Joyful Journey

Today on the podcast, hosts Janet and Alexandra discuss principles and methods. In the church, we should base all of our life principles on scripture, even though the methods we use might be different from person to person. Understanding the difference between principles and methods is crucial to experiencing the unity of Christ.  Main Passage: 1 Peter 3:8 Episode Transcript Resources: Books Fruit of Her Hands - Nancy Wilson 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.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.

Modern sensibilities resist the idea of meekness. And yet, it is one of the words that Jesus uses to describe Himself! A biblical understanding of the power and strength in true meekness gives us much hope! In this episode, Janet and Alexandra focus on a Christ-like quiet spirit, and the beauty of freedom of not resisting what God allows into our lives. Main passages: 1 Peter 3:1-4, Psalm 131 Episode Transcript Resources: Books Knowing God - J. I. Packer Beautiful in God’s Eyes - Elizabeth George The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment - Jeremiah Burrough None Like Him - Jen Wilken  Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund Scripture Psalm 131 Assessment Meekness Assessment - Martha Peace 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.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.

How can we process suffering in a way that results joy in the midst of hard times? Alexandra Nitzschke opens up about her personal experience in suffering in self-destructive ways and in biblical ways, and shares four steps she uses to pursue joy when times get tough. Main Passage: Psalm 34 Episode Transcript Resources: Books Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy - Mark Vroegop God’s Healing for Life’s Losses - Bob Kelleman Suffering and the Sovereignty of God - John Piper Trusting God - Jerry Bridges Sermon John 11 - Faith church Websites VOH Residential Treatment Restoration Residential Treatment ACBC Counselors 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.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.

Janet Aucoin and Alexandra Nitzschke discuss how a biblical understanding of the unfulfilled longings we all experience will help us see the tastes of God’s goodness all around us. Episode Transcript Resources: Books Heaven - Randy Alcorn Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent Video Dealing with Unfulfilled Longings - Janet Aucoin 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.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.

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, and discuss how to find freedom within anxiety in our relationship to Christ. Episode Transcript Resources: Books Anxiety: Anatomy and Cure - Bob Kellemen Anxious for Nothing - John MacArthur Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety - Elyse Fitzpatrick Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 - Phillip Keller Videos Stop it - Ben Newhart as a psychotherapist Trust God: Psalm 131 - Brent Aucoin 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.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.

As Janet Aucoin and Alexandra Nitzschke continue talking about the tools we have to fight temptation, we turn our eyes to the powerful Word of God, which helps us fight against the pull of our sinful desires. Alexandra dives deep into Matthew 4 to look at how Jesus was tempted during His 40 days in the desert - and how we too can have victory over temptation if we study, know, and embrace the Scriptures as He did. Main Passage: Matthew 4 Episode Transcript Resources: Books Women of the Word - Jen Wilkin Readying the Bible Supernaturally - John Piper Life Change Bible Study Series Daily Grace Bible studies Gospel Treason - Brad Bigney Sermons If My Words Abide in You - John Piper Blessed Self-Forgetfulness - Tim Keller Videos Heart of Change - Brent Aucoin 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.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.

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. Main Passage: Matthew 26 Episode Transcript Resources: Books Valley of Vision  App Prayer Mate Teachings Hope in the Midst of Temptation: Scripture - Alexandra Nitzschke Hope in the Midst of Temptation: Prayer - Alexandra Nitzschke Hope in the Midst of Temptation: Confession - Alexandra Nitzschke Websites Desiring God Sermons - John Piper’s Grace 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.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.

This is a special one! Joyful Journey welcomes Janet's husband, Pastor Brent Aucoin, to talk about the desires of our heart. Why do we do what we do? Because we want what we want. But why do we want what we want - and why do we want it so badly? Brent and Janet take a look at Genesis 3 to explore the process that leads us to the decisions we make - and how to align our heart's treasure with God's so that our lives reflect the beauty of His character and goodness. Main Passage: Genesis 3 Episode Transcript Resources: Books Gospel Treason - Brad Bigney Counterfeit Gods - Tim Keller Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund Diagram Changing What You Treasure Diagram - Brent Aucoin Teaching Changing What You Treasure - Brent Aucoin 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.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.

We want to live out our singleness in a way that honors the Lord. But how do we do that in a world often obsessed with finding fulfilment in all sorts of human relationships? Janet Aucoin and Jocelyn Wallace discuss biblical truths to help combat the common struggles and unique battles singles face, as well as how marrieds and singles can come together to help each other live out the Creation Mandate. Episode Transcript Resources: Books 7 Myths of Singleness - Sam Alberry Singled Out for Him – Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth She’s Got the Wrong Guy – Deepak Reju Singleness Redefined – Carolyn Leutwiler Passion and Purity – Elizabeth Elliott Blogs/Articles When Marriage Isn’t promised - Alexandra Amnesty Loving singles Well - Redemption Bible Chapel 5 Things Singles Wished Married Couples Knew - The Gospel Coalition   Single Ladies Catechism - Feet Cry Mercy Sermons Loving When You’re By Yourself - Faith Church Single in Christ - Desiring God 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.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.

Janet Aucoin and Jocelyn Wallace break down Titus 2:3-5 by sharing bot the context of the passage and application of Paul's calling for the "older women" and the "younger women" in the local church. Main passage: Titus 2:3-5 Episode Transcript Resources: Books Adorned: Living Out the Beauty of the Gospel Together - Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth Blogs/Articles 100 Questions to Fuel Mentoring Relationships - Revive Our Hearts Blog  How to Create a Mentoring Culture - Revive Our Hearts Article Partnerships to Promote Counseling Progress - Faith Ministries 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.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.