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Chronic pain is a problem that many people live with each day. How can Christians honor Christ in the middle of such debilitating suffering? Today, Janet and Jocelyn interview special guest Dr. Criag Svensson, the author of the book When There is No Cure. He is a trained pharmacist who is also an adjunct professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. In this episode they discuss how Christians should respond and react to the difficulties that come from chronic pain. Episode Transcript Books When There is No Cure - Craig Svensson  Embodied Hope - Kelly Kapic Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering - Tim Keller Websites Chronic Joy 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.

Forgiving those who have hurt us can be one of the most difficult challenges as a Christian. In this episode, Janet and Jocelyn link Christ’s forgiving heart with our own to show that we can follow Christ’s example in how we forgive one another. Episode Transcript Books Unpacking Forgiveness - Chris Brauns Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent Podcast Episodes Purpose: The Creation Mandate - Joyful Journey  Repentance vs. Penance - Joyful Journey Article/PDF Pursuing and Grant Forgiveness - Timothy Lane Therapeutic vs. Biblical Forgiveness - Chris Brauns Websites Janet’s Speaking Website Jocelyn’s Speaking Information 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.

Our God is infinite, but he has created us with limits in our daily lives. In this episode, Janet and Jocelyn unpack scriptures that help us to understand how we can glorify God in spite of limitations of time and money. Episode Transcript Resources Books Managing God’s Money - Randy Alcorn Money, Possessions, and Eternity- Randy Alcorn Redeeming Money - Paul David Tripp Money, Debt, and Finances - Jim Newheiser  Crazy Busy - Kevin DeYoung Shopping for Time - Caroly Mahaney, Nicole Mahaney Whitacre, Kristen Chesemore, Janelle Bradshaw  Burned Out - Winston Smith Burnout - Brad Hambrick Procrastination - Walter Henegar The Best Thing To Do - Steph Williams Podcasts The Hesed Love of God - Joyful Journey Demonstrating Hesed Love - Joyful Journey 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.

Many Christians struggle with an anxious heart that can lead to panic attacks. How can we as Christians consider this often overlooked symptom of an anxious heart? In this episode, Jocelyn & Janet discuss how to handle anxiety and panic attacks with a biblical perspective. Episode Transcript Books Anxiety and Panic Attacks - Jocelyn Wallace Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety - Elyse Fitzpatrick Trusting God - Jerry Bridges Podcasts Antidote to Anxiety - Joyful Journey Thinking and Theology - Joyful Journey Handouts Anxiety Worksheet - Jocelyn Wallace Evaluation Tools - Jocelyn Wallace Websites Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling 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.

Marriage is the closest human relationship we could ever experience... Which means, as fallen sinners, husbands and wives get a front row seat to each other's exposed sin on a regular basis. In this episode, Brent and Janet discuss how healthy marriages should be a safe space — not for sin to persist— but one where sinners can receive compassion and help from each other as they fight sin together. Episode Transcript Resources Books Gospel Treason - Brad Bigney The Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent  Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund When Sinners Say I Do - Dave Harvey The Meaning of Marriage - Tim Keller What Did You Expect - Paul Tripp Redeeming Sex in Marriage - Scott Mehl Videos/Sermons Idols of the Heart Series - Brent Aucoin The Meaning of Marriage Series - Tim Keller What Did You Expect - Paul Tripp 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.

God’s word is sufficient to guide us in our daily lives. There are many scriptures that can be go-to passages to help us in the problems that we face. Today we welcome Kevin Carson to discuss his five favorite scripture passages that he often uses in counseling. This episode will be encouraging for counselors and counselees alike. Episode Transcript Resources Books Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent Lectures/Sermons Five Favorite Bible Passages in Counseling - Kevin Carson Blessed Self-Forgetfulness - Tim Keller Podcasts Biblical Counseling in Action 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.

The word “worship” can cause many thoughts and emotions in different Christian circles. Today we welcome Josh Aucoin as we discuss the topic of worship. We’ll discuss the “why” behind worship, and what corporate worship really means to God and others around us in our churches. Episode Transcript Resources Books Corporate Worship - Matt Merker Worship Matters - Bob Kauflin  Document Faith Church Worship Team Mission and Vision Statement Website Biblical Counseling in Action 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.

When we talk about defending our faith, often the discussion of science comes into the mix sooner or later. So today, we'll tackle this hot button topic head-on: Are the Bible and science really opposed to each other, as our culture often says? How can a basic knowledge of science help us understand WHY we believe? And how does the gospel fit in here? In part 2 of our Apologetics mini-series, we welcome our good friend, scientist and pastor's wife Tirzah Birk, to discuss these questions about Science in Apologetics. Episode Transcript Resources Books Case for a Creator - Lee Strobel Case for Christ - Lee Strobel Case for Faith - Lee Strobel Website Answers in Genesis Vision of Hope Documentary The Riot and the Dance 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.

Believer, are you prepared to defend your faith? Our dear friend Alexandra is back as a guest this week to kick off our mini series on apologetics! This episode, Alexandra joins Janet to discuss 1 Peter 3:15 and how we as believers can answer the biblical call to always be prepared to give a reason for the hope that is in us. Episode Transcript Resources Books Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know - Wayne Grudem Case for Christ - Lee Strobel Case for a Creator - Lee Strobel Reason for God - Tim Keller The God Who is There - D. A. Carson Expository Apologetics - Voddie Baucham Other Creation Museum /Answers in Genesis Lee Strobel Website 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.

Do you have a friend who is suffering? You may desperately long to encourage them, but it’s often hard to know where to begin... This episode's special guest, speaker and author Caroline Newheiser, joins Jocelyn and Janet to offer biblical wisdom on discerning what to say to loved ones who are worried, weary, wayward, or weeping - and how friendships based on Scripture can have a lasting impact through all seasons of life. Episode Transcript Resources Books When Words Matter Most - Cheryl Marshall and Carolyn Newheiser  Website Faith 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.