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Existential Joy

by MB Harrell

Existential Joy with Mary Beth Harrell explores how to live a meaningful, grounded life while making room for suffering, uncertainty, change, and delight. Drawing from her experiences as a Texas criminal-defense lawyer, woman in long-term sobriety, wife, reader, and lifelong learner, Mary Beth reflects on the ordinary moments that make life worth living. Through honest stories, thoughtful conversations, and practical reflection, the show explores six guiding values: purpose, balance, sanity, kindness, gratitude, and hope—inviting listeners to let go of regret and control, stay present, and discover joy along life’s rocky road.

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Episodes

  1. From Army Colonel to Pastor: Buddy Wheat’s Journey | Existential Joy Ep. 1

    After 30 years in the Army, Buddy Wheat began a new chapter as a Presbyterian pastor. But the turning point came years earlier—in war-torn Lebanon, where a terrifying encounter changed the way he understood faith, gratitude, and his purpose in life. In the first episode of Existential Joy, Mary...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Existential Joy with Mary Beth Harrell explores how to live a meaningful, grounded life while making room for suffering, uncertainty, change, and delight. Drawing from her experiences as a Texas criminal-defense lawyer, woman in long-term sobriety, wife, reader, and lifelong learner, Mary Beth reflects on the ordinary moments that make life worth living. Through honest stories, thoughtful conversations, and practical reflection, the show explores six guiding values: purpose, balance, sanity, kindness, gratitude, and hope—inviting listeners to let go of regret and control, stay present, and discover joy along life’s rocky road.

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MB Harrell

Produced by MB Harrell/Rogue Media Network

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What is Existential Joy about?

Existential Joy with Mary Beth Harrell explores how to live a meaningful, grounded life while making room for suffering, uncertainty, change, and delight. Drawing from her experiences as a Texas criminal-defense lawyer, woman in long-term sobriety, wife, reader, and lifelong learner, Mary Beth...

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Existential Joy is created and hosted by MB Harrell.
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