What do we make of the “background” characters of Scripture? Who was Jason? Who were the leading women? In this episode, Emma Dotter explores the background characters found in Acts 17:1-15. She highlights how the gospel makes no distinction, that God’s heart is for all people, and that the Bible is full of God using unlikely people.

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// 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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