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Why was Pilate surprised Jesus died so quickly on the cross? What are we to make of his surprise. In this episode, Emma Dotter explores similar questions!

Does communion ever feel bittersweet? It's sobering but also stirs up an attitude of gratitude within us? In this episode, Emma Dotter points us to Kelly's devo as we talk all things Passover. Want learn more about communion? Check out episode 055!

When are the end times? What should we expect? In this episode, Emma Dotter highlights Jodie Porras' devo and explores these questions.

Our Watermark health clinics are in the thick of the needs of our city, meeting people from all different countries and backgrounds. Listen in on how their perspective teaches us about what Mark 12 has to say! 

Jesus curses the fig tree. What's the deal there? Jesus was hangry? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Kaitlyn Beaird to talk about Mark 11.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Sean Hill, Watermark Kids Director, to talk all things Mark 10.

Why do you need a savior? You might know the church answer, but do you ACTUALLY have a right view of Jesus. Who is Jesus? In this episode, Mark Hapka joins Emma Dotter to share about how God used a life-threatening ATV accident and a verse from today's chapter to forever change his view of Jesus.

Jesus had compassion on the crowds. What does it look like for us, today, to see needs and want to meet them? In this episode, Emma Dotter shares about how Jesus' interactions with crowds have been a grounding plumbline for her in her personal walk and ministry.

Are you a pharisee? What is worship? In this episode, Emma encourages us to search our hearts as we talk about worship. Want to learn more about the Pharisees? Check out episode 003!

Why was Jesus rejected in his hometown? In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us unpack this question.

Often times we run to a lot of things before we run to Jesus. In this episode Emma is joined by JD Rodgers to talk about the woman Jesus heals in Mark 5 and what that story shows us today.

What does it look like for Satan to immediately come and take away the word that was sown? What's a sower anyway? In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us understand one of  the more challenging verses in the parable of the sower.

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Jonathan Anderson, today's devo writer, to talk all things Mark 3.

Hil Bowman, today's devo writer, came to know Christ in September of 1994. In this episode he joins Emma to share about the work the Spirit has done in his life from that day on. Today, Hil is confident that Christianity is about a relationship rather than rule following.

How should believers think about interruptions or priorities? How did Jesus respond when he was interrupted? In this episode, Emma Dotter talks all things Mark 1.

In this bonus episode, Emma sets up the book of Mark for us. As we get ready to read it together, what do we need to know?

When we read Philemon, we can be confused by the relationship between a “bondservant,” or in some translations, a “slave” and his master. A contextual understanding of this working relationship might change how we think about the individuals mentioned. However, slavery isn’t actually the primary thrust of the passage. In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Elizabeth Hoffman, Watermark’s Cultura...

In this episode, Emma is joined by Jarred Long to talk all things Titus 3: The responsibilities of and instructions for all believers & the rationale behind those instructions. Jarred grew up Catholic and this chapter specifically resonates with him as a reminder that our salvation has nothing to do with our works.

What are you zealous for? Or said differently, what do you look forward to or get excited about doing? In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us understand what it means to be "zealous for good works."

In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo writer, Monte Dunn. Join The Journey daily devotionals can be accessed at jointhejourney.com for free! 

Are you ready "in season and out of season?" What does Paul mean when he gives Timothy the charge to be ready? In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through what it looks like to be ready in 2022. 

In this episode, Emma Dotter introduces us to Titus.

What does Paul mean when he writes "avoid weak women?" In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through some of the more challenging ideas in 2 Timothy 3.

What does it mean to be "captured by Satan?" Who were the "opponents?" In this episode, Emma Dotter helps us unpack the interpretive challenges presented in today's chapter.

What does Paul mean when he writes "fan into flame the gift of God" to Timothy in today's chapter? What does that mean for us? In this episode Emma Dotter highlights some big ideas surrounding spiritual gifts.