Why does good community matter? And why does sound theology matter? Emma Dotter interviews faithful Watermark member, Nate Alvis.  Good community has been men and women who have turned to the Bible to counsel me. Not the words of humans, but the words of God to encourage. 
 
 Additional Scripture in the episode:
 Romans 11:33-37, “Oh the depths and the riches of the knowledge of God…”
 
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What does it looks like to lament suffering? Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark staff member, Kari Perry to talk about how God doesn't see as we do and sometimes we won't understand the circumstances of this world. He is sovereign and can be trusted.
 
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In a world full of a desire for vulnerability but the praising of what is “fake”, we can wrestle to be honest with God. Emma Dotter interviews faithful Watermark Member, Cy Simmons. Cy gives us an honest answer to the question, “Can you be mad at God and remain blameless?” Emotions are meant to bring me to his feet, but we aren’t to stay in them. 
 
 Additional Scripture used in my passage:
 Ephesians 4:26, “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.”
 
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What was wrong with Bildad's advice to Job? On today’s podcast, Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs interviews Ruthie Weinman to talk all things Job 8. 
 
 Additional Scripture used in today’s podcast:
 Job 1:8 - Job is blameless and upright 
 
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"The only way out of grief is through it." Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Bethany Cabrera to answer the question, "how do we deal with seasons of depression?".
 
 Additional Scripture referenced in today's episode:
 Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you."
 
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"When you are crying out to God, is there a desperation for His will paired with a respect for God? Or do you allow your suffering to let you sin against God?" Watermark Institute Student, Hannah Staubs talks through what it looks like to submit to God in the midst of suffering.
 
 Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:
 John 16:33, "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
 John 14:30-31 "...but I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father"
 Matthew 20:28, " even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
 
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What was wrong with Eliphaz's advice to Job? In today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Madison Roberts to talk through the importance of reading scripture in context. 
 
 Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:
 John 9:3, " Jesus answered, 'It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.'"
 Psalm 145
 Proverbs 11:14, "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety."
 
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"If we wait until hard things happen to form our theology about God, we will find ourselves with poor theology and a massive misrepresentation of His character." Today Emma Dotter is joined by friend Joey Tisdale to talk through hoping in the Lord even in the midst of hard times. He is in control and offers us a full life in Jesus!
 
 Additional Scripture referenced in this episode:
 John 16:33, "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
 Psalm 118:17, "I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord."
 
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“Is it okay to question God?” “What should we do when life just feels like too much?” “Can we vulnerably bring our emotions to God like Job?” If there’s anyone who’s excited about the book of Job, it’s today’s guest—Job is his favorite book. (We’re shocked too!) In today’s episode, Watermark Institute Student, Hannah Staubs is joined by Watermark High School Student, Blake Broekemeier! 
 
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 Additional Scriptures in this passage: 
 Psalm 56:8-11; “You put my tears in your bottle” 
 Proverbs 18:24; “Friend that sticks closer than a brother”
 
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How do we respond when our friends go through grief? Do we need to say the right thing, do the right thing, do nothing? In today’s podcast, Watermark Institute Fellow Hannah Staubs interviews Seth Jackson. The answer to responding to your friends grief may not be what you think.
 
 Additional Scripture used in today’s podcast:
 John 9: Story of the blind man
 Ecclesiastes 3: There is a time and season for everything.
 
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