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What does it mean to be contrite? Why is God looking for those with a "humble and contrite spirit?" In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Katie Shemanske, about Isaiah 66:2 helping us understand what genuine contrition is before the Lord in accepting his mercy, forgiveness, and our turning away from sin.   Additional References: Psalm 51; Matthew 5; 1 Peter 1:15-16 Listen to...

In today's episode, Emma Dotter is back with Will McIlroy  and discuss Isaiah 56:2-5. Will discusses his experience with infertility and how God showed him something even better than what he desired most. Emma and Will remind us that God sees us, has promises for us, and we can have faith in him. To find support in infertility check out Shiloh: watermark.org/ministries/shiloh

How do we find hope in a suffering servant? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Will McIlroy, talk about Isaiah 47-53. Will reminds us that God does not forget his people, even during suffering and trial. Additional references: Ephesians 3; Psalm 16:11 To learn about Shoreline: watermark.org/ministries/shoreline

Who is the servant upon whom God has put his Spirit? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Robert Greene, talk about Isaiah 42 and discuss how Isaiah is referring to the Messiah, Jesus who is our burden carrier and comforter. Additional references: Matthew 12:14; John 8:31-32 To learn more about Re|engage: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/re-engage

Why is Hezekiah mentioned in Isaiah? Who is the greater Hezekiah? In today's episode, Seth Master and Watermark member, Bobby Durning, discuss Isaiah 37-41 and remind us who Hezekiah was and walk us through how Isaiah's words to Hezekiah are a foretelling of the greater king that was to come through Jesus Christ. 

Who is the righteous king in Isaiah 32? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter talks with faithful Watermark member Anne Rodgers about Isaiah 32-36. Anne discusses the peace and restoration found in following the righteous king and the way of holiness as the way to follow him.  Additional references: 1-2 Kings Romans 12 2 Corinthians 1 To learn more about Square One: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/...

What happens when we do things our own way rather than trust God? Will we trust in God enough to wait on him? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks about Isaiah 27-21, diving into chapter 30 and discusses the importance of trusting in God enough to wait for his promises.  Additional references: Matthew 11:28-29

How do we hold both the promises of judgment and hope for redemption? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Kyle Aaron, about Isaiah 21-26 and how Isaiah is pointing to the Savior to come through Jesus.  Listen to Kyle's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-047-deuteronomy-21-23/id1600151923?i=1000695497761

What are all these oracles?  Description: What are all these oracles? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter talks with faithful Watermark member Olivia Webb about Isaiah 15-20. Emma and Olivia take a look at the relationship between prophecy and oracles and dive into themes of judgment, redemption, hope, and God’s heart for the nations. Additional references: Romans 3

How does God rule through his enemies?  Description: Why does God allow His enemies to rule, and what’s the result? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter talks with former Watermark student Bo Richardson about Isaiah 10-14. Bo discusses God’s justice, mercy, and sovereignty and explores how God uses that which displeases him to punish that which displeases him and to refine his people. Additional refere...

What's the deal with Isaiah having the hot coal touched to his mouth? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Co-Founder and CEO of The Eden Project, Nathan Wagnon, about Isaiah 6-9. Nathan  helps us understand the cultural context of the coals touching the mouth of Isaiah in chapter 6, and teaches us that this was a cleansing of Isaiah for his ministry.  Additional References: Exodus 3; Jeremi...

What are the branch and vineyard of the Lord? Join Emma Dotter and Julie Fowler as we dive into Isaiah 1-5. Additional references: Psalm 1 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Check out Julie's studies: https://www.juliefowlerministries.com/infertitlity-bible-studies-and-resource

"What is the point of Song of Solomon? In what ways does Song of Solomon inspire spouses to prioritize faithfulness in marriage? Links: https://passionequip.com/collections/the-song-of-songs"

What can the intimate poetry of Song of Solomon 4-6 teach us about devotion in our own marriages and how to nurture our marriages to honor Christ? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Aaron and Robin Dutton about Song of Solomon 4-6 and how it can instruct our marriages.  Check out Aaron and Robin's former episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-219-2-kings-23/id1600151923?i=100063...

How should we read Song of Solomon in light of Christ? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Garrett Wikle, Resident Theologian at Watermark, and help us understand how Song of Solomon, while a romantic poem, also  displays the love Christ has for his Church.  Additional references: Genesis 3; Isaiah 62:4-5 Revelation 19;  Check out Song of Solomon - Attraction by Passion City Church: https:/...

Why is every deed judged by God? Should I have fear of God's judgment? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Cecil Blanton, about Ecclesiastes 9-12 about the "judgments" that will happen according to chapter 12. Cecil helps us see how these judgments are a call to conduct ourselves in a way that is honoring to God and calls us to salvation only through Jesus. Additional refe...

If "the same event happens to all," what is the point of the Christian life? Today, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark elder, Todd Anders to answer this question and help us understand how God uses even hardship to help us grow in relationship with him. Listen to more of Todd Anders! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-097-1-chronicles-9-13/id1600151923?i=1000704580901 https://podcasts.apple.co...

What does vanity mean? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with returning Watermark member, Nate Alvis. Nate sets the stage for Ecclesiastes, helping us understand the background of the book and who wrote it. Nate explains what "vanity" is and what the call to us is to focus on instead of all the vanity.   Listen to more of Nate Alvis:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-002-genesis-6-10/i...

Who is Agur? Why does this proverb feel different? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Mandy Bagdanov, talk about Proverbs 31 and the themes we see for Christian living in this passage.  Listen to Mandy's last episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-213-psalm-127/id1600151923?i=1000674843869

In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark Executive Director of Community and Care, David Dzina, about three themes we see from Proverbs 22-26 to consider in our lives.

Can we actually make our own plans? In today's episode, Emma Dotter examines Proverbs 23 and helps us understand the nature of our autonomy, our ability to have free will, when God is ultimately in control. Additional References: Ezra 7:27; Revelation 17:17; Daniel 2:19-22; James 3:1; Jeremiah 17:9-10; Romans 8:28 

Why do our words matter so much? How do our word effect those who hear those words? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks about Proverbs 12 and shows us the contrasts between the words of the righteous and the words of the wicked. Emma challenges us to be followers of Christ who reflect his character through our words through 3 principles found in Proverbs 12.  Additional References: Exodus 20; Ma...

In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses Proverbs 7-11, specifically diving into Proverbs 11, exploring the significance of the number of times "righteousness" is mentioned. Emma helps us see how Proverbs 11's call to righteous is made possible not through our actions, but only through God's righteousness that he has gifted us through Jesus. Emma calls us to reflect on whether our actions and lif...

How do we think about wisdom literature? Today Emma Dotter and Watermark Resident Theologian Garrett Wikle overview wisdom literature and dive into Proverbs 1-6 to discuss what wisdom is, why we need wisdom and how we gain wisdom. Through the book of Proverbs, God is pointing us to Himself. It highlights the greater redemptive story, as wisdom literature assumes we are in a right relationship with...

Is it even possible for mountains and seas to praise God? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Josh O'Neal, about the last 6 Psalms. They discuss how everything on earth praise God and how we also are created to praise the Lord as seen in Psalm 148.  Additional references: Colossians 1:16; Genesis 1; Luke 19:40; Romans 8:14 Respond in worship with Psalm 145 by Shane and Sha...