Joyful Journey

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.

If we’re being honest, who among us hasn’t broken the commandment “Thou shalt not covet?” We see what others have, and we want it for ourselves. It may even be a good thing we are wanting - but one that God has granted to others and not to us. Janet and Jocelyn explore the struggle common to us all and ways to fight against the envy that wages war within our hearts. Episode Transcript⁠ Books Seeing Green -Tilley Dillehay Podcasts Changing What You Treasure - Joyful Journey 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 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.

Emotions can sometimes feel like they come out of nowhere. How can we react to and guide our emotions with Scripture?  Jocelyn and Janet discuss where emotions come from, are emotions sinful, and how we can use scripture to handle our emotions in a biblical way.  Episode Transcript Books Untangled Emotions - J. Alasdair Groves, Winston T. Smith Managing Your Emotions - Amy Baker Feelings and Faith - Brian Borgman Podcasts Thinking and Theology - Joyful Journey Handouts/Articles Emotions Wheel Emotions are a Language - Ed Welch Websites Biblical Counseling Training Conference 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 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.

God created humanity to communicate with each other in a host of verbal, non-verbal, and written ways, but how can we be sure to let Scripture guide our interaction with others? Janet and Jocelyn discuss biblical principles that should lead our communication with others. They use God’s relationship with us as an example to follow so we can connect with others in a wise and loving way. Episode Transcript Resources Books Praying the Bible - Donald Whitney Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God - Tim Keller Communication and Conflict Resolution - Stuart Scott War of Words - Paul David Tripp Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates - Steve Hoppe Respect the Image - Timothy Shorey Podcasts/Sessions 9 Tips for Making the Most of Your Bible Study - Jen Wilkin Four Rules of Communication Lecture - Rob Green Blogs What to Do in an Emergency: Someone Has Gossiped About You or Slandered You - Jocelyn Wallace Website Faith Bible Seminary 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 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.

The golden years. The empty nest. Retirement. The fall of life. While our culture views the 50’s and 60’s with a unique kind of anticipation and dread, Christians must be ready for the special gifts and challenges this season holds. In this episode, Janet and Jocelyn discuss how women of God can praise and honor God throughout their 50’s and 60’s by choosing faithfulness, hope, and endurance through this unique season of life.  Episode Transcript Resources Books The Afternoon of Life - Elyse Fitzpatrick Article Midlife, Christ Is - Jared Wilson The Fruitful Empty Nest - Linda Linder The Hardest Part of Mothering - Jani Ortlund Quaere JBC 6:2 - John Bettler No Fear of Old Age - Tim Challies Podcasts Aging Biblically - Joyful Journey Podcast Adult Children and Their Parents - Joyful Journey Podcast Purpose: The Creation Mandate - Joyful Journey Podcast Websites: Restoration Men’s Ministry 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 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.

Lingering grief and fear can take hold in the life of those who have experienced miscarriage. Like all difficult and unwanted experiences, the key to moving on after pregnancy loss is the hope we find in Christ. Stephanie Green returns for part two of her interview about miscarriage. She discusses  the hope that families can find in the character of God, and how Christians can be good stewards of life’s painful and unpleasant challenges. Episode Transcript Resources Books Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy - Mark Vreogop Held - Abby Wedgeworth Miscarriage: You Are Not Alone - Stephanie Green Podcasts Miscarriage Part 1 - Joyful Journey Biblical Lament - Joyful Journey Helping the Grieving - Joyful Journey Podcast Websites Faith Bible Seminary 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 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.

Statistics show that 1 in every 10 women experience a miscarriage. The loss of a child before birth carries a unique grief, along with physical and emotional suffering that leave a lasting impact on a mother’s body and soul. Stephanie Green knows this pain all too well. Having walked through miscarriage herself and having spent years walking alongside others who have, Stephanie joins us to share her wisdom on enduring this suffering well and offering hope and help to those who walk through miscarriage. Episode Transcript Resources Books Miscarriage: You Are Not Alone - Stephanie Green Held - Abby Wedgeworth Podcasts ⁠Helping the Grieving - Joyful Journey Podcast ⁠ Websites Faith Biblical Counseling Training Conferences 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 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 all need to eat. We're human, with physical bodies that need food to live! And to some degree or another, we all know what it's like to have a difficult relationship with food. How can we fight to honor the Lord with our bodies and the way we eat? Janet and Jocelyn welcome Alexandra back to the podcast to discuss what the Bible has to say about food, disordered eating, and how we view our bodies. Episode Transcript Resources Books Love to Eat, Hate to Eat - Elyse Fitzpatrick Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave - Ed Welch  What God Has to Say About Our Bodies - Sam Allberry All Things for Good - Thomas Watson Podcasts Biblical Body Image - Joyful Journey Websites Vision of Hope 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 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.

There are a million and one things vying for our attention in today’s busy, constantly-on-the-go world. It can feel exhausting knowing what opportunities to accept and which ones to turn down — especially if it’s a choice between very good things!  Janet and Jocelyn explore what biblical wisdom has to say about our decision-making and how to ensure we are giving our “best yes.” Episode Transcript Resources Books/Worksheets From Pride to Humility - Stuart Scott Gospel Treason - Brad Bigney Decisions, Decisions - Dave Swavely Crazy Busy - Kevin DeYoung Bullseye Diagram of Priorities Questions to Answer When Setting Priorities Psalm 90 verses for 3rd Quarter Podcasts The Danger of Living Without a Purpose - Joyful Journey Purpose: The Creation Mandate - Joyful Journey Videos The Heart of Change - Brent Aucoin A Woman’s Priorities Series - Bev Moore 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 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.

Exploring forgiveness and responding to others' sins. Emphasizing righteousness, sin, and pleasing God. Fearlessly and lovingly responding to sin through Christ. Covering sin, forgiveness, and avoiding gossip. Addressing and handling sin within a church community with love and repentance. Navigating challenges of addressing sin in others' lives, seeking advice from godly individuals.