It’s Christmas season and man do we have a gift for you guys! Emma Dotter, Watermark's Marriage & Family director, Chris Sherrod and Watermark's Kids Director, Sean Hill, are in the studio letting us in on Join the Journey's newest launch, Join the Journey Junior! Tune in to see just what JTJ has been up to! PURCHASE THE JOURNAL FOR ADULTS, IN FULL COLOR: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=join+the+journey+watermark&qid=1671481239&a...
Dec 23, 2022•8 min
Today we are diving into Revelation 22 with Emma Dotter, Watermark's Mens equipping director, Bobby Crotty, and Devo Writer, David Cho. Following Jesus is worth it, he is worth leaving our old lives and ways behind for the new life his blood was shed for on our behalf.
Dec 22, 2022•10 min
In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Travis Bruster to talk all things Revelation 21.
Dec 21, 2022•13 min
What is the great white throne of judgement and why does it matter to us? Emma Dotter meets us in Revelation 20 to answer these questions. We leave today's episode motivated to live a life that is pleasing to God. We are encouraged by the reality that we are saved by grace alone, faith alone, and justice on all sinfulness and brokenness is coming. Today's challenge: Think about how you will stand before God for your life and let that truth saturate into all that you do today....
Dec 20, 2022•13 min
King of Kings. Lord of Lords. Do we truly understand the reverence associated with these truths and phrases describing Jesus? Emma Dotter is in the podcast studio today meeting us in the book of Revelation 19, teaching us the gravity and true definition of these titles. Today's challenge: Do you merely acknowledge that Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords? Or do you genuinely live like it?
Dec 19, 2022•8 min
Join us on today's episode as Emma Dotter sits down with devo writer, Nicoletta Bradley, discussing and leading us through Revelation 18. Babylon built their kingdom on sinking sand and sometimes we can do the same, we want to ensure our foundation is on something unchanging. Questions to reflect on today: Does your heart break more over the loss of worldly security, success and approval over when you sin against your Heavenly Father? Are you chasing more after the world (Babylon) or the hidden ...
Dec 16, 2022•10 min
What in the world is going on in today’s chapter? If you found yourself asking this question, you are not alone! Emma Dotter is helping us piece together the truth found in Revelation 17 and just what God is communicating to us through it. Today's challenge: What is it you need to fully surrender at the foot of the cross? What is your next faithful step you need to take in obedience to the Lord?
Dec 15, 2022•5 min
Emma Dotter sits down with High school student Campbell Henke to discuss Revelation 15-16. We are left with a deeper understanding of how to view Gods wrath and what that means for us as believers going forward. 4 points of Revelation 15-16: 1. The wrath of God is real and just 2. You can’t have love without the ability for wrath 3. No one is under the wrath of God except those who choose to be 4. The wrath of God will eventually be finished forever Application questions: 1. Are you living out o...
Dec 14, 2022•9 min
Emma Dotter is in the podcast studio teaching us Revelation 14 and what exactly we are supposed to be walking away with from this chapter. We leave this episode encouraged of the truth that we serve a God who makes a way out of sinfulness, has a heart to save all of us and is perfectly just and loving. Today's challenge: What does it look like for us today as believers, to operate as bright lights in a world constantly competing for our attention and loyalty?
Dec 13, 2022•11 min
The book of Revelation can be intimidating but today Emma Dotter is joined by Devo Writer, David Cho, to help us navigate and break down chapters 12 and 13.
Dec 12, 2022•10 min
Emma Dotter is teaching Revelation 10 and 11 which can come across as pretty intimidating books of the Bible. But today, we learn the truths within this text and walk away encouraged by our Gods reign and Jesus’ triumph over sin and death FOREVER.
Dec 09, 2022•9 min
Who is God? Who am I? Why am I here? These are some of the questions we are answering today with Emma Dotter and Devo Writer Hugh Stephenson. We are encouraged through Revelation 8-9 in the truth that Gods word is true, his word is reliable and he IS who he says he is.
Dec 08, 2022•13 min
Join us in today's episode as Emma Dotter and High School Freshman, Ellen Kendrick, help us better understand Revelation 7. We walk away from this time being encouraged in the source of true living water and that we are ALL invited to the well.
Dec 07, 2022•10 min
Today, we are encouraged and spurred on by Emma Dotter through the letter of Revelation 6. We know Jesus is coming back and we can press on knowing and believing that TRUTH. Be encouraged in his perfect timing and our suffering in this world that WILL END.
Dec 06, 2022•11 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter and devo writer, Mark De La Torre, are tackling the book of Revelation, chapters 4 and 5. Mark and Emma help us lean in and simplify chapters that can be complex and intimidating. If we don’t shy away, we leave these chapters in awe of God's glory which leads us to worship him for his majesty. Question to dwell on: How can I do what I am doing, right now, to glorify God?
Dec 05, 2022•10 min
Join Emma Dotter in the studio today as she breaks down Revelation 2 and 3! These passages teach us a lot about Jesus and how he KNOWS us. He knows our hearts, our sinfulness, our standing with him, if we will depend on him… He knows all things. Todays challenge: Do we operate as if we believe that he already sees and knows us?
Dec 02, 2022•10 min
How do you feel when you approach the book of Revelation? Fearful? Intimidated? Confused? Avoidant? Today, Emma Dotter is meeting us in the midst of those feelings and helping us see, through Revelation 1, why we don’t have to feel those feelings. We can dive into this book with confidence and encouragement that there is purpose to be found and Emma helps us see how.
Dec 01, 2022•12 min
Join us in today's episode with Emma Dotter, Watermark's Mens equipping director, Bobby Crotty, and Devo writer, David Cho! We know Revelation can be an intimidating book of the Bible. Bobby and David let us know why/how we can be encouraged and boldly lean in when we approach this book. Some study tips talked about in today's talk are listed below! Study tips for Revelation: - See the structure in which John was trying to write this book - Write out the outline, ask yourself in every chapter: “...
Dec 01, 2022•13 min
In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Anna Cate Wallace to talk about AC's observations from John 21.
Nov 30, 2022•13 min
In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark's Believe Team Coordinator, Addi Wikle, to talk about John 20.
Nov 29, 2022•11 min
Sometimes in life we can go through things and be under authority that we don’t fully understand. In today's episode, Emma Dotter and journal writer/watermark staffer, Catherine Meredith, encourage us in this through John 19. We can have hope that God is sovereign AND good. He is FOR us and he loves us, let’s try to walk in that truth today.
Nov 28, 2022•10 min
In todays episode, Emma Dotter is joined by guest speaker, George Dalton. George teaches us how to keep clinging to Christ even when we endure hard things. Do hard things change the truth of Gods word? Join us to hear about all things John 18 and dependency on God.
Nov 25, 2022•12 min
In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Michelle Ball to talk all about John 17.
Nov 24, 2022•9 min
Today in the podcast studio, Emma Dotter sits down with corporate lawyer and faithful follower of God, Sam Fubara. Sam talks to us about John 16 and speaks on how we are told we WILL face troubles in this world. Which leaves us with the question of, "When we do, how do we remain encouraged?" Find out in today's episode!
Nov 23, 2022•10 min
What does it mean to abide in the Lord? Emma Dotter is joined by devo writer, Sherry Clemens, to discuss John 15 and what it looks like for us, as believers, to truly depend on God. Challenge from today's episode: Text or email a family member and encourage them in the fruit that you see in their life. For more on what it means to abide: https://www.watermark.org/message/8886-if-we-fail-to-abide-we-fail-to-flourish
Nov 22, 2022•14 min
Casey and Haley are back with us on the podcast and are bringing us the truth of John 14. We have an eternal hope but we also have an earthly helper to give us hope in the present. We hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving and pray for safe travels! This weeks challenge: Hunger for heaven but hold fast to the Holy Spirit
Nov 21, 2022•10 min
Devo writers, Casey & Haley Crane are in the podcast studio with a takeover on John 13. Sometimes we can feel like we need to be justified for our sins over and over again, but as we learn today, what Jesus did on the cross for us covered us completely and FINALLY. He died one time for the sins of ALL. Key verse: John 13:44-45 Weekly challenge: Are you going to deny yourself or deny God?
Nov 18, 2022•13 min
Do you fear the disapproval of man more than you love the praise of God? Today, Emma Dotter shows us an example of what this looks likes through the lens of John 12 and answers the question of; “Why is this so important?”
Nov 17, 2022•8 min
Do you believe that Jesus is equally good in the midst of ALL circumstances and emotions OR just when things are “good”? Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark High School Student, Ella Eubanks going over John 11 with us and helping us learn full reliance on the Lord even in hard times. This link is for LOCAL readers who will be able to pick up their journals on a Sunday morning in Dallas. Amazon link coming soon! https://my.watermark.org/Registration?RegistrationInstanceId=3182
Nov 16, 2022•12 min
As a believer, you are Jesus’ sheep and he knows you BY name. Do you believe that, like really believe it? In this episode, Emma Dotter leads us through John 10 breaking down the truth that, The Lord is our shepherd and what that means for us. Today's challenge: Are you quick to forget who God is and who you are to him?
Nov 15, 2022•10 min
