Why are the daughters of Zelophehad significant? What do they teach us about God's heart/character? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark college student Sam Curtis as they discuss God’s response to the financial insecurity of Zelophehad’s daughters and His kindness in protecting them. Additional Scripture Referenced: Hebrews 3:3 – “For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itsel...
Feb 12, 2025•11 min
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member Reese Tomberlin about Num 25:4-9 and discuss the events where 24,000 people died. They discuss how we should hink about events like this in light of God's character and his purpose for his people. Additional Scriptures: Exodus 19:6, Exodus 20 Check out Reese's former episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-014-proverbs-15/id1600151923?i=1000642081892
Feb 11, 2025•17 min
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson discusses the events of Numbers 20-22. Lauren addressed Numbers 20:12, and why God didn't allow Moses to enter the Promise Land. Check out Join the Journey Jr. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898
Feb 10, 2025•12 min
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson discusses Numbers 17-19, answering the question "What's the significance of the Red Heifer?" Lauren explores how the red heifer points to Jesus' sacrifice for us for the forgiveness of our sin. TA's Book Recommendation: Christ from Beginning to End - https://a.co/d/0M8MmfW
Feb 08, 2025•11 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Join the Journey editor Will Gullette discuss Numbers 14:18 & 16:45, answering the question, "How do we make sense of God's love and grace alongside his justice?" Additional Scripture references: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Acts 7:39, Hebrews 3:13, Galatians 3:24 TA's Book Recommendation: Christ from Beginning to End - https://a.co/d/0M8MmfW Check out some of Will's former Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-077-exodus-37/id1600151923?i=1000610533341 h...
Feb 07, 2025•14 min
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark staff member, Robin Dutton, about Numbers 10-13, focusing on Miriam's leprosy and how Miriam's experience with leprosy is a picture of God's mercy and grace in His people's lives. Check out Robin's former episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-219-2-kings-23/id1600151923?i=1000634245664
Feb 06, 2025•13 min
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member Jim Wimberly about Numbers 7-9. They discuss Numbers 8 and what the Bible instructs regarding retirement. They discuss how we are given two jobs, one of which is a big job from the God that we never retire from. Jim gives examples from his life of how he hasn't retired from the work of spreading the Gospel.
Feb 05, 2025•16 min
Join Emma Dotter as she unpacks the Nazarite vow from Numbers 4-6—a voluntary act of consecration to the Lord, open to both men and women, with specific commitments and a sacrificial conclusion. Listen in and think through these questions: What does it mean to be set apart? How is your heart posture toward pursuing holiness? How are you intentionally living a holy life by surrendering to the Spirit’s leadership?
Feb 04, 2025•12 min
Today Emma Dotter breaks down Numbers 1-3 and establishes fundamental building blocks to understand the book of Numbers. What are the 12 tribes of Israel and what role do the Levites play? Listen in to find out.
Feb 03, 2025•17 min
In this episode, Christy Chermak sits down with Anna Hughes, NP, and Katherine Gomez, NP, from Watermark Health to dive into Leviticus 25-27 and the significance of the spring feasts. Together, they explore themes of God’s justice, mercy, and provision, drawing connections between Scripture and their work in healthcare. To learn more about serving with Watermark Health, check out this link: https://www.watermarkhealth.org/serve
Feb 01, 2025•19 min
In this episode, Christy Chermak explores the biblical feasts and how they reveal God’s heart for rest, provision, and care for the poor. From the Sabbath in the Ten Commandments to the Feast of Weeks—when the Holy Spirit came in the New Testament—she unpacks how these rhythms invite us into remembrance and celebration. Through stories like Boaz and Ruth, we see how God’s law makes space for both gratitude and those who are hurting, reminding us of His deep love and protection for the vulnerable...
Jan 31, 2025•12 min
In today's episode, Christy Chermak, Executive Director of Watermark Health talks with registered nurse and Director of Clinical Service Lines, Paige Delgado discuss the laws in Leviticus 15-20 around cleanliness of body, sexual sin, and the Day of Atonement. We see how the Day of Atonement foreshadows the coming of Jesus and His being the final atonement for our sin. For more information about Watermark Health: https://www.watermark.org/health
Jan 30, 2025•18 min
Today, in Watermark Health third takeover episode, Christy Chermak talks with Dr. Providence Okaalet about Leviticus 11-14, the Mosaic healthcode of 1450BC and other laws around cleanliness, and how these laws set his people apart from other people, and how it relates to us today. Additional Scriptures referenced: 1 Corinthans 10:23, Acts 10 To find out how to serve with Watermark Health: https://www.watermarkhealth.org/serve To learn more about the Wellness Collective: https://www.watermarkheal...
Jan 29, 2025•20 min
Today, Christy Chermak, Executive Director of Watermark Health, and M.D. Matt Bush, Founder and President of Watermark Health, discuss Leviticus 6-10 and leadership expectations that God sets for the priests and people. They discuss how we can still apply some of these leadership principles set by God in our lives today. Additional Scriptures Referenced: Mark 10 To learn more about Watermark Health: https://www.watermark.org/health
Jan 28, 2025•15 min
In today's first Watermark Health takeover episode, Executive Director of Watermark and Health, Christy Chermak, and Dr. Paul and Mandy Figel help us understand the importance of Leviticus in relationship to Exodus and what's to come in Numbers. They also answer the question: "How can sinful human beings be acceptable to and together with a holy God?" from Leviticus 1-5. We will see how Leviticus is setting the stage to answer that and point to the big picture narrative of God's redemptive plan....
Jan 27, 2025•24 min
What was the purpose of anointing oil and how should we think about it today? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter discusses Exodus 38-40 and the significance of anointing oil as a symbol of holiness and a test of obedience. The anointing oil used in the Old Testament can serve as a tangible expression of faith in the lives of those who trust in God. Additional Scripture Referenced: Exodus 28:41 – “And you shall put them on Aaron your brother, and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them and ordai...
Jan 25, 2025•9 min
What is the Old Covenant and why do covenants matter? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter talks about God’s grace and mercy toward the Israelites who continually fail to keep the covenant they made with God. He is a God of mercy and love who creates the covenant He made with His people in order to protect them and redirect their hearts towards Him. Additional Scripture Referenced: Hebrews 10:1-4 – “For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realit...
Jan 24, 2025•13 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson recap the story of the Bible we have read so far and discuss what the purpose of the Old Testament law was to God's people and how we can think about it today. Find out more about Re:gen here! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery
Jan 23, 2025•19 min
Why did priests wear special clothes? Today Emma Dotter is joined by one of Watermark's Men's Community Directors Bo Towns to discuss the meaning of the priests clothing in Exodus 28-29. The priests had a special job that is distinct and set apart, and their special clothing reflects their important role of representing the people to God. We get to read this text in light of the future, knowing that Jesus is the ultimate Great High Priest. He allows us to boldly approach God, knowing that those ...
Jan 22, 2025•16 min
What was the significance of the various parts of the tabernacle? Today, Emma Dotter leads us through the history, significance, and parts of the tabernacle to better understand how it relates to God's relationship with his people. Sunday Equipping Classes: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/sunday-equipping-courses ESV Spiral Journaling Bible Set: https://a.co/d/3zWlW4v Join the Journey Journal (Genesis to Jesus Vol. 1) https://a.co/d/bLumQ5A Join the Journey Journal (Genesis to Jesus Vol. 2)...
Jan 21, 2025•17 min
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson and Elizabeth Hoffman discuss Exodus 22-24 and how all the laws in these passages can be applied to our lives, relationships, and interactions with the world around us. For more information about Watermark Outreach opportunities, visit: https://www.watermark.org/outreach
Jan 20, 2025•13 min
What does it mean for God to be jealous? Is this a bad thing? Today, Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Matt Farlow discuss Exodus 18-21 and how God's jealous desire is to keep our worship and affection, showing his love for us. They also discuss how to approach scriptures that address slavery and if the Bible endorses slavery. Additional References: Psalm 16:11 Proverbs 31:8-9 Check out Matt's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-208-psalm-122/id1600151923?i=100067...
Jan 18, 2025•15 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter reviews the different challenges that the Israelites experienced through Exodus 14-17 and what we learn about the character of God. Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 6:11, John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 10:4
Jan 17, 2025•12 min
How do we reconcile God's goodness with the death of the firstborn children? Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark staff member Parker Primrose to talk through how God's character informs how we read Exodus 10-13. God could have started with the tenth plague, because the consequence of sin is death. But in His mercy, He gives the Egyptians multiple opportunities to turn from their sin and turn to Him. For God to be good, He must be just. This story points us to Christ, the firstborn of all c...
Jan 16, 2025•13 min
Why does God harden Pharaoh's heart? In today's episode, Emma Dotter walks through Exodus 7-9 and helps us understand God's sovereignty and man's free will in salvation, while reminding us of the importance of examining our own hearts. Additional Scriptures: Romans 9:17-18; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; 2 Peter 3:9 Have questions? Check out the Got Questions website to find answers! https://www.gotquestions.org/
Jan 15, 2025•19 min
Why was God ready to kill Moses? What is the significance of Zipporah's actions? In today's episode, Emma Dotter walks us through some of these challenging questions and explains the importance of complete obedience to God. Scriptures referenced: 2 Corinthians 12:9
Jan 14, 2025•14 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark staff member Dani Stoll. Based on Exodus 1:16-17, "Is it ever okay to lie?" Information about D-town: https://www.watermark.org/events/6382-dtown-2025
Jan 13, 2025•14 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter breaks down the best way for us to study the Bible. Emma also gives the historical background of where we get the twelve tribes of Israel and who they were and where do they came from.
Jan 11, 2025•11 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson discuss Joseph and why he put the silver cup in his brother's sack.
Jan 10, 2025•16 min
Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual abuse. "If God is good, why does evil exist?" Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Dave Bruskas explore this question through Genesis 37–41, offering a framework for viewing suffering in light of God’s character. Re:Gen Recovery Information: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery MENd: Abuse Recovery for Men: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/mend Courageous Hope: Abuse Recovery for Women: htt...
Jan 09, 2025•18 min
