Description

In this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, Margaret Feinberg—speaker, host of The Joycast, best-selling author, and one of Christianity Today’s 50 women shaping culture and the church—dives deep into the transformative power of joy. Margaret shares her personal journey of facing cancer and how actively choosing joy played a pivotal role in her healing process. Listeners will discover that joy is not just an emotion but a deliberate choice and action that can sustain us even during life’s most challenging moments.

Margaret has written several books including  Scouting the Divine, Fight Back With Joy, Taste and See: Discovering God Among Butchers, Bakers and Fresh Food Makers, She was recently named one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today by Christianity Today. So don’t miss out on hearing what Margaret has to say about joy and scouting God out. 

Key Takeaways

• Finding Joy Amid Challenges: Margaret explains how to seek and cultivate joy even when circumstances seem overwhelmingly bleak.
• The Healing Power of Defiant Joy: Hear firsthand how choosing joy can support healing from severe life challenges, including Margaret’s own battle with cancer.
• The Influence of Upbringing and Community: Learn how your background shapes your experience of joy and why connecting with a supportive community is crucial on your journey.

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