Join The Journey

What does it mean to be a sending church? In this episode, International Missions Director Bruce Kendrick joins Emma Dotter to discuss the church’s role in missional efforts and Acts 17:1-15. They answer questions about how Watermark Community Church can live out the markers of missional church and sending church. 

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Want to find out more about being involved with missions at Watermark? Check out: 
https://www.watermark.org/international-missions 
https://www.watermark.org/events/7006-discover-missions 
https://www.watermark.org/events/6781-9-month-group 

// 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

What do we make of the “background” characters of Scripture? Who was Jason? Who were the leading women? In this episode, Emma Dotter explores the background characters found in Acts 17:1-15. She highlights how the gospel makes no distinction, that God’s heart is for all people, and that the Bible is full of God using unlikely people. 

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// EPISODE CITATIONS: 
Leonardo Decaprio: https://depositphotos.com/photos/leonardo-dicaprio.html 
Taylor Swift: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-outfits-173853172.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMYNTjDJ6a7JKwRI1O7frZbhbTneC8iQfIpD4Yb2vafbNCjcrmUBDPA_pwGC_dtGfnGMzxgh4QkSKmjrnizvl92KHVQ0W1sB5J7DulK1alEZ5HVIc7YV2JG7L_KHoUU0M-6gOSVC-_Fe8DJHGtS5VN48vS7Pi5pjzW-3fVNvxxWf 
Kim Kardashian: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2022/10/03/kim-kardashian-agrees-to-pay-126-million-to-settle-sec-cryptocurrency-promotion-suit/ 
Venus and Serena Williams: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-09-01/serena-venus-williams-us-open-doubles 
Cooper Flagg: https://www.google.com/search?q=public+domain+image+of+cooper+flagg&sca_esv=0102019338db935e&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS894US894&udm=2&biw=1470&bih=775&sxsrf=APpeQntXWdaqV1L86phka3pxc5LzCKhPxg%3A1782750635202&ei=q51Caq3vC4i4qtsP356pgA0&ved=0ahUKEwjt8NXS76yVAxUInGoFHV9PCtAQ4dUDCBM&uact=5&oq=public+domain+image+of+cooper+flagg&gs_lp=Egtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZyIjcHVibGljIGRvbWFpbiBpbWFnZSBvZiBjb29wZXIgZmxhZ2dI9BVQ0AFY5xRwAXgAkAEAmAEuoAGsBKoBAjE1uAEDyAEA-AEBmAIEoAKrAcICBxAjGMkCGCfCAgUQABiABMICBBAAGB7CAgYQABgIGB6YAwCIBgGSBwE0oAfoDbIHATS4B6sBwgcFMC4zLjHIBwmACAE&sclient=gws-wiz-img#sv=CAMSVhoyKhBlLTZQZ3EwTmJzQ1gwY3VNMg42UGdxME5ic0NYMGN1TToOREZrYzVCOXZUZFpEQk0gBCocCgZtb3NhaWMSEGUtNlBncTBOYnNDWDBjdU0YADABGAcg59eL-wRKCBABGAEgASgB 
Dwayne Johnson: https://www.google.com/search?q=public+domain+image+of+Dwayne+Johnson&sca_esv=0102019338db935e&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS894US894&udm=2&biw=1470&bih=775&sxsrf=APpeQnvtinRVDDmKfu90qzkSQJ4DNyNrOg%3A1782750810553&ei=Wp5CaqquIfeAqtsP1LfPqQI&ved=0ahUKEwiqw6Sm8KyVAxV3gGoFHdTbMyUQ4dUDCBM&uact=5&oq=public+domain+image+of+Dwayne+Johnson&gs_lp=Egtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZyIlcHVibGljIGRvbWFpbiBpbWFnZSBvZiBEd2F5bmUgSm9obnNvbkjM-ARQ6fIEWNz3BHABeACQAQCYASygAbkBqgEBNbgBA8gBAPgBAfgBApgCA6ACdsICBxAjGMkCGCfCAgUQABiABMICBBAAGB6YAwDiAwUSATEgQIgGAZIHATOgB9ULsgcBM7gHdsIHBTAuMi4xyAcJgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-img#sv=CAMSVhoyKhBlLWtZNjROWTNqUWFma19NMg5rWTY0TlkzalFhZmtfTToOSEg4WjZMYl9acHpVOU0gBCocCgZtb3NhaWMSEGUta1k2NE5ZM2pRYWZrX00YADABGAcgpouLpgNKCBABGAEgASgB 

 

// 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...

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