Deep Dive Podcast Notes:

Introduction to Will Perez: His background in American Religious History, Institute Director role, and family life.

Defining Happiness: Moving beyond the idea of happiness as a fleeting feeling and into the concept of eudaimonia (human flourishing).

Cultural Baggage of Happiness: The pressure to perform happiness vs. truly pursuing it.

Happiness & Church History: Thomas Jefferson’s "pursuit of happiness" and its philosophical roots.

Parenting & Happiness: The challenge of allowing children to experience all emotions without forcing them into a happiness script.

The Story of Oliver Granger: Why sacrifice is more sacred than success.

Happiness & Holiness: Viewing happiness as a state of becoming rather than a state of feeling.

Jesus Christ & Happiness: How Christ exemplified happiness in ways that were deeply connected to sacrifice and holiness.

Final Takeaways: Encouraging listeners to pursue happiness through service, faith, and personal growth.