Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

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No matter how you feel or what circumstances you’re walking through, God is by your side. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue to examine Psalm 23 and talk about what it means to allow God to restore our souls. They remind us that it’s OK to feel cast down and discouraged, but encourage us to trust that God will lift us back up and keep us on the right path. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Psalm 23:3-4 (0:12)
• God is our comfort in seasons of change (1:26)
• We all have moments where we feel cast down (6:45)
• When our efforts to feel better aren’t enough, God will use our circumstances (11:39)
• Sometimes God’s protection can feel limiting, but we can trust His heart (16:31)
• Where the Holy Spirit is, you will find peace (25:45)

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Safe in His Arms YouVersion Devotional

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

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When we trust that God will take care of us, we can feel free to rest. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the first two verses of Psalm 23. They reflect on what it means to “lie down in green pastures,” and they explain what the relationship between sheep and shepherds can teach us about our own relationship with God. Grab your Bible and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Psalm 23:1-2 (0:12)
• In challenging times, Psalm 23 is a powerful source of comfort (1:15)
• A shepherd’s entire goal is to protect their sheep (3:14)
• The more you know your shepherd, the easier it is to follow His voice (8:23)
• The safest place we can be is close to God (17:12)
• Even in the darkest situations, God is trustworthy (20:49)
• To rest is to believe that God will take care of you while you wait (28:22)

Resources:

Safe in His Arms YouVersion Devotional

Book: A Shepard Looks at Psalm 23

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Even when all seems lost, we can trust that God will carry out His perfect plan. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their conversation about the story of Esther and what it can teach us about God’s intervention and redemption. They remind us that God’s timing is always perfect and we can trust Him to make things right. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Esther 6:1-3 (0:12)
• Haman put the Jewish people in an impossible situation (2:47)
• God will accomplish what He sets out to do (6:39)
• God’s timing is perfect to carry out His plan (11:45)
• Mordecai remained faithful even when he had been wronged (17:14)
• Even when all looks lost, evil will not win! (23:21)

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The story of Esther is a powerful reminder that God is always working, even in the seemingly small details of our lives. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about all of the different ways God showed up in Esther and Mordecai’s stories, and the opportunity he gave them to participate in his plans. They remind us that we have a choice in how we respond to difficult circumstances, and they encourage us to look for God’s hand in our own lives. Grab your Bible and a journal and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Esther 4:12-16 (0:12)
• Esther reminds us that God is always at work (3:21)
• God placed Esther in the palace for a reason (9:17)
• God’s hand was in every small detail of Esther’s story (16:48)
• We won’t stop God’s plans, but by obeying we can get to be a part of them (19:23)
• Our story is just one part of God’s bigger story (23:37)

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In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about one of Jesus’ most overlooked commandments: Go and make disciples. They explain why discipleship is so important and discuss what it looks like to be discipled and to disciple others. They also share some important reminders about not letting our own opinions overshadow God’s word, making sure not to lead others astray, and following God more closely than we follow the people around us. Pull up a chair and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Matthew 28:18-20 (0:12)
• Discipleship isn’t just important, it’s a commandment (1:12)
• Are we taking Scripture at its word, or are we adding our own understanding? (5:47)
• Discipleship is about knowing and teaching God’s word (8:10)
• If you don’t know how to swim, how can you teach others? (14:50)
• Some seasons are about discipling, and others are about being discipled (19:16)
• God will bring the right people into our lives (26:20)
• Are you following the sheep or the shepherd? (31:21)

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From Jehoshaphat to Joshua, even the most faithful people in the Bible still struggle with doubt sometimes. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it looks like to keep our eyes on God even when we’re afraid, uncertain, or grieving. They remind us to not overlook the power of praise and encourage us to come before God with honesty. Grab your Bible and listen in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down 2 Chronicles 20:12,17 (0:12)
• When we don’t know what to do, we should put our eyes on God (1:15)
• Don’t underestimate the power of praise (7:47)
• We can have faith even in the midst of fear or mourning (9:28)
• God doesn’t expect us to deny our emotions, but we can praise God in the midst of them (18:25)
• Praise isn’t about convincing God to change our circumstances (22:57)
• Honesty before God can strengthen our faith (33:40)
• Each of us will have our faith tested (38:05)

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If we want to know that we can trust God, all we need to do is look to the cross. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on faith by looking at a time when Moses struggled to believe God. They explain why we’re not supposed to test God’s word and remind us that even when our faith feels small, our God is big. Grab your Bible and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Numbers 13:17-20 (0:12)
• Today we’re continuing our series on faith with a conversation about Moses (2:00)
• Even Moses had a breach of faith (5:27)
• We’re not supposed to test God’s word (10:47)
• If God is good and powerful, then we can trust what He says (17:31)
• It’s not about the size of our faith, it’s about the size of our God (26:14)
• We don’t always know how God will use our heartache (33:32)
• The cross is the ultimate proof that God is trustworthy (39:25)

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What can the story of Abraham teach us about our own relationships with the Lord? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series about faith by examining the way Abraham’s life was shaped by His trust in God. They remind us that even though Abrahm did not always have perfect faith, He continued to allow God to work in His life. They also share encouragement for listeners who might be struggling to trust God’s plan. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Romans 4:18-22 (0:12)
• Today we’re continuing our series about faith by looking at the life of Abraham (1:03)
• If God has a certain plan for your life, then it will come to be (2:12)
• Even Abraham did not have perfect faith (7:32)
• If you’re trusting God, then you haven’t missed what He wants for you (13:26)
• God can still use us when we make mistakes (19:44)
• Our children or our spouses can easily become idols (26:23)
• Abraham believed God even when he couldn’t see the path ahead of him (31:58)
• Trust God’s heart, not His hand (38:09)

Resources:

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If faith is such an important part of our walks with God, then it makes sense that the enemy would try to make us lose it. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series where they’ll be talking all about faith. They explain why we need faith to accept God’s gift of salvation, and they begin to discuss some of the lies many of us come to believe about faith. They also remind us that even in hard times, we can have faith in God’s heart of love for us. Grab your Bible and join us, and make sure to email us if you have questions about this series!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Ephesians 2:8-10 (0:12)
• We’re kicking off a new series about faith, so send us your questions! (0:51)
• If faith is so essential, then we can see why the enemy would twist it (3:33)
• We all have faith in something (7:13)
• We are saved by God’s grace, but we need faith to receive it (10:51)
• Faith is believing in what Jesus did for us (16:09)
• What are some of the lies we believe about faith? (19:31)
• Faith is not a weapon for manipulating God (23:19)
• In hard times, we can have faith that God is with us (29:30)
• Your faith will grow the more you understand the heart of God (33:14)

Resources:

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This week we are taking a little break, but we're going to come back week to start a brand new series on… faith.

We know Scripture says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. We also know that faith can move mountains. But what are we putting our faith in?  There's so much to dive into here — we're going to talk about prayer, pleasing God, and what it really means to have faith in our daily lives.

We would love for you guys to join in that conversation and submit your own questions, thoughts or comments on this topic. Send those to [email protected] and we forward to being with you again next with for the kickoff of our Faith Series!

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