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What in Nehemiah's response is similar or disimilar to the way we love our city? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark CDC's Executive Director, Carson Smith to talk about how Nehemiah responds to the the people's hardship.  Additional Scripture used in this Podcast: Jeremiah 29:7 "Seek the wellfare of the city" Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers"  Leaving a review on the podcast makes it easier for new friends to find us. Let us know what the Lord is teaching you by leaving a review on this episode!!  Learn more about Watermark CDC: www.watermark.org/engage/city/cdc?q=watermark+cdc  Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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   Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 

What is the importance of prayer? Why might Christians be tempted to procrastinate prayer or try to push through without praying? In today’s episode, Hannah Staubs interviews one of our Watermark High School students, Jake Adams, to talk all things Nehemiah 4.  Additional Scripture used in this Podcast: Psalm 20:7 - “Some trust in chariots”   The Join The Journey staff team would love the opportunity to get to know you! The upcoming prayer gathering will be held during the normal Watermark prayer service (a take over, if you will) on December, 3rd at 5:30 PM in the chapel at the Watermark Dallas campus. Join us as the podcast family gathers IN PERSON to pray, thanking God for all He’s taught us this past year & looking forward to all that he will do in 2024. For more information regarding the Watermark prayer services, check out: https://www.watermark.org/prayer   For more information about Re:generation for Students, check out: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regenforstudents  For more information regarding Re:generation for adults, check out: https://www.regenerationrecovery.org   Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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   Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898   Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham 

Before there is action, there needs to be alignment. Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Kat Ateek to walk through how we can align our hearts with God and join in on His work!  Want to serve with JTJ? We would LOVE to have you! Here is the link to sign up!  https://www.watermark.org/search/serve?query=Join%20the%20Journey  Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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  Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898  Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5886-elijah-and-elisha

If you are a project manager, the book of Nehemiah is for you! Emma Dotter interviews her friend and Watermark Lead Project Manager, Scott Sengbush. Nehemiah appeals to the Lord before he appeals to his own plans and ideas. How often are we started off our day looking to God? His prayer was emotional, serious, and persistent to God.   Want to serve with JTJ? We would LOVE to have you! Here is the link to sign up!  https://www.watermark.org/search/serve?query=Join%20the%20Journey  Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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  Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898  Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5886-elijah-and-elisha

This may be a passage that can cause confusion to the believer, but today Emma Dotter is joined by Jaclyn West to unpack a deep conversation. This passage has a beautiful example of repentance with three takeaways: the people had high regard for the Word of God, they had recognition and sorrow for their sin, and they knew that true repentance of sin does cost us something.   Additional Passages of Scripture: Deuteronomy 7 & Exodus 34:16, God does not want Israel taking the sons and daughters of other lands in marriage 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers” Proverbs 20:12, “the hearing ear and the seeing eyes the Lord has made them both.” 2 Corinthians 7:10-11, “Godly grief produces repentance”  Luke 9:23, “Deny yourself, take up his cross and follow me.”  Proverbs 14:16, “A fool is reckless and careless.” Acts 3:19-20, “Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out…”  Want more information on Regeneration? Here is the link: https://www.watermark.org/events/20-re-generation   Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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

Ezra knew God's Word, he tried to do things God's way, and he worked to help others stay aligned with God's will. In today’s episode, Emma Dotter highlights Ezra 7:10 and gives context for its significance.  Additional Scripture used in this Podcast: Hebrews 4:12 - God's Word is living and active John 1:1-4 - Life in the Word of God  Leaving reviews on the podcast makes it easier for others to find! Let us know what the Lord is teaching you by leaving a review on this episode.  The Join The Journey staff team would love the opportunity to get to know you! The upcoming prayer gathering will be held during the normal Watermark prayer service (a take over, if you will) on December, 3rd at 5:30 PM in the chapel at the Watermark Dallas campus. Join us as the podcast family gathers IN PERSON to pray, thanking God for all He’s taught us this past year & looking forward to all that he will do in 2024. For more information regarding the Watermark prayer services, check out: https://www.watermark.org/prayer  Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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   Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham 

Where do we “see” God when it seems like He is absent? How does God work through the secular or governmental leaders of any day or age?  In today’s episode, Hannah Staubs interviews one of our Watermark High School students, Tee Parker (Thornwell Parker IV), to talk all things Ezra 5 and 6.   Additional Scripture used in this Podcast: Psalm 119:9 - “How can a young man live on a path of purity?”   The Join The Journey staff team would love the opportunity to get to know you! The upcoming prayer gathering will be held during the normal Watermark prayer service (a take over, if you will) on December, 3rd at 5:30 PM in the chapel at the Watermark Dallas campus. Join us as the podcast family gathers IN PERSON to pray, thanking God for all He’s taught us this past year & looking forward to all that he will do in 2024. For more information regarding the Watermark prayer services, check out: https://www.watermark.org/prayer  Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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   Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898   Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham 

"We need to do a better job of instituting alters for the Lord and be reminded of what He has done in our lives." In today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by former Join The Journey intern, Makaila Swank to discuss the importance of pausing and praising to remember what God has done. This is a practice that can protect us from falling back in to sin.  Addtional scriptures from today's episode: Judges 20 & Nehemiah 8 - Come together in unity Genesis 8 – 1st thing Noah does after the Ark is builds an alter to the Lord 1 Samuel 7:12 – Ebenezer Numbers 8 – Mosaic law states work starts at age 25 Numbers 4 - Levites can’t carry the tabernacle until 30 1 Timothy 4:12- The Lord cares more about faithfulness than age Psalm 137 – Singing in the exile  Leaving a review helps others more easily find the podcast! We'd love to hear from you so let us know what you are learning from the podcast.  Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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  Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898  Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham\

Who does God use to accomplish His purposes? As Watermark Institute student Hannah Staubs shows us, God can use those we’d least expect to accomplish His purposes! In today’s episode, Hannah walks us through Ezra 1 and 2, and she helps us understand how God used the prophet Daniel.   Additional Scripture used in this Podcast: Isaiah 45:1 & 45:4-6, God would use Cyrus to accomplish His purposes  John 16:33, “In this world, you will have trouble”  The Join The Journey staff team would love the opportunity to get to know you! The upcoming prayer gathering will be held during the normal Watermark prayer service (a take over, if you will) on December, 3rd at 5:30 PM in the chapel at the Watermark Dallas campus. Join us as the podcast family gathers IN PERSON to pray, thanking God for all He’s taught us this past year & looking forward to all that he will do in 2024. For more information regarding the Watermark prayer services, check out: https://www.watermark.org/prayer    Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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  Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898  Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham  

In today’s bonus episode, Emma Dotter gives a 5,000 foot view of the book of Ezra. Reminding us that whenever disaster or chaos falls, there is always a tiny remnant that God delivers. This is a theme still seen even in the New Testament. We also see Ezra as a model leader. He sets a realistic model for us today, seeing that although he wasn’t perfect, he sought out God’s Word more than anything else.   Additional Scriptures used in this Podcast:  Romans 11:5, “So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace.”  Matthew 7:13-14, “…For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” 2 Corinthians 1:22, “and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” Ephesians 4:30, “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”  Want to serve with JTJ? We would LOVE to have you! Here is the link to sign up!  https://www.watermark.org/search/serve?query=Join%20the%20Journey  Grab a Join The Journey Journal that coincides with this part of the Join The Journey Reading Plan: 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  Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898  Want to read the Bible with your kids? Check out the Join the Journey Jr. Bible reading plan: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5886-elijah-and-elisha