Authentic Happiness - A Spiritual Vision of Flourishing.

Send us Fan MailPsychologist Martin Seligman’s and the 'Positive Psychology Movements' P.E.R.M.A. model tries to describe the building blocks of human well-being — Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.But what happens when we view these not through the lens of human potential, but divine purpose?In this episode, we explore a distinctly spiritual vision of flourishing — Praise, Embodiment, Reconciliation, Mission, and Abiding — and discover how true happiness is found not in achieving more, but in drawing nearer to God.Themes:Christian psychology and well-beingThe theology of happiness and blessednessThe integration of faith and psychologyHow grace perfects, not replaces, human flourishing.The Christian Devotional Path. (P.E.R.M.A.)Praise:  Worship in all circumstances. (Psalm 103) Action - Give thanks aloud.Embodiment:   Faithful presence in daily life.  (Colossians 3:23) Action - Offer one task to God.Reconciliation: Peace with God and others. (2 Corinthians 5:18) Action - Take a step towards healing.Mission:   Living God’s purpose. (Ephesians 2:10) Action - Serve someone today.Abiding: Resting in Christ. (John 15:4) Action - Spend 10 minutes in silent prayer.Support the showFollow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.The Bible Project: https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comHistory of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update