Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

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No matter how strong your relationship with God may be, you’ll still have battles to face throughout your life. In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss the story of Joshua leading the Israelites and what it teaches us about fighting our battles out of a place of faith. They remind us that God is always with us and always working to use our struggles for good. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Joshua 4:2-5 (0:12)
• We’ll always have battles to face (1:34)
• God will send us reminders that He is with us (7:35)
• God can even use our struggles to show others how good He is (16:04)
• Don’t underestimate the importance of prayer in a battle (20:27)
• When God answers your prayers, make sure you obey (26:40)
• Rahab is a powerful example of how God rewards obedience (28:37)

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If you find yourself wondering where God is working in your life, this episode is for you! Today, Dot and Cara talk about the way that God’s presence has shown up throughout history, from the Arc of the Covenant to Jesus to the Holy Spirit. They remind us that God’s presence is always with us and share some words of encouragement for keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus when you feel like you’re waiting on a miracle. Grab your Bible and journal and join in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Joshua 3:3-5 (0:12)
• Sharing our words of the year (1:16)
• If you’re going to lead well, you need to know that God is leading you (3:30)
• Like the Arc of the Covenant, Jesus was a symbol of who God is (5:52)
• Because of the Holy Spirit, we now have God’s presence with us always (11:35)
• We don’t know what today holds, so we need to keep our eyes on the Lord (17:42)
• God’s not absent just because you aren’t seeing a miracle (23:24)
• When you see Him, go after Him (24:52)

Resources:

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When God calls us to do something, He’s not asking us to act in our own strength. Instead, He wants us to take the first step knowing that He will give us the strength and courage we need. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series about Joshua. They also share their perspective on New Year’s Resolutions and encourage us to trust God to do something new in and through us this year. Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and join us for another year of “Write this Down!”
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Joshua 1:2-3 (0:12)
• What do New Year’s Resolutions have to do with our faith? (1:16)
• As Christians, we should be committed to the things we say we’ll do (6:33)
• Obeying God isn’t about checking items off a list, it’s about creating change (9:33)
• What would you do if God told you you couldn’t fail? (11:32)
• We can walk in victory because of Jesus, not because of our own strength (16:57)
• The more God asks of us, the more we should lean in (23:22)
• Sometimes all we need to do is take the first step (25:09)

Resources:

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Sometimes we think we’re waiting on God, but we’re actually waiting on Him to deliver one specific outcome. In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on what it means to trust God while we wait. They encourage us to find hope in the Christmas story and remind us that God’s timing is perfect, even when He doesn’t deliver the exact answer we were hoping for. Pull up a chair and join us for our final episode of 2023!

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down John 11:2-6 (0:12)
   
• When we’re in a season of waiting, Advent reminds us there is hope (1:44)
   
• God’s timing is always intentional (5:11)
   
• Just because it’s not the outcome you wanted, doesn’t mean God’s not working (9:15)
   
• Are you waiting on the Lord, or waiting on one specific result? (14:51)
   
• God will always give us what is best (22:01)
   

Resources:

To access Cara's Advent Reading Plan, download the Cup of Joy Ministries App for iPhone or Android. 

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Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

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Isaiah prophesied that God would send us a wonderful counselor, and those words were fulfilled in the life and death of Jesus. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their Advent series by talking about what it means to know that God is “wonderful.” They also remind us that we’re all caught in a struggle between our flesh and the Spirit, and that God’s love is big enough to overcome even the worst sins and suffering. Grab your Bible and journal and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Isaiah 9:6-7 (0:13)
• When was the last time you thought about God’s wonder? (2:08)
• No matter what, God is true to His word (7:31)
• Either it’s all true, or none of it is (12:03)
• We struggle between our flesh and our faith (15:14)
• Do you want God as He is, or do you want a God you can understand? (19:33)
• The sin of mankind killed God’s son, and God still loves us (25:07)
• Too often we blame God for things humans are responsible for (29:41)
   

Resources:

Register for the 2024 Breathe Retreat

To access Cara's Advent Reading Plan, download the Cup of Joy Ministries App for iPhone or Android. 

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected]
 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

Watch Write this Down! on YouTube

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook 

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! 

The Christmas story is the story of a God who loved us so much that He became human just to be with us. In this episode, Dot and Cara welcome the Advent season by reflecting on the reason why Jesus came to earth and reminding us of just how powerful the love of Jesus is. They encourage us to look to Him as our source of hope, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and join us as we prepare for Christmas!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Philippians 2:5-8 (0:13)
• This week we’re kicking off our Advent series (0:52)
• Jesus came to earth to be with us (2:28)
• It’s difficult to comprehend just how much Jesus loves us (12:56)
• There’s nothing we can give to God, and yet He wants us (17:46)
• From the very beginning, God was determined to make things right (22:03)
• We can’t see how our story will end, but God can (24:52)
• Jesus is our hope, even in grief and uncertainty (30:04)
• You are loved and held, always (40:07)

Resources:

Register for the 2024 Breathe Retreat

To access Cara's Advent Reading Plan, download the Cup of Joy Ministries App for iPhone or Android. 

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected]

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

Watch Write this Down! on YouTube

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook 

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! 

How do we keep ourselves from being paralyzed by fear, especially when it feels like there’s so much to be afraid of? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it means to be strong and courageous in the face of fear. They acknowledge that sometimes it feels like God’s presence isn’t enough, but encourage us to stop asking the “what ifs” and start focusing on God’s perfect love, which casts out all fear. Grab your Bible and journal and listen in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Joshua 1:9 (0:13)
• Fear can be completely paralyzing (1:04)
• Keep moving forward, and stay bold (5:04)
• We can move forward because we know God is with us (9:59)
• Is God’s presence really enough for us? (13:14)
• Satan will use “what ifs” to keep us from trusting God (19:32)
• God is love, and perfect love casts out fear (22:07)
• How do you discern if a fear is healthy? (27:18)
• Your fear can tell you a lot about how you view God (39:02)

Resources:

Register for the 2024 Breathe Retreat

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected]

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! 

Happy Thanksgiving from us to you! In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss Paul’s teaching about giving thanks in all circumstances. They acknowledge how the holidays can be a challenging time for many people and share some words of encouragement for anyone who’s struggling to find things to be grateful for this year. They also remind us that no matter what’s happening in our lives, we can praise God for the fact that He is in control. Pull up a chair and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (0:12)
• Gratitude impacts our physical and mental health (1:19)
• Thanks and praise go hand in hand (4:53)
• The holidays can be a challenging time, but gratitude is still important (11:24)
• There will always be something you don’t have, but focus on what you do have (18:33)
• If you can’t find something to be thankful for, focus on what Jesus has done (23:18)
• We can give thanks for God’s presence in all circumstances (27:44)
• Even now, God is working and we have so much to be thankful for (34:04)

Resources:

Register for the 2024 Breathe Retreat

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected]

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

Watch Write this Down! on YouTube

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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! 

If we want to follow God’s plan for our lives, we need to let go of our expectations and our resistance to change. In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on one of the biggest lessons they’re learning in this season: the principle of letting go. They open up about the ways God is teaching them and share words of encouragement for anyone else who is struggling with difficult changes. Grab your Bible and a journal and listen in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Philippians 3:12-14 (0:12)
• It’s OK to struggle with change (1:25)
• Following Jesus is all about letting go (8:44)
• If we’re holding onto what was, we can’t embrace what is (13:40)
• Letting go allows you to grab onto something new God has given you (20:15)
• We can trust that God is in the process, even when it doesn’t match our expectations (27:07)

Resources:

Register for the 2024 Breathe Retreat

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected]
 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

Watch Write this Down! on YouTube

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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! 

Wherever you are, you can trust that the Good Shepherd has gone before you, and He also walks behind you as a source of strength and protection. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their study of Psalm 23 by talking about the peace that comes from knowing we’re surrounded by the love of God. They remind us that God can use any circumstance for His good and encourage us to hold fast to God’s goodness even on difficult days. Pull up a chair and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Psalm 23:5-6 (0:12)
• Jesus is our good shepherd (1:12)
• It’s easy to be driven by your circumstances and forget about God’s goodness (6:40)
• Our thoughts are not facts, but God’s presence in our lives is a fact (12:52)
• There’s no delay, closed door, or rejection that God can’t use (21:52)
• God is always behind us (26:53)

Resources:

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected]
 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

Watch Write this Down! on YouTube

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