What’s up with the green olive tree being set on fire? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter talks with Join the Journey Volunteer and former Intern Lauren Fricke about Jeremiah 8-11. Lauren explores the meaning and significance of the olive tree and dives into themes of wisdom, suffering, and sanctification.

Additional references: Isaiah 53:5; Romans 5:1-8; James 1:2-4

Listen to more of Lauren Fricke!

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Why did God warn Jerusalem knowing they still would not repent? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Ben Stogner, talk about Jeremiah 5-7. Ben talks about how God's warning to Jerusalem was out of his love for his peope, but also because God is a just God.

How did God call Jeremiah? In today's Watermark Kids take over episode, Watermark's Director of Elementary, Catherine Meredith, talks with kids team member, Brittnee Estes about Jeremiah 1-4. 

Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

To find out how to serve with Watermark Kids: https://www.watermark.org/search/serve?refinementList%5Bministries.title%5D%5B0%5D=Watermark%20Kids&refinementList%5Bministries.title%5D%5B1%5D=Starting%20Blocks&refinementList%5Bministries.title%5D%5B2%5D=Kaleidoscope

For parents with littles moving into K-1, check out the K-1 Sneak Peek on August 2nd! https://www.watermark.org/events/6600-k-1-sneak-peek

What does it mean to be contrite? Why is God looking for those with a "humble and contrite spirit?" In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Katie Shemanske, about Isaiah 66:2 helping us understand what genuine contrition is before the Lord in accepting his mercy, forgiveness, and our turning away from sin.  

Additional References: Psalm 51; Matthew 5; 1 Peter 1:15-16

Listen to Katie's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-058-joshua-21-24/id1600151923?i=1000698367403

In today's episode, Emma Dotter is back with Will McIlroy  and discuss Isaiah 56:2-5. Will discusses his experience with infertility and how God showed him something even better than what he desired most. Emma and Will remind us that God sees us, has promises for us, and we can have faith in him.

To find support in infertility check out Shiloh: watermark.org/ministries/shiloh

How do we find hope in a suffering servant? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Will McIlroy, talk about Isaiah 47-53. Will reminds us that God does not forget his people, even during suffering and trial.

Additional references: Ephesians 3; Psalm 16:11

To learn about Shoreline: watermark.org/ministries/shoreline

Who is the servant upon whom God has put his Spirit? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Robert Greene, talk about Isaiah 42 and discuss how Isaiah is referring to the Messiah, Jesus who is our burden carrier and comforter.

Additional references: Matthew 12:14; John 8:31-32

To learn more about Re|engage: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/re-engage

Why is Hezekiah mentioned in Isaiah? Who is the greater Hezekiah? In today's episode, Seth Master and Watermark member, Bobby Durning, discuss Isaiah 37-41 and remind us who Hezekiah was and walk us through how Isaiah's words to Hezekiah are a foretelling of the greater king that was to come through Jesus Christ. 

Who is the righteous king in Isaiah 32? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter talks with faithful Watermark member Anne Rodgers about Isaiah 32-36. Anne discusses the peace and restoration found in following the righteous king and the way of holiness as the way to follow him. 

Additional references:

1-2 Kings

Romans 12

2 Corinthians 1

To learn more about Square One: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/square-one

To sign up for Women's Bible Study: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study

What happens when we do things our own way rather than trust God? Will we trust in God enough to wait on him? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks about Isaiah 27-21, diving into chapter 30 and discusses the importance of trusting in God enough to wait for his promises. 

Additional references: Matthew 11:28-29