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S4:072 1 Samuel 18-19 Mar 25, 2025

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In today's episode, Zach Seitz talks with Watermark member Hank Hoaglund discuss the events of 1 Samuel 18-19, and David's responses through Psalms to Saul's actions against him. We see David's faith in God regardless of the sufferings he was experiences.

S4:071 1 Samuel 16-17 Mar 24, 2025

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What are we to make of the spirit of the Lord departing from Saul? What is the harmful spirit tormenting him? In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses 1 Samuel 16-17 and shares insights into this story.

Additional References:

Exodus 35:8; 1 Kings 6; 1 Corinthians 3:16; John 16:7-11; John 3:8; Ephesians 1:13-14

Link to Got Questions: https://www.gotquestions.org/evil-spirit-Saul.html

Link Watermark's doctrinal statement on the Holy Spirit: https://www.watermark.org/about/full-doctrinal-statement

S4:070 1 Samuel 14-15 Mar 22, 2025

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In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson discusses 1 Samuel 14-15 and answers the question "If God regretted his action in making Saul king, does that mean God makes mistakes?" Lauren looks at this passage in light of the whole story and God's promise of the perfect king.

S4:069 1 Samuel 11-13 Mar 21, 2025

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In today's episode Bobby Durning and Seth Master talk through 1 Samuel 12:17-18 answering the questions: Why was it an evil thing for the Israelites to ask God for a king? How should we think about Samuel's warning to the people?

Additional References:

Genesis 2:15-17; Exodus 20:1-20; Numbers 7:8-9

Listen to Seth's previous episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-175-psalm-90/id1600151923?i=1000668453167

S4:068 1 Samuel 8-10 Mar 20, 2025

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In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark Institute member Zach Seitz about 1 Samuel 8-10, where the Israelites ask God for an earthly king, demonstrating their lack of trust in God's faithfulness and plan for His people.

Additional References:

Exodus 19:6; Ezekiel 36:26

Learn about the Watermark Institute: https://www.watermarkresources.com/ministries/institute

Listen to Zach's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-059-judges-1-4/id1600151923?i=1000698560215

S4:067 1 Samuel 5-7 Mar 19, 2025

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In today's episode Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member Noah Taylor from Watermark South Dallas about 1 Samuel 5-7 discussing who Samuel's role and authority as a prophet. They also discuss the importance of repentance in our heart posture toward the Lord.

Check out Watermark South Dallas! https://www.watermark.org/southdallas

S4:066 1 Samuel 1-4 Mar 18, 2025

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In today's episode, Women's Community Director, Mandy Sisco, talks with Watermark member Brittany Dunn about Hannah's experience in 1 Samuel 1 with infertility and how you can hold deep pain and deep trust in the Lord at the same time.

Additional scripture referenced:

Romans 8:28, Psalm 23, Psalm 6

To learn more about Watermark's Shiloh ministry, check out this link: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/shiloh

S4:065 Ruth Mar 17, 2025

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In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Join the Journey assistant, Nina Durning, discuss the book of Ruth. They break down what is happening when Ruth "uncovers Boaz's feet" and how this small story connects to God's grander story of Jesus being our ultimate redeemer.

Got Questions Article on Ruth: https://www.gotquestions.org/spread-corner-garment.html

S4:064 Judges 19-21 Mar 15, 2025

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In today's episode, Sierra Sanchez, Women's Director for Re:generation, talks about Gibeah's crime and how God is the ultimate comforter to those who have experienced destruction and pain from this world. For those who have experienced abuse, may this episode be an encouragement to you that Jesus can redeem your story and desires to be close to you.

Hear more from Sierra: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-032-genesis-34/id1600151923?i=1000599525958

To find out about Courageous Hope: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/courageous-hope

To find out about MENd: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/mend

To learn more about re:Gen: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery

S4:063 Judges 16-18 Mar 14, 2025

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Triumph or tragedy? How should we think about Samson's successes and mistakes? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson discuss this story and how Samson's choices reflect his heart and spiritual sight for the Lord.

Additional References: Isaiah 53

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