Are you feeling weighed down and searching for more joy in your life? Well, you’re in the right place! Welcome to another uplifting episode of Fierce Calling! This week, Doris Swift invites us to explore and rediscover joy — what joy truly is and how we can reclaim it, even in life’s toughest seasons. Doris is joined by two extraordinary guests: Karen Whiting, a prolific author, speaker, and certified writing coach, and Pam Farrel, beloved for her wisdom on relationships and joy, and co-author of more than 61 books alongside her husband Bill.

Together, Pam and Karen share their personal stories of facing adversity — from health crises and loss to everyday struggles —while living out their message of “choosing joy.” You’ll hear Pam’s powerful testimony of transformation and perseverance through illness, and Karen’s gentle wisdom born from raising a family across the country and sharing joy through creativity and kindness. The conversation delves into their collaborative devotional, Growing a Joyful Heart, filled with practical ways to cultivate, nurture, and spread joy, as well as the impact of biblical and historic joy-givers.

If you’re craving encouragement and ready to let the “Jesus joy” overflow in your life, don’t miss this inspiring episode. There’s even a special announcement about their upcoming Joy Challenge — so get ready to connect, reflect, and rediscover the source of true, lasting joy.

00:00 “Surrender What Steals Joy”

07:53 “Women: Multitasking by Design”

09:26 “Joy, Communication, and Devotion”

12:23 Choosing Joy Amid Change

17:54 “Finding Joy in Memories”

20:55 Sprinkling Joy Through Seasons

24:19 Sharing Joy Through Crafts

25:44 Streams of Joy Amid Struggles

29:28 “Transformed by Jesus’ Love”

31:26 Medieval Monks’ Quirky Scribbles

36:07 “Teal Tuesdays: Choosing Joy”

38:17 “Sprinkling Joy in Daily Life”

43:51 “Sharing Christ’s Love Together”

You can connect with Karen, join the JOY CHALLENGE, and find her books and resources mentioned in the show, here:

www.karenwhiting.com