

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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Jul 6, 2023 • 10min
S2:129 Joshua 23
Isn’t obedience just strict rule following? What motivates your behaviors? In this episode, Emma Dotter leads us through Joshua 23. It’s important to remember that bad decisions can lead to big consequences!Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:Joshua 1:8 – Success comes from meditating on God’s word!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

Jul 5, 2023 • 11min
S2:128 Joshua 22
Are you building an altar or a witness? In this episode, Emma Dotter and AC Bradley take us through Joshua 22. From their teaching on this chapter, we learn the importance of hearing people out before accusing and making an assumption.Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Proverbs 18:13: Giving an answer before listening is follyDeuteronomy 6: The importance of knowing the Word of GodCheck 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

Jul 4, 2023 • 11min
S2:127 Joshua 20 - 21
What is the purpose of the cities of refuge described in Joshua? Today, Emma Dotter and Alex Arze take us through Joshua 20-21, showing us God’s way of enacting justice through the law and his people while also forgiving and redeeming.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 Are you a young adult looking for Labor Day plans? Come to Launch! https://www.theporch.live/launch-2023

Jul 3, 2023 • 8min
S2:126 Joshua 19
What can we learn from descriptions of the tribes’ inheritances? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Shane Rasch take us through Joshua 19, specifically discussing the inheritances of Dan and Joshua, each portraying God’s faithfulness deserving of our praise. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Judges 18: Dan searches for another land 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 Check out Shane’s other episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-054-exodus-12/id1600151923?i=1000604463175 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-055-exodus-13/id1600151923?i=1000604622361

Jun 30, 2023 • 9min
S2:125 Joshua 18
Does saying “I’ll do it later” even matter that much? And does God really need my active participation? In this episode, Emma Dotter takes us through Joshua 18, showing us how delay leads to complacency and sin, impacting others. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:Acts 1:12-26 – Casting lotsJoshua 9:14 – The Israelites failed to consult the LordEphesians 1 – God gives us gifts!Matthew 11:28-30 – The Lord will give you restCheck 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

Jun 29, 2023 • 8min
S2:124 Joshua 16 - 17
How are the people you surround yourself with influencing you? In this episode, Emma Dotter leads us through Joshua 16-17, focusing on the consequences that come with partial, instead of full, obedience. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:Numbers 27:1-11: Zelophehad’s daughters1 Corinthians 15:33: Bad company corrupts good moralsJames 3:1-12: Our words matterJudges 2:17: The Israelites turned to pagan godsCheck 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

Jun 28, 2023 • 9min
S2:123 Joshua 15
What do Israel’s boundaries teach us about God’s character? In this episode, Emma Dotter leads us through Joshua 15, specifically teaching us that when the boundary lines aren’t clear, confusion ensues. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:Isaiah 55:8: God’s ways are not our waysRomans 8:11: God’s spirit is within you!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 Search Join the Journey in your device's app store!

Jun 27, 2023 • 9min
S2:122 Joshua 14
Are you willing to endure to continue in faithfulness? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Chuck Adair lead us through Joshua 14, specifically focusing on how age has nothing to do with faithfulness. Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1 Listen to Chuck’s first episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-072-2-corinthians-12/id1600151923?i=1000557199000 Interested in re:generation? https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery Serve with the Prison Impact ministry: https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/prisons Check out Watermark South Dallas! https://www.watermark.org/southdallas Learn how to Love Our City: https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city Contact Chuck about ministries in your state at cadair@watermark.org

Jun 26, 2023 • 6min
S2:121 Joshua 13
Why is Levi the only tribe to not receive an inheritance of land? In this episode, Emma Dotter takes us through Joshua 13, specifically teaching us a lesson in contentment and reminding us that the Lord’s plan looks different from our own.Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Genesis 13:10-11: Lot chooses landNumbers 32:1: Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh choosing land1 Chronicles 5:26: These tribes are taken captive by AssyriaJoshua 20: Cities of refugeNumbers 4:4: The job of the Levites concerns the most holy thingsCheck out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham

Jun 24, 2023 • 6min
BONUS: JOSHUA OVERVIEW
We hope you’ve been encouraged from reading through Joshua! In today’s bonus episode, Emma Dotter gives an overview of Joshua, reminding us of what we’ve read and everything we can be learning from the book, which shows both successes and failures of the nation of Israel.Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:Matthew 11:28-30: In God we find restExodus 33:7-11: The Tent of MeetingCheck out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham


