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Everyone experiences moments of anger, and when left unchecked, it can easily turn into bitterness—a resentful anger dwelling in one’s heart. How can God’s Word help us to defeat bitterness in our counselee’s or our own heart?

In this episode, Janet and Jocelyn interview special guest Steve Viars, Senior Pastor of Faith Church in Lafayette, IN. They discuss Pastor Viars’ book called “Overcoming Bitterness,” and share biblical principles to guide us as we consider this important heart issue.

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Resources

Books

Overcoming Bitterness - Steve Viars

Dark Clouds Deep Mercy - Mark Vroegop

Lectures

Bitterness Lectures - Steve Viars

Podcast

BCiA Podcast

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At the beginning of each year, people are excited and motivated to set new goals and become better in different areas of their lives. Often those looking for change in the new year strive for perfection, and give up when they get burned out or make mistakes. It is wise to set goals and work toward positive change, but Christians often lose sight of the ultimate motivation of glorifying God. In this episode, Janet and Jocelyn discuss the topic of ordinary faithfulness, how to be faithful in our day to day lives and in our relationship with the Lord.

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Resources

Books 

Ordinary - Michael Horton

Articles

Devote Yourself to Faithfulness - Jon Bloom

Faithfulness in Forgotten Places - Scott Hubbard

The Unique Joy of Ordinary Faithfulness - Chris Martin

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By popular demand, IT’S BACK! We have a treat in store for you today in the form of our second annual Ask Us Anything episode, where we take questions from you, our listeners, and answer as many as we can throughout the episode!

You asked us questions like,

As always, a big thank you to our listeners and social media followers for your input, questions, and support this year. We are so thankful the Lord has blessed us with this sweet community!

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Resources

The Meaning of Marriage - Tim Keller, Marry Wisely, Marry Well - Ernie Baker, What Did You Expect Book - Paul Tripp, When Sinners Say I Do - Dave Harvey, When Two Become One - Chris McCluskey, Gospel Treason - Brad Bigney, Sufficient Hope - Christina Fox, Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent

More on the Show notes linked above!

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Christmas is almost here! For many of us, the frantic pace of the season crowds out the celebration of Christ’s birth. Join Janet and Jocelyn as they take some time to slow down and contemplate Christ and his incarnation. Listen in as they discuss the beauty and glory of Christ and how it shines so brightly at Christmas.

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Resources

Books

The Glory of Christ Abridged - John Owens

Things of Earth - John Piper

Knowing God - J. I. Packer

Biblical Doctrine - John MacArthur

Songs

No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus - Stephanie Gretzinger

Christ Our Treasure - Sovereign Grace

Articles

Beholding the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus - Suzanne McDonald

Websites

Faith Bible Seminary MABC

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We all encounter people who try to manipulate our actions or emotions for their own purposes. How does Scripture call us to respond to those who try to manipulate others around them? In this episode, Janet and Jocelyn explore the heart behind manipulative behavior and discuss ways to come alongside those who try to control others and respond with Christ-likeness.

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Resources

Books

Manipulation - Lou Priolo

How to Handle Trouble - Jay Adams

Websites

ACBC Counselor

Faith Bible Seminary

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It’s Thanksgiving week, and this week’s episode is a little different! Janet and Jocelyn interview each other about all the goodness and grace that God has shown to them this year. We hope you enjoy this more informal chat as we praise our Good Shepherd for the amazing ways He has blessed us.

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Resources

Books

The Pursuit of Holiness - Jerry Bridges

Untangling Emotions - J. Alasdair Groves, Winston T. Smith

How Long O Lord - D. A. Carson

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercies - Mark Vroegop

The Glory of Christ - John Owens

Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund

Sermons

Blessed Self-Forgetfulness - Tim Keller

Handling Criticism - Faith Church

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This episode, we tackle one of our most requested topics: navigating the relationship between adult children and parents. As children grow up and leave the home, the relationship between child and parent changes and develops in ways that can be difficult to navigate with grace and wisdom.

Today, Janet and Jocelyn offer biblical guidance and wisdom on practical ways that both adult parents and their children can build healthy boundaries and foster a respectful, loving relationship that honors the Lord.

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Resources:

Books

In-Laws - Wayne Mack

Article

I’m a Parent How Can I Let Go of My Adult Children - Got Questions

Podcasts

Parenting Part 1: Foundations - Joyful Journey

Parenting 2: Bring Them Up - Joyful Journey

Parenting 3: Special Needs - Joyful Journey 

Purpose: Creation Mandate - Joyful Journey

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As a Christian, there is perhaps no greater story you will ever tell than the story of how you came to know and love the Lord. But many of us are not great orators, speech writers, or gifted natural communicators.

This week, Janet and Jocelyn discuss why sharing our testimony - the story of what God has done in and through our lives - is an important skill that we as believers should hone and develop so God’s glory shines through stronger and brighter than our own accomplishments, trials, or circumstances.

Episode Transcript

Resources:

Books

Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent

Gospel Primer Booklet - Milton Vincent

Ultimate Questions - John Blanchard

What is the Gospel - Greg Gilbert

Leading Your Child to Christ - Marty Machowski

Gospel Story Bible - Marty Machowski

Beginners Gospel Story Bible - Jared Kennedy

Documents

Tips for Writing Your Testimony

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Sooner or later, we are all touched by grief. It’s part of living in a world broken by sin. When we have a friend who is in the throes of grief, our usual instinct is to want to help ease their suffering. But how?

Gail McGinty joins Janet and Jocelyn in this week’s episode to discuss practical ways to say and do (and what to avoid) as we work to provide comfort to those who are grieving.

Episode Transcript

Books

God’s Healing for Life’s Losses - Robert Kellemen

Home: How Heaven and the New Earth Satisfy Our Deepest Longings - Elyse Fitzpatrick

Dark Clouds Deep Mercy - Mark Vroegop

Hearing Jesus Speak Into Your Sorrow - Nancy Guthrie 

Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund

Why? Trusting God When You Don’t Understand - Anne Graham Lotz

Heaven - Randy Alcorn

Websites:

GreifShare 

Restoration

Documents

List of Bible Passages

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Sexual intimacy is one of the most beautiful pictures of the relationship between Christ and the church. Sin has twisted and deformed biblical sex into something that God never intended.

In today’s episode, Janet and Jocelyn discuss how God designed sexual intimacy to be a beautiful expression of love within a marriage relationship. 

Episode Transcript

Books

When Two Become One - McClusky

Marital Intimacy: Rejoicing in What God Created - Rob Green (appears to be out of print)

Tying the Knot - Rob Green

Intended for Pleasure - Ed Wheat

Renewing Marital Intimacy - David Powlison

Marriage Whose Dream - Paul Tripp

Restoring Your Broken Marriage - Robert Jones

Redeeming Sex in Marriage - Scott Mehl

Websites

ACBC Counselors

Biblical Counseling in Action Podcast

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