

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-hosts Noelle Haynie and Leah Bechtold as we see that when you choose truth, you’re choosing joy!
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Nov 6, 2026 • 30min
Psalm 37 - with Amy Baker
Have you ever found yourself stewing when someone wrongs you and seems to get away with it? It’s a mix of worry, resentment, envy, and self-pity that eats at us and accomplishes nothing.Returning guest Dr. Amy Baker, an ACBC certified biblical counselor, joins Janet to share how a psalm of David came alive for her after someone stole her identity. Amy prays through the whole psalm, showing what it looks like to turn Scripture into an honest, personal conversation with God. Listeners will be encouraged to trade worry for trust and rest in Christ, whose righteousness is theirs and who gives an inheritance no one can steal.Episode TranscriptResources:PodcastsParenting Anxious Children - Joyful JourneyAging Biblically - Joyful JourneyWebsiteJoyful Journey SpeakingVisit 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.

Oct 23, 2026 • 44min
Should We Assume the Best?
When someone’s past words or actions leave you hurt and guarded, do you find yourself expecting the worst? It’s a hard habit to break, and it can wear on the relationships that matter most.Janet and Leah examine where the idea of assuming the best comes from and what Scripture teaches about loving others when you can’t know their motives. They discuss why our trust belongs in God rather than people and why only He knows the human heart. Listeners are encouraged to love with wisdom and grace, resting in Christ, who has already loved us and covered our sin.Episode TranscriptResources:Podcasts/SermonsWhat Is Trust Biblically - Joyful JourneyDoes Love Always Trust - Alistair GrovesForgiveness Sermon Series - Milton VincentJudging vs. Judgementalism - Joyful JourneyWhen Someone Else is Sinning - Joyful JourneyArticlesDoes Love Really Believe All Things? - Ed WelchAssume the Best of Others - Greg MorseWebsiteRestorationVisit 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.

Oct 9, 2026 • 58min
Living a Life of Joyful Lament
Have you ever had the rug pulled out from under you? Perhaps you are carrying a persistent regret or a trial that refuses to let up.In this episode, Janet and Leah continue their conversation on the biblical practice of lament. Together, they examine our natural, fallen tendencies to run, vent, or shut others out when suffering strikes and contrast those reactions with the redemptive act of taking our grief directly to the Lord. Drawing from Christ’s own agonizing prayers in Gethsemane, this episode reminds us that because Jesus lamented, He is the ultimate refuge where we can safely bring our pain.Episode TranscriptResources:PodcastsBiblical Lament - Joyful JourneyBooksDark Clouds, Deep Mercies - Mark VroegopGentle and Lowly - Dane OrtlundDark Clouds, Deep Mercies Journal - Mark VroegopWebsiteBiblical Counseling Training ConferencesVisit 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.

Sep 25, 2026 • 1h 14min
Biblical Trust: Learning to Trust Wisely
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm just a trusting person," until someone proved you wrong? Or perhaps you’ve wondered whether forgiving someone means you must immediately trust them again.In this tender and truth-filled conversation, Janet and Noelle explore what Scripture teaches about trust, forgiveness, wisdom, and the safety we have in Christ. While God calls us to place our whole hearts in Him, He does not ask us to give people the same unquestioning trust. Together, they lovingly unpack the difference between extending forgiveness and rebuilding trust—and how we can wisely give trust room to grow as faithfulness is demonstrated over time.Whether you are recovering from broken trust, seeking to love someone wisely, or simply longing to grow in discernment, this episode offers biblical encouragement without shame or fear. Be reminded that Jesus is completely faithful, perfectly safe, and always worthy of your trust.Episode TranscriptResources:Podcasts/SermonsGod is Unchanging - Faith Church SermonGospel Motivations for Forgiveness Part 1 - Joyful Journey PodcastGospel Motivations for Forgiveness Part 2 - Joyful Journey PodcastMilton Vincent Forgiveness Sermon SeriesBooksGentle and Lowly - Dane OrtlundWebsiteMasters 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.

Sep 11, 2026 • 42min
Missions-Focused Life
Does “missions” feel like something meant for someone else—someone willing to move to a remote jungle or across the world? It’s easy to assume missions is not for us and move on.In this episode, Noelle Haynie, who grew up as a missionary kid in Santiago, Chile, shares three meaningful ways every believer can take part in God’s mission. From praying for and supporting missionaries, to serving well on short-term trips, to seeing your own home, workplace, and community as places to reflect Christ, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what missions can look like.Instead of asking, “Am I called to missions?” discover a better question: “How is God calling me to participate?” Wherever He has placed you, you bear the image of Christ and He can use you to make His love known.Episode TranscriptResources: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.

Aug 28, 2026 • 44min
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 TranscriptResources:BooksBiblical Crisis Counseling - John BablerWebsiteAssociation of Certified Biblical Counselors Dr. Babler ResourcesJoyful Journey SpeakingVisit 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.

Aug 14, 2026 • 37min
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 TranscriptResources:Podcasts/LecturesHumility - Joyful JourneyBrad Bigney LecturesBooksWayward Children - Stuart ScottFrom Heartbroken to Hopeful - Shirely ElliottCome Back, Barbara - John Miller and Barbara Miller JulianiWhen Good Kids Make Bad Choices - Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jim NewheiserIt’s Not Too Late - Margy TrippDo Not Hinder Them - Justin PetersWebsiteRestorationVisit 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.

Jul 31, 2026 • 46min
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 TranscriptResources:PodcastsForgotten Podcast - Foster Initiative The Foster MovementBooksThe Gospel Comes with a House Key - Rosaria ButterfieldWebsiteBiblical 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.

Jul 17, 2026 • 1h 2min
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 TranscriptResources:PodcastsHelping Wives of Ungodly Husbands - Joyful JourneyThe Hesed Love of God - Joyful JourneyDemonstrating Hesed Love - Joyful JourneyLoving Their Souls - Joyful Journey Responding to Criticism - Joyful JourneyWhen Someone Else is Sinning - Joyful JourneyWebsiteMasters 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.

Jul 3, 2026 • 49min
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 TranscriptResources:PodcastsJoy in Trials - Joyful JourneyBooksIn All Things - Melissa KrugerWebsiteFaith 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.


