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Elevation with Steven Furtick

My Joy Is My Job

Jul 12, 2024
New York Times bestselling author Pastor Steven Furtick explores finding happiness through obedience and resistance. They discuss the transformative power of controlling emotions, managing joy in the age of social media, and building a happiness mindset through positivity and gratitude.
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  • Joy is found in obedience to God, happiness is within resistance.
  • Thoughts shape emotions, manage them for lasting joy and well-being.

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Joy as a Responsibility and Choice

The podcast emphasizes that joy is a conscious responsibility and choice that individuals must actively pursue. It discusses the concept that joy is not merely an external feeling but can be cultivated internally through thoughtful actions and mindset shifts. By owning one's emotions and being the gatekeeper of joy, individuals can navigate through negative influences like social media consumption and judgmental behaviors that may hinder their happiness.

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