Join The Journey

Kirk Freeman, lead pastor and author who teaches discipleship and the Holy Spirit, joins to unpack Acts 2:42-47. He explores surrender, continual prayer, faith, waiting on God, and obedience as marks of Spirit-empowered life. They discuss hearing the Spirit, four tests for discerning God’s voice, and how early church practices shape faithful community today.

A focused time of prayer through Acts 2:42–47, highlighting shepherding, community groups, and church unity. Short prayers center on devotion to teaching, leader-led worship, and generous fellowship. Listeners are invited to pray for citywide growth and more people coming to faith.

Tyler Moffitt, Porches Director of Discipleship, gives concise teaching on baptism and pastoral guidance. He unpacks Acts 2’s call to repent and be baptized. Short segments cover baptism as identification, public profession, belonging to the church, debates about re-baptism, whether baptism equals salvation, and how Peter’s words call believers to faithful public witness.

A guided prayer through Acts 2:22-41 with prompts for confession and boldness. Silent moments of regret are brought to light and forgiveness is sought. Listeners are invited to pray for courage to share the gospel and for assurance of salvation. A call to repentance and a missional, Spirit-led church closes the reflection.

In this insightful discussion, Kylan Perry, Executive Director at Watermark Community Church, and Kirk Freeman, Pastor and author, delve into the nature of the Holy Spirit. Kylan highlights the Spirit's personal role in believers' lives, emphasizing teaching and intercession, while also discussing its unifying power. Kirk tackles the divisive interpretations of Acts 2, urging unity among differing convictions in the church. Together, they explore how to cultivate reverence for the Spirit and pursue reconciliation in faith communities.

The conversation centers on the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit as described in Acts 2:1-21. Gratitude flows for the Spirit's arrival, and there's a call to recognize its transforming power in our lives. The impact of Pentecost on observers sparks a desire for our lives to reflect Spirit-driven witness. The host prays for the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, and peace—to inspire curiosity in others. Emphasis is placed on revering and applying God's Word, with a hearty prayer for boldness in sharing the Gospel.

Garrett Wikle, Resident Theologian at Watermark, dives into the profound implications of Jesus' ascension. He explains the pivotal role of an apostle and why Judas needed to be replaced, emphasizing the qualifications for apostleship. Garrett outlines the four movements of ascension and how it connects the Gospels to the Acts of the Apostles. He shares the significance of ascension for believers today, highlighting Christ's cosmic reign, ongoing intercession, and how this doctrine shapes daily faith amid trials.

What are we reading in 2026? What changes are coming to Join the Journey? Emma Dotter talks through everything we can anticipate from Join The Journey in 2026!WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY?  Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together.  Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://www.jointhejourney.com  Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/7957-what-is-real Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898   Contact the Join The Journey Team: JoinTheJourney@watermark.org  

Wes Butler leads a heartfelt prayer journey inspired by Acts 1. He emphasizes the need for bold witnesses to spread the message far and wide. A deep devotion to both private and corporate prayer is explored, fostering spiritual growth. The importance of supporting current missionaries and encouraging future leaders is highlighted through focused petitions. Closing with a powerful prayer, Wes encourages listeners to keep the spirit of prayer alive throughout the week.

Dive into a hilarious collection of bloopers where the team shares their funniest moments, including ringtone interruptions and quirky mix-ups. Listen as Seth flubs scripture readings and the hosts joke about burps and jelly beans. The camaraderie shines through as they tease each other about editing, mix up guest introductions, and even poke fun at a 'cancer in a can' drink. With rapid-fire jokes and light-hearted critiques, this is a delightful way to relive the past year on their meaningful journey.