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Joyful Journey Podcast

This is a podcast to inspire and equip women to passionately pursue beautiful, biblical truth on their journeys as women of God. Join our host Janet Aucoin and our co-host Jocelyn Wallace and others as we see that when you choose truth, you’re choosing joy!

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  • S6 · E18
    Yesterday · 44 min

    Dealing with Crisis - with John Babler

    When a crisis comes, it rarely arrives at a convenient time. And when someone we love is hurting, it can be hard to know what to say—or how to help. In this episode, Noelle talks with Dr. John Babler, a longtime fire and police chaplain and seminary professor, about bringing the compassion of Christ into life’s hardest moments. He shares a simple, practical framework for caring well: showing compassion, serving humbly, listening attentively, and faithfully ministering God’s Word while all covered in prayer. Whether someone is facing a major tragedy or an everyday loss, this hope-filled conversation will encourage you to be the hands and feet of Jesus and point hurting hearts toward the comfort and hope found in Christ. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Books Biblical Crisis Counseling - John Babler Website Association of Certified Biblical Counselors Dr. Babler Resources Joyful Journey Speaking Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E17
    August 14 · 37 min

    Wayward Children

    Can you feel joy while your heart aches for a child who’s walked away from the faith? For parents living that tension, it can feel impossible to reconcile. Janet Aucoin talks with returning guest Stuart Scott about his devotional on wayward children, unpacking Isaiah 1 and Romans 9 to show that God knows the ache of rebellious children. They discuss confession, community, and resting in God’s sovereignty rather than in a formula for parenting success. Their discussion uses scripture to point hurting parents back to Christ. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Podcasts/Lectures Humility - Joyful Journey Brad Bigney Lectures Books Wayward Children - Stuart Scott From Heartbroken to Hopeful - Shirely Elliott Come Back, Barbara - John Miller and Barbara Miller Juliani When Good Kids Make Bad Choices - Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jim Newheiser It’s Not Too Late - Margy Tripp Do Not Hinder Them - Justin Peters Website Restoration Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E16
    July 31 · 45 min

    Encouragement for Foster Parents

    Foster care can feel isolating, even within a loving church community, but no one has to walk this journey alone. In this episode, Janet talks with Leah, a foster mom, about biblical encouragement for foster parents and practical ways churches can love and support the families around them. Leah also shares a heartfelt, Scripture-rooted invitation for more Christians to consider fostering, pointing us back to Christ, who has welcomed us all into God’s family through adoption. ⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Podcasts Forgotten Podcast - Foster Initiative The Foster Movement Books The Gospel Comes with a House Key - Rosaria Butterfield Website Biblical Counseling Training Conference Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E15
    July 17 · 1 hr 2 min

    Handling Mistreatment - with Kevin Carson

    When someone you love causes you pain, how do you name what’s happening, and how do you respond in a way that honors Christ? In this conversation, Janet Aucoin sits down once again with repeat guest Kevin Carson to explore how counselors discern the nature and depth of mistreatment in relationships, from safety concerns to a person’s emotional and spiritual well-being. Drawing from the stories of Job and Peter, they reflect on God’s compassion and mercy in the midst of suffering, and how His people are called to walk in trust, wisdom, and obedience even in confusing and painful circumstances. ⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Podcasts Helping Wives of Ungodly Husbands - Joyful Journey The Hesed Love of God - Joyful Journey Demonstrating Hesed Love - Joyful Journey Loving Their Souls - Joyful Journey Responding to Criticism - Joyful Journey When Someone Else is Sinning - Joyful Journey Website Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E14
    July 3 · 48 min

    Finding Joy in Christ

    What if joy was deeper than whatever season you are in? What if the kind of joy that lasts is the kind that stays rooted in Christ, not in circumstances? Janet and Leah point to Philippians to show that real joy is found in Christ alone, even in prison, plenty, or pain. They highlight Paul’s Gospel-centered perspective, Christ’s humility, and practical ways to pray, give thanks, and keep an eternal focus. ⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Podcasts Joy in Trials - Joyful Journey Books In All Things - Melissa Kruger Website Faith Bible Seminary Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E13
    June 19 · 47 min

    Dependence on the Lord - with Noelle Aucoin

    Are you truly depending on Jesus for your strength and growth, or are you quietly relying on your own effort, working harder, pushing through, and hoping He notices? Janet Aucoin welcomes her daughter-in-law Noelle Aucoin, who shares vulnerably from two years of unexpected physical limitations and how God used them to teach her about self-sufficiency’s quiet grip. Together they explore three facets of dependence: being in relationship with Christ, trusting Him for sanctification, and praying for His glory. Their discussion is anchored in Ephesians 3:14–21 and D.A. Carson’s sermon, Praying for Power. True surrender isn’t passive; it’s clinging to God’s promise that all good things find their yes in Him. Episode Transcript⁠⁠ Resources: Podcasts/Sermons Praying for Power - D. A. Carson Website Restoration Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E12
    June 5 · 46 min

    Scripture Memorization & Bible Reading

    Episode Transcript Resources: Songs/Podcasts Abide - Aaron Williams Principles of Bible Study - Joyful Journey Worksheet Basic Bible Study Principles Worksheet Websites/Apps Fighter Verses Versify Bible Memory Blue Letter Bible Biblical Counseling Training Conference Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E11
    May 22 · 1 hr 10 min

    Scrupulosity - with Josh Aucoin

    What if an intense focus on sin is actually keeping you from Christ rather than drawing you closer to him? In this episode, Janet Aucoin welcomes her son Josh, worship pastor at Faith Church, for a thoughtful conversation about scrupulosity, the tendency to become so fixated on sin that it leads to paralysis instead of peace. Together, they explore the biblical roots of self-righteous moral anxiety and point to the gospel’s invitation to trade performance-driven fear for the true freedom found in Christ. ⁠Episode Transcript⁠ Resources: Podcasts/Sermons Theology of Worship - Joyful Journey Podcast The Severe Results of Submitting to Works Righteousness Instead of Jesus - Faith Church Sermon A Peculiar Power for Prayer - D. A. Carson Scrupulosity - Truth in Love Podcast A Biblical Response to Scrupulosity - Truth in Love Podcast Books/Articles Rescuing the Gospel - Erwin Lutzer Scrupulosity - Brent Osterberg Scrupulosity and One Distortion of Sanctification - BCC Websites Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E10
    May 8 · 44 min

    Sleeplessness & Rest

    Can you experience true spiritual rest even when a good night’s sleep feels out of reach? Janet and Noelle explore the difference between physical sleeplessness and spiritual rest, drawing on a biblical theology of rest developed by Dr. Rob Green of Faith Bible Seminary. They examine what Scripture says about rhythms of work and rest and point listeners toward the soul rest found only in Christ, even in the middle of chronic exhaustion. Episode Transcript Resources: Websites Faith Bible Seminary Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E9
    April 24 · 41 min

    Expectations in Friendships

    Have you ever felt hurt by a friend who didn’t meet your expectations, perhaps expectations you may not have voiced? Janet and Leah discuss the subtle but dangerous ways unspoken expectations shape our friendships, explore Scripture’s vision for biblical community built on “one another” commands, and examine what it looks like to pursue friendships for God’s glory rather than personal fulfillment. Drawing on the friendship of David and Jonathan as well as Paul’s relationship with the Philippian church, they point listeners toward Christ as the only friend who truly lacks nothing. ⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Resources/books Friendship Diagram - Gail McGinty One Another Verse List Getting to the Heart of Friendships - Amy Baker Church Membership - Jonathan Leeman Rediscover Church - Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman Relationships: A Mess Worth Making - Paul Tripp Websites Restoration Men’s Ministry Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E8
    April 10 · 45 min

    Resentment - with Dr. Jones

    Is the anger you’re carrying really bitterness in disguise, quietly robbing you of the freedom Christ purchased for you? Janet Aucoin welcomes back Dr. Robert Jones, professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, to examine the line between anger and resentment and walk through six gospel truths that bring genuine freedom. They explore how clinging to bitterness means assuming the role of judge, a role that belongs to God alone. Rooted in Matthew 18 and James 4, this conversation calls listeners to fix their eyes on the Cross, where Christ’s forgiveness is the only firm foundation for a forgiving heart. ⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Podcasts Anger - Joyful Journey Forgiveness Series - Milton Vincent Books/Booklet Freedom from Resentment - Robert Jones How to Overcome Evil - Jay Adams Websites Biblical Counseling Training Conference Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E7
    March 27 · 41 min

    Spiritual Goal-Setting

    Most of us set goals for our finances, our health, even our careers but how often do we consider spiritual growth goals? Janet Aucoin and cohost Leah explore why intentional faith goals matter, grounding the conversation in David Powlison’s insights on sanctification and the surprising truth that God uses different scriptural motivations in each of our lives. Practical tools like Randy Patten’s six spiritual disciplines and Leah’s Six Month Growth Plan point listeners toward faithful, Christ-centered growth. Episode Transcript⁠⁠ Resources: Books/Resource How Does Sanctification Work - David Powilson 6 Month Growth Plan Lectures A Growth Plan That Maximizes Change - Randy Patten (formerly Homework That Maximizes Change) Websites Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E6
    March 13 · 47 min

    Biblical Singleness in Our Relationships

    Our culture often treats singleness as a problem to be solved—but what does Scripture actually say? Janet Aucoin and co-host Noelle Haynie explore what it looks like to cultivate meaningful relationships both as a single person and with the singles in your life. Drawing from the examples of Jesus, Paul, and Mary and Martha, they discuss the unique opportunities that singleness provides, how married friends can care for singles well, and why community is not defined by relationship status. Episode Transcript⁠ Resources: Podcasts Singleness Transformed - Joyful Journey Books Seven Myths About Singleness - Sam Allberry Singled Out for Him - Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth Singleness Redefined - Carolyn Leutwiler Website Faith Bible Seminary Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E5
    February 27 · 35 min

    You're Not Alone: Women and Masturbation - with Molly Bertles

    Masturbation is a topic many women feel too ashamed to discuss—yet far too many struggle with it alone. What does the Bible say, and is there real hope for change? Janet Aucoin sits down with author and biblical counselor Molly Bertles to discuss her book You Are Not Alone: Biblical Counsel for Women Struggling with Masturbation. They explore the unique ways women are tempted, why naming this as sin is actually the first step toward gospel hope, and why sanctification is not a solo sport. Episode Transcript Resources: Books You Are Not Alone - Molly Bertles Redeeming Sex in Marriage - Soctt Mehl Website/Videos Transforming Love - Harvest USA Brent and Janet Speaking Website Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E4
    February 13 · 45 min

    Crushing the Enemy's Head Part 2

    When God’s people face impossible odds, where can we find lasting hope? Janet and Alexandra conclude their series on Judges 4-5, exploring Jael’s defeat of Sisera and the stark contrast between Canaanite and Yahweh’s treatment of women. They connect this story to Genesis 3:15 and reveal how Deborah and Jael point us to Christ—the ultimate deliverer who will defeat our enemy permanently. ⁠Episode Transcript⁠ Resources: Podcasts Crushing the Enemy’s Head Part 1 - Joyful Journey Websites Restoration Men’s Ministry Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E3
    January 30 · 48 min

    Crushing the Enemy's Head Part 1

    The story of Deborah is often used as evidence for women in leadership. But what if that’s missing the point? In this two-part series, Janet and a returning cohost Alexandra explore the deeper theological truths behind the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael from the Book of Judges. Join them as they uncover what God was really doing in the lives of these remarkable women and discover how understanding the context transforms everything. Episode Transcript Resources: Website Biblical Counseling Training Conference Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E2
    January 16 · 51 min

    Gospel Motivations for Forgiveness - Part 2

    Episode Transcript Resources Podcasts Forgiveness - Joyful Journey Podcast Forgiveness Sermon Series - Milton Vincent Books The Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent Website Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling Faith Bible Seminary Visit the ⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠.

  • S6 · E1
    January 2 · 45 min

    Gospel Motivations for Forgiveness - Part 1

    With the new year comes a new season of brand new episodes, and new cohosts through the season! Forgiveness is one of the most difficult responsibilities of the Christian. When we’ve been hurt deeply, how can we show forgiveness to those who’ve wronged us? Janet Aucoin and one of our new cohosts, Noelle Haynie, explore Christ’s example of forgiveness from the cross. They examine His intercessory work and His bearing of both the sin and pain of the world. This discussion reveals the hope we have in Christ’s work for us, and how we can extend that same hope to others who have wronged us. ⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠ Resources Podcasts/Sermons Forgiveness - Joyful Journey Podcast Forgiveness Sermon Series - Milton Vincent Demonstrating Hesed Love - Joyful Journey Podcast The Hesed Love of God - Joyful Journey Podcast Books Unpacking Forgiveness - Chris Brauns Website Faith Bible Seminary Visit the ⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠,⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠.

  • S5 · E26
    Dec 26, 2025 · 1 hr

    Anxiety and Panic Attacks (Re-airing)

    Many Christians struggle with an anxious heart that can lead to panic attacks. How can we as Christians consider this often overlooked symptom of an anxious heart? In this episode, Jocelyn & Janet discuss how to handle anxiety and panic attacks with a biblical perspective. Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠ Books ⁠Anxiety and Panic Attacks - Jocelyn Wallace⁠ ⁠Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety - Elyse Fitzpatrick⁠ ⁠Trusting God - Jerry Bridges⁠ Podcasts ⁠Antidote to Anxiety - Joyful Journey⁠ ⁠Thinking and Theology - Joyful Journey⁠ Handouts ⁠Anxiety Worksheet - Jocelyn Wallace⁠ ⁠Evaluation Tools - Jocelyn Wallace⁠ Websites ⁠Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling⁠ Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠ ⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their⁠ MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠.

  • S5 · E25
    Dec 12, 2025 · 1 hr

    Making Marriage a Safe Place — with Brent Aucoin (Re-airing)

    Marriage is one of God’s most intimate gifts — a covenant where two imperfect people are invited to reflect the love of Christ. Yet, because we’re all sinners, marriage often becomes the place where our weaknesses and failures are seen most clearly. In this episode, Brent and Janet have an honest and hope-filled conversation about what it looks like to build a Christ-centered marriage — one that’s not a place for sin to hide, but a safe space where grace, compassion, and truth can grow. Together, they explore how couples can walk side by side, helping each other fight sin and reflect the beautiful love of Jesus along the way. Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠ Resources Books ⁠Gospel Treason - Brad Bigney⁠ ⁠The Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent ⁠ ⁠Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund⁠ ⁠When Sinners Say I Do - Dave Harvey⁠ ⁠The Meaning of Marriage - Tim Keller⁠ ⁠What Did You Expect - Paul Tripp⁠ ⁠Redeeming Sex in Marriage - Scott Mehl⁠ Videos/Sermons ⁠Idols of the Heart Series - Brent Aucoin⁠ ⁠The Meaning of Marriage Series - Tim Keller⁠ ⁠What Did You Expect - Paul Tripp⁠ Websites ⁠Faith Bible Seminary⁠ Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠Facebook⁠,⁠Instagram ⁠ ⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠.

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