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Joyful Journey

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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01:10:13

Embracing Weakness

Joyful Journey ·

2025/04/04

We as humans are naturally limited in our strength, and there’s much we cannot accomplish through our own power. What wisdom does the Bible offer about our inherent human weakness?In this week’s episode, Janet and Jocelyn explore the concept of weakness and what Scripture reveals about the limitations we were created with. The ladies discuss how embracing our weaknesses can actually point us toward our perfectly strong Savior, Jesus Christ, who deserves all honor and glory.Episode

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00:05:21

Gospel Challenge: Matthew

Joyful Journey ·

2025/03/28

The first in our gospels in a year challenge. Jocelyn talks about how the gospel of Matthew has been a blessing for her to study and reminds us of the next book to study for the second quarter of the year.

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00:40:15

Anger - with Dr. Jones

Joyful Journey ·

2025/03/21

Anger can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us wondering about its true origins. What does the Bible say about anger, and is it possible to experience it in a righteous way?This week, Janet and Jocelyn sit down with Dr. Robert Jones, professor and department chair of Biblical Counseling at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. As an accomplished author and adjunct professor at Faith Bible Seminary, Dr. Jones shares his insights on the root of anger, helping us understand where

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00:37:25

Choices and Consequences

Joyful Journey ·

2025/03/07

Our lives are filled with choices, some easy and some difficult. What does the Bible say about how God views our decisions and their impact on our journey?Janet and Jocelyn dive into the powerful consequences of following God's ways this week. Through heartfelt conversation, they explore Scripture and reveal how God consistently expresses His desire to bless those who walk the path of righteousness.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResourcesBooksFor the

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00:59:45

Live Q&A BCTC 2025

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2025/02/21

Our hosts, Janet & Jocelyn, had the opportunity again this year to record a special live episode at our church’s Biblical Counseling Training Conference in Lafayette, Indiana. Janet and Jocelyn answer audience questions submitted online. We enjoyed meeting many of our listeners and we hope this can be a blessing to those who weren’t able to attend live. For more information about the Biblical Counseling Training Conference, follow this link: faithlafayette.org/BCTC.

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00:47:57

Reproductive Health - with Dr. Wickert

Joyful Journey ·

2025/02/07

The topic of conceiving and bearing children can often feel difficult to discuss - but it doesn't have to be. What does scripture say about our desire to build families?This week Janet and Jocelyn welcome Dr. Dan Wickert, an OB-GYN and chairman of the hospital board for the Western region of the Sisters of St. Francis. He shares insights on our desire to have children, and how to approach medical challenges to conception through the lens of God's word. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode

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00:52:12

Special Needs Parenting #2 — with Tirzah Birk

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2025/01/24

Navigating life with a child who has special needs can be an overwhelming journey, filled with unique challenges and emotional complexities. How does faith provide guidance when confronting the realities of suffering and disability?Janet and Jocelyn welcome back Tirzah Birk, a mother of four who brings profound insights from her personal experiences. In this continuation of their special needs parenting series, Tirzah offers a deeply compassionate exploration of disability and suffering, viewed

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00:37:14

Special Needs Parenting #1

Joyful Journey ·

2025/01/10

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources Books Dark Clouds, Deep Mercies - Mark Vroegop How Long O Lord - D. A. Carson Parenting and Disabilities - Stephanie Hubach When Disability Hits Home - Paul Tautges Finding Your Child’s Way - Laura Hendrickson Podcast Apologetics 2: Science - Joyful Journey Biblical Lament - Joyful Journey Sharing Hope Podcast Joni Eareckson Tada God’s Providence - Joyful Journey Websites/Social Media Just Another Wife and Mother - Courney

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00:03:24

Special Announcement for 2025 Scripture Challenge

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2024/12/28

Exciting new scripture challenge for 2025! Join us as we read through gospels throughout the year looking for Jesus.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources Books Surprised by Jesus - Dane Ortlund Handout 2025 Scripture Reading Challenge 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

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00:45:21

Ask Us Anything 2024!

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2024/12/27

This week brings our yearly "Ask Us Anything" episode, where Janet and Jocelyn dive into your questions and point us back to Scripture along the way. Thank you for all your great questions – we hope this episode lifts your spirit as we gear up for an exciting lineup of topics in 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources Books Suffering - Paul Tripp Podcasts Parenting 1: Foundations - Joyful Journey Parenting 2: Bring Them Up - Joyful Journey Parenting 3:

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00:34:44

The Light of Christmas

Joyful Journey ·

2024/12/13

In this week's special episode, Janet and Jocelyn discuss the hope of Christmas. They remind listeners of God's redemptive plan, which He fulfilled through the Christmas story.The light of the Christmas story is not merely an addition to an already-illuminated world, but rather the sole hope and radiant light that illuminates the path to a relationship with the Holy One, the Prince of Peace, the true Light of the World. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources Website Vision of

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01:00:21

Dementia — with Keri Allen

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2024/11/29

Caring for family members with dementia can be exhausting, difficult, and can even feel hopeless. What guidance can we find in the scriptures to support those caring for individuals with dementia?In this episode, Janet and Jocelyn interview Keri Allen, a former special education teacher who served as the primary caregiver for her father from his early-onset frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis until his passing in 2024. Keri offers a biblical perspective on dementia and directs listeners to the

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00:44:23

Thanksgiving

Joyful Journey ·

2024/11/15

In today’s episode, Janet and Jocelyn explore the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Whether in easy or difficult times, the Lord's steadfast love never fails. Together, they share Biblical wisdom on maintaining a thankful heart through every season.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources Books A Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23 - Phillip Keller Heaven Rules - Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth Sermon Born Again to a Living Hope - Brent Aucoin Working to Please

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01:05:28

Idols of the Heart

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2024/11/01

Idolatry might seem like something relegated to ancient cultures worshiping statues of stone, bronze, or gold, but how does it manifest in modern-day culture?This week, Janet and Jocelyn dive deep into idols of the heart. While they've touched on this topic in previous episodes, it deserves its own dedicated discussion. Heart-idolatry can stem from virtually any desire—even those that appear "good." The ladies explore how idols subtly enter our lives and offer guidance on identifying which ones may

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00:54:31

Parenting Anxious Children

Joyful Journey ·

2024/10/18

In our hyper-connected era, many children grapple with worry and anxiety. How can parents nurture faith and peace in their kids amidst these challenging times?Janet and Jocelyn discuss parenting anxious children with Dr. Amy Baker, Ph.D., Resource Director at Faith Church, board member of the Bible Counseling Coalition, and ACBC certified counselor. They explore using God's Word, particularly the Psalms, to counter anxiety. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources Podcasts Biblical

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00:53:48

Are Boundaries Biblical?

Joyful Journey ·

2024/10/04

What are "boundaries" in relationships, and are they biblical? Many counselees use this term, but its meaning isn't always clear.Janet and Jocelyn examine the origins of "boundaries" and explore biblical teachings on relationships, particularly how loving our enemies intersects with setting personal limits. Can Christians set biblical boundaries in relationships? ⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources Books/Articles What Does it Mean to Set Boundaries in a Relationship (Council for

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00:52:09

Judging vs Judgmentalism — with Rob Green

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2024/09/20

"Judge not that you be not judged" is often invoked by Christians feeling scrutinized. But what does Scripture actually say about discerning right from wrong versus being judgmental?This week, Janet and Jocelyn welcome Dr. Rob Green - author, pastor, and counselor. As MABC Department chair at Faith Bible Seminary and an ACBC fellow specializing in marriage and reconciliation, Pastor Rob explores how prioritizing personal standards over biblical ones can turn righteous discernment into

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00:51:17

Discontent, Self-Pity, and Despair

Joyful Journey ·

2024/09/06

What do you do when all hope seems to be lost? How can Christians support one another through times of discontent and despair?In this episode, Janet and Jocelyn explore the challenging topics of discontent, self-pity, and despair. They discuss the root causes of these struggles and suggest that discontent with God often lies at the heart of the matter. The hosts examine the concept of biblical contentment and highlight the hope we can find in trusting God's sovereignty. Janet and Jocelyn remind

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00:59:39

Grief in Adoption — with Pam Bauer

Joyful Journey ·

2024/08/23

Adoption offers a picture of the spiritual adoption Christians experience in Christ. However, for many adopted children, this journey can also involve deep sorrow and grief over the separation from their birth families.This week, Janet and Jocelyn have the honor of hosting Pam Bauer, a graduate of Faith Seminary’s MABC program. Pam and her husband have adopted 12 children from Russia. Pam dedicates herself to counseling children in her community. Together, they discuss how adoptive parents can

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00:51:58

Loneliness

Joyful Journey ·

2024/08/09

⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources Books ⁠From Pride to Humility - Stuart Scott⁠ ⁠Humility - Andrew Murray⁠ (parts are very helpful) Website ⁠Masters in Biblical Counseling ⁠ Handout ⁠Read Through the Scripture Challenge 2024⁠ 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

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