{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Join The Journey","title":"S5:020 – How can fear and comfort in God coexist?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":754,"description":"How did people respond to Saul’s conversion? What effect did it have on the church? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Marvin Walker continue their conversation about the events following Saul’s conversion, including how people were baffled by his transformation, how he had to escape from persecutors in a basket, and how trusted followers of Jesus came alongside him to provide encouragement and affirmation. Then, Marvin reflects on a time he saw God encourage him in the early days of pastoring Watermark South Dallas. \n\n// RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  \nS4:268 Acts 9-11 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-267-acts-9-11/id1600151923?i=1000735699050  \n\n// WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? \n\nJoin 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. \n\nDaily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com\nDaily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr\nWeekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  \n\n// MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  \n\nDigital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources\nPrevious...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/g8x-nKo1hHoOC64414t8HN0w6lYNHLbeV0qRxaVtU3o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2ODA1LzE2ODky/ODI1MDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}