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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 fr…

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…

 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 …

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 d…

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 …

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 …

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…

Saul turned into another man? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Victoria Becker lead us through 1 Samuel 10, emphasizing the major life change that occurs when one encounters the Lord.
 
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Saul was just looking for donkeys and now he’s king? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by today’s devo writer, Ben Krejci and his mom, Teresa to talk about what it looks like for us to listen to…

Why would Israel want a king despite Samuel’s warnings? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by today’s devo writer, Teresa Krejci and her son Ben to talk about Israel’s motivation to be like other…

What’s the deal with these golden mice and tumors? What is the significance of the Ark of the Covenant? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful staff member, Ethan Howard to talk about how…

What is the meaning of the idol of Dagon falling before the ark of the covenant? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Makaila Swank take us through 1 Samuel 5, reminding us of the consequences that come …

Why does a fearful delay to respond to God mean disobedience? In this episode, Emma Dotter takes us through 1 Samuel 3 and 4, reminding us that God is big and powerful, but he is also personal and ge…

Who intercedes for us when we sin against God? What were the differences between Eli’s sons responses to God and Hannah's response to God? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Shiloh vo…

Does God even care about us when we are sad or grieving a loss? And do you trust God to follow through in response to our prayers? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Hayle Oberle take us through Judges…

Ruth isn’t just a book about a single girl getting a husband. In this bonus episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark staff member, Kimberly McNiece to unpack how much we can learn from ju…

Ever go through a period where you feel like God is silent? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Brad Gaultney take us through Judges 21, explaining how they had bad solution to a bad problem that was a …

A civil war? What does that mean for us today? In this episode, Emma Dotter leads us through Judges 20, asking us how we respond to injustice and tragedy.
 
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Parental Advisory: This episode covers rape, abuse, and graphic violence toward women. 
 
 How do we deal with hard topics, like abuse and rape, in the Bible? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Jennifer …