Share for Kids) - Two Watermark Ministries aimed at providing a safe place for all age groups to process the death or loss of a family member, friend, or loved one.

In this episode Emma Dotter answers the questions, "What should we do when Christians hold different convictions?" "Why don't all Christians celebrate Halloween?" "Why do some Christians drink alcohol?" Romans 14 has a lot to say about how we should think about and treat Christians we disagree with.

In this episode, Emma Dotter, talks all things Romans 13. Talking about politics or taxes can get pretty dicy, but what does the Bible have to say about those things? Additional Resource: Sunday Morning Message:Politically Correct: The Roles of Family, The Government, and The Church

In this episode, we get ready to start reading 1 Corinthians! Emma sets us up to understand the context of the book and where we're headed as we study it together. 1 Corinthians is Paul's letter of correction to the Church at Corinth--a city that looked a lot like a modern day Vegas or Los Angeles. In the midst of a lot of correction, God's grace always makes a way for redemption.

In this episode, we dive into Romans 12 with another Institute student, Adam Bomar. Emma and Adam discuss how we are to live in light of this passage of Scripture. This chapter outlines the reality that we are to live lives set apart, different from the world.

In this episode, Emma is joined by another Watermark Institute student, Jenna Bittick. They talk all things Romans 11 - What is God up to? How are we to understand his plan for Israel and his plan for the gentiles?

In this episode, Emma Dotter answers the question, "If God reveals himself to all people, according to Romans 1, why do we share the gospel?"

Is God unjust? Are some people chosen to be God's children while others aren't? In this episode, Emma sits down with Watermark's Director of Equipping & Apologetics, Nathan Wagnon, to dive into the common misconceptions surrounding Romans 9.

How does faith make our lives different? What is the solution and resolution of our lives? Chase and Emma break down the answers to these questions through today's passage, Romans 8.

In this episode, Emma Dotter answers the question, "What was the point of the Old Testament law, and why are there so many rules that we no longer follow?" Additional Resources: The Law & The Spirit (Romans 7:1-7) Sunday Morning Message Acceptance Over Performance (Romans 7:7-25) Sunday Morning Message

In today's episode, Emma is joined by another one of our Watermark Institute students, Trevor Evans. In this episode, Emma & Trevor answer the question, "Does grace give us a free pass to sin?"

In this episode, Emma is joined by two Watermark Institute students: Ben Krejci and Karrington Slaydon. They talk all things Romans 5 - What is justification? Why is life still challenging for Christians? And who is the new Adam?Additional Resource:Gifts From God (Romans 5:1-11) Sunday Morning Message

Have you ever wondered if people in the Old Testament are saved? In today's chapter, Abraham is considered as an example for the view that justification is by faith alone.

In today's episode, we discuss what it means to be justified freely by God's grace and what that has looked like personally for today's guest, Mary Anne Smiley!

Today, Emma Dotter is joined by one of our Institute students, Macie Snowden, to talk about how church kids can tend easily judge others out of arrogance, as we are ALL guilty of sin.

What happens to people who've never heard the gospel? Today, we cover Paul's answer to this important question in Romans 1.Additional Resource:A Tour of Romans - Sunday Morning Message

In this episode, Emma is joined by today's devo writer, Rebecca Ibarra, to discuss Matthew 28! Parents, in the first couple minutes of this episode, we will briefly discuss drug & alcohol abuse, unexpected pregnancy, and abortion -- through the lens of Rebecca's encouraging testimony. Watermark's after abortion care ministry, Worth More, launches February 24, 2022.

Doesn't all of the "bad" seem to be in today's chapter? Matthew 27 covers the darkest day in history. However, we know that the story doesn't stop there. Matthew 28 is coming!

Today, Emma discusses a few topics you may have found to be confusing when reading. However, this chapter also details how Jesus understands our trials, our suffering, and our pain.

Surprise! Today we are setting the scene for where we are headed after we wrap up Matthew to talk through some big ideas that will help us contextually as we walk through Romans!

In this episode, Emma covers multiple application points while walking through the parables of Matthew 25. In the context of today's chapter, she discusses lessons on injustice and comparison.

In this episode, Emma is joined by another Watermark staff member, Grant Wilkie. Grant walks us through all of the challenging topics in Matthew 24, as they pertain to the end times. In today's chapter, we see that God is just, God is faithful, and God is sovereign.

In today's episode, Emma shares a little bit about her own story--how easy it is for us to become like the pharisees today!

In this episode, Emma is joined by today's devo author and one of Watermark's Married Community Directors, Dustin Flueckiger. They talk all things Wedding Feast. What is the significance of it, and what can we learn from it today?

In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through the triumphal entry. We're familiar with the story, but often times there are a lot of cultural references that we miss.

In this episode, Emma is joined by today's devo writer, Mary Sivils. Mary shares about her takeaways from Matthew 20. More specifically, Mary reminds us that salvation is a free gift. It isn't something we earn.

Have you ever wondered why the disciples didn't want the little children to come to Jesus? In this episode, our host, Emma Dotter, walks us through some of the prevailing cultural thoughts during Jesus' day.

In this episode, we answer the question, "What does it mean to forgive and forget?" Watermark Conflict Field Guide

In this episode, Emma discusses the transfiguration. Why do Moses and Elijah show up on the mountain?

In this episode, we dive into the implications Matthew 16:17-19 has on our beliefs around how the church should be governed.

In this episode, we talk about why the Israelites were chosen and where they fit into the New Testament story.

In this episode, we talk about the beheading of John the Baptist. Who did Herod think he was, and why did he make the decision to have him killed?

In today's episode, Emma discusses the importance of parables. What are they and why did Jesus use them?

In this episode, we take a look at Matthew 12. Where Jesus and his disciples are called out by the Pharisees for plucking grain on the sabbath. Why were they upset, and what are we to make of Jesus' response?

In this episode, Emma is joined by today's devo author, Robbie Rice. Emma and Robbie talk through Matthew 11:29 - what does it mean that Jesus is "gentle and lowly in heart?"

What does it mean when Jesus says to be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves?" In this episode we explore the answer as Emma talks about Matthew 10!

In this episode, we meet Matthew and talk about the potential Jesus must have seen in him.

What is faith? Did you know some of us have more faith than others? In this episode Emma walks us through Matthew 8 where we explore the faith that caused Jesus to marvel.

Ever wonder why God doesn't give you something you want? In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through Matthew 7. More specifically, she explores what Jesus might mean when he says, "ask, seek, and knock."

In today's episode, Emma discusses the desire to want to be seen. Is it wrong to want attention? What should we do when we find ourselves being motivated by the wrong things?

In this episode, Emma explores Matthew 5, as we begin reading through the Sermon on the Mount.

In this episode, Emma Dotter challenges us by suggesting that the temptaions we're facing probably aren't our biggest problem, but our response to them could be.

In today's episode, Emma explores the difference between knowing God and knowing about God as we walk through Matthew 3.

In this episode, our host, Emma Dotter asks the question, "If God is good, why do bad things happen?" as we explore Matthew 2 and Herod's response to the birth of King Jesus.

In this episode, Emma Dotter answers the question, "Can a genealogy – a long list of dead people's names – deepen our relationship with the Lord and get us excited about reading God’s word?" This episode gives us just a taste as to where we're going, together, as we journey through the New Testament.

A preview of what's to come on the Join The Journey Podcast!