Gospel Challenge: Matthew

Marriage is one of God’s most intimate gifts — a covenant where two imperfect people are invited to reflect the love of Christ. Yet, because we’re all sinners, marriage often becomes the place where our weaknesses and failures are seen most clearly.  In this episode, Brent and Janet have an honest and hope-filled conversation about what it looks like to build a Christ-centered marriage — one that’s not a place for sin to hide, but a safe space where grace, compassion, and truth can grow. Together, they explore how couples can walk side by side, helping each other fight sin and reflect the beautiful love of Jesus along the way.  Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠ResourcesBooks⁠Gospel Treason - Brad Bigney⁠⁠The Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent ⁠⁠Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund⁠⁠When Sinners Say I Do - Dave Harvey⁠⁠The Meaning of Marriage - Tim Keller⁠⁠What Did You Expect - Paul Tripp⁠⁠Redeeming Sex in Marriage - Scott Mehl⁠Videos/Sermons⁠Idols of the Heart Series - Brent Aucoin⁠⁠The Meaning of Marriage Series - Tim Keller⁠⁠What Did You Expect - Paul Tripp⁠Websites⁠Faith Bible Seminary⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]⁠Facebook⁠,⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful 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 stirs a wide range of thoughts and emotions across different Christian communities. In this re-aired episode, we’re joined by Josh Aucoin for a thoughtful conversation about what worship truly is. Together, we explore the heart behind worship—why we do it, and what corporate worship means to God and to the people in our churches.Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠ResourcesBooks⁠Corporate Worship - Matt Merker⁠⁠Worship Matters - Bob Kauflin ⁠Document⁠Faith Church Worship Team Mission and Vision Statement⁠Website⁠Biblical Counseling in Action⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at [email protected]⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful 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.

You know you want to dig into God’s Word. But… where to begin? Our special guest, Sandy Esgar, joins Jocelyn and Janet this week to share some basic Bible study principles that will encourage you to grow deeper in your understanding of Scripture.Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠Books⁠Bible Knowledge Commentary⁠⁠John McArthur Study Bible⁠⁠Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary⁠⁠Blue Letter Bible Commentaries⁠⁠Warren Wiersbe Commentary⁠Worksheet⁠Basic Bible Study Principles Worksheet⁠⁠Completed Sample Worksheet⁠Article⁠Six Questions to Ask When Studying the Bible in a Group⁠App⁠Blue Letter Bible App⁠⁠Literal Word App⁠⁠John MacArthur App⁠Websites⁠Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling at Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠Logos⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at [email protected]⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful 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.

A special guest joins us today to wrap up our mini series on parenting, with a look into how to care for our children with special needs. Rita Jamison will share her wisdom on how the Lord has equipped us through His Word and a relationship with Him to love those who are often isolated and hurting.Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠Resources:Booklet⁠Parenting Your ADHD Child⁠MP3⁠ADHD ⁠(highly recommend all parents listen to, not just parents with those labeled ADHD)CD series⁠Helping Your Child Learn⁠⁠Helping Children Labeled ADHD⁠Websites⁠Restoration Men’s Ministry⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at [email protected]⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful 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.

In part two of our parenting mini-series, Janet and Jocelyn are back to explore what it truly means to raise our children up in the Lord—helping families weave the Gospel into ordinary moments that will bring glory to our God.Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠The Heart of Anger - Lou Priolo⁠⁠For the Love of Discipline - Sara Wallace⁠⁠Shepherding a Child’s Heart - Tedd Tripp⁠Websites⁠Restoration Men’s Ministry⁠Picture⁠Diagram on Instruction and Discipline⁠ Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at [email protected]⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful 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.

Join us this week as we learn how to create a home where children naturally choose righteousness by experiencing the beauty of God’s ways. This episode shares practical tips for Christian parents to foster faith without pressure, making God’s path inviting and real for kids.Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠Resources:Documents⁠Frequent Parenting Q&As⁠⁠Goal Planning⁠⁠Resource links from parenting conference⁠Podcasts⁠Biblical Counseling in Action⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at [email protected]⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful 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.

Today’s culture often pushes back on the value of meekness, yet Jesus Himself presents meekness as a mark of true strength. Discover how understanding the gentle, yet powerful nature of biblical meekness can fill life with hope. In this uplifting conversation, Janet and Alexandra explore the beauty of a quiet spirit modeled after Christ, and the profound freedom found in accepting what God allows—unresisting and at peace. Listen in and find encouragement to cultivate strength under control and embrace the liberty of trusting God’s good purposes.Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Knowing God - J. I. Packer⁠⁠Beautiful in God’s Eyes - Elizabeth George⁠⁠The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment - Jeremiah Burrough⁠⁠None Like Him - Jen Wilken ⁠⁠Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund⁠Video⁠Trust God - Brent Aucoin⁠Scripture⁠Psalm 131⁠Assessment⁠Meekness Assessment - Martha Peace⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at [email protected]⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful 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.

Join Janet Aucoin and Alexandra Nitzschke for an inspiring conversation about the deep longings within every heart—and how a biblical lens reveals glimpses of God’s goodness all around us. Discover hope in the waiting as you recognize the blessings hidden in everyday moments. Don’t miss this heartfelt episode that invites listeners to find purpose and peace, even in times of uncertainty or trials. Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Heaven - Randy Alcorn⁠⁠Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent⁠Video⁠Dealing with Unfulfilled Longings - Janet Aucoin⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at [email protected]⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful 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’re revisiting one of our very impactful episodes, where 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. Through thoughtful discussion and biblical insights, they explore how anxiety often reveals deeper struggles and how, in our relationship with Christ, we can discover true freedom amid these feelings.Whether you’re listening for the first time or returning for a fresh perspective, this re-aired episode offers clarity, encouragement, and practical hope for navigating anxiety from a biblical viewpoint. Join us for this encore as we reflect on timeless truths and equip ourselves to pursue peace in Christ.Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Anxiety: Anatomy and Cure - Bob Kellemen⁠⁠Anxious for Nothing - John MacArthur⁠⁠Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund⁠⁠Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety - Elyse Fitzpatrick⁠⁠Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 - Phillip Keller⁠Videos⁠Stop it - Ben Newhart as a psychotherapist⁠⁠Trust God: Psalm 131 - Brent Aucoin⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at [email protected]⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful 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.Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don’t let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We’re taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we’re excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Valley of Vision ⁠App⁠Prayer Mate⁠Teachings⁠Hope in the Midst of Temptation: Scripture - Alexandra Nitzschke⁠⁠Hope in the Midst of Temptation: Prayer - Alexandra Nitzschke⁠⁠Hope in the Midst of Temptation: Confession - Alexandra Nitzschke⁠Websites⁠Desiring God Sermons - John Piper’s⁠⁠Grace 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 [email protected]⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠Joyful 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.