Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Is it wrong to feel afraid when we know we should be trusting God? In this episode, Dot and Cara answer a listener's question about fear and unbelief. They remind us that we can trust God to give us everything we need, and they share some words of encouragement for people who find themselves feeling afraid of the future. Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and join in on the conversation!

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! 

  • Start by writing down Luke 12:22-32 (0:12)
  • Is fear unbelief? (1:42)
  • So often our fear comes from wanting to be in control (4:39)
  • God will make sure we have what we need (9:21)
  • Sometimes fear is rooted in good things, but it still means we’re not trusting God (12:02)
  • God understands our fear, but he doesn't want us to dwell on it (16:45)
  • You don’t have the grace, power, or strength to walk through a day God has not asked you to live (19:01)
  • Fear itself isn’t a sin, it’s about how you respond to it (23:05)

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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.