Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

How do we keep ourselves from being paralyzed by fear, especially when it feels like there’s so much to be afraid of? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it means to be strong and courageous in the face of fear. They acknowledge that sometimes it feels like God’s presence isn’t enough, but encourage us to stop asking the “what ifs” and start focusing on God’s perfect love, which casts out all fear. Grab your Bible and journal and listen in on the conversation! Episode RecapStart by writing down Joshua 1:9 (0:13)Fear can be completely paralyzing (1:04)Keep moving forward, and stay bold (5:04)We can move forward because we know God is with us (9:59)Is God’s presence really enough for us? (13:14)Satan will use “what ifs” to keep us from trusting God (19:32)God is love, and perfect love casts out fear (22:07)How do you discern if a fear is healthy? (27:18)Your fear can tell you a lot about how you view God (39:02) Resources:Register for the 2024 Breathe RetreatSend us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Show Notes

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How do we keep ourselves from being paralyzed by fear, especially when it feels like there’s so much to be afraid of? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it means to be strong and courageous in the face of fear. They acknowledge that sometimes it feels like God’s presence isn’t enough, but encourage us to stop asking the “what ifs” and start focusing on God’s perfect love, which casts out all fear. Grab your Bible and journal and listen in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down Joshua 1:9 (0:13)
  • Fear can be completely paralyzing (1:04)
  • Keep moving forward, and stay bold (5:04)
  • We can move forward because we know God is with us (9:59)
  • Is God’s presence really enough for us? (13:14)
  • Satan will use “what ifs” to keep us from trusting God (19:32)
  • God is love, and perfect love casts out fear (22:07)
  • How do you discern if a fear is healthy? (27:18)
  • Your fear can tell you a lot about how you view God (39:02)

 

Resources:

Register for the 2024 Breathe Retreat

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com

 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook


Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook 

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.