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Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

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Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word. Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.” By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.
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Episodes

Episode 143: Finding Peace in the Shepherd’s Arms

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! No matter how you feel or what circumstances you’re walking through, God is by your side. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue to examine Psalm 23 and talk about what it means to allow God to restore our souls. They remind us that it’s OK to feel cast down and discouraged, but encourage us to trust that God will lift us back up and keep us on the right path. Pour yourself a cup of...

Nov 01, 202332 min

Episode 142: The Lord is My Shepherd

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! When we trust that God will take care of us, we can feel free to rest. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the first two verses of Psalm 23. They reflect on what it means to “lie down in green pastures,” and they explain what the relationship between sheep and shepherds can teach us about our own relationship with God. Grab your Bible and join us! Episode Recap Start by writing...

Oct 25, 202334 min

Episode 141: Evil Will Not Win!

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Even when all seems lost, we can trust that God will carry out His perfect plan. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their conversation about the story of Esther and what it can teach us about God’s intervention and redemption. They remind us that God’s timing is always perfect and we can trust Him to make things right. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join in on the conversatio...

Oct 18, 202333 min

Episode 140: For Such a Time as This

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! The story of Esther is a powerful reminder that God is always working, even in the seemingly small details of our lives. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about all of the different ways God showed up in Esther and Mordecai’s stories, and the opportunity he gave them to participate in his plans. They remind us that we have a choice in how we respond to difficult circumstances, and ...

Oct 11, 202332 min

Episode 139: Go and Make Disciples

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about one of Jesus’ most overlooked commandments: Go and make disciples. They explain why discipleship is so important and discuss what it looks like to be discipled and to disciple others. They also share some important reminders about not letting our own opinions overshadow God’s word, making sure not to lead others astray, and following God more...

Oct 04, 202333 min

Episode 138: Faith Part 4 — Holding Onto Faith When Life Gets Difficult

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! From Jehoshaphat to Joshua, even the most faithful people in the Bible still struggle with doubt sometimes. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it looks like to keep our eyes on God even when we’re afraid, uncertain, or grieving. They remind us to not overlook the power of praise and encourage us to come before God with honesty. Grab your Bible and listen in on the convers...

Sep 27, 202342 min

Episode 137: Faith Part 3 — How Do We Know God is Trustworthy?

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! If we want to know that we can trust God, all we need to do is look to the cross. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on faith by looking at a time when Moses struggled to believe God. They explain why we’re not supposed to test God’s word and remind us that even when our faith feels small, our God is big. Grab your Bible and join us! Episode Recap Start by writing d...

Sep 20, 202343 min

Episode 136: Faith Part 2 — Trusting God’s Will for Our Lives

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! What can the story of Abraham teach us about our own relationships with the Lord? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series about faith by examining the way Abraham’s life was shaped by His trust in God. They remind us that even though Abrahm did not always have perfect faith, He continued to allow God to work in His life. They also share encouragement for listeners who mi...

Sep 13, 202342 min

Episode 135: Faith Part 1 — Why Do We Need Faith?

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! If faith is such an important part of our walks with God, then it makes sense that the enemy would try to make us lose it. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series where they’ll be talking all about faith. They explain why we need faith to accept God’s gift of salvation, and they begin to discuss some of the lies many of us come to believe about faith. They also remind us th...

Sep 06, 202339 min

Episode 134: We’re starting a new series on...

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! This week we are taking a little break, but we're going to come back week to start a brand new series on… faith. We know Scripture says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. We also know that faith can move mountains. But what are we putting our faith in? There's so much to dive into here — we're going to talk about prayer, pleasing God, and what it really means to hav...

Aug 30, 20231 min

Episode 133: Guarding Our Hearts and Minds

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Scripture tells us that God will soften our hearts, but we first have to be willing to let Him in. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about why it’s so important to guard our hearts and minds, reminding us that our actions matter much less than the position of our hearts. They also discuss what it looks like to move forward once we’ve heard God’s voice. Pull up a chair and listen in...

Aug 23, 202330 min

Episode 132: How Do We Know God’s Plan?

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! We know that God has a plan for our lives, but we won’t always know exactly what that plan looks like. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the dreams they believe God has placed on their hearts, and the way they’re trusting God to fulfill His best possible plan. They also encourage us to celebrate the things God has already done, make the most of all the time we have, a...

Aug 16, 202342 min

Episode 131: Trusting God’s Word When it Doesn’t Make Sense

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! How do we know God is speaking to us, and what do we do in response? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the story of Jeremiah and the unpopular messages God asked him to deliver to the Israelites. They reflect on what it can look like to hear God’s voice today and discuss some things to look out for to make sure the messages we’re listening to are actually of God. Pour yoursel...

Aug 09, 202337 min

Episode 130: God is Present in our Struggles

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! What does it mean to allow God to conform us to His image? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the new takeaways they’ve gained from an old, familiar passage: Romans 8:28-29. They discuss what Paul meant when he said we’d be conformed to the image of Jesus, reflect on the importance of forgiving others, and offer encouragement to anyone who’s currently walking through a...

Aug 02, 202344 min

Episode 129: Letting Down Our Walls

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Our worship is less about what we do and more about why we’re doing it. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue talking about the woman at the well and the way Jesus met her exactly where she needed Him to. They discuss the idea of true worship and reflect on the question of how we can better allow Jesus’ love to come into our lives. Pull up a chair and join us! Episode Recap Start b...

Jul 26, 202338 min

Episode 128: Accepting the Love of Jesus

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Even when you think you’re unworthy of love, Jesus will go out of His way to seek you out. In this episode, Dot and Cara catch up on some of the big questions and ideas that have been on Dot’s heart this summer. They then discuss the story of the woman at the well, open up about why it’s so meaningful to them, and explain what it can teach us about Jesus’ love for us. Pour yourself ...

Jul 19, 202337 min

Episode 127: How to Know the Will of God - Part 3

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Becoming a living sacrifice is not a one-time decision, it’s a lifelong commitment to walking with the Lord. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their series about knowing the will of God by talking about what it means to present ourselves as living sacrifices. They explain that we can trust God to help us want what He wants, and they offer encouragement to anyone who’s worrying a...

Jul 12, 202344 min

Episode 126: How to Know the Will of God - Part 2

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! How can we remain focused on God’s will when we’re constantly surrounded by competing messages? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on Romans 12 with a conversation about what it means to renew our minds. They explain why it’s so important to know and apply God’s truth, and they encourage us to ask God to help us want what He wants. Pull up a chair and join in on the...

Jul 05, 202332 min

Episode 125: How to Know the Will of God - Part 1

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! We won’t always understand why certain things happen, but we can surrender to God and start to get to know His will. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series on Romans 12, “How to Know the Will of God.” They talk about what Paul meant when he encouraged the church to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, and they share some lessons and mindsets that have helped them pract...

Jun 28, 202333 min

Episode 124: God is On His Throne

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! It’s easy to get caught up in celebrating our own accomplishments, but God is the one who is on the throne. In this episode, Dot explains why this idea has been on her heart lately, and she encourages us to stop being so self-absorbed and to make sure we’re worshipping God and God alone. She and Cara also talk about the insights they gain from Revelation 5, and they remind us that G...

Jun 21, 202327 min

Episode 123: We Are Not Condemned

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Because of Jesus, we’re free from condemnation for our sins. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their mini series on Romans by celebrating some of the powerful truths found in Romans 8. They each explain why these verses mean so much to them, and they remind us that we can always find hope in Christ, even when we don’t know what to pray or ask for. Grab your Bible and join us! Ep...

Jun 14, 202328 min

Episode 122: Free from the Law of Sin

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Part of being human is struggling between two masters: the law of sin and the law of God. In this episode, Dot and Cara dig deep into Romans 7 and talk about this tension between the desires of our flesh and the desires of God. They explain how Jesus has set us free from the power of sin, and they offer some words of encouragement for all of us who are struggling to serve God in thi...

Jun 07, 202342 min

Episode 121: Sin Has Lost Its Power

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Sin will always be a part of our lives here on earth, but we don’t have to let it control us or have power over us. In this episode, Dot explains why Romans 6 has played such an important role in her faith journey. She shares some of the principles she’s learned about sin, putting God first, and responding to situations that hurt us. Dot and Cara also talk about the way that Jesus’ ...

May 31, 202330 min

Episode 120: Letting God be God of our Lives

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! God has not called us to judge others or change people’s hearts; He simply asks us to speak the truth and trust Him to take care of the rest. In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss the parable of the weeds and what it teaches us about our role in the kingdom of God. They remind us that we can never truly know someone’s heart and that God will use all things for His purpose. Pour your...

May 24, 202336 min

Episode 119: The Parable of the Sower

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! If you want to understand your response to hurtful situations, start by looking at your heart. In this episode, Dot and Cara examine the parable of the sower and the lessons it can teach us about our own lives. They talk about the importance of good soil and explain how you can understand your heart by looking at the fruit it produces. Grab your Bible and join in on the conversation...

May 17, 202342 min

Episode 118: Bringing Our Worries to God

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! What did Jesus mean when he said His yoke is easy and His burden is light? In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on this message from Matthew 11:28-30 and explain why it’s so important to bring our fears and our worries to God rather than trying to control the outcomes on our own. They also remind us that we can come to God with anything, even the concerns that seem trivial. Pull up...

May 10, 202335 min

Episode 117: Finding God in Our Adversity

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! God can use our pain and adversity to bring us closer to Him. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue examining the principles of Dr. Charles Stanley about obedience, adversity, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and much more. They also encourage us to look to Scripture as a source of truth that will help us draw closer to God. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and listen in on the conversation! ...

May 03, 202338 min

Episode 116: God’s Highest Priority

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Our intimacy with God is God’s highest priority. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the life and teachings of Dr. Charles Stanley, who had an enormous impact on Dot’s spiritual journey. They discuss some of Dr. Stanley’s principles about our relationship with God, and they remind us to think about the legacy we want to leave on this world. Grab your Bible and journal and join ...

Apr 26, 202344 min

Episode 115: Saul’s Pride and David’s Humility

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Through the story of Saul, we learn just how dangerous it can be when anger and jealousy consume us. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the way Saul’s pride serves as a cautionary tale, especially when compared to David’s humility. They explain why it’s so important to guard our hearts and remember that God’s calling is more about Him than it is about us. Pour yourself a cup o...

Apr 19, 202343 min

Episode 114: Find Your Hope in Jesus

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! We don’t have to feel despair, because our hope is in Jesus. In this episode, we share a live recording of a session Dot led this winter about the power of hope. She explains how Jesus can be the anchor we’re needing when the world around us feels overwhelming, and she reminds us that God wants what’s best for us. Episode Recap None of us have it all together, but that’s why we need...

Apr 12, 202347 min
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