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S2:171 2 Samuel 1 Sep 04, 2023

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This week Watermark Health is taking over the Join The Journey podcast to celebrate 10 years of WMH!
Christy Chermak, Executive Director of Watermark Health, is joined by Bethany Moss to talk about David lamenting the death of Saul and how to process grief.
Additional Resources:
Serve with Watermark Health: https://www.watermark.org/health
Watermark Health: https://www.watermarkhealth.org/
Grief Recovery Ministry: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/griefshare
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Bonus Episode: Psalms Sep 02, 2023

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The Psalms! What are they? Why are they important? How can we better study them? Emma Dotter is joined with Watermark Worship Leader Jon Abel as he explains that the Psalms give us permission to pour out our hearts to God. These passages are not sugar-coated, but raw emotion before the Lord, and reading them allows us to into the journal of people who followed God before us.
Additional Scripture References:
Psalm 90- written by Moses
Psalms of Ascent: 120-134
Books to help in your study of the Psalms:
Treasury of David- link to the book with Spurgeon
https://www.amazon.com/Treasury-David-Spurgeons-Classic-Psalms/dp/0825436834/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FWVI3XW54IR9&keywords=Treasury+of+David&qid=1692896337&sprefix=treasury+of+david%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1
Long Obedience in the same direction- Eugene Peterson
https://www.amazon.com/Long-Obedience-Same-Direction-Discipleship/dp/0830848630/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DND1Y5UQQHPC&keywords=long+obedience+in+the+same+direction&qid=1692896356&sprefix=long+obedience+in+the+same+direction%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1
Valley of Vision: https://www.amazon.com/Valley-Vision-Collection-Puritan-Devotions/dp/0851512283/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E8G38RNR2CSN&keywords=valley+of+vision&qid=1692896649&sprefix=valley+of+vision%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1
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Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham

S2:170 1 Samuel 31 Sep 01, 2023

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“Apart from me I can do everything” is the way Saul lived his life, even until the end. How does this sobering end to the life of Saul apply to the life of a believer today? Emma Dotter is joined with one of Watermark’s Men’s Community Directors, Bo Towns, to unpack the end of Saul’s life, and how dependence on God is essential to living life to the full.
Scriptures Referenced in this passage:
John 15:5, “Apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 10:10, “I came to give you life, and life to the fullest.”
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14
Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham

S2:169 1 Samuel 30 Aug 31, 2023

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How we respond to unexpected trouble matters, but also how we respond as a leader is, if anything, more important. You are leading those closest to you toward something. What is it? How should we respond when we receive bad news? In this episode, Emma Dotter unpacks these questions and displays how David’s leadership was put to the test amidst unexpected devastation.
Link helpful article about Urim & Thummim in got questions:
https://www.gotquestions.org/urim-thummim.html
Additional Scriptures referenced in this episode:
Numbers 31:27, “Divide the plunder between two parts…”
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Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham

S2:168 1 Samuel 29 Aug 30, 2023

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Does God take care of His children even when they are disobedient? In this episode, Emma Dotter leads us through 1 Samuel 29, teaching us that we are all going to sin at some point, but we serve a God who is faithful to His children.
Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:
1 Samuel 27:1b – David’s motivation for living in Philistine
Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14
Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4

S2:167 1 Samuel 27 - 28 Aug 29, 2023

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What do you do in secret that you need to bring into the light? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Sara Fusco take us through 1 Samuel 27-28, reminding us how when we regularly disobey God, it gets harder to hear His voice.
Scripture referenced in today’s episode:
Leviticus 20:6 – God will turn His face away from those who turn to mediums
1 Samuel 28:18 – Saul hasn’t been obeying the voice of the Lord
Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14
Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4
Listen to Sara’s most recent episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-089-numbers-10-11/id1600151923?i=1000612608086

S2:166 1 Samuel 26 Aug 28, 2023

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David could have killed Saul? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Abby Rose show us that David was faithful to the Lord's the commands and trusted that He would enact justice.
Scripture Referenced:
James 1:13
Additional Resources:
Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14
Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4

S2:165 1 Samuel 25 Aug 25, 2023

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What does it look to call out sin in others? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Stephanie Renshaw take us through 1 Samuel 25 and how the Lord uses Abigail to plead on behalf of her husband.
Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14
Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4

S2:164 1 Samuel 24 Aug 24, 2023

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Are you disoriented when you read stories that defy expectations? In this episode, Emma Dotter takes us through 1 Samuel 24, showing us how God’s people live in countercultural ways, trusting and following God first.
Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14
Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4
Emma in Engedi: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/R2qnOFkQ1dc

S2:163 1 Samuel 23 Aug 23, 2023

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David was desperate to communicate with God. Do we have this same desire? In this episode, Emma Dotter and high school junior Bo Richardson take us through 1 Samuel 23, reminding us of how being estranged from the Lord leads us to be confused with His will.
Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:
Proverbs 11:25 – David wasn’t safe or well, and was still willing to serve
Philippians 4:6 – David gives a great example of not being anxious
Psalm 54 – A Psalm written by David at this time
Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14
Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham
Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4
Listen to more of Bo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-018-genesis-21/id1600151923?i=1000596484930
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-my-purpose/id1519875455?i=1000606082557
And read his devo from a few days ago! https://www.jointhejourney.com/5059-a-deep-friendship-is-long-lasting-protective-and-filled-with-love
Curious about the Urim and Thummin? https://www.gotquestions.org/urim-thummim.html

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