
Joyful Journey
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!
Latest episodes

Mar 8, 2024 • 38min
Understanding the Conscience — with Andy Naselli
In popular culture, the conscience is often depicted as a little voice that tells you what you should do. How does the Bible describe the conscience? Does our conscience interact with our emotions?
This week on the podcast, we welcome special guest Dr. Andrew Naselli to discuss the conscience, the topic of his book entitled– Conscience: What is it, How to Train it, and Loving Those That Differ. Dr. Naselli is a pastor, author, and professor of systematic theology and New Testament for Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis. He is married to his wife Jenny and they have four daughters.
Episode Transcript
Resources
Books
Conscience: What It Is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ - Andrew Naselli
That Little Voice in Your Head - Andrew Naselli
Pilgrim’s Progress - John Bunyan
The Ology - Marty Machowski
Websites
Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling - Faith Bible Seminary
Read Through the Scripture Challenge 2024
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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.

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 15min
Live Q&A BCTC 2024
Live Q&A session at Biblical Counseling Training Conference covers sensitive marriage conversations, training next generation, combating impure thoughts, navigating adult independence, redefining attraction, and dealing with narcissistic spouse dynamics.

Feb 9, 2024 • 45min
Loving Their Soul
In this podcast, Janet and Jocelyn discuss the concept of biblical love and how it cares for the souls of others. They explore topics such as loving others with a focus on their soul, addressing issues in relationships, handling unethical behavior, and avoiding assumptions. They also emphasize the importance of prioritizing righteousness, speaking the truth with love, and showing a better way through observable behaviors.

Jan 26, 2024 • 51min
Contentment — with Adam Murphy
Adam Murphy, an expert on contentment, talks about cultivating contentment in our hearts as believers. They discuss the biblical definition of contentment and how to achieve it, even in the midst of hardships. They also explore practical strategies for cultivating contentment and recommend resources on Christian contentment.

Jan 12, 2024 • 37min
Learning to Love God's Word
Do we need our souls refreshed? Do we need to be made wise? Do we need joy in our hearts and light in our eyes? All of these things can be found in learning to love the Word of God.
Janet and Jocelyn walk us through Psalm 19, a psalm of David that shows the delight of deep affection for the truth of God’s Word.
Episode Transcript
Resources
Songs
O Lord Our Rock and Our Redeemer - Sovereign Grace
Your Words are Wonderful - Sovereign Grace
Shane and Shane Psalms Album 1
Shane and Shane Psalms Album 2
Handout
Bible Reading Plan Suggestions
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Dec 29, 2023 • 1h
Ask Us Anything! 2023
It’s that time of year again: Ask Us Anything! You submitted questions to our team, and we chose as many as we could to respond to in this Q&A style episode to close out our Season 3 episodes for 2023.
Episode Transcript
Resources
Books
Between Us Girls - Trish Donohue
Beautiful Girlhood - Karen Andreola
Girl Talk - Caroline Mahaney
Feminine Appeal - Caroline Mahaney
Becoming a Titus 2 Woman - Martha Peace
Adorned - Nancy Wolgemuth
Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild - Mary Kassian
The Humbling of Job - Craig Svensson
Podcasts
Handling Emotions Biblically - Joyful Journey
Website
Faith Bible Seminary Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling
ACBC Statement on Abuse
February Preconference on Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma
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Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Christmas Miracle — with Brent Aucoin
Jesus has many names, but one of His Names that is mentioned most at Christmas is Immanuel, meaning “God with us”. Where does this Name come from, and how are we supposed to understand the prophetic work of Isaiah in light of the Christmas story?
Janet's husband Pastor Brent joins us to help teach us how the old testament prophecy in Isaiah 7 foretells the birth of Christ, who is “God with us”
(Find this prophecy in Isaiah 7:14)
Episode Transcript
Resources
Lectures
How Does the Bible Use the Bible? - Brent Aucoin
Website
Faith Bible Seminary
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Dec 1, 2023 • 53min
Importance of Church Community
The podcast discusses the importance of church community and its role in personal spiritual growth. It emphasizes the value of authenticity, collaboration, unity, and problem-solving within the church. The hosts also explore finding a good fit in a church community and the commitment required to foster a strong and unified community.

Nov 19, 2023 • 55min
Thanksgiving: Four Favorites
Thanksgiving is a time when we set aside a special episode to rejoice over the Lord’s blessings in our lives and to give thanks to Him as the Giver of all good gifts!
For our Thanksgiving special, Janet and Jocelyn share and explain their current favorite…
Book
Sermon
Song
Bible passage
We hope all our listeners are able to take some time to reflect and rejoice over God's faithfulness this season!
Episode Transcript
Resources
Books
Praying the Bible - Don Whitney
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God - Tim Keller
Experiencing God in Your Work - Joe Carroll
Sermons
Choosing Teachers Wisely by Considering Their End - Faith Church
Hope Because of the Testing of God - Faith Church
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Nov 3, 2023 • 49min
Biblical Decision Making
Explore the importance of seeking wisdom through prayer and using the Bible to make decisions. Making good decisions and understanding God's sovereign will. Approaches to decision-making and the importance of self-awareness. The role of walking in the spirit and recognizing God's sovereignty. Understanding biblical decision making and aligning with God's ways. Examining the process of making decisions from a biblical perspective.
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