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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 fri ...
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Today Dot and Cara unpack a seeming contradiction: why are we told not to fear over and over in Scripture, but then commanded to “Fear the Lord”? By looking at the heart of what Jesus meant in Matthew 10:28, Dot explains the difference between these instructions and offers the beautiful encouragement that increasing our fear of the Lord will actual…
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Today we’re exploring the role of angels in Scripture, prompted by the question: do all angels have wings? We walk through the created purpose of angels and share examples of the different forms they take at different times throughout the Bible. Cara and Dot also reflect on the key difference between angels and humans. Grab a cup of coffee and join…
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We’re back with another question from a listener’s child: why does God describe Himself as a jealous God? Isn’t jealousy bad? In this quick Q&A, Dot and Cara walk through the difference between holy intent and selfish motivation together and Dot shares encouragement that we don’t have to know all the answers, just the One who does. Pour yourself a …
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We’re tackling a fantastic question from a listener’s kid in today’s mini-episode: why did God create Satan? In this conversation Cara and Dot unpack the question behind the question and dive into good vs. evil, the angelic world, and true freedom. Pull up a chair and your cup of coffee and join us! Got a question about today’s episode or something…
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Grab the tissues - today we’re back with Cara's journey towards redemption in the second part of our story. Cara shares the moment when she finally got honest with God and discovered the true meaning of grace. This episode is a testament to God’s unwavering pursuit of our hearts and the power of prayer. Settle in with a cup of coffee and join us! G…
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This episode is unlike anything we’ve ever talked about before! Today we’re pulling back the curtain on our mother-daughter relationship. In this tender conversation we talk about the lies the enemy whispered to Cara during her high school years and how that set her up for the choices she made in college. Don’t miss next week when we share the seco…
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Today we’re looking at a beautiful story John records which takes place between Peter and Jesus after the Resurrection. The tenderness of Jesus during this pivotal moment leads to true restoration in Peter’s life and afterwards we see a different Peter in the New Testament. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us! Got a question about today’s epi…
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Today we are wrapping up our 3 part Easter mini-series by talking about the morning Mary met the resurrected Jesus outside of the tomb. Cara and Dot focus on the intimacy of this encounter and how it shows the depth of Jesus’ love, not only for Mary but for each one of us. God longs to have an intimate relationship with you! So grab your Bible and …
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We’re back with the second episode in our 3 part mini-series leading up to Easter. Today we’re looking at a somewhat unusual verse as we talk about what Jesus may have been doing on the Saturday after his death. No matter what Jesus was doing on that day, we can know for sure that He was at work for our good. If you are sitting in the “in-between” …
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Kick off a 3 part mini-series leading up to Easter with us! In today’s episode, Dot and Cara explore Good Friday, specifically the moment Jesus cried out, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” as he hung on the Cross. They discuss the true loneliness Jesus experienced on the Cross, and reflect on the fact that we are never alone as children of God. Grab …
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Have you ever wondered what was on Jesus's heart before He went to the cross? And what does the name "High Priestly Prayer" mean? Dot and Cara explore these questions and more as we begin counting down the days to Easter. Discover the depth of John 17 and the beautiful connection Jesus shared with the Father through prayer. Grab your Bible and a jo…
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Now that Jesus has died on the cross for our sins, why should we care about the laws in the Old Testament? In this episode, Cara asks Dot a few of her burning questions about the Old Testament, the meaning of a sacrifice, and more. They explain how Jesus built upon the message of the Old Testament and take time to reflect on just how much He did fo…
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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 …
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Life is full of decisions, and it can sometimes feel impossible to know if you’re making the right one. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about how we can know which path God wants us to take. They explain how the Holy Spirit can guide us to truth and encourage us to look to Scripture when we have questions about what God’s will might be. Grab you…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! How do we know if God is speaking to us? In today’s episode, Dot and Cara answer this question by sharing some of the ways they respond when they think they might be hearing from God. They remind us to look to Scripture, surrender to wh…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! If you have questions about faith, the Bible, or walking with the Lord, we want to help you answer them! In this episode, Dot and Cara tackle three listener questions about the Promised Land, numbers in the Bible, and relationships with…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Why do bad things happen to good people, even when we have faith? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on the book of Joshua by answering this question that was posed at the recent Breathe Retreat. They remind us that it’…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! No matter how strong your relationship with God may be, you’ll still have battles to face throughout your life. In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss the story of Joshua leading the Israelites and what it teaches us about fighting our b…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! If you find yourself wondering where God is working in your life, this episode is for you! Today, Dot and Cara talk about the way that God’s presence has shown up throughout history, from the Arc of the Covenant to Jesus to the Holy Spi…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! When God calls us to do something, He’s not asking us to act in our own strength. Instead, He wants us to take the first step knowing that He will give us the strength and courage we need. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new serie…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Sometimes we think we’re waiting on God, but we’re actually waiting on Him to deliver one specific outcome. In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on what it means to trust God while we wait. They encourage us to find hope in the Christm…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Isaiah prophesied that God would send us a wonderful counselor, and those words were fulfilled in the life and death of Jesus. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their Advent series by talking about what it means to know that God is…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! The Christmas story is the story of a God who loved us so much that He became human just to be with us. In this episode, Dot and Cara welcome the Advent season by reflecting on the reason why Jesus came to earth and reminding us of just…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! 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 acknowled…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Happy Thanksgiving from us to you! In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss Paul’s teaching about giving thanks in all circumstances. They acknowledge how the holidays can be a challenging time for many people and share some words of encou…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! If we want to follow God’s plan for our lives, we need to let go of our expectations and our resistance to change. In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on one of the biggest lessons they’re learning in this season: the principle of let…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Wherever you are, you can trust that the Good Shepherd has gone before you, and He also walks behind you as a source of strength and protection. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their study of Psalm 23 by talking about the peace th…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! No matter how you feel or what circumstances you’re walking through, God is by your side. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue to examine Psalm 23 and talk about what it means to allow God to restore our souls. They remind us that it’…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! When we trust that God will take care of us, we can feel free to rest. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the first two verses of Psalm 23. They reflect on what it means to “lie down in green pastures,” and they explain what the r…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Even when all seems lost, we can trust that God will carry out His perfect plan. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their conversation about the story of Esther and what it can teach us about God’s intervention and redemption. They …
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! The story of Esther is a powerful reminder that God is always working, even in the seemingly small details of our lives. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about all of the different ways God showed up in Esther and Mordecai’s stories, …
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about one of Jesus’ most overlooked commandments: Go and make disciples. They explain why discipleship is so important and discuss what it looks like to be discipled and to disciple others. They also s…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! From Jehoshaphat to Joshua, even the most faithful people in the Bible still struggle with doubt sometimes. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it looks like to keep our eyes on God even when we’re afraid, uncertain, or grievi…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! If we want to know that we can trust God, all we need to do is look to the cross. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on faith by looking at a time when Moses struggled to believe God. They explain why we’re not supposed…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! What can the story of Abraham teach us about our own relationships with the Lord? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series about faith by examining the way Abraham’s life was shaped by His trust in God. They remind us that ev…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! If faith is such an important part of our walks with God, then it makes sense that the enemy would try to make us lose it. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series where they’ll be talking all about faith. They explain why we ne…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! This week we are taking a little break, but we're going to come back week to start a brand new series on… faith. We know Scripture says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. We also know that faith can move mountains. But …
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Scripture tells us that God will soften our hearts, but we first have to be willing to let Him in. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about why it’s so important to guard our hearts and minds, reminding us that our actions matter much l…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! We know that God has a plan for our lives, but we won’t always know exactly what that plan looks like. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the dreams they believe God has placed on their hearts, and the way they’re trusting…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! How do we know God is speaking to us, and what do we do in response? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the story of Jeremiah and the unpopular messages God asked him to deliver to the Israelites. They reflect on what it can look …
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! What does it mean to allow God to conform us to His image? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the new takeaways they’ve gained from an old, familiar passage: Romans 8:28-29. They discuss what Paul meant when he said we’d b…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Our worship is less about what we do and more about why we’re doing it. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue talking about the woman at the well and the way Jesus met her exactly where she needed Him to. They discuss the idea of true …
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Even when you think you’re unworthy of love, Jesus will go out of His way to seek you out. In this episode, Dot and Cara catch up on some of the big questions and ideas that have been on Dot’s heart this summer. They then discuss the st…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Becoming a living sacrifice is not a one-time decision, it’s a lifelong commitment to walking with the Lord. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their series about knowing the will of God by talking about what it means to present ours…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! How can we remain focused on God’s will when we’re constantly surrounded by competing messages? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on Romans 12 with a conversation about what it means to renew our minds. They explain wh…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! We won’t always understand why certain things happen, but we can surrender to God and start to get to know His will. In this episode, Dot and Cara begin a new series on Romans 12, “How to Know the Will of God.” They talk about what Paul…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! It’s easy to get caught up in celebrating our own accomplishments, but God is the one who is on the throne. In this episode, Dot explains why this idea has been on her heart lately, and she encourages us to stop being so self-absorbed a…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Because of Jesus, we’re free from condemnation for our sins. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their mini series on Romans by celebrating some of the powerful truths found in Romans 8. They each explain why these verses mean so much…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Part of being human is struggling between two masters: the law of sin and the law of God. In this episode, Dot and Cara dig deep into Romans 7 and talk about this tension between the desires of our flesh and the desires of God. They exp…
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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Sin will always be a part of our lives here on earth, but we don’t have to let it control us or have power over us. In this episode, Dot explains why Romans 6 has played such an important role in her faith journey. She shares some of th…
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