Joyful Journey

A special guest joins us today to wrap up our mini series on parenting, with a look into how to care for our children with special needs. Rita Jamison will share her wisdom on how the Lord has equipped us through His Word and a relationship with Him to love those who are often isolated and hurting.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 Transcript⁠Resources:Booklet⁠Parenting Your ADHD Child⁠MP3⁠ADHD ⁠(highly recommend all parents listen to, not just parents with those labeled ADHD)CD series⁠Helping Your Child Learn⁠⁠Helping Children Labeled ADHD⁠Websites⁠Restoration Men’s Ministry⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠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.

In part two of our parenting mini-series, Janet and Jocelyn are back to explore what it truly means to raise our children up in the Lord—helping families weave the Gospel into ordinary moments that will bring glory to our God.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 Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠The Heart of Anger - Lou Priolo⁠⁠For the Love of Discipline - Sara Wallace⁠⁠Shepherding a Child’s Heart - Tedd Tripp⁠Websites⁠Restoration Men’s Ministry⁠Picture⁠Diagram on Instruction and Discipline⁠ Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠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.

Join us this week as we learn how to create a home where children naturally choose righteousness by experiencing the beauty of God’s ways. This episode shares practical tips for Christian parents to foster faith without pressure, making God’s path inviting and real for kids.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 Transcript⁠Resources:Documents⁠Frequent Parenting Q&As⁠⁠Goal Planning⁠⁠Resource links from parenting conference⁠Podcasts⁠Biblical Counseling in Action⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠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.

Today’s culture often pushes back on the value of meekness, yet Jesus Himself presents meekness as a mark of true strength. Discover how understanding the gentle, yet powerful nature of biblical meekness can fill life with hope. In this uplifting conversation, Janet and Alexandra explore the beauty of a quiet spirit modeled after Christ, and the profound freedom found in accepting what God allows—unresisting and at peace. Listen in and find encouragement to cultivate strength under control and embrace the liberty of trusting God’s good purposes.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 Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Knowing God - J. I. Packer⁠⁠Beautiful in God’s Eyes - Elizabeth George⁠⁠The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment - Jeremiah Burrough⁠⁠None Like Him - Jen Wilken ⁠⁠Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund⁠Video⁠Trust God - Brent Aucoin⁠Scripture⁠Psalm 131⁠Assessment⁠Meekness Assessment - Martha Peace⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠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.

Join Janet Aucoin and Alexandra Nitzschke for an inspiring conversation about the deep longings within every heart—and how a biblical lens reveals glimpses of God’s goodness all around us. Discover hope in the waiting as you recognize the blessings hidden in everyday moments. Don’t miss this heartfelt episode that invites listeners to find purpose and peace, even in times of uncertainty or trials. 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 Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Heaven - Randy Alcorn⁠⁠Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent⁠Video⁠Dealing with Unfulfilled Longings - Janet Aucoin⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠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.

We’re revisiting one of our very impactful episodes, where Janet Aucoin and Alexandra Nitzschke walk through the complex topic of anxiety and its various underlying heart issues by studying the Sermon on the Mount. Through thoughtful discussion and biblical insights, they explore how anxiety often reveals deeper struggles and how, in our relationship with Christ, we can discover true freedom amid these feelings.Whether you’re listening for the first time or returning for a fresh perspective, this re-aired episode offers clarity, encouragement, and practical hope for navigating anxiety from a biblical viewpoint. Join us for this encore as we reflect on timeless truths and equip ourselves to pursue peace in Christ.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 Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Anxiety: Anatomy and Cure - Bob Kellemen⁠⁠Anxious for Nothing - John MacArthur⁠⁠Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund⁠⁠Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety - Elyse Fitzpatrick⁠⁠Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 - Phillip Keller⁠Videos⁠Stop it - Ben Newhart as a psychotherapist⁠⁠Trust God: Psalm 131 - Brent Aucoin⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠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.

Joyful Journey welcomes co-host Alexandra Nitzschke back to the podcast! Janet Aucoin and Alexandra will discuss the story of Gethsemane from Matthew 26 and the stark difference between Jesus and His disciples as they respond to temptation. Their story helps guide our thoughts about how we react when temptation comes our way: Desperate prayer is a powerful tool the Lord uses to help us overcome the powerful pull of sin on our hearts.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 Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Valley of Vision ⁠App⁠Prayer Mate⁠Teachings⁠Hope in the Midst of Temptation: Scripture - Alexandra Nitzschke⁠⁠Hope in the Midst of Temptation: Prayer - Alexandra Nitzschke⁠⁠Hope in the Midst of Temptation: Confession - Alexandra Nitzschke⁠Websites⁠Desiring God Sermons - John Piper’s⁠⁠Grace to You Sermons - John MacArthur’s Visit the ⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠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.

Join us for a special re-airing of this heartfelt episode where Joyful Journey welcomes Janet's husband, Pastor Brent Aucoin. Together, they delve into the deep desires of our hearts—exploring why we want what we want and the roots of those desires. Drawing insights from Genesis 3, Brent and Janet unpack how our choices are shaped and offer guidance on aligning the treasures of our hearts with God’s eternal goodness. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that encourages us to reflect God's character and find true joy in what we value most.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 Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Gospel Treason - Brad Bigney⁠⁠Counterfeit Gods - Tim Keller⁠⁠Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent⁠⁠Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund⁠Diagram⁠Changing What You Treasure Diagram - Brent Aucoin⁠Teaching⁠Changing What You Treasure - Brent Aucoin⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠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.

Join Janet and Jocelyn as they revisit the powerful truths found in James 1, uncovering how we can pursue genuine joy—even in the midst of life’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re struggling to make sense of your own trials or supporting someone else through theirs, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and practical wisdom for finding purpose when God’s plan feels unclear.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 Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy - Mark Vroegop⁠⁠Valley of Vision⁠⁠Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent⁠⁠The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible⁠⁠The Study Bible App MacArthur - Brought to you by Grace to You⁠⁠Breathe Bible NLT Audio New Testament⁠⁠Unlock the Bible in 30 Days – Colin Smith⁠⁠Amen, The Story of Scripture from Eden to Eternity – The Daily Grace Co. ⁠Website⁠Bible Hub⁠Videos⁠Heart of Change - Brent Aucoin⁠⁠What Does It Mean to Count It All Joy - Dr. Scott Swain ⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠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.

Join Janet and Jocelyn as they explore the transformative power of God’s hesed love—His steadfast, covenant-keeping kindness—in life’s hardest moments. When suffering comes, whether from the consequences of another’s sin, unexpected accidents, global crises, or the ache of living in a fallen world, it often feels profoundly unfair. Yet, in the midst of struggle, looking to Christ’s example and His compassionate heart offers a fresh perspective and anchors our hope. This heartfelt conversation is a timely reminder that, no matter the circumstance, God’s faithful love reorients our hearts, guides our response, and leads us toward lasting hope.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 Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 – Phillip Keller⁠⁠Unpacking Forgiveness – Chris Brauns⁠⁠Suffering: Eternity Makes a Difference booklet – Paul Tripp⁠⁠How to Handle Trouble – Jay Adams⁠⁠Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life doesn’t Make Sense – Paul Tripp⁠⁠Fibromyalgia: God’s Grace for Chronic Pain Sufferers – Robert Smith⁠⁠When God Weeps – Why our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty – Joni Earickson Tada and Steven Estes⁠⁠Heaven – Randy Alcorn⁠⁠Putting your past in its place – Stephen Viars⁠⁠Suffering is never for nothing – Elisabeth Elliott⁠Blog⁠Joni and Friends: Lessons from Cancer⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠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.