Join The Journey

Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX
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Aug 2, 2023 • 11min

S2:148 1 Samuel 3 - 4

Why does a fearful delay to respond to God mean disobedience? In this episode, Emma Dotter takes us through 1 Samuel 3 and 4, reminding us that God is big and powerful, but he is also personal and genuinely cares for His children!  Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: John 16:12-14 – The Spirit guides us John 1:14 – Jesus is the Word made flesh Romans 1:18-20 – God reveals His existence to us Job 12:7-10, Psalm 96:11-12, Psalm 19:1 – God communicates through His creation  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Listen to the Romans 1 episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-029-romans-1/id1600151923?i=1000550643813 
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Aug 1, 2023 • 13min

S2:147 1 Samuel 2

Who intercedes for us when we sin against God? What were the differences between Eli’s sons responses to God and Hannah's response to God? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Shiloh volunteer, Julie Fowler to talk about how you can be real with God and go to his character to know you can trust him.  Additional Resources:   If you’re a young adult (22-35), sign up for Launch here: https://brushfire.com/watermark/launch2023/551716/details?_ga=2.35917160.974788749.1689707472-1691304071.1689179794&_gl=1*k9z0la*_ga*MTY5MTMwNDA3MS4xNjg5MTc5Nzk0*_ga_Z5E8M2ZW7C*MTY4OTcwNzQ3MS4zLjEuMTY4OTcwOTEwNy4wLjAuMA..  Learn more about Watermark’s Shiloh ministry: https://www.watermark.org/shiloh  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4 
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Jul 31, 2023 • 10min

S2:146 1 Samuel 1

Does God even care about us when we are sad or grieving a loss? And do you trust God to follow through in response to our prayers? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Hayle Oberle take us through Judges 12, giving us the reminder that God hears us in our seasons of grief.  Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: 1 John 5:14-15 – God hears us Hebrews 4:16 – Let us boldly approach the throne of grace!  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Interested in becoming a member at Watermark? https://www.watermark.org/membership 
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Jul 29, 2023 • 12min

Bonus Episode: Ruth Overview

Ruth isn’t just a book about a single girl getting a husband. In this bonus episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark staff member, Kimberly McNiece to unpack how much we can learn from just 4 chapters and point out some misconceptions we may have about the book of Ruth.  Additional Resources:   Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4 
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Jul 28, 2023 • 11min

S2:145 Judges 21

Ever go through a period where you feel like God is silent? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Brad Gaultney take us through Judges 21, explaining how they had bad solution to a bad problem that was a result of bad decisions.  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/  Here is Brad’s devotional: https://www.jointhejourney.com/5043-hitting-the-wall    Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Interested in re:generation? https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery 
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Jul 27, 2023 • 11min

S2:144 Judges 20

A civil war? What does that mean for us today? In this episode, Emma Dotter leads us through Judges 20, asking us how we respond to injustice and tragedy.  Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Judges 1:1 – The tribes inquired of Yahweh  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4 
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Jul 26, 2023 • 14min

S2:143 Judges 19

Parental Advisory: This episode covers rape, abuse, and graphic violence toward women.   How do we deal with hard topics, like abuse and rape, in the Bible? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Jennifer Collins walk us through Judges 19, discussing the tragedy that comes when we stop looking at other humans like they have inherent value from God.  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Interested in Courageous Hope? https://www.watermark.org/ministries/courageous-hope   Bailee Webb’s story https://www.watermark.org/blog/reclaimed-and-restored 
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Jul 25, 2023 • 11min

S2:142 Judges 17 - 18

 What can we learn from a random story in the middle of Judges? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Ally Brannan lead us through Judges 17-18, emphasizing the deadliness of sin.   Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Come to Launch! https://www.watermark.org/events/5581-launch-2023-a-weekend-hosted-by-the-porch 
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Jul 24, 2023 • 10min

S2:141 Judges 16

Are there any gifts the Lord has given you that aren’t being put to use? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Rhodes Hamilton take us through Judges 16. From this chapter, we are convicted to steward our gifts from the Lord well, rather than taking it for granted.   Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Interested in joining a foundation group? https://www.watermark.org/ministries/foundation-groups 
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Jul 21, 2023 • 10min

S2:140 Judges 14-15

How do we know if something is from God? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Jessica Lewis walk us through Judges 14-15, pointing us to the reminder that God can use our failures to point to His grace and is capable of redeeming anything.  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Watermark’s Community Development Corporation ministry! https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/cdc 

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