Staying consistent in reading the Bible is one of the hardest parts of the Christian walk — especially when you're doing it alone. Join The Journey takes that struggle seriously, offering a daily Bible reading plan that keeps you in step with thousands of other believers reading the same passage every day.^1
Built by Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, Join The Journey pairs each week's Scripture reading with devotionals written by church members, guided spiritual practices, reflection questions, and a weekly video podcast hosted by JTJ Director Emma Dotter that digs into the toughest verses with historical, theological, and practical insights.^2 In 2025, Watermark launched their "Year of the Word" — an initiative where the entire church read through the Bible together in a year. In 2026, JTJ expanded from a devotional ministry into a discipleship ministry, studying the book of Acts one passage per week. Each day Monday through Saturday, readers approach the same passage from a different angle — observation, interpretation, prayer, evangelism — gaining a fuller understanding of God's Word through varied spiritual disciplines.^3
What makes Join The Journey different from most Bible apps is the built-in community rhythm. You're never reading alone — devotionals come from real people sharing how the passage shaped their lives, a comments section lets you engage with others on the journey, and churches across the country use JTJ to resource and disciple their congregations.^3 There's also Join The Journey Jr., a companion plan and podcast designed to help parents guide their kids through Scripture with age-specific lessons and activities.^4
Why Christians Love Join The Journey: "I've been doing JTJ for the past four years and have loved every bit of it! Before doing JTJ, I was not in the word on a daily basis and honestly didn't understand what I was reading. Now I love the word, and understand it!"^5 Users describe the app as a lifeline for consistency — one reviewer shared, "Join the Journey has really helped me stay consistent in my Bible reading. With the app, I can read anywhere and that helps when I am busy."^5 Another wrote, "Consistently being trained by God's word has changed my life! And this devotional helps me not just stay on track with a plan, but unpacks the text and deepens my understanding that leads to application."^5 From Accra, Ghana, a user praised it as "a fantastic, user friendly, straightforward devotional. Great for people like me who have struggled with being consistent and staying focused."^6
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web Pricing: Free
