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 !  Becoming a living sacrifice is not a one-time decision, it’s a lifelong commitment to walking with the Lord. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their series about knowing the will of God by talking about what it means to present ourselves as living sacrifices. They explain that we...

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 can we remain focused on God’s will when we’re constantly surrounded by competing messages? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on Romans 12 with a conversation about what it means to renew our minds. They explain why it’s so important to know and apply God’s trut...

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 won’t always understand why certain things happen, but we can surrender to God and start to get to know His will. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series on Romans 12, “How to Know the Will of God.” They talk about what Paul meant when he encouraged the church to offer 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 !  It’s easy to get caught up in celebrating our own accomplishments, but God is the one who is on the throne. In this episode, Dot explains why this idea has been on her heart lately, and she encourages us to stop being so self-absorbed and to make sure we’re worshipping God and God al...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Because of Jesus, we’re free from condemnation for our sins. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their mini series on Romans by celebrating some of the powerful truths found in Romans 8. They each explain why these verses mean so much to them, and they remind us that we can always...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Part of being human is struggling between two masters: the law of sin and the law of God. In this episode, Dot and Cara dig deep into Romans 7 and talk about this tension between the desires of our flesh and the desires of God. They explain how Jesus has set us free from 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 !  Sin will always be a part of our lives here on earth, but we don’t have to let it control us or have power over us. In this episode, Dot explains why Romans 6 has played such an important role in her faith journey. She shares some of the principles she’s learned about sin, putting Go...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  God has not called us to judge others or change people’s hearts; He simply asks us to speak the truth and trust Him to take care of the rest. In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss the parable of the weeds and what it teaches us about our role in the kingdom of God. They remind us tha...

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 want to understand your response to hurtful situations, start by looking at your heart. In this episode, Dot and Cara examine the parable of the sower and the lessons it can teach us about our own lives. They talk about the importance of good soil and explain how you can under...

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 did Jesus mean when he said His yoke is easy and His burden is light? In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on this message from Matthew 11:28-30 and explain why it’s so important to bring our fears and our worries to God rather than trying to control the outcomes on our own. 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 !  God can use our pain and adversity to bring us closer to Him. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue examining the principles of Dr. Charles Stanley about obedience, adversity, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and much more. They also encourage us to look to Scripture as a source of truth 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 intimacy with God is God’s highest priority. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the life and teachings of Dr. Charles Stanley, who had an enormous impact on Dot’s spiritual journey. They discuss some of Dr. Stanley’s principles about our relationship with God, and they remi...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Through the story of Saul, we learn just how dangerous it can be when anger and jealousy consume us. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the way Saul’s pride serves as a cautionary tale, especially when compared to David’s humility. They explain why it’s so important to guard ou...

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 don’t have to feel despair, because our hope is in Jesus. In this episode, we share a live recording of a session Dot led this winter about the power of hope. She explains how Jesus can be the anchor we’re needing when the world around us feels overwhelming, and she reminds us tha...

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 we fall or face unimaginable circumstances, we are more than conquerors through Christ. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up our series on running the race marked out for us by talking about Dot’s experience of finishing the half marathon. They also reflect on the ways we...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Just like we need water every day to stay alive and healthy, we need the Holy Spirit’s consistent presence in our lives. In this episode, Dot and Cara compare the experience of the woman at the well in John 4 to Dot’s experience of running a half marathon. They talk about why it’s so...

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 order to run the race marked out for us, we need to train with Scripture and prayer. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue to talk about the lessons Dot learned from running a half marathon. They explain why training is so important for our spiritual journeys and also discuss how...

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 actually mean to run the race marked out for us? In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series about Hebrews 12:1 and Dot’s book, “The Race Marked Out for Us.” Dot shares the story of signing up for a half marathon without knowing what to expect, and she explains how...

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 whether a teaching is from God or from the world? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the mysteries expressed in 1 John and remind us that God is not a God of confusion. They also talk about what it means to be born again, and they share some practical tip...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  God loves us even when we sin, but sin also affects our intimacy with Him. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk through some of the more confusing messages in the book of 1 John. They explain how sin affects us, and they talk about the idea that Jesus is our advocate before God. Pour y...

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 experience fellowship with God? In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss this question, along with some of the other key ideas they find in the book of 1 John. They talk about the importance of telling what God has done in our lives, the difference between our exper...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Prayer is one of the most important parts of our faith, and yet many of us struggle with it. Today, Dot and Cara wrestle with the question, “Why should we pray?” They also talk about some of the ways that we can build a more intimate and trusting relationship with God, even when we’r...

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 Moses was doubting his ability to go before the Egyptians, God told him, “I Am Who I Am.” In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what this name of God means for our lives. They also explain how we can see Moses’ intimacy with God grow throughout Scripture, and they encourage u...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  So often, we try to explain God instead of letting God tell us who He is. In this episode, Dot and Cara answer a frequently asked question: “How do I build a more intimate relationship with God?” Dot explains how studying the names of God has helped her understand Him better, and the...

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 can find hope even in the midst of suffering, because our hope is in Jesus. In this episode, we share a live session from the Breathe Retreat, where Dot reflects on the story of Job. She talks about the difficult question of “why do we suffer?” and she offers hope and encouragemen...