Sorrows Surprised by Happiness

Gathering with other Christians is a crucial way to encourage and be encouraged in Christ. But do we really need to gather every week? 

Jesus endured unspeakable agony at the cross. Pastor John marvels at the force of his love sustained by expectant joy. 

Is the Bible accessible only to readers with a high IQ? Pastor John reframes biblical maturity as a moral issue centered on our obedience, not our intellect. 

Marshall Segal | We may feel that suffering and joy cannot coexist, that we cannot be happy in hardship. But Jesus has joy to give even when joy feels unthinkable. 

<p>Sometimes we feel just one single feeling with overwhelming force. We're joyously happy. We're crushingly sad. But sometimes it's more complicated than that: We feel happy <i>and </i>sad at the same time. This week, we revisit a favorite 2022 episode with psychologist <a href= ... Show More

Though we may not experience sadness, stress, and happiness simultaneously, we all possess certain aspects of our lives that, upon reflection, can evoke these emotions. However, when we lack effective methods for addressing our feelings of sadness or releasing our stress, these e ... Show More

<p>Have you ever felt so low that it seemed like your joy was dead? If you or someone close to you is in that place right now, hit the play button on this episode.</p> <p>Thankfully, joy is so much deeper than happiness…it's truly God's strength to carry us through our most diffi ... Show More

Welcome back to The Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! In this episode, we’re opening up about a topic that touches so many hearts—dealing with grief during the holidays. Christmas can bring a mix of joy and sorrow, and we’re talking about how to honor those feelin ... Show More