Episode 21 - Fruits of the Spirit: Joy
Welcome back to another “Fruits of the Spirit” podcast! Today, “joy” will be our newest topic. What is Biblical joy? Is it the same as happiness and pleasure? How does suffering intertwine with joy? How do we practically cultivate joy? What do we do if we don’t feel joyful?
Listen and be encouraged that our great God is where the joy is and He is the true life and joy giver.
Intro 0:00- 0:53
What is Biblical joy? Is it the same as happiness? 0:58
How does joy and hard circumstances intertwine? 8:42
Practical tips for cultivating joy 26:30
IG Hot Seat 33:15
Outro
Scripture References:
Matthew 18:13
Luke 13:17
Luke 24:52
Matthew 5:11,12
Phillippians 4:4
1 Thessalonians 5:16
James 1:2
Romans 5:3
1 Thessalonians 1:6
2 Corinthians 8:2
2 Corinthians 6:10
Romans 8
Lamentations 3:22,23
Psalm 84:11
Other Resources:
Hard Moments from My Heart Cries Out- Paul David Tripp
Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery- Hymn
Valley of Vision
Christ our Hope in Life and Death- Shane & Shane
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen." -2 Peter 3:18