Podcasts about true joy

Everyone wants happiness—but what if happiness isn't enough?In this message, we discover the difference between temporary happiness and the lasting joy God offers. Looking at Habakkuk 3 and 1 Thessalonians 5, we learn that joy isn't built on changing circumstances but on the unchanging character of God.If you're walking through anxiety, disappointment, unanswered prayers, or uncertainty, this message will encourage you to trust God even before life gets better.

Most people think they'll find Joy once they heal. The truth is Joy holds the power to heal you. You've been holding a hope so quietly you may have forgotten it's there. Your life — with all the burdens, confusion and suffering — can't be all there is. There must be something bigger and more extraordinary waiting. Sometimes you feel ridiculous for even thinking that. But you can't deny what you feel. That's the hope you've been carrying. And this episode is the answer to it. True Joy has been missing from human existence for 50,000 years. In this episode The Creator explains that the frequency of Joy was woven into every human soul in existence. You haven't been able to access it because of human conditioning. But it isn't lost. It's inside you. You just have to remember how to access it. Can you imagine what life would feel like if you knew true joy? Explore The Truth of Why You Exist: michellevickers.com/great-explorations This is Part 152 of The Story of Creation, a live recording of Michelle Vickers having conversations with The Creator, The Soul of The Universe and other Universal Beings, recorded in front of a live audience. No script. Just pure universal truth direct from the source. Join The Authentic Human Collective for a front row seat: michellevickers.com/community Learn more about the 9 Fundamental Energies: michellevickers.com/believe-book Watch The Story of Creation from the beginning: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtY9aRgn79cba9wSRRx-vkT1crKnyBotq The Authentic Human Podcast | The Story of Creation | EP229 | Part 152 0:00 Something is being restored in the universe right now that changes everything 2:07 You are meant to participate in creating the new world — what you need to know first 2:54 The nine fundamental energies of existence — and why joy is being restored first 7:48 Why your anger is the one thing blocking you from seeing the truth 12:56 What billions of Universal Beings are working together to overcome right now 18:33 What zero stress and zero burden actually feels like — can you imagine it 23:43 Why joy specifically is being resurrected first — and what unlocks when it does 33:56 What overcoming judgment culture actually looks like in your daily life 37:52 How joy heals judgment — and why nothing else could 41:05 The invitation — and what becomes possible when you accept it

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues our study through the book of Galatians by exploring the second fruit of the Spirit: joy. Biblical joy is far deeper than happiness—it is the delightful appreciation of God, His character, and His work in our lives. While our circumstances constantly change, God never does. As we grow in our understanding of who He is and recognize His faithful work in us, our hearts learn to delight in Him regardless of what we face. True joy isn't found in having a trouble-free life, but in knowing and enjoying the God who is always good. Join us as we discover how the Holy Spirit produces lasting joy in those who abide in Christ.

www.northmaincog.org/online True Joy and Contentment 2026 Theme: Gentleness Series Title: Life Hacks – Lessons from Proverbs Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-17; 16:20 July 12th, 2026 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49617742

www.northmaincog.org/online True Joy and Contentment 2026 Theme: Gentleness Series Title: Life Hacks – Lessons from Proverbs Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-17; 16:20 July 12th, 2026 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49617742

 The Source Of True Joy

Northwest Bible Church - June 14, 2026 - Psalms - Daniel Noren Psalm 16:1-11 True Joy and Refuge Intro Where do you flee when life is hard? Where is your refuge, security, and joy? A. FLEE TO AND REJOICE IN GOD, THE SOURCE OF JOY (Psalm 16:1-4). 1. David is surrounded by enemies yet takes refuge in God. 2. We also face death, suffering, worry, sin, and uncertainty. 3. False refuges and idols of the heart promise security but multiply sorrows. 4. Even good gifts can become idols when they replace God. 5. God alone is the firm foundation and the source of all good. 6. Joy in God also produces delight in God's people. B. DISCOVER AND REJOICE IN GOD AS YOUR INHERITANCE (Psalm 16:5-7). 1. The Lord is our chosen portion and our cup. 2. Like the Levites, our true inheritance is ultimately God Himself. 3. We are not promised an easy life, but we are promised Him. 4. “I have God and I have enough.” 5. God gives counsel through His word and grows our joy in Him. C. REST AND REJOICE IN GOD FOREVER (Psalm 16:8-11). 1. Fix your gaze on the Lord and you will not be shaken. Hebrews 12:2. 2. Our security is not in circumstances but in God's presence and promises. 3. Psalm 16 points beyond David to the true and better David, Jesus Christ. 4. Acts 2:23-33 shows Psalm 16 fulfilled in Christ's resurrection. 5. In Christ there is fullness of joy, lasting hope, and eternal security. Conclusion Flee to God, discover God as your inheritance, and rest in Him forever. In Jesus Christ there is true joy, real refuge, and pleasures forevermore.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines and to also remember the life and legacy of beloved Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, who passed away over the weekend at 59. After that, Mully and Haugh continued to share their favorite memories of King. Later, Dan Pompei of The Athletic joined the show to discuss the Bears moving forward with their stadium development in Hammond, Indiana.

Grounded Positivity: Choosing to Rise Beyond the DarknessIn a world full of "toxic positivity" that tells you to just smile through the pain, it can be hard to find real hope. True positivity isn't about ignoring life's struggles; it is the grounded, honest, and sustainable kind. It is acknowledging the hard days while still remembering that you are allowed to look forward to the future.In today's session, we explore how to retune our perspective and anchor ourselves to genuine joy. Using a calming 4-2-6 breathing practice, we will intentionally release the negative anchors of the past and the heavy weight of expectations. We take up the space we deserve, open our minds to deep relaxation, and choose to rise—not perfectly, and not without difficulty, but with courage. Find a comfortable place, drop your shoulders, and allow these reassuring truths to land in the sanctuary of your mind.Building Our Sanctuary: An Update on the "Anchored" AppI have been incredibly moved and deeply emotional over the staggering support for our upcoming mobile app, Anchored. This dedicated mindfulness space is designed to hold this entire community's journey—bringing every meditation, breathing technique, and moment of calm into one beautiful, ad-free space with a unique nighttime light mode and custom breathing systems.This project is the culmination of my life's work, born out of a desire to create a tool so that someone, somewhere, can find a spark of hope and no longer have to endure their darkness alone. A friend launched a GoFundMe campaign to help secure the development equipment needed to build it, and every single contribution brings us closer to the finish line.Become a Founding Member: If you are in a position to help us get over the line, please email your GoFundMe receipt to hello@calminganxiety.org. As a profound thank you, you will receive free lifetime access to Anchored Premium when we launch! Even just sharing the link costs nothing but means everything.Support the GoFundMe Campaign: Donate HereJoin the Early Access List: Discover what we are building together at calminganxiety.org/anchored.Episode Chapters00:00 – Real vs. Toxic Positivity & An Emotional GoFundMe Update01:11 – Grounding Exercise & Taking Up Your Deserved Space01:48 – 4-2-6 Controlled Breathing for Pure Relaxation03:16 – Mindful Affirmations: Visualizing a New Beginning05:35 – Letting Go of Negative Anchors & Past Expectations06:06 – Deepening the Practice: Reinforcing Your Irreplaceable Voice07:53 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for True Joy & Sustainable Hope09:18 – Awakening, Returning to the Room & Closing IntentionsToday's AffirmationsSee these words clearly in your mind's eye, noticing their color and shape, and feel them on your tongue:"Today is a new beginning. Whatever yesterday held, it is behind me now.""I am capable of more than I currently believe. Good things are allowed to happen to me.""I bring something to this world that no one else can. My presence, my perception, my voice are irreplaceable.""I am allowed to feel good. I am allowed to look forward. Joy is not frivolous; it is my fuel.""Today, I choose to rise—not perfectly, not without difficulty, but I choose to rise."3 Daily Caring TipsAnchor the Good: Start your morning tomorrow by identifying one specific thing you are looking forward to, no matter how small. It could be an excellent cup of coffee, a favorite track on your morning drive, or a relaxing evening ahead. Anchor yourself to something good.Observe without Fighting: When a negative thought wanders in today, simply notice it without engaging in a battle. Softly tell yourself, "There is that thought again," and allow it to drift past your mind like a cloud in the sky.Productivity-Free Joy: Intentionally do one thing today purely because it brings a smile to your face. Not because it checks off a to-do list, and not because someone else requested it, but simply because you deserve joy.Share the CalmYou just gifted yourself a beautiful pocket of stillness, and that truly is everything. If this session brought you peace, please take a moment to smile, put your hand over your heart, and love who you are. The greatest gift you can offer is to share this episode with someone else who might be looking for a way out of the darkness today.Let's reconnect tomorrow. Smile often, and to your beautiful self... be kind.

This is your life that sits before you. Time is ticking away.

Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Enjoyment and satisfaction is found when we recognize that all things come from God.

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: What if the secret to indestructible joy is getting over yourself? In John 3, John the Baptist says it plainly: "He must increase, but I must decrease." True joy isn't found by exalting self, it's found in exalting Jesus. ABOUT THE HEIGHTS CHURCH: We are a church making disciples of Jesus for the renewal of Denver. Have a question or want more information about The Heights Church? Learn more by visiting: theheightsdenver.com FIND US ONLINE: Website: theheightsdenver.com YouTube: @theheightschurchdenver Instagram: @theheightsden

This is message 06 in Understanding the Love of God Ephesians 5:21-33 Marriage was designed by God to be a living picture of the relationship between Christ and His church, displaying love, humility, sacrifice, faithfulness, and unity through everyday life. A home centered on the Lord reflects His character through husbands who lovingly lead and wives who trust God's design, creating a testimony that grows stronger through every season. True joy and lasting closeness are found when both lives are surrendered to Christ, allowing His love to shape their communion, commitment, and care for one another. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Ecclesiastes: Finding True Joy with Pastor Jason Eddy www.betheljanesville.org

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041426.cfmFather Matt Tomeny, MIC, challenges the modern misconception that joy and suffering are always opposites, pointing out instead that the Cross is the very pathway to true happiness. In this Easter season, he reminds us that to have life in Christ, we must be born again of the Spirit, a process that requires dying to ourselves. While the apostles initially panicked and fled when facing the Christ's Passion, lacking the Holy Spirit's full understanding, we now know the end of the story: the Resurrection. Therefore, we have no reason to fear our own trials. The Cross is not an obstacle to grace, but the avenue to it; it is the ladder that gives us a path to the now-open gates of Heaven.Father Matt draws on the wisdom of St. Rose of Lima, who was told by the Lord that grace increases as struggles increase. Without the burden of afflictions, it is impossible to reach the heights of grace. This truth was starkly illustrated by Ven. Fulton Sheen's story of a boy hanging on a gallows in a Nazi concentration camp. When asked, “Where is your God now?” the answer was clear: He was hanging on the gallows with the boy. Christ redeems suffering, transforming it into victory over death. We are called to unite our crosses to His, finding value in our pain through His sacrifice.Father Matt also highlights St. Lidwina of Schiedam, a Dutch girl who endured 38 years of paralysis, blindness, and illness following an ice-skating accident. Despite her disfigurement and inability to write or achieve worldly success, she radiated joy and wisdom, becoming a spiritual guide for many. Her body, once broken, was found perfectly straight and beautiful at her death, a sign of the resurrection glory awaiting us. Father Matt applies this to our daily lives, borrowing an image from the Marian Fathers' General Superior Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC, to note that our families and communities are like sandpaper, refining us through friction. By denying our own wills and embracing these daily crosses, we become a community of one heart and mind, praying “Thy will be done” and cooperating with God's grace to secure our participation  in eternal life. ★ Support this podcast ★

Pastoral Assistant Spencer Long preaches a sermon from Philippians three verses one through eleven on a Christian's true joy.

If joy isn't found in circumstances, success, or comparison… then where is it found?In this episode, we unpack what true, biblical joy really is—and what it isn't. We look at where joy begins, how Scripture defines it, and how we can cultivate it even when life feels heavy.Plus, our therapy friends join the conversation to help us understand how faith and emotional health work together in experiencing real joy.

What is the difference between happiness and joy? How do we change difficult relationships? Rabbi Schneider shares that Jesus wants you to be happy on the inside. Because circumstances are always changing, Jesus wants to give you deep joy. God wants you to have happiness and joy, to be confident of the future, and to learn to operate in the spirit of joy. Learn how to communicate joy into your relationships, work life, and marriage. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate 

Sports are a part of culture. The left, in their march through the institutions, have tried to destroy the joy we get from sport. Team USA gave us a wonderful show and something to be proud of. It's also a taste of what's to come in heaven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports are a part of culture. The left, in their march through the institutions, have tried to destroy the joy we get from sport. Team USA gave us a wonderful show and something to be proud of. It's also a taste of what's to come in heaven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports are a part of culture. The left, in their march through the institutions, have tried to destroy the joy we get from sport. Team USA gave us a wonderful show and something to be proud of. It's also a taste of what's to come in heaven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports are a part of culture. The left, in their march through the institutions, have tried to destroy the joy we get from sport. Team USA gave us a wonderful show and something to be proud of. It's also a taste of what's to come in heaven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Message from Tony Ledet on February 15, 2026

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Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”.Our guest today reached out to us from the other side of the country - from Idaho, to be exact - and boy, are we glad he did. Let's start with this: our guest's work has been recognized on Mike Rowe's Returning the Favor, CNN Heroes (where he was a Top 10 finalist!), NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Good Morning America, The Today Show, People Magazine, and even American Ninja Warrior. His name is Luke Mickelson and his work is the nonprofit, Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP).What began as a single act of kindness has grown into a global nonprofit with a simple but powerful mission: “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.”. Today, SHP has more than 400 chapters across 47 U.S. states and 4 countries. They build  beds for kids who need them and wait until you hear how many beds they have made to date…it is astounding. Tressa had the great joy and honor of chatting with Luke via Zoom (she couldn't quite make it over to Idaho). This is a conversation about taking care of one another, about how listening to your inner voice - your gut - can propel you to new and unexpected chapters of your life, and about how saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities can literally change the lives of strangers. Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP): https://shpbeds.org/Sleep in Heavenly Peace on IG: @shpbeds Sleep in Heavenly Peace on FB: @Sleep in Heavenly PeaceWatch Tressa Tries…DICK'S House of Sport on YouTube⁠ here⁠.This episode is brought to you by ⁠DICK'S Sporting Goods⁠ — your one-stop shop to get everyone moving. From cozy winter gear to fan favorites for all Pittsburgh families — every season starts at DICK'S.–⁠⁠https://www.yinzaregood.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US on social media:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@yinzaregood⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@YinzAreGood⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a story of generosity or kindness to share with us? Want a Kindness Crate dropped off at your business or school? Email us at ⁠yinzaregood@gmail.com.

Pastor Jim teaches from Luke 2, where Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms and declares that the long-awaited Consolation of Israel has arrived. After years of righteous waiting in silence and spiritual devotion, Simeon recognizes that what he had been hoping for is not just a promise but a person. Jim draws a parallel between Simeon's patient longing and the hunger many of us feel for something more, challenging listeners to stop chasing after counterfeits and receive the peace that comes only through Jesus. Simeon's joy is found not in what Jesus would do someday, but in knowing that God was already here. This message invites us to stop striving and instead rest in the gift of God's faithfulness, freely given in Christ.

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True Joy overflows, and points The Way to Joy for others.

Pastor Troy continues our Advent series with "Joy".   Biblical Joy can be understood as a deep sense of safety and freedom people feel because of God's character and the choice to trust Him. True Joy will never come from our ability to work it up; it comes from God's ability to work it in.   —— If you want to support what God is doing through Cityline, click here: https://www.citylineonline.churchcenter.com/giving Want to learn more about Cityline and how to get involved? Click here: https://citylineonline.org Are you in need of prayer or someone to talk with? Click here: https://citylineonline.org/prayer —— Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citylineonline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylineonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumM40GFhmHumITXmh8MV0g Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cityline-church/id1308579363?mt=2 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pHyJ5pxtry1tIMlD9ZBPd?si=e01fc4636d5543e1        

A Prayer for True Joy at Christmas by Gina L. SmithChristmas lights are beginning to glow—on rooftops, around trees, in windows—quiet reminders that joy has come. Yet for many, this season doesn’t automatically feel joyful.In today's episode, we explore this very real human experience, God sent light. Not a distraction or a seasonal escape, but a person. Jesus stepped into the darkness of our world—and into the dark places of our lives—bringing a joy that is not fragile, forced, or fake. Joy is not something we manufacture; joy is a person. Joy is Jesus. Reference: John 1:5 Prayer: Father, thank you for stepping into our darkness to bring everlasting joy. Thank you that your presence is light, unchanging, unfading, unstoppable. Help me not to chase temporary happiness, but to cling to you, my joy and my hope. Amen. LINKS: Read the first five days of Everyday Prayers for Christmas Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

True joy isn't fragile happiness, it's a settled gladness rooted in Jesus, often born out of waiting and disappointment. Psalm 98 shows that joy comes when we receive salvation, grows as Christ reigns in our lives, and lasts because God rules with righteousness. Because Jesus is the solution to our deepest brokenness, we can live with unshakable joy and hope, knowing how the story ends.Joy comes when we receive salvationJoy grows where Christ reignsJoy lasts in righteous rulingLife Group Discussion:What's a season or “well” Jesus has pulled you out of, and how does remembering that shape your joy today?Who is someone you know that consistently lives with joy, and what do you notice about how they order their life?How does trusting God with justice and fairness change the way you respond when you're hurt or wronged?

True joy isn't fragile happiness, it's a settled gladness rooted in Jesus, often born out of waiting and disappointment. Psalm 98 shows that joy comes when we receive salvation, grows as Christ reigns in our lives, and lasts because God rules with righteousness. Because Jesus is the solution to our deepest brokenness, we can live with unshakable joy and hope, knowing how the story ends.Joy comes when we receive salvationJoy grows where Christ reignsJoy lasts in righteous rulingLife Group Discussion:What's a season or “well” Jesus has pulled you out of, and how does remembering that shape your joy today?Who is someone you know that consistently lives with joy, and what do you notice about how they order their life?How does trusting God with justice and fairness change the way you respond when you're hurt or wronged?

What's the secret to unshakeable joy? In our new series Happy, but Hollow, Pastor Daniel teaches about the “Barriers of True Joy.” Real joy isn't about having perfect circumstances—it's about how you see them, what you're living for, and whom you're trusting. Even amidst hardships, we can live with joy, humility, and a steadfast faith in Christ!

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