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Join The JourneyS4:164 Song of Solomon 1-3How should we read Song of Solomon in light of Christ? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Garrett Wikle, Resident Theologian at Watermark, and help us understand how Song of Solomon, while a romantic poem, also displays the love Christ has for his Church. Additional references: Genesis 3; Isaiah 62:4-5 Revelation 19; Check out Song of Solomon - Attraction by Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM4B-AUA8M8Check out Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen Dempster: https://a.co/d/cmScARi2025-07-1015 minJoin The JourneyS4:155 Proverbs 1-6How do we think about wisdom literature? Today Emma Dotter and Watermark Resident Theologian Garrett Wikle overview wisdom literature and dive into Proverbs 1-6 to discuss what wisdom is, why we need wisdom and how we gain wisdom. Through the book of Proverbs, God is pointing us to Himself. It highlights the greater redemptive story, as wisdom literature assumes we are in a right relationship with God, having been saved by God to abundant life in Christ and the flourishing found as we walk in Him and His design.Ask God to show you...2025-06-3023 min
Watermark's Church Leadership PodcastHow Athanasius and Nicaea Shape Your LeadershipSeventeen centuries ago, a courageous pastor named Athanasius, and the historic Council of Nicaea defended an important truth of our faith—that Jesus is both fully God and fully man. In this unique episode, John McGee sits down with Rob Barry, Garrett Wikle, and Grant Wilkie to unpack why the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) still matters for your faith, your leadership, and the life of the Church. Recommended Books on Church History: • Church History in Plain Language – Bruce Shelley • In the Year of Our Lord: Reflections on Twenty Centuries of Church History – Sinclair Ferguson...2025-05-1448 minJoin The JourneyS4:046 Deuteronomy 17-20Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark’s Director of Equipping and Apologetics, Garrett Wikle, to talk through how Deuteronomy 17-20 informs our reading of the whole Bible. Listen as we see how these verses set us up to look for the one coming King, Jesus Christ, the perfect King who rules with all authority in heaven and on earth. 2025-02-2214 min
Dad U Podcast5 P'sChris Sherrod is joined by Oren Martin and Garrett Wikle to talk about the 5 P's of the Bible's reliability.2024-05-1546 minJoin The JourneyBONUS: EXILIC PROPHETSEmma Dotter is joined by Garrett Wikle to help us understand the Exilic prophets aka prophets that speak during the Exile. We will be covering what happens in the 70 year exile and how it relates to our Join The Journey reading plan. Additional Scripture referenced in this episode: Daniel 3:18 - “Even if” Daniel 6 - Daniel and the Lions’ Den Ezekiel 36:24-32 - God’s people being recreated in the New Covenant 2 Samuel 7 - The Davidic Covenant Isaiah 7, 9, 11 - His name will be called Emmanuel Ezekiel 33:32 - Ezekiel called the “entertainer” Daniel 7 - The promis...2023-11-1110 minJoin The JourneyS2:136 Judges 9Did you read Judges 9 and think that it stands out like a sore thumb? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Garrett Wikle go over Judges 9, and why it’s important to not get caught up about things that don’t matter as much while reading the Bible. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Judges 21:25: And all they did which was right in their own eyes Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis...2023-07-1711 minJoin The JourneyBonus Episode: Exodus Overview Exodus can feel like a daunting book of the Old Testament but fear not, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark's Coordinator of Equipping and Apologetics, Garrett Wikle, to help us lay a foundation for understanding this book. Through Exodus we get to see a perfect, merciful God constantly choosing a rebellious and imperfect people, which should give us hope Hebrews 9 Episode Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=10005699799592023-03-0515 minJoin The JourneyBONUS EPISODE: Observing ScriptureDo you know how to accurately interpret and observe the Bible? Today, Emma Dotter and Watermark's Coordinator of Equipping & Apologetics, Garrett Wikle, are going to teach you what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to better understanding scripture. 2 important things to remember from today's talk are: 1. Interpretation: what does this mean2. Application: how should this affect the way I live2022-12-2715 minJoin The JourneyBONUS EPISODE: EPHESIANSIn this episode, Emma is joined by Garrett Wikle to talk all things Ephesians! Garrett serves with Watermark Equipping & Watermark Resources! Additional Resources:https://www.watermarkresources.com https://www.watermark.org/ministries/equipping 2022-04-2311 min