It's Theology Thursday. Today, a look at happiness, joy, and contentment.Books Mentioned: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and Happiness by Randy Alcorn Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

(00:08) - Introducing the Theme of Three Books
(01:37) - Introduction to the Three Books I Love Episodes
(03:57) - The Impact of Writing and Recommended Book: Bird by Bird
(09:47) - The Misconception of Happiness and Joy
(14:00) - Pursuing Happiness in the World vs. God's Promise
(19:21) - The meaning of "blessed" in the Beatitudes explained
(28:11) - Taking it Bird by Bird: Overcoming Life's Challenges
(30:14) - The Value of the Journey: Finding Hope and Purpose
(32:10) - Redefining Happiness: Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus
(35:26) - Understanding the concept of happiness and its misconceptions
(44:30) - Unpacking Life-Changing Books and Authors
(45:03) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"