Joyful Journey

Are you truly depending on Jesus for your strength and growth, or are you quietly relying on your own effort, working harder, pushing through, and hoping He notices?
Janet Aucoin welcomes her daughter-in-law Noelle Aucoin, who shares vulnerably from two years of unexpected physical limitations and how God used them to teach her about self-sufficiency’s quiet grip. Together they explore three facets of dependence: being in relationship with Christ, trusting Him for sanctification, and praying for His glory. Their discussion is anchored in Ephesians 3:14–21 and D.A. Carson’s sermon, Praying for Power. True surrender isn’t passive; it’s clinging to God’s promise that all good things find their yes in Him.
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Resources:
Podcasts/Sermons
Praying for Power - D. A. Carson
Website
Restoration
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Resources:
Songs/Podcasts
Abide - Aaron Williams
Principles of Bible Study - Joyful Journey
Worksheet
Basic Bible Study Principles Worksheet
Websites/Apps
Fighter Verses
Versify
Bible Memory
Blue Letter Bible
Biblical Counseling Training Conference
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What if an intense focus on sin is actually keeping you from Christ rather than drawing you closer to him?
In this episode, Janet Aucoin welcomes her son Josh, worship pastor at Faith Church, for a thoughtful conversation about scrupulosity, the tendency to become so fixated on sin that it leads to paralysis instead of peace. Together, they explore the biblical roots of self-righteous moral anxiety and point to the gospel’s invitation to trade performance-driven fear for the true freedom found in Christ.
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Resources:
Podcasts/Sermons
Theology of Worship - Joyful Journey Podcast
The Severe Results of Submitting to Works Righteousness Instead of Jesus - Faith Church Sermon
A Peculiar Power for Prayer - D. A. Carson
Scrupulosity - Truth in Love Podcast
A Biblical Response to Scrupulosity - Truth in Love Podcast
Books/Articles
Rescuing the Gospel - Erwin Lutzer
Scrupulosity - Brent Osterberg
Scrupulosity and One Distortion of Sanctification - BCC
Websites
Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling

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Can you experience true spiritual rest even when a good night’s sleep feels out of reach? 
Janet and Noelle explore the difference between physical sleeplessness and spiritual rest, drawing on a biblical theology of rest developed by Dr. Rob Green of Faith Bible Seminary. They examine what Scripture says about rhythms of work and rest and point listeners toward the soul rest found only in Christ, even in the middle of chronic exhaustion.
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Websites
Faith Bible Seminary
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Have you ever felt hurt by a friend who didn’t meet your expectations, perhaps expectations you may not have voiced? 
Janet and Leah discuss the subtle but dangerous ways unspoken expectations shape our friendships, explore Scripture’s vision for biblical community built on “one another” commands, and examine what it looks like to pursue friendships for God’s glory rather than personal fulfillment. Drawing on the friendship of David and Jonathan as well as Paul’s relationship with the Philippian church, they point listeners toward Christ as the only friend who truly lacks nothing.
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Resources:
Resources/books
Friendship Diagram - Gail McGinty
One Another Verse List
Getting to the Heart of Friendships - Amy Baker
Church Membership - Jonathan Leeman
Rediscover Church - Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making - Paul Tripp
Websites
Restoration Men’s Ministry

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