Episode 1: Embracing Heavenly Joy with Joaquin Evans
Welcome to the inaugural episode of "The Choose Joy Podcast!" We are honored to have Joaquin Evans as our first guest. Joaquin, along with his wife Renee and their three children, pastors Bethel Austin in Austin, TX. Before planting Bethel Austin, Joaquin served on staff at Bethel in Redding, CA for 12 years. While he loves traveling the world to see Jesus glorified, his true passion lies in being home with his family and witnessing the Kingdom of Heaven established through the local church.
In this episode, Joaquin shares his heart for seeing everyday people and families empowered to transform cities, regions, and nations. He passionately speaks about experiencing God's presence in undeniable ways that display His love and affection for His children. Joaquin and Renee's vision for Bethel Austin is to cultivate a community of people yielded to God's ways, releasing local, regional, and international revival.
Join us as Joaquin discusses the profound difference between happiness and joy, explaining how "The joy of the Lord is our strength" and how this heavenly joy can impact our lives. Tune in for an inspiring and transformative conversation!
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