The Joy of Advent: Empowered Life and Community

What's the difference between happiness and joy? In this third week of Advent, we explore joy as steadfast confidence in our soul's connection with the Trinity and with others in safe community.

Episode Highlights

Discover what Jesus focused on as he endured the cross—the joy of reconnection with his creation. Unlike happiness that fades when life gets hard, joy remains solid because it's rooted in hope and peace.

Learn how:

• Hope stabilizes our body and peace settles our minds
• Trials demonstrate the strength of our spiritual foundation
• Authentic community multiplies joy exponentially
• Confession clears the way for Christ's light to shine through us
• Immersive fellowship creates rich soil for joy to grow

Key Scriptures

• Hebrews 12:1-2 ...