Join The Journey

Can one person’s faith save an entire household? What can we learn from the salvation of the Philippian jailer’s family? Can people tell Jesus is Lord in your home? In this episode, Emma Dotter unpacks Acts 16:16-20 and the story of the Philippian Jailer. She discusses how God often uses crisis to awaken people to their need for him and how salvation transforms a home. 

// ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: 

Romans 8: 28 

// RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY: 

// RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  
“S4:263 – Introduction to the book of Acts” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)   
“S4:269 – Acts 15-17” (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NShJvbx2EPozwMwxJq2Hm?si=98ac89d64476429c)   

// WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? 

Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week’s passage. Then, for the next six days, we’ll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we’ll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God’s Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. 

Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com
Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr
Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  

// MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  
Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources
Previous years’ print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma...
Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org

How should followers of Christ understand the struggle of suicide in light of Scripture? Why would the Philippian jailer harm himself? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Sierra Sanchez, Re:generation Director, to discuss Acts 16:16-40. Sierra gives listeners red flags to look for and questions to ask when helping someone who is considering self-harm. 
If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) any time. 

// ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: 

Romans 10:9-10 

// RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY: 
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/data/index.html  
Join The Journey Suicide Prevention Resource 

// RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  
“S4:263 – Introduction to the book of Acts” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)   

// WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? 

Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week’s passage. Then, for the next six days, we’ll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we’ll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God’s Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. 

Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com
Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr
Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  

// MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  
Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources
Previous years’ print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma...
Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org

What is the role of women in the book of Acts? What does the role of women in Acts teach us about how God builds his kingdom? In this episode, Emma Dotter surveys the role of women in the book of Acts, including women who prophecy, pray, and lead in the early church . She shares how women (and men) are full participants in Christ’s mission. 

// ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: 

Acts 1: 14; Acts 2:  17-18; Joel 2; Acts 5; Acts 8-9; Acts 9: 39; Acts 12: 12-13; Acts 16: 13, 16, 18, 40; Acts 17: 4, 12; Acts 18: 18, 26; Romans 16: 3; Acts 21: 5, 9; Acts 24: 24; 25: 13; 26: 30 

// RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY: 
Women in Acts: Women’s Role in the Birth of the Church (https://www.logos.com/grow/min-women-in-acts/) 

// RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  
“S4:263 – Introduction to the book of Acts” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)   

// WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? 

Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week’s passage. Then, for the next six days, we’ll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we’ll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God’s Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. 

Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com
Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr
Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  

// MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  
Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources
Previous years’ print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma...
Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org

Who is the Holy Spirit? What are the names of the Holy Spirit? What do these names reveal? In this episode, Emma Dotter explores Acts 16:1-15 and answers these questions. She uses the name, “Spirit of Jesus,” to help listeners understand the different dimensions of the same Person. She teaches how the names of the Holy Spirit reveal something about his nature and work and encourages listeners to examine their own posture toward the Holy Spirit. 

// ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: 

Acts 5: 3-4; Ephesians 4: 30; Genesis 1: 2; Genesis 2; John 3; Titus 3: 5; Romans 8: 16; John 16: 14 

// RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY: 
Visit GotQuestions: (https://www.gotquestions.org/names-Holy-Spirit.html) 

// RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  
“S5:002 Acts 2:1-21 – Who is the Holy Spirit? Why is the church divided?” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s5-002-acts-2-1-21-who-is-the-holy-spirit-why-is/id1600151923?i=1000744971794)  
“S4:263 – Introduction to the book of Acts” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)   
“S4:269 – Acts 15-17” (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NShJvbx2EPozwMwxJq2Hm?si=98ac89d64476429c)   

// WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? 

Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week’s passage. Then, for the next six days, we’ll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we’ll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God’s Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. 

Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com
Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr
Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  

// MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  
Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources
Previous years’ print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma...
Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org

"In today's Conversations for the Journey, host and Care Director Wes Butler leads us in praying through Acts 15:36-41. This week, Wes leads us in prayer for three things: for the next generation ministries of Watermark, our international missions team, ministries to women and future Lydias that are being raised in our church.

If you would like to submit a prayer request to the Watermark prayer team, you can do so at https://www.watermark.org/prayer

You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665

Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources!
https://www.jointhejourney.com/

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