Made For This with Jennie Allen 4 Question Reset with Chip Ingram
May 1, 2025
Chip Ingram, pastor and author renowned for his teachings on biblical discipleship, shares profound insights on finding joy amid life’s trials. He discusses his personal battle with chronic pain and the lessons learned about resilience. The conversation highlights transformative questions to reset perspectives and cultivate joy, emphasizing the role of faith and community during hardships. Additionally, Chip introduces strategies for emotional navigation, offering practical tools for both children and adults to manage their feelings effectively.
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Chip's Pain Journey to Joy
- Chip Ingram endured excruciating back pain and multiple surgeries which greatly affected his joy.
- His wife’s honest confrontation about his negativity sparked a journey to choose joy deliberately.
Formula for Joy: C + P = E
- Your experience equals your circumstances plus your perspective.
- You can't change your circumstances but can control your attitude and perspective.
Four Questions to Reset Joy
- Ask four key questions during hardships: Where's your focus? What's your purpose? Where's your hope? What are your expectations?
- These questions help reset perspective and cultivate joy regardless of circumstance.
