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S2:153 1 Samuel 10 Aug 09, 2023

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Saul turned into another man? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Victoria Becker lead us through 1 Samuel 10, emphasizing the major life change that occurs when one encounters the Lord.
Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:
1 Samuel 19:20-24 & 1 Chronicles 25:1-3 – the added gift of prophecy for Saul
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S2:152 1 Samuel 9 Aug 08, 2023

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Saul was just looking for donkeys and now he’s king? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by today’s devo writer, Ben Krejci and his mom, Teresa to talk about what it looks like for us to listen to God.
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Ben’s previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000556854367
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S2:151 1 Samuel 8 Aug 07, 2023

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Why would Israel want a king despite Samuel’s warnings? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by today’s devo writer, Teresa Krejci and her son Ben to talk about Israel’s motivation to be like other nations and what is reveals about their hearts.
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S2:150 1 Samuel 6-7 Aug 04, 2023

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What’s the deal with these golden mice and tumors? What is the significance of the Ark of the Covenant? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful staff member, Ethan Howard to talk about how Israel’s hearts have not been changed and the people have actually become a hinderance to other nations.
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Learn more about Watermark’s recovery ministry here: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery
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S2:149 1 Samuel 5 Aug 03, 2023

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What is the meaning of the idol of Dagon falling before the ark of the covenant? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Makaila Swank take us through 1 Samuel 5, reminding us of the consequences that come when we place our trust in our own hands.
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S2:148 1 Samuel 3 - 4 Aug 02, 2023

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Why does a fearful delay to respond to God mean disobedience? In this episode, Emma Dotter takes us through 1 Samuel 3 and 4, reminding us that God is big and powerful, but he is also personal and genuinely cares for His children!
Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:
John 16:12-14 – The Spirit guides us
John 1:14 – Jesus is the Word made flesh
Romans 1:18-20 – God reveals His existence to us
Job 12:7-10, Psalm 96:11-12, Psalm 19:1 – God communicates through His creation
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Listen to the Romans 1 episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-029-romans-1/id1600151923?i=1000550643813

S2:147 1 Samuel 2 Aug 01, 2023

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Who intercedes for us when we sin against God? What were the differences between Eli’s sons responses to God and Hannah's response to God? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Shiloh volunteer, Julie Fowler to talk about how you can be real with God and go to his character to know you can trust him.
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S2:146 1 Samuel 1 Jul 31, 2023

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Does God even care about us when we are sad or grieving a loss? And do you trust God to follow through in response to our prayers? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Hayle Oberle take us through Judges 12, giving us the reminder that God hears us in our seasons of grief.
Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:
1 John 5:14-15 – God hears us
Hebrews 4:16 – Let us boldly approach the throne of grace!
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Bonus Episode: Ruth Overview Jul 29, 2023

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Ruth isn’t just a book about a single girl getting a husband. In this bonus episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark staff member, Kimberly McNiece to unpack how much we can learn from just 4 chapters and point out some misconceptions we may have about the book of Ruth.
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S2:145 Judges 21 Jul 28, 2023

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Ever go through a period where you feel like God is silent? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Brad Gaultney take us through Judges 21, explaining how they had bad solution to a bad problem that was a result of bad decisions.
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Here is Brad’s devotional: https://www.jointhejourney.com/5043-hitting-the-wall
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