Do you ever feel burdened by decision-making? Are you ever intimidated or nervous at the thought of living on mission? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark Highschool Student, Ella Schreyer, to talk all things Genesis 26. For more information on DTown visit: https://www.watermark.org/events/5317-dtown-2023 Join The Journey Journals: https://www.jointhejourney.com/resources Check out Emma & Ella's discussion on 2 Corinthians 8! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-jou...
Feb 01, 2023•11 min
Tune in to today's episode where our host Emma Dotter is in the podcast studio with Watermark member, Nathan Wagnon! Why are there so many genealogies in the OT? What's the deal with Esau and Jacob? Should we look to be more like the people in the Bible? These questions and more are answered in this episode! Today's challenge: How does knowing no one is exempt from being grafted into the family of God change the way you live today? Other episodes Nathan has been on for JTJ: https://podcasts.appl...
Jan 31, 2023•13 min
Do you ever have a hard time trusting God? What should you do when trusting God is difficult? In this episode, Emma is joined by Watermark Institute student, Catherine Cotton. For more information regarding the Watermark Institute visit: https://www.watermarkresources.com/ministries/institute Looking for a Join The Journey Journal? https://www.jointhejourney.com/resources
Jan 30, 2023•11 min
Have you ever walked through a season of loss? In today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by former Join the Journey teammate and devo-writer, Amber Hapka. Emma and Amber are equipping us with the truth and comfort we can have in seasons of loss and sorrow found in Matthew 23. Grief and suffering are things we cannot escape on this side of heaven but there is an eternal hope that as believers we get to rest in.
Jan 27, 2023•11 min
Why sacrifice Isaac? What's up with that? In this episode, Saegan Cockerham is back to talk about all things Genesis 22.
Jan 26, 2023•11 min
Today, Emma Dotter is joined by High School Sophomore, Bo Richardson. Lean in with us to Genesis 21 where we find that, “God is gracious, faithful, transcendent and He is THE everlasting God.”. As his children, we are co-heirs of an eternal inheritance. What would it look like for you to walk boldly in this truth?
Jan 25, 2023•10 min
Why does Abraham lie about his wife's identity? What happens when our fears get out of control? In this episode, Emma is joined by one Watermark's Institute students, Saegan Cockerham, to talk about Genesis 20.
Jan 24, 2023•11 min
Join us in today's episode with Emma Dotter and watermark member and devo-writer, Morgan Elliott! We are camping out in the book of Genesis 19 wrestling with some difficult concepts and stories. We end this episode better understanding being righteous vs. living in righteousness and the importance of community in our lives.
Jan 23, 2023•14 min
What does it look like to trust God in the face of incredibly difficult circumstances? When life doesn't go as planned, where should we turn? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Jackie Michael to talk all about Genesis 18. For more information regarding Equipped Disciple visit: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/equipped-disciple For more information regarding serving with international college students visit: https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/local-international...
Jan 20, 2023•9 min
Today's episode discusses the hope found in Genesis 16-17 and ultimately the hope found in our God. Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark Member, Julie Fowler, diving into the depths of what genuine hopefulness in the midst of trial and struggle. Today's Challenge: Do you actually believe you serve a God who HEARS YOU and SEES YOU? What would it look like to operate in that hope today? For more information on the Shiloh Ministry: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/shiloh Join The Journey Adult Jo...
Jan 19, 2023•11 min
Today, we are in Genesis 15 with Emma Dotter and High School Sophomore, Noah Roby. Emma and Noah discuss salvation in the Old Testament, covenants, salvation not based on works and how God's word was relevant then and is still relevant now. Today's challenge: Are you operating in a salvation based on works? Or are you accepting it for the free gift from God that it is?
Jan 18, 2023•13 min
Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo-writer, Katie Mueller and we are discussing Genesis 14. What would a modern day Lot look like? Who is this infamous Melchizedek character and why is he so important? These questions and more are answered in this episode! Today's challenge: Like Lot, if you find yourself choosing the path of least-resistance today, press in and boldly face the opposition in front of you leaning on the confidence of the Lord.
Jan 17, 2023•13 min
Generosity, humility, motive, and more! Emma Dotter is setting the scene for us in Genesis 13 on today's episode. She helps us break down this chapter to see exactly what we should be gleaning from the text. Today's Challenge: What is your motivation to why you do what you do? Our motives reflect what is important to us and who has the throne in our hearts. Who sits on the throne of YOUR heart?
Jan 16, 2023•8 min
What is the key to understanding the Old Testament? How is the Old Testament relevant to us or to the New Testament? Emma Dotter answers these questions for us in today's episode through Genesis 12. Today's Challenge: Have you been reading the Old Testament with a heart of irrelevance? What would it look like for your heart to be re-postured?
Jan 13, 2023•9 min
What is your view of God? Do you take him seriously? Are you building something for yourself or for him? In our episode today, Emma Dotter and devo writer, Julie Nicholson, are pressing into these questions and more centered around Genesis 11. Today's challenge: What has God called you to do for him and how can you walk faithfully in that today? Shift Ministry Link: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/shift
Jan 12, 2023•13 min
Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo-writer, Sam Garner, as we camp out in Genesis 9-10. Our God is a lot bigger than we oftentimes give him credit for. Today, we leave this episode with a BIGGER view of God and a deeper understanding of Genesis 9-10. Today's Challenge: Are there any areas of your life where you may be celebrating sin and inviting others into it with you? Link to Adult Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV27BLB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_23YV88FNJN4E08R8H7N9...
Jan 11, 2023•12 min
How did Noah fit all the animals on the ark? In this episode, Emma shows off her math skills as she presents research that demonstrates just how competent our God is! Link to adult journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV27BLB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_23YV88FNJN4E08R8H7N9
Jan 10, 2023•12 min
Emma Dotter sits down with Paul and Mandy Figel discussing Genesis 6:9-7:24. We all either are or know someone in the middle of the story that can be hard to understand. God is up to something and always on the move! Link to Adult Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV27BLB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_23YV88FNJN4E08R8H7N9
Jan 09, 2023•13 min
Why are genealogies SO important? Emma Dotter is meeting us in Genesis 5-6:8 teaching us about why genealogies matter and how they are also for our BENEFIT. Genealogy reveals God's character and reminds us of his promises. Today's Challenge: Read or re-read Genesis 5-6:8 applying what you got from today's podcast episode, letting this new lens affect the way you view genealogies. Link to Adult Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV27BLB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_23YV88FNJN4E08R8H7N9 Link to Jr. Po...
Jan 06, 2023•12 min
Have you ever read or heard about the infamous story of Cain and Abel? Emma Dotter and Devo writer, Scot Buchanan, are meeting us in Genesis 4 and if you have read this chapter before, you may have some questions of why was Cain's sacrifice not accepted and why was Abel's? How does this chapter apply to us? Find out in today's episode!
Jan 05, 2023•13 min
Emma Dotter is in the podcast studio with watermark lead team members and high school students, Colin Keaton and Biak Sang, diving into Genesis 3. There can be a tendency to sugar coat things especially in chapters of the Bible like Genesis 3 but fully acknowledging the hard things allows us to fully see God's mercy and love. Today's Challenge: What would it look like for you to dwell on the truth that you cannot out sin God's grace and you are covered by Jesus’ grace today?...
Jan 04, 2023•12 min
Emma Dotter is in the podcast studio today helping us build a clear, biblical foundation to stand on in a world that is constantly shifting sands beneath our feet. It is vital for believers to have an accurate and truthful biblical worldview, this helps us stand firm on the Word when facing worldly pressures and trends. We are discussing this importance of this concerning marriage and gender specifically today but this foundation serves us in all areas of our walk with a perfect God in an imperf...
Jan 03, 2023•16 min
Welcome back or welcome for the first time, to Join the Journey 2023! Emma Dotter is launching us into the new year through Genesis 1. Have you ever used something for the wrong purpose? Sometimes we do this with the Bible! Today, Emma helps us understand exactly what Genesis 1 is all about and how it should be used. Today's Challenge: Let knowing you are an image bearer of God saturate everything you do and think today. JTJ Journal: https://a.co/d/9S1L0qQ JTJ JR Journal: https://a.co/d/hJLagiY...
Jan 02, 2023•14 min
What is the goal and purpose of Join the Journey? What does it look like to follow along with us and how are these tools (the podcast being ONE of them?) best applied to maximize our understanding of God's word and grow our love for him? Find out in today's episode with Emma Dotter!
Jan 01, 2023•5 min
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? How much editing goes into each episode? Do we always say things correctly on the first try? The answer is most definitely no, but we have a lot of fun along the way. Join us for a special bonus episode tracing some of the highs and lows of the 2022 year! PURCHASE THE 2023 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&sprefi...
Dec 31, 2022•4 min
In this Bonus episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark's recent Woman's Equipping Director, now full-time grandmother, Gigi Hornberger. We know that the Bible can be confusing at times and that confusion can keep us from diving into the word. Gigi leaves us encouraged and with tools on how to keep pressing into the Bible even when we may not at first, understand.
Dec 30, 2022•13 min
Last step - we want to jump to it right away, who is God, who is audience, why does that matter to me, does this align with what else I've read in scripture, reading scripture & wanting to apply it to someone else but how does this apply to ME?? Not just an "am I doing this yes or no?" But a how or when? In what situation currently do I need to trust him more in that way?
Dec 29, 2022•10 min
Lean in with us as Emma Dotter and Senior Director, Oren Martin, help us with interpreting scripture and how to approach God's word. Sometimes, we make the Bible say what we want it to say but today we learn about how to let the Bible say what it actually says.
Dec 28, 2022•13 min
Do you know how to accurately interpret and observe the Bible? Today, Emma Dotter and Watermark's Coordinator of Equipping & Apologetics, Garrett Wikle, are going to teach you what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to better understanding scripture. 2 important things to remember from today's talk are: 1. Interpretation: what does this mean 2. Application: how should this affect the way I live
Dec 27, 2022•15 min
In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark's Senior Director of Equipping, Oren Martin. Emma and Oren walk through the basics of good Bible Study: Prayer, practical steps, genres, and more!
Dec 26, 2022•14 min
