Episode 201: Starting Fresh With One Word

Happy New Year! In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the concept of choosing a word of the year—a practice they never thought they’d embrace. They share personal stories about how their words for 2024 shaped their faith journeys. This conversation shows how a simple word, rooted in Scripture and prayer, can draw us closer to God and guide us through the year. Grab your Bible, and settle in as Dot and Cara encourage you to pray about your word for 2025.

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down Psalm 19:14 (0:13)
• The words Dot and Cara chose last year and how that played out (4:28)
• Dot’s word for 2025  (11:08)
• Cara’s process for choosing her word this year (16:05)
• Dot almost chose the same word (19:19)
• Pray and ask God if there’s something He wants you to hold onto this year? (23:44)
• Cara’s word would pop up and remind her of the Lord’s presence with her  (25:16)
• Let us know if you choose a word, we’d love to know what it is! (27:02)

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Scripture Verse: Psalm 19:14 
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

What is Write this Down! with Dot Bowen?

Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.

Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”

By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.