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Aug 2024
21m 39s

it's better

David Butler
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in this episode of revival, david butler and stephan taeger dive into elder uchtdorf's talk, "a higher joy." they explore the profound message that true joy isn't about avoiding life's hardships but embracing them, much like god does. david and stephan discuss how societal expectations and advertising often pressure us to seek constant happiness, leading to unnecessary suffering. instead, they suggest that happiness is a byproduct of love and service to others. as they share their top insights from the talk, they remind listeners that the thrill of the gospel and the joy of creation far outweigh life’s temporary struggles.


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