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A Life Worth Living with Miroslav Volf
Apr 30, 2024
Theologian Miroslav Volf reflects on a flourishing life, emphasizing the importance of deep reflection and action. He discusses the possibility of finding happiness despite human suffering and explores the essence of a fulfilling life. Volf's insights from his popular Yale course delve into what truly matters in our emotions, circumstances, and actions.
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- A flourishing life involves sacrificial commitment and focused mission, challenging the pursuit of constant happiness.
- Engaging with diverse traditions and philosophies encourages critical examination of perspectives on a meaningful life.
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Challenging Notions of Happiness in Life
Questioning the conventional belief that happiness defines a flourishing life, the podcast delves into the life of Jesus as depicted in the gospel. Rather than being regularly joyful, Jesus is portrayed as serious and focused on his mission, which ends prematurely and tragically. This challenges the idea of pursuing constant happiness in life and prompts reflection on whether a good life entails sacrificial commitment akin to that of Jesus.
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