When a crisis comes, it rarely arrives at a convenient time. And when someone we love is hurting, it can be hard to know what to say—or how to help.

In this episode, Noelle talks with Dr. John Babler, a longtime fire and police chaplain and seminary professor, about bringing the compassion of Christ into life’s hardest moments. He shares a simple, practical framework for caring well: showing compassion, serving humbly, listening attentively, and faithfully ministering God’s Word while all covered in prayer.

Whether someone is facing a major tragedy or an everyday loss, this hope-filled conversation will encourage you to be the hands and feet of Jesus and point hurting hearts toward the comfort and hope found in Christ.

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Resources:

Books

Biblical Crisis Counseling - John Babler

Website

Association of Certified Biblical Counselors Dr. Babler Resources

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Foster care can feel isolating, even within a loving church community, but no one has to walk this journey alone. In this episode, Janet talks with Leah, a foster mom, about biblical encouragement for foster parents and practical ways churches can love and support the families around them. Leah also shares a heartfelt, Scripture-rooted invitation for more Christians to consider fostering, pointing us back to Christ, who has welcomed us all into God’s family through adoption.

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Resources:

Podcasts

Forgotten Podcast - Foster Initiative

The Foster Movement

Books

The Gospel Comes with a House Key - Rosaria Butterfield

Website

Biblical Counseling Training Conference

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When someone you love causes you pain, how do you name what’s happening, and how do you respond in a way that honors Christ?

In this conversation, Janet Aucoin sits down once again with repeat guest Kevin Carson to explore how counselors discern the nature and depth of mistreatment in relationships, from safety concerns to a person’s emotional and spiritual well-being. Drawing from the stories of Job and Peter, they reflect on God’s compassion and mercy in the midst of suffering, and how His people are called to walk in trust, wisdom, and obedience even in confusing and painful circumstances.

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Resources:

Podcasts

Helping Wives of Ungodly Husbands - Joyful Journey

The Hesed Love of God - Joyful Journey

Demonstrating Hesed Love - Joyful Journey

Loving Their Souls - Joyful Journey

Responding to Criticism - Joyful Journey

When Someone Else is Sinning - Joyful Journey

Website

Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling

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What if joy was deeper than whatever season you are in? What if the kind of joy that lasts is the kind that stays rooted in Christ, not in circumstances?

Janet and Leah point to Philippians to show that real joy is found in Christ alone, even in prison, plenty, or pain. They highlight Paul’s Gospel-centered perspective, Christ’s humility, and practical ways to pray, give thanks, and keep an eternal focus.

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Resources:

Podcasts

Joy in Trials - Joyful Journey

Books

In All Things - Melissa Kruger

Website

Faith Bible Seminary

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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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