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There is something powerful in a word that is fitly spoken, a timely said word, but how do we know that time? And how do we say such a word in humility? Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark member Rob Guild as he breaks down waiting on the Lord and acting in humility.  When it comes down to it, humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.     Learn more and see mor...

“We don’t just fall.” As believers, because we are strengthened by the Spirit, when life knocks us down, we can rise again. In today’s episode, Watermark Institute Student, Hannah Staubs is joined by Watermark High School Student, Chloe Copeland to talk all things Proverbs 24.    Additional Scriptures in this passage:   Matthew 7:24-27; Build your house on the rock    Leaving a review on the podca...

Discipline, Children, Boundary Lines, & JTJ’s youngest podcast guest are all on the podcast today. Watermark South Dallas member Bibani Templeton (and daughter Sophia) joins Emma Dotter today on the podcast.  The discipline you choose for your child really is for the wellbeing of the soul of the child. The principle that can come from this is that discipline out of love is good for children. W...

https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/struggles/sexual-abuse // Having a conversation around safety and abuse has become more and more common in our world today. How should a Christian think about abuse and safety? Emma Dotter consults a discussion written by John Elmore to discuss this conversation. This conversation is not just one that is heavy, but in Christ we can have hope. “God hates that th...

Can we actually make plans? Are we autonomous in making plans? Today Emma Dotter breaks down a dynamic that all people face: the sovereignty of God and the freewill of man when it comes to make decisions. Man’s will is free because God is sovereign. This truth can give us daily confidence.    Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:  Proverbs 20:24, “A man’s steps are from the Lord; how th...

Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, JJ Rosales. JJ focuses in on two specific verses, showing the food we get from the Lord and not from sin will actually last and sustain. We need people of wisdom in our lives to call things out in us. And the sin in our lives may originally taste like sweetness, and will end up tasting like gravel.     Additional Scriptures in this passage:  1 Co...

Am I obeying my heavenly dad? Am I honoring Him? When I ignore God, why am I not submitting to His discipline? Emma Dotter interviews Watermark high school student, Lauren Fricke. Her love for the Word of God is so evident as she unpacks marks of godly children. It’s easier to be called to godliness when you know there is nothing you can do to gain it or lose it.     Additional Scripture in this P...

Words are powerful and they matter. Our speech can reflect what is deeply rooted in our hearts. Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo writer, Crystal Stringer to talk about how our words can bring forth life or death.    Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:  Matthew 12:34,"For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks"  John 15:12, "“This is my commandment, that you love one a...

How should we respond when those we love turn to foolishness? Emma Dotter is joined by friend Ben Krejci to cover verse 25 where we get to see how we relate to God when we walk in His wisdom.    Join the Journey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jointhejourney_/    Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024:  https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_1...

"Gray hair is a crown of glory?" On today's episode, Emma Dotter is talking all about a biblical perspective on age and how it does not disqualify you, but it is worth acknowledging.    Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:  1 Kings 3:7-8, "But I am like a little child"  1 Timothy 4:12, "Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young."  Jeremiah 1:7-8, "Don’t say, ‘I’m too you...

A verse like Proverbs 15:11 can be confusing, but today’s podcast unpacks the background of the words Sheol and Abaddon. Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member Reese Tomberlin. If God can see the living and the dead, how much more can he see your heart? God see all things. So often we can feel alone and not seen, but we have to remind ourself of the promise that God is with us!     Add...

God gives us the ability to discern and caution is a part of that discernment. Maddox Vines, Watermark student, joins Hannah Staubs on the podcast to talk through Proverbs 14 and the importance of wisdom that comes the Lord.    Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:  Proverbs 9:10; "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"  Psalm 46:1 reference; "God is our refuge and strength"  ...

Parents have a unique God-given role to play in the lives of their children. Today on the podcast, Emma Dotter is breaking down verse 24 and what it actually means.    Additional Scripture referenced in today's episode:  Proverbs 27:12  Hebrews 12:1-2; 5-13, "God's discipline is always good for us"    Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024:  https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-J...

There can be anxiety that is a worry and there can be anxiety disorders. Today, Emma Dotter and Tia Stelzer share about a godly way to respond to anxiety.  Tia challenges us to look at our anxiety not as a burden, but, with God’s help, an opportunity for faithfulness.     Join the Journey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jointhejourney_/    Join the Journey’s Resources:  https://www.amazon....

What does God hate? Emma Dotter encourages us to notice what is repeated in this passage, why we should pay attention to it and what the rest of the Bible has to say about it.    Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:  Romans 3:11-12, "no one does good, not even one"  Romans 3:23-27, "Everyone has sinned"; "he makes sinners right in his sight"    Leaving a review on the podcast makes it...

On today's episode, Emma Dotter talks through the structure of Proverbs and shows us how we can work through this book. It starts with the "who", but you must also know the "where" and "what".    Grab a NEW 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+the+journey+watermark&qid=17025682...

There is always room to grow in our wisdom and knowledge of God. Today on the podcast, Hannah Staubs and Watermark student, Mollie Dzina help us unpack questions raised by verse 2 and verse 7!     Join the Journey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jointhejourney_/    Leaving a review on the podcast makes it easier for new friends to find us. Let us know what the Lord is teaching you by leavi...

What do we learn from the 4 characters mentioned in Proverbs 8? Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo writer, Kortni Williams to talk through what it looks like to follow wisdom and how to understand and apply what we learned today.    Want to serve with JTJ? We would LOVE to have you! Here is the link to sign up!   https://www.watermark.org/search/serve?query=Join%20the%20Journey    Leaving a rev...

Emma Dotter is joined today by Join the journey’s friend, Shane Rasch. One of the ways that we are given the way out to not sin, is by not making the decision to get close to sin in the first place. We don’t need to make decisions to validate our sin, but decisions to not set ourself up to not sin. Look for ways to not excuse sinful decisions.     Additional Scripture used in this passage:  2 Timo...

How would God have you spend your time? Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo writer, Dawn Johnson to talk about how our time here on earth is short and the ways we choose to spend our time matters.    Additional Scripture referenced on today's episode:  Psalm 90 "So teach us to number our days"    Leaving a review on the podcast makes it easier for new friends to find us. Let us know what the Lor...

Oftentimes in tempting situations, we can be disappointed when we succumb to those temptations. Why do we fall when we know what to do? The key to overcoming this “forbidden woman” in the passage is not to know the answer in the time of temptation, but to be able to know and act in a time of temptation. Today Emma Dotter unpacks this and more in a study of Proverbs 5.     Additional Passages of Sc...

What does it mean to "keep your heart with all vigilance?" Emma Dotter is joined today with high school student, Bo Richardson. Emma also unpacks the phrase, “guard your heart” and how we choose to use this passage only for relational advice, and we miss the broader use of the verse. We're talking all about this question and more on today's episode of the Join The Journey Podcast.     Here are Bo’...

The wisdom of God is something that can be found, if we see it like a hidden treasure. Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Lori Stewart as they discuss the ebbs and flows of flourishing while following Jesus. Sometimes we find evil people doing well and flourishing, and as a believer we can be confused? Why when I am doing everything right am I not flourishing? And why when they are doing everything w...

Welcome back to Join The Journey! We are kicking off 2024 in Proverbs. Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark's Lead Pastor, Blake Holmes to unpack what Proverbs is about and specifically talk through Proverbs 1.    Additional Scriptures referenced in today's episode:  Colossians 2:8, "See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit"  Colossians 3:16, "Let the word of Christ dwe...

What are we reading in 2024? What new features should we expect to see? Emma Dotter talks through everything we can anticipate from Join The Journey in 2024!    Access old reading plans: JoinTheJourney.com    Grab a NEW 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+the+journey+watermark&amp...