Paul says to shine, we need joy… so joy is what we study today. Paul wrote to the Philippians from the grimmest of circumstances - in jail, facing death, brutally beaten, and yet his letter was filled with calls to rejoice. How could that be? Paul seems to have figured out the secret that joy isn’t rooted in success or control. It’s grounded in something much deeper: that Christ has risen and death itself has been defeated.

00:00 — What do I actually know to be true?
00:28 — Why science can’t tell you what matters most
01:16 — Paul’s command in Philippians 3:16 explained
01:38 — Reflecting honestly: what do I know?
02:06 — Truth #1: It is good to be alive
03:17 — Why life is a gift worth celebrating
05:25 — Gratitude: letting “good to be alive” shape your day
06:10 — Truth #2: I ought to pursue the good
07:15 — Truth #3: Why despair is always wrong
08:34 — Truth #4: I need help (12 steps and prayer)
09:26 — Truth #5: People are immensely valuable
10:32 — Paul’s invitation: live up to what you already know

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Music in this episode: Starry Dream - Uptempo by A. Blomqvist MB01OKHAB5EAUXF