

Join The Journey
Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX
Reading the Bible regularly can be a challenge, and our goal is to help you not only get into God's word regularly, but also help you understand and apply what you're reading! Join The Journey is a Bible study podcast built to follow our daily reading plan available for free at jointhejourney.com. New episodes will be available Monday through Friday. We hope you can join us!
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Apr 10, 2024 • 8min
S3:069 Job 23
Chloe Copeland and Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs discuss Job 23, exploring topics like finding God in desperation, trusting in His unseen presence and plans, and embracing faith amidst uncertainty and unexpected turns.

Apr 9, 2024 • 13min
S3:068 Job 22
Hannah Staubs, an expert in biblical studies, discusses discerning good advice with Emma Dotter. They unpack the bad advice of Eliphaz in Job, emphasizing seeking Godly counsel and using scripture for guidance. The importance of seeking diverse advice, aligning with scriptural teachings, and making decisions that align with one's beliefs is emphasized.

Apr 8, 2024 • 13min
S3:067 Job 21
Casey Uphues, a faithful Watermark member, joins Emma Dotter to discuss Job 21, exploring questions about why the wicked prosper and God's character. The conversation delves into trusting God's justice and promises during adversity, highlighting the importance of faith in God's ultimate plan despite human struggles with understanding.

Apr 5, 2024 • 12min
S3:066 Job 20
Watermark Institute student, Patrick Camp, discusses Job 20 with Hannah Staubs, highlighting that suffering is not always a consequence of sin. Our sin is paid for by Jesus on the cross. They explore the themes of redemption, contrasting worldly wisdom with God's wisdom, innocence in suffering, and the spiritual nature of sin.

Apr 4, 2024 • 13min
S3:065 Job 19
In Job 19, Job is responding to the second round of bad advice from Bildad, but he says a very powerful phrase, “I know my Redeemer lives.” Today, Hannah Staubs is joined by fellow Watermark Institute Student, Cassidy Porter. Cassidy shares not only how she has walked through personal suffering, but how vulnerably coming to the Lord and trusting his constant character has seen her through. Additional Scripture in the Podcast: Isaiah 40:8, “The grass withers and the flower fades, but the word of the Lord stands forever.” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024:https://a.co/d/iEnIRRz You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Apr 3, 2024 • 8min
S3:064 Job 18
Lauren Fricke discusses her initial timidity towards the book of Job, battling her desire for control. They delve into trusting God's sovereignty amidst injustice and understanding divine justice and human authority.

Apr 2, 2024 • 11min
S3:063 Job 17
Olivia Staggs, Watermark Institute Student, and Hannah Stobbs discuss Job 17, highlighting Job's unwavering faith in God amid trials. They delve into the significance of trusting in God's support over earthly solutions, explore the union with Christ, repentance, and identity as children of God. The podcast reflects on hope, struggle, and finding solace in Christ during difficult times.

Apr 1, 2024 • 11min
S3:062 Job 16
Hannah Staubs from Watermark Institute and Levi discuss Job's struggles and trust in God's sovereignty. They delve into Job's authentic reactions to his friends' advice and the purpose of hardships, highlighting finding faith in God's plan during uncertain times.

Mar 31, 2024 • 9min
Bonus: Holy Week: Isaiah 25:7-8; Mark 16; 1 Corinthians 15:54
We don’t just celebrate on Easter the work of Jesus, which we do. But we also celebrate the future hope that we have in the future coming of Jesus. It is so important to believe and understand that we will be delivered from ultimate death: separation from God. Whatever type of listener you are, we need Christ’s death for our sins, and we get the opportunity to follow him, if we want to! Want to hear Hank’s Story? Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-what-is-advent/id1600151923?i=1000637320650 Additional Scriptures used in this episode: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, “If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitted…” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures…” 1 Corinthians 15:58, “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPJ7WXN5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IEYKICMCV7IF&keywords=join+the+journey+watermark&qid=1702568266&sprefix=join+the+journe%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Feeling-Gods-Way-Journey/dp/B0CPPBY9BP?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oK2BsXiCNH_NGvOwD1o8SgPAXmtaU8AWjENZhG3fxS2G1SIRzfJZi6XJxbzK7gG1qZKG59nIPhRQNGE455PTjmqzAQksbwNA9OxwHA6ZmXyoV5jSP86DEsIq2qrUiE2jgkhwTAYxmlsL9I4Sc47PyA.VESsjAce9hchoCh2d7EjG_pPEByFNNNXoS05yOAcCHg&dib_tag=AUTHOR You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Mar 30, 2024 • 12min
Bonus: Holy Week: Numbers 21:9; John 3:14-21
Amie Bradley, a Christian speaker and writer, discusses the significance of the bronze serpent on a stick in relation to Jesus during Holy Week. She challenges listeners to focus on Jesus despite challenging circumstances, highlighting the importance of trust and faith. The podcast explores the symbolic connections between Old Testament scriptures and personal faith journeys, emphasizing the comfort found in Christ during difficult times.


