Today, Lauren Atkinson and Ashley Lawrence discuss Luke 2:13-18 and how the day Jesus was born was not just a random day, but an ordained, appointed time by God for the glory of God and peace for his people. 
 
 Additional Scriptures: 
 Colossians 1:16 - All things were created through him. 
 Galatians 4 
 
 Listen to Ashley Lawrence's Story: 
 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-252-revelation-1-4-7/id1600151923?i=1000639715369
 
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Why were shepherds the first ones to hear about the birth of Jesus? Today, Emma Dotter gives context about the shepherds in Luke 2:8-14 and how God comes to everyone with the good news of Jesus, regardless of status or position.

The holidays can be a time that is lonely and hard. Today, Lauren Atkinson discusses with Dave Bruskas discuss Luke 2:1-7 and how God is present with us all seasons and sovereign over all things. 
 
 Scriptures Referenced:
 Philippians 2
 
 Link to Church Equipping Podcast 
 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watermarks-church-leadership-podcast/id1228898530
 
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 Re|Gen Resources
 https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery

What is the significance of Mary’s Song? Why does it matter to us as believers? Today we are joined by Join the Journey volunteer Seth Master to continue in our advent series. Reading through Luke 1:46-56, Seth shows us how Mary can be an example to us in our lives as we follow Christ.
 
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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898
 
 Check out today's Join The Journey devo: https://www.jointhejourney.com/today

Today, Lauren Atkinson interviews Watermark member Pam McGee to discuss Luke 1:39-45 and how to celebrate other people's successes by trusting God with your lives and the lives of your children. 

Watermark Kids Advent Resources

https://www.watermark.org/blog/family-advent-guide

Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark member and Join The Journey writer Cecil Blanton to talk through the announcement of Jesus' birth in Luke 1:26-38. This announcement changed Mary's life and lead to abundant life for the world through Jesus Christ. 
 
 Additional Scripture Referenced:
 Psalm 34:18
 Isaiah 41:10
 Psalm 23:4 
 Psalm 55:22
 
 To hear more of Cecil's story, check out this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-050-exodus-6/id1600151923?i=1000603577135 
 
 Learn more about Re:generation here: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson discusses Luke 1:5-25 how God displays his faithfulness as a promise keeper through the events leading up to John the Baptist's birth. 
 
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Today is the first ever Join the Journey LIVE Podcast! Emma Dotter and Pastor Marvin Walker record live at Watermark South Dallas and discuss Matthew 1:1-17, exploring the genealogy of Jesus and how his family tree connects to kingship. 
 
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How do we know the prophecies in Scripture point to Jesus? Today, Emma Dotter discusses Numbers 24:17, Jeremiah 33:14-16, and 2 Samuel 7:4-17 to help connect the dots between prophecies about Jesus and how Jesus fulfilled them all in just the right time. 
 
 Additional Scriptures referenced in today's episode:
 Matthew 2:1-2
 John 15:5-11
 
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In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Jelani Rainey from Watermark South Dallas to discuss Genesis 17:15-19 and Romans 9:1-13 focusing on how we can know we are a child of promise through salvation in Jesus Christ.