Advent Week 3: Joy

Week 3 of Advent centers around joy and how we can experience joy despite our worldly circumstances.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:10 Leadership Trivia 2:50 Why has God placed the topic of joy so close to your heart? 6:45 Why are the younger generations unhappier than older generations? 8:30 What is the Biblical view of joy? 12:45 What is the difference between joy and happiness? 16:10 Is it ok to feel joy in difficult times? 19:25 How can a leader keep their joy even faced with weariness, critiques, etc.? 25:10 What is the role of humor in Christianity? 32:50 Leadership Trivia Answer DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com