Write this Down! with Dot Bowen
Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.
Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”
By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 237
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 235: Why Should I Read the Bible?
What does it mean that the Bible is “living and active”? In this conversation, Dot and Cara wrestle with Hebrews 4:12 and explore why Scripture is far more than a book of rules. They share how God’s …
Episode 234: Have I done enough?
How can you be sure of your salvation? In this episode, Dot and Cara tackle one of the most foundational questions of faith: How do I know I’m saved? Together they walk through Scripture, their perso…
Episode 233: Trusting God When the Future Feels Uncertain
Are you in a season where you’re desperate to know what God has for your next step? Today Dot and Cara open Matthew 10:26–31 and talk about what it looks like to trust God’s will when the future feel…
Episode 232: Perspective Changes Everything [RE-AIR]
“We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are.” Today we’re revisiting a conversation on the life-changing impact of perspective. Cara and Dot unpack how seeing life through God’s light c…
Episode 231: Understanding True Repentance [RE-AIR]
We’re re-airing this listener-favorite today! Dot and Cara explore how King David’s quickness to recognize and address his sins provides an example for our own walk with God. Though known as shepherd…
Episode 230: Coming Home: Dot & Cara's Story - Pt 2 [RE-AIR]
We’re back with Part 2 of this special conversation, continuing Cara’s powerful journey toward redemption. Hear Cara describe the life-changing moment when she finally got honest with God and His gra…
Episode 229: Crisis of Faith: Dot & Cara's Story - Pt 1 [RE-AIR]
Due to its popularity, we're re-airing this tender conversation pulling back the curtain on Dot and Cara’s mother-daughter relationship. They openly discuss the lies Satan whispered to Cara as she gr…
Episode 228: What if I’m not good enough for God?
Ever felt like you’re not good enough to talk to God? You're not alone. Join Dot and Cara today as they unpack the universal struggle of feeling "not good enough" to approach God. As they consider Ro…
Episode 227: How Do I Start Reading the Bible?
We’re kicking off our summer mini-episodes with a big question: How do I start reading the Bible? Dot and Cara talk about overcoming intimidation, why your why matters, and how to approach Scripture …
Episode 226: Making Disciples Starts With Relationship
What does it actually mean to make disciples—and how do we live that out in our everyday lives? In this episode, Dot and Cara begin answering listener questions by unpacking Jesus’ command to “go and…
Episode 225: When God Writes the Ending
In the final episode of our series on Ruth, Dot and Cara explore the beautiful ending found in Ruth chapter 4. Reflecting on how God's plans are greater than we imagine, they discuss the significance…
Episode 224: Bold Moves and Quiet Trust
Dot and Cara continue their series on Ruth, diving into chapter 3 and exploring Naomi and Ruth’s bold act of faith at the threshing floor. They reflect on how God also calls us to step out in faith, …
Episode 223: Finding Grace in the Field
Today Dot and Cara dig into Ruth chapter 2, exploring how God is always at work behind the scenes to redeem our stories. Through Naomi’s eyes, we see Ruth's faithfulness and God's timing begin to tra…
Episode 222: Walking Through Grief
Today Dot and Cara kick off a new series exploring the book of Ruth through Naomi’s eyes. Reflecting on Ruth 1:19-21, they discuss how grief, if left unchecked, can spiral into bitterness. They remin…
Episode 221: What is the Kingdom of God?
Inspired by a friend's question, today we’re exploring the complex concept of "the Kingdom of God." Reflecting on Matthew 6:31-34, Dot and Cara unpack the biblical meaning and implications of God's k…
Episode 220: Why is Church Important?
Today Dot and Cara are talking about the impact the Church has on our faith journey. Reflecting on Hebrews 10:23-25, they discuss the importance of the Church (with a big “C.”) and dig into the very…
Episode 219: Living in the Present
May can feel like a whirlwind of transitions—graduations, shifting schedules, and unexpected change. Today Dot and Cara talk honestly about the tension between longing for the past, trying to control…
Episode 218: More than a Mom
Drawing from Genesis 3:20, today Dot and Cara are talking about the idea of mothering. They share insights about the nurturing aspect embedded in all women, reminding us that motherhood extends beyon…
Episode 217: I Want to Hear Your Voice - Part 1
Dot and Cara continue their candid conversation today about moments when our faith feels fragile and God seems distant. Dot shares a deeply personal story of desperately needing to hear God's voice, …
Episode 216: I Want to Hear Your Voice - Part 1
In today’s deeply personal episode, Dot opens up about a morning when she desperately needed to hear from God—but felt nothing. As she wrestled through doubt, silence, and her own expectations, the w…