Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Today Dot and Cara are talking about the impact the Church has on our faith journey. Reflecting on Hebrews 10:23-25, they discuss the importance of the Church (with a big “C.”)  and dig into the very real truth that many have walked away from faith because of hurt they experienced within a church. If you've wrestled with church hurt or doubts, grab a cup of coffee and join us as we explore this truth together. 

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Episode recap:
  • Start by writing down Hebrews 10:23-25 (0:13)
  • Do most people who walk away from faith lack church involvement?  (3:22)
  • There’s a distinction between Church (big C) and church (little c) (5:39)
  • Community is vital to maintaining faith (7:10)
  • We need people around us who are going the same direction we are (11:30)
  • Being in community encourages our faith (18:43)
  • If Jesus loves the Church, I want to love the Church too (21:52)
  • We understand the idea of having a common passion with others (i.e. college football) - Church at its best is like that (23:33)
  • We need people willing to speak hard truths to us (28:00)
  • Jesus didn’t give up on the Church and neither should we (35:00)

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Scripture Verse:  Hebrews 10:23-25 (ESV)  
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

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.