

Join The Journey
Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX
Reading the Bible regularly can be a challenge, and our goal is to help you not only get into God's word regularly, but also help you understand and apply what you're reading! Join The Journey is a Bible study podcast built to follow our daily reading plan available for free at jointhejourney.com. New episodes will be available Monday through Friday. We hope you can join us!
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Mar 28, 2024 • 9min
Bonus: Holy Week: Luke 22:7-23
Hannah Staubs interviews Travis Bruster on Jesus as the Passover Lamb, linking Old Testament symbolism to Jesus' sacrificial role. They explore Luke 22, discussing the initiation of a new covenant through Jesus, leading to a new exodus from sin and impacting the practice of communion.

Mar 27, 2024 • 10min
Bonus: Holy Week: Mark 12:28 - 13:37
"Doing things FROM love not FOR love." On today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Lauren McGee as they walk through the Great Commandment in Mark and how that applies to us today. Additional Scripture mentioned in today's episode: Deuteronomy 6:4-6, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart." More info on Easter at Watermark: https://www.watermark.org/easter-2024 Grab a Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IEYKICMCV7IF&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark&qid=1702568266&sprefix=join+the+journe%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPPBY9BP?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oK2BsXiCNH_NGvOwD1o8SgPAXmtaU8AWjENZhG3fxS2G1SIRzfJZi6XJxbzK7gG1qZKG59nIPhRQNGE455PTjmqzAQksbwNA9OxwHA6ZmXyoV5jSP86DEsIq2qrUiE2jgkhwTAYxmlsL9I4Sc47PyA.VESsjAce9hchoCh2d7EjG_pPEByFNNNXoS05yOAcCHg&dib_tag=AUTHOR You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Mar 26, 2024 • 11min
Bonus: Holy Week: Mark 11:27 - 12:27
What a perfect storm in the podcast today, as Emma Dotter interview Watermark Member and attorney, Rowe Stipe! Rowe shows us that multiple types of law are in this passage, and then connects these stories to Jesus. Rowe shows throughout the passage the patience of God, sovereignty of God, and the stubbornness of man. Personal the gospel every single day! Scripture used in this episode: Isaiah 5:7, “For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel…” Exodus 34:6, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…” More info on Easter at Watermark: https://www.watermark.org/easter-2024 Young Adult looking for friends, good teaching, & a good time? We would love to see you at the Porch! https://www.theporch.live/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IEYKICMCV7IF&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark&qid=1702568266&sprefix=join+the+journe%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPPBY9BP?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oK2BsXiCNH_NGvOwD1o8SgPAXmtaU8AWjENZhG3fxS2G1SIRzfJZi6XJxbzK7gG1qZKG59nIPhRQNGE455PTjmqzAQksbwNA9OxwHA6ZmXyoV5jSP86DEsIq2qrUiE2jgkhwTAYxmlsL9I4Sc47PyA.VESsjAce9hchoCh2d7EjG_pPEByFNNNXoS05yOAcCHg&dib_tag=AUTHOR You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Mar 25, 2024 • 9min
Bonus: Holy Week: Matthew 21:10-17; Mark 11:15-18
"Jesus' action is a righteous reaction concerning a misuse of what is God's." Today, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Michael Banks to talk about the significance of Jesus overturning the tables during Holy Week. Additional Scriptures used in this episode: Jeremiah 7:11, "Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes?" Isaiah 56:7, "...for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IEYKICMCV7IF&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark&qid=1702568266&sprefix=join+the+journe%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPPBY9BP?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oK2BsXiCNH_NGvOwD1o8SgPAXmtaU8AWjENZhG3fxS2G1SIRzfJZi6XJxbzK7gG1qZKG59nIPhRQNGE455PTjmqzAQksbwNA9OxwHA6ZmXyoV5jSP86DEsIq2qrUiE2jgkhwTAYxmlsL9I4Sc47PyA.VESsjAce9hchoCh2d7EjG_pPEByFNNNXoS05yOAcCHg&dib_tag=AUTHOR You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Mar 24, 2024 • 8min
Bonus: Holy Week: Zechariah 9:9-13; Matthew 21:1-11
Happy Holy Week! This week we will be going from the Old Testament & New Testament to prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter. Today, Hannah Staubs, with the Watermark Institute, connects Zechariah 9 and Matthew 21, so show believers how Jesus is our King who is coming to us. Ask yourself: what is your heart posture coming into Holy Week? Have you thanked God for the gift of salvation you have received from King Jesus? Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IEYKICMCV7IF&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark&qid=1702568266&sprefix=join+the+journe%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPPBY9BP?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oK2BsXiCNH_NGvOwD1o8SgPAXmtaU8AWjENZhG3fxS2G1SIRzfJZi6XJxbzK7gG1qZKG59nIPhRQNGE455PTjmqzAQksbwNA9OxwHA6ZmXyoV5jSP86DEsIq2qrUiE2jgkhwTAYxmlsL9I4Sc47PyA.VESsjAce9hchoCh2d7EjG_pPEByFNNNXoS05yOAcCHg&dib_tag=AUTHOR You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Mar 22, 2024 • 14min
S3:060 Job 15
Diving into Job 15, the podcast explores Job's friends' manipulative approach and misconceptions about suffering. They discuss the poetic pattern of chiasm to unravel the judgment of the wicked and emphasize the importance of good friends amidst hardships.

Mar 21, 2024 • 9min
S3:059 Job 14
Exploring the challenges and rewards of consistent Bible study, featuring guest Yvette Smith sharing her faith journey. Delving into themes of despair, hope, and trusting in God through parallels with the biblical story of Job and personal experiences.

Mar 20, 2024 • 8min
S3:058 Job 13
In this podcast, they discuss the heart posture of admonishment and checking one's own heart before addressing sin in others. They explore Job 13:4-5, emphasizing accountability and grace in community interactions. The importance of humility, self-reflection, and finding strength in faith and community are also highlighted.

Mar 19, 2024 • 9min
S3:057 Job 12
Exploring how God's power and sovereignty bring encouragement in times of suffering, focusing on Job's challenges and trust. Reflecting on finding purpose and redemption through adversity, highlighting God's faithfulness during life's trials.

Mar 18, 2024 • 12min
S3:056 Job 11
The podcast discusses the importance of good community and sound theology in offering support and guidance. They explore Job 11 and highlight the impact of a strong theological foundation and close-knit community in facing challenges and finding purpose in serving God.


