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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Podcasts/Sermons

Praying for Power - D. A. Carson

Website

Restoration

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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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Is the anger you’re carrying really bitterness in disguise, quietly robbing you of the freedom Christ purchased for you?

Janet Aucoin welcomes back Dr. Robert Jones, professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, to examine the line between anger and resentment and walk through six gospel truths that bring genuine freedom. They explore how clinging to bitterness means assuming the role of judge, a role that belongs to God alone. Rooted in Matthew 18 and James 4, this conversation calls listeners to fix their eyes on the Cross, where Christ’s forgiveness is the only firm foundation for a forgiving heart.

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Resources:

Podcasts

Anger - Joyful Journey

Forgiveness Series - Milton Vincent

Books/Booklet

Freedom from Resentment - Robert Jones

How to Overcome Evil - Jay Adams

Websites

Biblical Counseling Training Conference

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Most of us set goals for our finances, our health, even our careers but how often do we consider spiritual growth goals?

Janet Aucoin and cohost Leah explore why intentional faith goals matter, grounding the conversation in David Powlison’s insights on sanctification and the surprising truth that God uses different scriptural motivations in each of our lives. Practical tools like Randy Patten’s six spiritual disciplines and Leah’s Six Month Growth Plan point listeners toward faithful, Christ-centered growth.

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Resources:

Books/Resource

How Does Sanctification Work - David Powilson

6 Month Growth Plan

Lectures

A Growth Plan That Maximizes Change - Randy Patten (formerly Homework That Maximizes Change)

Websites

Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling

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Resources:

Podcasts

Singleness Transformed - Joyful Journey

Books

Seven Myths About Singleness - Sam Allberry

Singled Out for Him - Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Singleness Redefined - Carolyn Leutwiler

Website

Faith Bible Seminary

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