Theology Thursday, and Two Books I Love

<p><strong>It's Theology Thursday. Today, a look at happiness, joy, and contentment.<br>Books Mentioned: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3G2R4V5"><em>Bird by Bird</em></a> by Anne Lamott and <a href="https://amzn.to/49DVzTy"><em>Happiness</em></a> by Randy Alcorn <strong><br></strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3QthS5u">Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!</a><br><strong>PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0B3WEPwSZ1CgX9dVYTU6px?si=PW5l2TuWT4Oc_77CT6Mv6w">Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist</a> of hopeful, healing songs!</p><p>Be sure to check out my new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3mAqGLG"><em>Hope Is the First Dose</em></a>!</p><p>Here's a <a href="https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/38432-hope-is-the-first-dose">free 5-day Bible study </a>on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!</p><p>Sign up for my weekly <a href="https://wleewarrenmd.com/newsletter/">Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here</a>!</p> <ul><li>(00:08) - Introducing the Theme of Three Books</li> <li>(01:37) - Introduction to the Three Books I Love Episodes</li> <li>(03:57) - The Impact of Writing and Recommended Book: Bird by Bird</li> <li>(09:47) - The Misconception of Happiness and Joy</li> <li>(14:00) - Pursuing Happiness in the World vs. God's Promise</li> <li>(19:21) - The meaning of "blessed" in the Beatitudes explained</li> <li>(28:11) - Taking it Bird by Bird: Overcoming Life's Challenges</li> <li>(30:14) - The Value of the Journey: Finding Hope and Purpose</li> <li>(32:10) - Redefining Happiness: Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus</li> <li>(35:26) - Understanding the concept of happiness and its misconceptions</li> <li>(44:30) - Unpacking Life-Changing Books and Authors</li> <li>(45:03) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"</li> </ul>

The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast