Happy Thanksgiving! Emma Dotter is joined by fellow Watermark staff member, Jacob Alger to provide helpful context on Psalm 149 as we tackle the question, "Is it our job to execute judgement on the nations?"

Additional Scripture referenced in today's episode:
Matthew 26:52, "Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword."
Hebrews 4:12, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."
2 Corinthians 10:3-4, "For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds."
Ephesians 6:12, "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."

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Is it even possible for mountains and seas to praise God? In today’s episode, Lauren Atkinson and faithful Watermark student Hope Bagdanov talk about Psalm 148 and how even the earth in all its fullness was created to give glory to God.

Additional Scripture Referenced:
Luke 19:40, “He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

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In this psalm, we get to see the overarching theme that God is abundantly powerful in all creation and He’s abundantly intentional in His care for His people. Lauren Atkinson leaves us with the encouragement that we are so loved by God in Christ and we can cling to that truth no matter what we face going into the holiday season.

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"As a follower of Jesus, I want to care about the things that God cares about." In today’s episode, Watermark member, Mark Hapka joins Emma Dotter to walk us through how we can help get our hearts aligned to God’s heart.

Additional Scripture referenced in today's episode:
Deuteronomy 4:9, “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children's children"
Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Isaiah 55:8-9, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord."
Colossians 1:16-17, "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together."

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Why is it important to tell future generations about the Lord? Emma Dotter is joined by Lauren Atkinson to unpack how this psalm is about the unsearchable greatness and God's abundant goodness.

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Why do we want our sons and daughters to be plants and pillars? How do we build our children up to be people of character? Today we are joined by Watermark staff member Chris Sherrod to walk through Psalm 145 with Lauren Atkinson. Check out the latest podcast!

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In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark high school student Ella Eubanks discuss Psalm 143 and how we can ask God for guidance in our lives as we face hard times because He is faithful and caring. Not only is it important for us to trust Him in how He will lead us in the future, but it is also essential that we remember how He has worked in our lives in the past.

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Today on the podcast, Watermark staff member Shane Rasch joins Lauren Atkinson on the podcast to help us understand the difference between a complaint and a lament. We see David look to God as his true hope and refuge and share his longing for community.

Additional scripture referenced in today's episode:
Genesis 2:18, "Then the Lord God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.'"

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