Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Make Fun a Priority Now – Here's Why!
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Sep 19, 2025 
Annie F. Downs, bestselling author and podcaster, dives into the importance of fun in our hectic lives. She shares a touching story about her nephew TJ, illustrating how joy and grief can coexist. Annie emphasizes that vulnerable moments of fun lead to deeper connections and a sense of belonging. She also unpacks the difference between healthy relief and escapism, offering simple, enjoyable ideas like a guacamole crawl to boost joy. Discover how prioritizing fun can enhance your faith and overall wellbeing!
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Fun Is The Path To Joy
- Joy is the emotion you feel and fun is the action that produces it.
- Annie F. Downs says you must take steps toward fun to access joy, especially in hard seasons.
Holding Joy While Grieving
- Annie recounts her nephew TJ's brief life and how her family held joy and suffering together.
- They laughed, read letters, and created a children's book to help explain heaven to her other nephew Sammy.
Choose Fun, Not Fake Happiness
- Choose fun deliberately; you don't need to fake joy but you should take actions that invite it.
- Fun requires vulnerability and reveals you are known and loved, so let yourself be seen in playful moments.
