Chuck Mingo, a pastor and author committed to racial reconciliation, joins the conversation to redefine joy during the Advent season. He contrasts the concept of deep, enduring joy with fleeting happiness, emphasizing how shared experiences cultivate joy even in difficult times. Chuck shares practical strategies for nurturing joy, including gratitude journaling and affirmations with loved ones. They also explore how connecting with others, including children, can enhance joyful experiences, making joy a collective and transformative force.
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Biblical Joy vs. Happiness
Biblical joy is different from happiness, which is based on happenings.
Joy is rooted in God's truth and actions, regardless of circumstances.
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Joy as God's Happening
Cultural happiness focuses on personal happenings, while joy is about participating in God's happenings.
Joy comes from playing a role in God's larger story.
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Joy in Difficult Times
Mary and Zechariah sang joyful songs despite difficult circumstances.
They found joy by participating in God's plan.
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The Gospel and the Blues
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James Cone
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Have you ever thought, “I’m happy to be in this with you, God”?
In the third episode of the Good Faith Advent series, host Curtis Chang is joined by pastor and author Chuck Mingo to explore the true meaning of Advent joy. Together, they discuss how joy differs from fleeting happiness, and explain why joy deepens when shared with others. Curtis and Chuck also offer practical ways to nurture joy during life’s setbacks and “in-between” spaces. They suggest meaningful practices that can become joy-sustaining traditions, such as affirmations shared with loved ones and gratitude-centered journaling. Join this conversation and discover how joy can be cultivated and spread during the Advent season and beyond.
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