Joy isn’t something you wait to feel. It’s something your brain was designed to experience and strengthen. Learn how the brain science behind joy and Scripture work together through simple, intentional practices that shift your focus, renew your mind, and help joy grow even in stressful seasons.
What if joy was never meant to depend on your circumstances? On the hardest days, it can feel like joy has disappeared. But God designed your brain and your spirit with the capacity for enduring joy. In this episode, Rev. Jessica Van Roekel and I unpack what Scripture says about joy and how neuroscience supports it, along with practical ways to strengthen your mind, anchor your thoughts, and experience God’s peace even when life feels overwhelming.
Join me as I sit down with Rev. Jessica Van Roekel to explore what it really means to count it all joy. As we reflect on personal experiences and biblical examples, we’ll highlight the distinction between circumstantial happiness and the deep, steadfast joy that comes from trusting God through trials. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how joy can be a deliberate response to life’s challenges, cultivating faith and steadfastness. Whether you’re navigating hardship or seeking a renewed perspective, this conversation offers hope and encouragement to find joy in every circumstance.
No matter the season, we can always find joy in the Lord. Jesus is our source of joy and makes our joy forever full. In the face of difficulty, because of Jesus, we can trust that our joy will remain constant and consistent. My guest, Doris Swift, invites you to discover how to find joy in the Lord even during difficult seasons and why it’s important to do so. We’ll also look at the ways in which Jesus’s joy in us makes our joy forever full.
Are you seeking joy or wondering how to find joy when depressed? I’m a doctor who treated patients with depression then fell prey to depression’s grip myself. It was only when I dealt with the spiritual roots of depression that I found true help, hope, and healing. Read more for how I overcame to live a life full of joy.
