Staying consistent in reading the Bible is one of the hardest parts of the Christian walk — especially when you are 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 week.^1
Built by Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, Join The Journey pairs each week Scripture passage with devotionals written by church members, guided spiritual practices (observation, interpretation, prayer, evangelism), 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 2026, JTJ expanded from a devotional ministry into a full 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, gaining a fuller understanding of God Word through varied spiritual disciplines. Sunday teaching at Watermark aligns with each week passage.^3
What makes Join The Journey different from most Bible reading plans is the built-in community rhythm. You are 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 is also Join The Journey Jr., a companion plan and podcast designed to help parents guide their kids through Scripture with age-specific lessons and interactive activities.^4
Why Christians Love Join The Journey:
I have 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 did not understand what I was reading. Now I love the word, and understand it 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 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
