Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  In part 3 of Dot's series through the book of Philippians, she teaches us how to move forward, regardless of our past or what we have accomplished, in order to attain the true goal of life. Write This Down: Philippians 3 For more from Dot visit dotbowen.com or find her on social medi...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  In part 2 of Dot's series through the book of Philippians, she teaches us exactly how we can be a light in a dark world and it may not be in the way you think. Write This Down: Philippians 2:3-5 Give up your right to be right in order to be close. For more from Dot visit dotbowen.com...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Even in the worst of conditions, Paul rejoiced and seemed to figure out the key of life. Dot begins a new series, walking us through the book of Philippians, by digging into the first chapter and teaching us how God can use ALL things for His Glory. Write This Down: Philippians 1 Ask...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  In this episode, Dot shares about a pivotal moment she had with the Lord when He asked, "How will they know?" Of all the episodes so far, this one is particularly close to Dot's heart as she expresses the importance of knowing Scripture. So be sure to grab your Bible, a pen and even...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Have you ever wondered why Jesus kept His scars from His crucifixion? Dot concludes her Easter series by discussing with Cara how our own wounds and scars, both physical and emotional, can play a part in remembering what the Lord has done in our lives. Write This Down: John 20:25-29...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Dot begins a 2-week Easter series by walking us through the days leading up to the crucifixion. Jesus was willing to do whatever it cost to win our hearts. If He loves us that much, would He withhold His best from us? Yet, we sometimes still choose Barabbas (our will) over Jesus (God...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Since 2020, it can sometimes feel like we are in a constant state of uncertainty. In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss how we can face uncertainty with confidence and why we can trust God with each of our tomorrows. Write This Down: Proverbs 27:1 James 4:13-17 For more from Dot visi...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Dot concludes her 3-part series on prayer by discussing how do we hear God's voice? Are we wanting to hear what we want to hear or are we open to hear what God is truly saying to our hearts? Write This Down: John 17:20-21 No one speaks for God, but God. For more from Dot visit dotbow...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Have you ever wondered how long you should pray about something? In part 2 of Dot's series on prayer, She and Cara take a vulnerable and honest look into discussing the question: how do we know if God is saying yes to our prayers, no or simply, wait? Write This Down: John 17:13-17 Lu...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  What's the point of prayer and does it even "work"? In this episode, Dot and her daughter, Cara, start a 3 week series on prayer by answering this question and discussing how our intimacy with the Lord is grown through our conversations with Him in prayer. Write This Down: John 17:1...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Do you ever feel defeated in trying to live the Christian life? In the final episode of Dot's 3-part series on Spiritual warfare, she reminds us that it is the Holy Spirit who empowers us to fight any battles that may come our way. Write This Down: John 16:7-13 There is nothing you w...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  In the second part of Dot's 3-part series on spiritual warfare, Dot and Cara discuss the power of our thoughts and how to win the battle in our mind. Write This Down: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Where is this thought leading me? Does this thought lead me toward God, peace and joy or is this...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Dot is back for a new season and has made some changes along the way. Each week, she will be sitting down with her daughter, Cara, to talk through Scripture and Truth in an authentic and practical conversation. You will feel right at home listening in to these two! In this episode, D...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Dot sits down with her family for a special Christmas episode discussing how Mary pondered “these things” in her heart. Sometimes situations will come and we will need to remember that the same God who has led us to them is the same God who will also lead us through those situations....

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  There is more to the meaning and message of Christmas than meets the eye. In this episode, Dot reminds us that God is a God of the much more; if we will be still and listen long enough, we will see God’s message is much more than we can image. Write this Down: Luke 2:8-16 Bethlehem m...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  After hearing the news of her pregnancy from the angel Gabriel, Mary’s plans were unexpectedly replaced by God’s plans. If we feel discouraged by disappointments and unmet expectations this Christmas, Dot encourages us to remember the true meaning of Christmas and to respond in the s...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  We all know that Thanksgiving will be different this year for everyone. In this episode, even in the midst of this incredibly difficult season, Dot takes a moment to remember the many blessings the Lord has given us. Not to take lightly the pain we are all facing, but to focus on wha...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  In this episode, Dot teaches us the importance of gratitude and how it can bring us more freedom than we thought possible. Write this Down: Luke 17:11-19 Only God can give us freedom and healing from within For more from Dot visit dotbowen.com or find her on social media @dotbowen Th...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Can praising God actually change our lives? It certainly did for Paul and Silas in Acts 16 as they saw first-hand how praise can open the prison doors to freedom. In this episode, Dot teaches on the idea that when we praise God, He will set us free. Write this Down: Acts 16:25-26 The...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  No matter what the world and darkness throws our way, we have a God who is sitting on His throne. Dot sits with us and challenges us to look beyond our circumstances and praise God because He alone is worthy. Write this Down: Revelation 4:1-3 Take 30 days, or however long you feel le...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Dot concludes her 3 part series on what it looks like to faithfully wait on God by looking through the lens of Abraham and Sarah’s story. Write this Down: Genesis 17:15-18 Faith is our response to God. Our journey of faith is dependent on the way in which we live out our faith or res...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  The longer Abraham and Sarah waited, the weaker their faith became in the waiting. Oh how true that is for most of us! In this episode, Dot teaches us how different life can look when we wait on God to fulfill His promises rather than take matters into our own hands. Write this Down:...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Waiting on God and keeping the faith in the process is one of the most difficult things God may ask us to do. Dot begins a 3-part series on what it looks like to faithfully wait on God by looking at the life of Abraham. Write This Down: Genesis 12:1-8 Genesis 13:4 Hebrews 11 How do w...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  As we face difficult days and circumstances around us, as a follower of Jesus, what do we do? We pray. Through honest and vulnerable thoughts, Dot shares with us her own personal struggle of how do we separate the world’s view of life and God’s view of life? How do we be in the world...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know !  Have you ever struggled to hear the voice of God? Or struggled to believe God speaks to YOU? On today's episode, Dot will be wrapping up "The Heart of a Shepherd" series by teaching us how we can know and hear the voice of God because He is a personal God who speaks to His children....