Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  If you find yourself wondering where God is working in your life, this episode is for you! Today, Dot and Cara talk about the way that God’s presence has shown up throughout history, from the Arc of the Covenant to Jesus to the Holy Spirit. They remind us that God’s presence is alway...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  When God calls us to do something, He’s not asking us to act in our own strength. Instead, He wants us to take the first step knowing that He will give us the strength and courage we need. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series about Joshua. They also share their perspectiv...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Sometimes we think we’re waiting on God, but we’re actually waiting on Him to deliver one specific outcome. In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on what it means to trust God while we wait. They encourage us to find hope in the Christmas story and remind us that God’s timing is perf...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Isaiah prophesied that God would send us a wonderful counselor, and those words were fulfilled in the life and death of Jesus. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their Advent series by talking about what it means to know that God is “wonderful.” They also remind us that we’re all...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  The Christmas story is the story of a God who loved us so much that He became human just to be with us. In this episode, Dot and Cara welcome the Advent season by reflecting on the reason why Jesus came to earth and reminding us of just how powerful the love of Jesus is. They encoura...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  How do we keep ourselves from being paralyzed by fear, especially when it feels like there’s so much to be afraid of? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it means to be strong and courageous in the face of fear. They acknowledge that sometimes it feels like God’s presence i...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Happy Thanksgiving from us to you! In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss Paul’s teaching about giving thanks in all circumstances. They acknowledge how the holidays can be a challenging time for many people and share some words of encouragement for anyone who’s struggling to find thi...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  If we want to follow God’s plan for our lives, we need to let go of our expectations and our resistance to change. In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on one of the biggest lessons they’re learning in this season: the principle of letting go. They open up about the ways God is teac...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Wherever you are, you can trust that the Good Shepherd has gone before you, and He also walks behind you as a source of strength and protection. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their study of Psalm 23 by talking about the peace that comes from knowing we’re surrounded by the lo...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  No matter how you feel or what circumstances you’re walking through, God is by your side. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue to examine Psalm 23 and talk about what it means to allow God to restore our souls. They remind us that it’s OK to feel cast down and discouraged, but enco...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  When we trust that God will take care of us, we can feel free to rest. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the first two verses of Psalm 23. They reflect on what it means to “lie down in green pastures,” and they explain what the relationship between sheep and shepherds can teac...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Even when all seems lost, we can trust that God will carry out His perfect plan. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their conversation about the story of Esther and what it can teach us about God’s intervention and redemption. They remind us that God’s timing is always perfect an...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  The story of Esther is a powerful reminder that God is always working, even in the seemingly small details of our lives. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about all of the different ways God showed up in Esther and Mordecai’s stories, and the opportunity he gave them to participate...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about one of Jesus’ most overlooked commandments: Go and make disciples. They explain why discipleship is so important and discuss what it looks like to be discipled and to disciple others. They also share some important reminders about not letting...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  From Jehoshaphat to Joshua, even the most faithful people in the Bible still struggle with doubt sometimes. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it looks like to keep our eyes on God even when we’re afraid, uncertain, or grieving. They remind us to not overlook the power of...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  If we want to know that we can trust God, all we need to do is look to the cross. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on faith by looking at a time when Moses struggled to believe God. They explain why we’re not supposed to test God’s word and remind us that even when...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  What can the story of Abraham teach us about our own relationships with the Lord? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series about faith by examining the way Abraham’s life was shaped by His trust in God. They remind us that even though Abrahm did not always have perfect fai...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  If faith is such an important part of our walks with God, then it makes sense that the enemy would try to make us lose it. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series where they’ll be talking all about faith. They explain why we need faith to accept God’s gift of salvation, and...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  This week we are taking a little break, but we're going to come back week to start a brand new series on… faith. We know Scripture says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. We also know that faith can move mountains. But what are we putting our faith in?  There's so mu...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Scripture tells us that God will soften our hearts, but we first have to be willing to let Him in. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about why it’s so important to guard our hearts and minds, reminding us that our actions matter much less than the position of our hearts. They also d...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  We know that God has a plan for our lives, but we won’t always know exactly what that plan looks like. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the dreams they believe God has placed on their hearts, and the way they’re trusting God to fulfill His best possible plan. They als...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  How do we know God is speaking to us, and what do we do in response? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the story of Jeremiah and the unpopular messages God asked him to deliver to the Israelites. They reflect on what it can look like to hear God’s voice today and discuss some...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  What does it mean to allow God to conform us to His image? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the new takeaways they’ve gained from an old, familiar passage: Romans 8:28-29. They discuss what Paul meant when he said we’d be conformed to the image of Jesus, reflect on th...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Our worship is less about what we do and more about why we’re doing it. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue talking about the woman at the well and the way Jesus met her exactly where she needed Him to. They discuss the idea of true worship and reflect on the question of how we ca...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Even when you think you’re unworthy of love, Jesus will go out of His way to seek you out. In this episode, Dot and Cara catch up on some of the big questions and ideas that have been on Dot’s heart this summer. They then discuss the story of the woman at the well, open up about why...