The Rooted Podcast | The difference between joy and happiness

The difference between joy and happiness – Philippians E7

July 12, 2024 / 32:23/S2:E7 Download MP3

What is joy? Is joy the same as happiness? How do I find true joy?

We’re rounding off the Philippians series with a bonus episode on joy. We discuss the differences between joy and happiness and look at how we express joy. We discuss the source of our joy and challenging those who aren’t joyful. We also talk about choosing joy and how CS Lewis viewed joy. We finish by looking at how some search for joy in materialism and relationships but Christians are called to find joy in Christ, God's word and the spiritual disciplines.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro
(00:50) - Is there a difference between happiness and joy?
(02:55) - Joy has a deeper reason behind it
(04:50) - How do we express joy? Joy as a verb
(06:40) - Challenging those who aren't joyful
(08:10) - What is the source of your joy?
(09:55) - Weeping with those who weep
(12:15) - How is it that I can have Christ and yet not be joyful?
(14:00) - Finding joy in the context of terrible situations
(17:35) - Joy is an active choice
(21:50) - How do Christians find joy vs how does the world find joy?
(23:31) - How C.S Lewis viewed joy
(25:07) - Humanists vs Christians finding joy in nature
(27:22) - Looking for joy in materialism and social media
(29:17) - Looking for joy in relationships
(30:22) - Finding joy in Christ

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