How can we trust God’s faithfulness even amidst our unfaithfulness? In this episode, Emma Dotter and George Dalton walk us through 1 Samuel 21-22, emphasizing the steps we can take when we have run or drifted away from the Lord.
 
 Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:
 Leviticus 24:5-9 – The bread of presence
 Psalm 56 – Psalm by David written at this time
 Psalm 34 – Psalm by David showing his renewed fervor for the Lord
 Mark 2:32-28 – Jesus telling of God’s provision
 
 
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We are made for community. In today's episode, Emma Dotter references today's Join The Journey devo and talks about the importance of community.
 
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What do we do with our greatest insecurities? In this episode, Emma Dotter gives a brief overview of 1 Samuel. She describes to us the differences between Saul and David, and what we can take away from both of their lives. 
  
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Today we are covering quite a bit of topics in 1 Samuel 18-19. Harmful spirits and Jonathan and David's relationship to name a few. In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by friends Ryan Garrahan and Jordan Thompson to unpack this passage.
 
 
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 Is this a story that you’ve read a million times and have grown apathetic toward it? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Makaila Swank walk us through 1 Samuel 17, giving a great reminder on how small acts of faithfulness prepare us for future successes.
 
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How could the spirit of the Lord leave Saul? What's the deal with these harmful spirits? In today's episode Emma Dotter discusses old coventant era and how that helps us understand 1 Samuel 16.
 
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How can God regret a decision He made? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Leila Myers bring us through 1 Samuel 15, reminding us of God’s hatred against injustice, but that His timeline is completely different from our own.
 
 Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:
 1 Chronicles 4:43 – God fulfilling His promise to blot out the Amalekites
 Philippians 4:6-7 – There is a peace of God that surpasses all understanding
 Isaiah 55:9 – God’s ways are higher than our own
 
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What is the difference between Saul and his son Jonathan? What does this reveal about where their hearts are? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Danny Lamar talk through 1 Samuel 15 and how Saul leads his country into sin.
 
 Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:
 1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Rejecting God
 
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Are you looking at God’s sovereignty in the midst of the unknown? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Brooke Alger walk us through 1 Samuel 13, emphasizing the correct route we should be taking when we feel out of control.
 
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Saul proves himself as a leader and Samuel reminds the Israelites of the importance of their obedience to God, Emma Dotter is joined by Ian Head, who serves on Watermark’s Safety and Medical Team, to discuss 1 Samuel 11-12.
 
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