S4:277 Romans 7-9

Join The Journey

Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Christian, Bible, Devotional

5 • 827 Ratings

🗓️ 19 November 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

"In Romans 7, Paul describes the inner conflict of wanting to do good but struggling with sin. Is Paul speaking autobiographically as a mature Christian, describing life under the law before Christ, or something else? How should chapter 8 shape a Christian’s daily confidence and hope, especially in seasons of suffering? In today's episode, Katie Shemanske and Watermark member, Raegan Driskell talk about Romans 7-9 and discuss the tension of pursing good while being saved by grace through faith and how we can rest in the knowledge of Christ's work for us. You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665 Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources! https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Watermark-Community-Church/author/B0BRYP5MQK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755623322&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8aeeec3b-6c1c-416d-87ae-5dfbbb6981df Check out the Romans Study Sheet: https://assets.ctfassets.net/t8fa2ob1jrlx/5s8w4Q1S8mV7rYF9xDMTce/be2eb8581330ab60913b8af592a6a543/45-Romans-Study-Sheet.pdf"

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0:00.0	All right now, if we're honest, reading the Bible consistently can be a challenge, but it's never too late to start and we're in this together.
0:08.6	This is the Join the Journey podcast.
0:12.0	Hello, and thanks for joining.
0:14.6	My name is Katie Schmanski, and I am the director of women's community here at Watermark.
0:19.8	I'm subbing in for Emma today as we cover Romans 7 through 9.
0:25.2	I'm in the studio today with Watermark member and staff trivia master, Reagan Driscoll.
0:32.5	Thank you.
0:33.3	Those who know, no, okay?
0:36.7	Well, Reagan, I'm so glad you're here.
0:38.6	Would you mind telling us a little more about your story, how you came to know Jesus, and how you came to Watermark?
0:44.5	Absolutely.
0:45.1	And I would say it's God's story because if it's my story, it's an utter disaster.
0:50.1	I didn't just grow up in church.
0:52.0	I grew up in the same church that my dad grew up in.
0:55.3	So very much grew up within the church.
0:58.1	But there was always a struggle that I've had.
1:00.7	I was a very lonely kid because I was kind of an odd kid.
1:04.4	And that led to a lot of anxiety, a lot of depression through my life.
1:09.7	And I came to know Christ really in that loneliness as a nine-year-old kid and really felt that, you know, God's interaction to me was, hey, if nobody else is going to be your friend, I will be your friend.
1:22.6	And he has been my first best friend since I was nine years old. And so it's been an engaging relationship.
1:29.3	And this guy has met me through every one of those bouts of major depression.
1:35.3	He has met me at the bottom to let me know that I am not alone, to let me know that I am loved and comforted.
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