Alastair Sterne – Longing for Joy

Can we still have joy in a world of pain and anxiety? Brent talks with Alistair Sterne about his new book from IVP America called ‘Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life’. Alastair is a creative director turned pastor.  He serves as the associate pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria, British Columbia. He previously partnered with Redeemer City to City and founded St Peter’s Fireside, a creative liturgical church in Vancouver.    (1:00) ‘Sneaky’ joy; (3:40) A pathway out of depression; (6:25) What is joy? (7:35) The story of joy; (8:45) Joy in a world of evil and suffering; (11:50) Is there a Trinitarian joy? (13:25) Does God dance? (14:20) C.S. Lewis and joy; (16:20) Joy a sort of homelessness; (17:30) How do we embody joy? (21:00) Tragedy and joy; (23:00) A creative liturgical church. Links mentioned in this episode: www.alastairsterne.com www.christianbook.com/longing-invitation-into-goodness-beauty-life/9781514008980/pd/4008980?msockid=06bdba7cc23563bf2db6ae8ac32562db ivpress.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.