Dare to be Happy

In this inspiring episode, Rev. Dr. Valson Thampu explores the true meaning of happiness—beyond fleeting pleasures and material comforts. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, the Beatitudes, and biblical encounters with figures like Matthew, Zacchaeus, and the Samaritan woman, he distinguishes between lower forms of pleasure (“belly-chair happiness”) and the higher, lasting joy that comes from spiritual growth and inner transformation. With honesty and personal reflection, he warns against reducing ourselves to a “pig-like” pursuit of physical gratification, showing instead how true happiness is a spiritual duty, a daily renewal, and a divine gift that elevates human life.