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In this episode, Emma is joined by today's devo writer, Mary Sivils. Mary shares about her takeaways from Matthew 20. More specifically, Mary reminds us that salvation is a free gift. It isn't something we earn.

Have you ever wondered why the disciples didn't want the little children to come to Jesus? In this episode, our host, Emma Dotter, walks us through some of the prevailing cultural thoughts during Jesus' day.

In this episode, we answer the question, "What does it mean to forgive and forget?" Watermark Conflict Field Guide

In this episode, Emma discusses the transfiguration. Why do Moses and Elijah show up on the mountain?

In this episode, we dive into the implications Matthew 16:17-19 has on our beliefs around how the church should be governed.

In this episode, we talk about why the Israelites were chosen and where they fit into the New Testament story.

In this episode, we talk about the beheading of John the Baptist. Who did Herod think he was, and why did he make the decision to have him killed? 

In today's episode, Emma discusses the importance of parables. What are they and why did Jesus use them?

In this episode, we take a look at Matthew 12. Where Jesus and his disciples are called out by the Pharisees for plucking grain on the sabbath. Why were they upset, and what are we to make of Jesus' response?

In this episode, Emma is joined by today's devo author, Robbie Rice. Emma and Robbie talk through Matthew 11:29 - what does it mean that Jesus is "gentle and lowly in heart?"

What does it mean when Jesus says to be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves?" In this episode we explore the answer as Emma talks about Matthew 10!

In this episode, we meet Matthew and talk about the potential Jesus must have seen in him.

What is faith? Did you know some of us have more faith than others? In this episode Emma walks us through Matthew 8 where we explore the faith that caused Jesus to marvel.

Ever wonder why God doesn't give you something you want? In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through Matthew 7. More specifically, she explores what Jesus might mean when he says, "ask, seek, and knock."

In today's episode, Emma discusses the desire to want to be seen. Is it wrong to want attention? What should we do when we find ourselves being motivated by the wrong things?

In this episode, Emma explores Matthew 5, as we begin reading through the Sermon on the Mount.

In this episode, Emma Dotter challenges us by suggesting that the temptaions we're facing probably aren't our biggest problem, but our response to them could be. 

In today's episode, Emma explores the difference between knowing God and knowing about God as we walk through Matthew 3.

In this episode, our host, Emma Dotter asks the question, "If God is good, why do bad things happen?" as we explore Matthew 2 and Herod's response to the birth of King Jesus.

In this episode, Emma Dotter answers the question, "Can a genealogy – a long list of dead people's names – deepen our relationship with the Lord and get us excited about reading God’s word?" This episode gives us just a taste as to where we're going, together, as we journey through the New Testament.

A preview of what's to come on the Join The Journey Podcast!