Week 3 of Advent centers around joy and how we can experience joy despite our worldly circumstances.  

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
2:10 Leadership Trivia
2:50 Why has God placed the topic of joy so close to your heart?
6:45 Why are the younger generations unhappier than older generations?
8:30 What is the Biblical view of joy?
12:45 What is the difference between joy and happiness?
16:10 Is it ok to feel joy in difficult times?
19:25 How can a leader keep their joy even faced with weariness, critiques, etc.?
25:10 What is the role of humor in Christianity?
32:50 Leadership Trivia Answer

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