David serves as Young Adults Director at Watermark Community Church, where he leads The Porch – a ministry that takes place every Tuesday night for thousands of young adults in their 20s and 30s. He is passionate about the next generation, believing young adults are crucial in their influence and limitless when it comes to their potential impact on our world. David received his Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and has been on staff at Watermark for eleven years helping lead, teach and build into the next generation of young adults and college students. In addition to his role in vocational ministry, his first priority is serving as husband to Calli and dad to his son Crew and daughter Monroe. Calli is his partner in ministry, a licensed counselor, and daily example of godly living. David currently resides with his family in Dallas, TX.

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Resources:

We’re All Freaking Out (and Why We Don’t Need To) by David Marvin

What if _? Then I would _. But God _.

David is reading She Calls Me Daddy by Robert Wolgemuth, watching Ted Lasso, and listening to The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. He is being refreshed by his kids.

Noteworthy quotes:

“...Paul is saying don’t meditate-- don’t choose to dwell on and meditate-- on fearful and  anxious thoughts.” - 11:11

“All I’m trying to do is trace the pathways towards peace that God has already given us.” - 12:15

“Two words fuel a lot of our anxiety; it’s a question of ‘what if.’ “ - 23:22

“We fight [anxiety] day by day, trusting and leaning and embracing the promises of God and holding on to truth.” - 29:24

Questions for consideration:

• Do you struggle with meditating on anxious thoughts? Think back to where those thoughts could stem from and expose the lies you could be telling yourself.
• What “what ifs” trigger your anxiety? Use the formula in the resources section to answer those what ifs and face them.