S5:043 — Exploring Prominent World Religions (Acts 17:16-34, Part 1)

How can we prepare to lovingly and confidently share the gospel with followers of other world religions? In this episode, Emma Dotter explores five prominent world religions in light of Paul’s evangelism in Acts 17:16-34. She unpacks what different world religions believe and challenges followers of Jesus to listen well and ask good questions. 

// ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: 

Hebrews 9: 27; Ephesians 2: 8-9 

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• Has Join The Journey impacted your walk with Jesus this year? We want to hear how God is using Join The Journey in your life! Email us at jointhejourney@watermark.org 
• For more on Hinduism: https://www.gotquestions.org/hinduism.html  
• For more on Buddhism: https://www.gotquestions.org/buddhism.html  
• For more on Islam: https://www.gotquestions.org/Islam.html  
• For more on Mormonism: https://www.gotquestions.org/Mormons.html  
• For more on Jehovah’s Witnesses: https://www.gotquestions.org/witnessing-Jehovahs-Witnesses.html  

// RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  

• “S4:263 – Introduction to the book of Acts” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)   
• “S4:269 – Acts 15-17” (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NShJvbx2EPozwMwxJq2Hm?si=98ac89d64476429c)   

// 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, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we’ll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God’s Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. 

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