Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

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Scripture tells us that God will soften our hearts, but we first have to be willing to let Him in. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about why it’s so important to guard our hearts and minds, reminding us that our actions matter much less than the position of our hearts. They also discuss what it looks like to move forward once we’ve heard God’s voice. Pull up a chair and listen in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Matthew 15:8-9 (0:11)
• Our outside actions matter much less than our heart (1:01)
• What stays in our minds affects our hearts (6:27)
• When we know the truth, we need to apply it (10:56)
• God can help soften our minds and hearts (13:34)
• Only God can judge and change our hearts (21:17)
• Moving forward can take time, but we need to keep moving (26:04)

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We know that God has a plan for our lives, but we won’t always know exactly what that plan looks like. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the dreams they believe God has placed on their hearts, and the way they’re trusting God to fulfill His best possible plan. They also encourage us to celebrate the things God has already done, make the most of all the time we have, and trust that God has more for us to do. Grab your Bible and a journal and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Psalms 25:4-5 (0:11)
• God has more for us to do (1:08)
• We can have plans and dreams, but nothing is certain (6:20)
• How do we know what God has planned for us? (12:03)
• As you look to the future, remember what God has already done (22:09)
• What would God do if we had the faith to trust Him? (28:58)
• None of us know how long we have (33:40)
• Are you moving closer to healing, or further away from it? (35:51)

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How do we know God is speaking to us, and what do we do in response? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the story of Jeremiah and the unpopular messages God asked him to deliver to the Israelites. They reflect on what it can look like to hear God’s voice today and discuss some things to look out for to make sure the messages we’re listening to are actually of God. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Jeremiah 32:6-10 (0:12)
• God gave Jeremiah an unpopular message to share (1:34)
• How do you know what God’s telling you? (7:26)
• God made a point to prove that Jeremiah was speaking for Him (11:13)
• If you believe God is speaking to you, hold it with humility (17:00)
• If it’s from God, it will require us to come closer to Him  (26:55)
• No matter what we’re walking through, God will give us strength (34:37)
   

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What does it mean to allow God to conform us to His image? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the new takeaways they’ve gained from an old, familiar passage: Romans 8:28-29. They discuss what Paul meant when he said we’d be conformed to the image of Jesus, reflect on the importance of forgiving others, and offer encouragement to anyone who’s currently walking through a difficult season. Grab your Bible and a journal and listen in!

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Romans 8:28-29 (0:12)
• No matter how many times you hear a verse, there are still new things to learn (1:18)
• Even in difficult times, God loves us (4:37)
• God doesn’t promise all things will be good, but He will use the bad things (11:48)
• Circumstances can bring out things we didn’t even know we had in us (14:24)
• Instead of focus on what’s going wrong, look for God’s hand (26:36)
• We all need to forgive and be forgiven (37:17)

Resources:

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Our worship is less about what we do and more about why we’re doing it. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue talking about the woman at the well and the way Jesus met her exactly where she needed Him to. They discuss the idea of true worship and reflect on the question of how we can better allow Jesus’ love to come into our lives. Pull up a chair and join us!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down John 4:24-30 (0:12)
• The woman at the well was looking for love, and Jesus met her there (1:28)
• True worship comes from a deep love for the Lord (5:02)
• How do we let down our walls so Jesus’ love can get in? (10:27)
• How we respond to God impacts how we respond to others (19:19)
• Our actions should come from the heart of wanting to know God better (28:17)
• We can ask God for the desire to love Him more (33:55)

Resources:

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Even when you think you’re unworthy of love, Jesus will go out of His way to seek you out. In this episode, Dot and Cara catch up on some of the big questions and ideas that have been on Dot’s heart this summer. They then discuss the story of the woman at the well, open up about why it’s so meaningful to them, and explain what it can teach us about Jesus’ love for us. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down John 4:7-10 (0:12)
• What dream has God placed on your heart? (1:21)
• Jesus knows everything we’ve done and loves us anyway (9:29)
• It’s hard to believe God loves us if we don’t love ourselves (15:40)
• Jesus goes out of His way to seek us out (20:42)
• We don’t have to be worthy; Jesus just wants us to know who He is (26:16)
• Jesus is not like the people who have hurt us (32:57)

Resources:

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Becoming a living sacrifice is not a one-time decision, it’s a lifelong commitment to walking with the Lord. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their series about knowing the will of God by talking about what it means to present ourselves as living sacrifices. They explain that we can trust God to help us want what He wants, and they offer encouragement to anyone who’s worrying about making the wrong decision or stepping outside of God’s will. Grab your Bible and a journal and join us!

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Romans 12:1-2 (0:12)
• Romans 12 tells us that we actually can get to know God’s will (1:01)
• To know God’s will in the moment, you need to walk with Him consistently (6:33)
• When you’ve surrendered your life to God, you can trust your desires (13:31)
• We can bring our desires and our fears to God (19:18)
• God will put things in the way when we’re headed outside of His will (24:16)
• The outcome is not our responsibility, it’s God’s (30:28)
• If we’re going after what God wants, He won’t let us drown (34:21)
• If God isn’t our everything, He’s not anything (42:12)

Resources:

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How can we remain focused on God’s will when we’re constantly surrounded by competing messages? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on Romans 12 with a conversation about what it means to renew our minds. They explain why it’s so important to know and apply God’s truth, and they encourage us to ask God to help us want what He wants. Pull up a chair and join in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Romans 12:1-2 (0:11)
• The world will try to contradict God’s truth (1:14)
• We need to train our minds to see God’s perspective (5:42)
• We can acknowledge reality while still having faith (13:12)
• It’s more important to know God than to know His plan (22:01)
• God can help us to want what He wants (28:16)

Resources:

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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! 

We won’t always understand why certain things happen, but we can surrender to God and start to get to know His will. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series on Romans 12, “How to Know the Will of God.” They talk about what Paul meant when he encouraged the church to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, and they share some lessons and mindsets that have helped them practice surrender.

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Romans 12:1-2 (0:12)
• How do we know God’s will? (1:14)
• Paul wanted the church to surrender to God’s will (5:49)
• God can help us to want what He wants (11:03)
• Refusing to surrender won’t keep us from trouble (18:03)
• If you want to trust God more, start by getting to know Him better (23:02)
• We have to commit to surrender every day (28:03)

Resources:

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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! 

It’s easy to get caught up in celebrating our own accomplishments, but God is the one who is on the throne. In this episode, Dot explains why this idea has been on her heart lately, and she encourages us to stop being so self-absorbed and to make sure we’re worshipping God and God alone. She and Cara also talk about the insights they gain from Revelation 5, and they remind us that God is always in control. Pull up a chair and join in on the conversation!

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Revelation 5:11-14 (0:12)
• We can be so self-absorbed and forget that God is on His throne (1:33)
• Only God can change people’s hearts (5:47)
• He is in control of yesterday, today, and forever (9:31)
• Are we worshipping God or worshipping ourselves? (11:14)
• God is not passively watching us, He’s involved in the world (19:29)
• We may not know how God will act, but we can trust His heart (23:20)

Resources:

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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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