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 TranscriptResources:Podcasts/SermonsTheology of Worship - Joyful Journey PodcastThe Severe Results of Submitting to Works Righteousness Instead of Jesus - Faith Church SermonA Peculiar Power for Prayer - D. A. CarsonScrupulosity - Truth in Love PodcastA Biblical Response to Scrupulosity - Truth in Love PodcastBooks/ArticlesRescuing the Gospel - Erwin LutzerScrupulosity - Brent OsterbergScrupulosity and One Distortion of Sanctification - BCCWebsitesMasters of Arts in Biblical CounselingVisit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
May 22
1 hr 10 min
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 TranscriptResources:WebsitesFaith Bible SeminaryVisit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
May 8
44 min
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 TranscriptResources:Resources/booksFriendship Diagram - Gail McGintyOne Another Verse ListGetting to the Heart of Friendships - Amy BakerChurch Membership - Jonathan LeemanRediscover Church - Collin Hansen and Jonathan LeemanRelationships: A Mess Worth Making - Paul TrippWebsitesRestoration 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 [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
Apr 24
41 min
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 TranscriptResources:PodcastsAnger - Joyful JourneyForgiveness Series - Milton Vincent Books/BookletFreedom from Resentment - Robert Jones How to Overcome Evil - Jay AdamsWebsitesBiblical 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 [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
Apr 10
45 min
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 TranscriptResources:Books/ResourceHow Does Sanctification Work - David Powilson 6 Month Growth PlanLecturesA Growth Plan That Maximizes Change - Randy Patten (formerly Homework That Maximizes Change)WebsitesMasters of Arts in Biblical CounselingVisit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
Mar 27
41 min
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 TranscriptResources:PodcastsSingleness Transformed - Joyful JourneyBooksSeven Myths About Singleness - Sam AllberrySingled Out for Him - Nancy DeMoss WolgemuthSingleness Redefined - Carolyn Leutwiler WebsiteFaith Bible SeminaryVisit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
Mar 13
47 min
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 TranscriptResources:BooksYou Are Not Alone - Molly BertlesRedeeming Sex in Marriage - Soctt MehlWebsite/VideosTransforming Love - Harvest USABrent and Janet Speaking WebsiteVisit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
Feb 27
35 min
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 TranscriptResources:PodcastsCrushing the Enemy’s Head Part 1 - Joyful JourneyWebsitesRestoration Men’s MinistryVisit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
Feb 13
45 min
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 TranscriptResources:WebsiteBiblical Counseling Training ConferenceVisit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
Jan 30
48 min
Episode TranscriptResourcesPodcastsForgiveness - Joyful Journey Podcast Forgiveness Sermon Series - Milton Vincent BooksThe Gospel Primer - Milton VincentWebsiteMasters of Arts in Biblical Counseling Faith Bible SeminaryVisit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]Facebook,Instagram Donate to Joyful Journey PodcastJoyful 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.
Jan 16
51 min
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