S5:020 – How can fear and comfort in God coexist?

About this episode

The episode discusses the responses to Saul's conversion and the encouragement he received from fellow believers.

How did people respond to Saul’s conversion? What effect did it have on the church? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Marvin Walker continue their conversation about the events following Saul’s conversion, including how people were baffled by his transformation, how he had to escape from persecutors in a basket, and how trusted followers of Jesus came alongside him to provide encouragement and affirmation. Then, Marvin reflects on a time he saw God encourage him in the early days of pastoring Watermark South Dallas. // RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES: S4:268 Acts 9-11 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-267-acts-9-11/id1600151923?i=1000735699050 // WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week’s passage. Then, for the next six days, we’ll return to the same passage with fresh focus…

People in this episode

Guests: Emma Dotter, Marvin Walker

Topics covered

• fear
• comfort in God
• Saul's conversion
• church response
• encouragement
• transformation

Keywords

• fear
• comfort
• Saul's conversion
• church
• encouragement
• transformation
• pastoring
• Watermark South Dallas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Watermark Community Church

Books & works: Acts

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