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S3:123 Psalm 37 Jun 25, 2024

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When we hear the phrase, “be still” oftentimes, we can read that as “don’t take action” or “don’t move." But what does this phrase mean regarding Scripture? Today, Hannah Staubs from the Watermark Institute interviews Watermark member, Justin Powell. Justin shares that being still before the Lord is more of a heart issue than an action issue. Being still before the Lord is a daily choice to surrender to God.
Additional Scriptures in the Podcast:
Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God…”
1 Samuel 30, Story of David’s men, and the capturing of their families.
Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve,
Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God.”
Exodus 14:14-15, “The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. The Lord said to Moses, ‘Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward.’”
Psalm 119:105, “The Lord is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
Luke 22, Jesus in the garden saying, “Not my will by yours be done…”
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S3:122 Psalm 36 Jun 24, 2024

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In today’s podcast, Emma Dotter interviews faithful Watermark Member, Jen Hernandez. In a unique way, Jen sees clearly how her own story parallels Psalm 36. Her own decisions led her away from the path of life and righteousness. But, Jen continues to show that this passage also connects to Ephesians 2, and how God’s rich mercy has met her, and God offers that to us as we listen today!
Additional Scripture in this Passage:
Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrated his love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Ephesians 2:4, “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,”
Ephesians 2:7, “So that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace…”
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S3:121 Psalm 35 Jun 21, 2024

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Oftentimes when we are done wrong by our enemies, we can take the role of God in retaliation. But what if we changed our view to praying for their redemption and softening hearts? Hannah Staubs today interviews Zac Whitley, as he challenges listeners to pray to stay in their own lane and trust in God’s work of redemption.
Additional Scripture used in the podcast:
1 Thes. 5:14, “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.”
Galatians 5:16-25, Walk in the Spirit and Fruit of the Spirit
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S3:120 Psalm 34 Jun 20, 2024

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What does it look like to taste and see that the Lord is good? In today’s episode, faithful Watermark member Robert Monroy and Emma Dotter talk about what it looks like to be in a close relationship with God. He highlights that in Christ, we get to experience joy and wonder of the goodness of His love and call others to experience the same.
Additional Scriptures in the Episode:
John 1:12, “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”
Romans 10:14-15, “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed?...”
Romans 1:20, “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature…”
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S3:119 Psalm 33 Jun 19, 2024

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As we continue our “Love our City” campaign, Emma Dotter interviews Watermark Member, Dana Spangenberg! So much of Dana’s story involves attempting to fix situations by her actions, but she expounds on how her dependence on the Lord is where she finds hope. As she shares, Dana shows the attention of God for the whole earth to the personal relationship with his people.
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S3:118 Psalm 32 Jun 18, 2024

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Why are we called to confess to the Lord if he already knows our thoughts? In today’s episode, faithful Watermark member T.J. Detwiler and Emma Dotter talk about how confessing our sins to God instills humility, repentance, and an open heart in us towards God. Since God knows everything, acknowledging our sin and no longer trying to hide it allows God to pour His mercy, forgiveness, and healing upon us.
Additional Scripture mentioned in the episode:
1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Genesis 3, where God covers the sins of Adam and Eve because they cannot cover their own sins
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S3:117 Psalm 31 Jun 17, 2024

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How can we have confidence in God when we experience distress? In today’s episode, faithful Watermark staff member Hannah Pickle and Emma Dotter talk about the structure and statements of Psalm 31. Hannah points out how David sees God working even though he still felt the brokenness of the world. God has won the war even if we feel the effects of sin in our day to day life, and we can trust Him in the already but not yet of God’s victory over evil.
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S3:116 Psalm 30 Jun 14, 2024

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What if I feel like I can't dance in my mourning? Emma Dotter today interviews Daniel Roby, a faithful Watermark Member and the CEO of Austin Street Center.
David is familiar with mourning, but he also is familiar with the joy that comes from the Lord. There is a calling for expression, and acting in the joy of the Lord.
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S3:115 Psalm 29 Jun 13, 2024

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A fair question that we can ask is what does nature say about God? Emma Dotter & Watermark Health staff member Jesse Collins share that nature expounds on God’s character. Jesse encourages us to create time and cultivate space to be in awe of who God is and to marvel at what he has done.
Additional Scripture references in this podcast:
Psalm 19:1, “The heavens declare the glory of God, the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”
Romans 1:20, “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made.”
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S3:114 Psalm 28 Jun 12, 2024

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How should we respond when we struggle? In today’s episode, Our Calling staff member Jad Dagher and Emma Dotter unpack Psalm 28 and how David handles despair by turning to the Lord as His Rock and saving Refuge. Instead of being left to handle things on our own, we have a good God who can handle our circumstances and anything we face. We can rejoice in Him and trust that He will be our solid fortress in times of uncertainty.
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