EP.17 "How can I find true joy?"

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PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast
HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam
EPISODE TITLE: “How can I find true joy?”
MAIN BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 92:12-13

RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT:

Related Sweet Tea +Jesus resources:

• ST+J - Episode 10 - “How much do I love myself?”
• ST+J - Episode 11 “What does this word mean?”
• ST+J - Episode 12 - “Am I pursuing happiness or holiness?”

Around the web:

• Miriam-Webster definitions: righteous, flourish, grow 
• “9 Cool Facts About Palm Trees” article 
  • https://lawnlove.com/blog/cool-facts-about-palm-trees/
• Blue Letter Bible App - Commentary by Alexander McClaren on Psalm 92:12-13
• “What are the cedars of Lebanon the Bible mentions?” article 
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/cedars-of-Lebanon.html
• “Are you chasing happiness or holiness?” article 
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/are-you-chasing-happiness-or-holiness
• “How do you define joy?” article
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-do-you-define-joy
• “The Beauty of Seeking both Happiness and Joy in Christ” article
  • https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/the-beauty-of-seeking-both-joy-and-happiness-in-christ.html
• "The One Year Praying Through the Bible for Your Kids" by Nancy Guthrie.
• “The Prisoners, Earthquake, and the Midnight Song” by Bob Hartman

Bible Verses to support today’s topic:

• Psalm 92:12-13
• James 1:2-3
• Psalm 29:5
• Psalm 4:6-7
• Psalm 16:11
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• Galatians 5:22-23
• 1 Peter 5:8 
• Acts 16:16-40
•  Job 1:21
• Job 2:10
• 1 Samuel 1:6-28

Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY/REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

1. Do I trust that God is sovereign over ALL circumstances, good and bad?
2. Do I put my hope in the word of God or in the world?
3. Do I truly believe that God does all things for my good and for His glory?
4. What areas are you still dependent upon yourself and not the Lord?

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