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In Job 19, Job is responding to the second round of bad advice from Bildad, but he says a very powerful phrase, “I know my Redeemer lives.” Today, Hannah Staubs is joined by fellow Watermark Institute Student, Cassidy Porter. Cassidy shares not only how she has walked through personal suffering, but how vulnerably coming to the Lord and trusting his constant character has seen her through.    Addi...

Can I trust God's sovereignty when I don't see the wicked being punished? Today Emma Dotter is joined by Lauren Fricke as they talk about Job 18. Lauren confesses her original timidity to the book of Job, and how it combats her desire for control. But, we do know that when life is unfair, we have to trust God and trust that he will take care of punishment in the end.     Additional Scripture used...

Where do we see Christ in Job 17? What Christological implications do we see in this text? Today, Watermark Institute Student, Hannah Staubs is joined by one of her classmates, Olivia Staggs to talk all things Job 17!     Additional Scriptures used in this episode:  Daniel 2:21  Colossians 3:1     For more information regarding Watermark’s student ministry: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/stu...

We are back in Job discussing why God allows us to walk through hard things. Today, Hannah Staubs, with the Watermark Institute, is joined by another institute student, Levi to talk about how God cares for us even when it is hard to see.    Additional Scripture in the Podcast:  Hebrews 12:10    Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024:  https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/...

We don’t just celebrate on Easter the work of Jesus, which we do. But we also celebrate the future hope that we have in the future coming of Jesus. It is so important to believe and understand that we will be delivered from ultimate death: separation from God. Whatever type of listener you are, we need Christ’s death for our sins, and we get the opportunity to follow him, if we want to!     Want t...

What does a bronze serpent on a stick have to do with Holy Week and Jesus? Sometimes in Christianity, we need symbols or symbolism to help us remember things in our faith. Emma Dotter is joined by Amie Bradley and asking the question to God: I know you have promised you’ll provide and be faithful, but why are my circumstances not reflective of your promises? Amie challenges us on the day in-betwee...

Today’s passage discusses the unfair trial and death of Jesus. Oftentimes, believers can fly past Jesus’s death to get to the resurrection, but today Ryan Garrahan & Emma Dotter unpack how Jesus’ complete innocence can challenge believers today. There is a daily need to repeat the gospel to yourself, and Ryan challenges us to take the time to reflect on the gravity of our sin, and the full gif...

In what ways does the Bible portray Jesus as the Passover Lamb? In today’s episode, Watermark Institute Student, Hannah Staubs interviews Great Questions Facilitator, Travis Bruster to explain what the Passover is and how we see it in light of Jesus.    Additional Scripture mentioned in today's episode:  Exodus 12, Institution of the Passover  1 Corinthians 5, Jesus as passover lamb    More info o...

"Doing things FROM love not FOR love." On today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Lauren McGee as they walk through the Great Commandment in Mark and how that applies to us today.    Additional Scripture mentioned in today's episode:  Deuteronomy 6:4-6, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all you...

What a perfect storm in the podcast today, as Emma Dotter interview Watermark Member and attorney, Rowe Stipe! Rowe shows us that multiple types of law are in this passage, and then connects these stories to Jesus. Rowe shows throughout the passage the patience of God, sovereignty of God, and the stubbornness of man. Personal the gospel every single day!     Scripture used in this episode:  Isaiah...

"Jesus' action is a righteous reaction concerning a misuse of what is God's." Today, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Michael Banks to talk about the significance of Jesus overturning the tables during Holy Week.    Additional Scriptures used in this episode:   Jeremiah 7:11, "Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes?"  Isaiah 56:7, "...fo...

Happy Holy Week! This week we will be going from the Old Testament & New Testament to prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter.  Today, Hannah Staubs, with the Watermark Institute, connects Zechariah 9 and Matthew 21, so show believers how Jesus is our King who is coming to us. Ask yourself: what is your heart posture coming into Holy Week? Have you thanked God for the gift of salvation y...

In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and Makaila Swank dive into Job 15, which is the beginning of the second cycle of speeches in Job. This chapter even includes a chiasm which helps us understand what this text is pointing to!    Additional Scripture used in today's episode:  Job 9:21, "I am blameless; I regard not myself; I loathe my life."    Makaila's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...

On today's episode, we're talking about the brevity of life, and how to worship God in our choices. Hannah Staubs is joined by faithful Watermark Member, Yvette Smith, as they unpack hope and despair seen in the life of a Christian.     Grab a Join The Journey Journal for 2024:  https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IEYKICMCV7IF&keywords=join+t...

What does it look like to check your own heart before you address sin in your friend's life?  Watermark Institute student, Hannah Staubs is joined by college student, Jackson Howell as they talk through the heart posture of admonishment.    Additional Scripture used in this episode:  Matthew 7:3-5, "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your o...

God speaks to us in our pleasures but he shouts to us in our pain. In today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Chuck Adair to talk about how God's power and sovereignty bring encouragement even in times of suffering.    Chuck's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000618464666    Grab a Join The Journey Journal for 2024:  https://www.amazon.com/...

Why does good community matter? And why does sound theology matter? Emma Dotter interviews faithful Watermark member, Nate Alvis.  Good community has been men and women who have turned to the Bible to counsel me. Not the words of humans, but the words of God to encourage.     Additional Scripture in the episode:  Romans 11:33-37, “Oh the depths and the riches of the knowledge of God…”    Want to g...

What does it looks like to lament suffering? Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark staff member, Kari Perry to talk about how God doesn't see as we do and sometimes we won't understand the circumstances of this world. He is sovereign and can be trusted.    Grab a Join The Journey Journal for 2024:  https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IEYKICMCV7IF&am...

In a world full of a desire for vulnerability but the praising of what is “fake”, we can wrestle to be honest with God. Emma Dotter interviews faithful Watermark Member, Cy Simmons. Cy gives us an honest answer to the question, “Can you be mad at God and remain blameless?” Emotions are meant to bring me to his feet, but we aren’t to stay in them.     Additional Scripture used in my passage:  Ephes...

What was wrong with Bildad's advice to Job? On today’s podcast, Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs interviews Ruthie Weinman to talk all things Job 8.     Additional Scripture used in today’s podcast:  Job 1:8 - Job is blameless and upright     Grab a Join The Journey Journal for 2024:  https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IEYKICMCV7IF&k...

"The only way out of grief is through it." Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Bethany Cabrera to answer the question, "how do we deal with seasons of depression?".    Additional Scripture referenced in today's episode:  Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not...

"When you are crying out to God, is there a desperation for His will paired with a respect for God? Or do you allow your suffering to let you sin against God?" Watermark Institute Student, Hannah Staubs talks through what it looks like to submit to God in the midst of suffering.    Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:  John 16:33, "I have said these things to you, that in me you may ha...

What was wrong with Eliphaz's advice to Job? In today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Madison Roberts to talk through the importance of reading scripture in context.     Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:  John 9:3, " Jesus answered, 'It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.'"  Psalm 145  Prov...

"If we wait until hard things happen to form our theology about God, we will find ourselves with poor theology and a massive misrepresentation of His character." Today Emma Dotter is joined by friend Joey Tisdale to talk through hoping in the Lord even in the midst of hard times. He is in control and offers us a full life in Jesus!    Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:  John 16:33, "...

“Is it okay to question God?” “What should we do when life just feels like too much?” “Can we vulnerably bring our emotions to God like Job?” If there’s anyone who’s excited about the book of Job, it’s today’s guest—Job is his favorite book. (We’re shocked too!) In today’s episode, Watermark Institute Student, Hannah Staubs is joined by Watermark High School Student, Blake Broekemeier!     For mor...