Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Graceology with Gwen Smith podcast.

I'm Gwen Smith, and I'm really glad you've joined me today.

Around here, we have fun, faith-focused, grace-filled conversations,

all to help you know and trust God more. Our discussions are honest, often humorous, and always

practical, and they're going to encourage you in meaningful ways to live out and lean on the grace

of Jesus in the midst of cluttered, messy days.

You got any of those?

I know I do.

And I can't wait to get to today's show, which is all about finding joy.

My guest is Shanti Feldhan.

Shanti is a popular speaker, bestselling author, and groundbreaking social researcher.

Her findings have been featured in media as diverse as focus on the family and family life today to the New York Times and Cosma.

With a master's degree from Harvard University, Shanti has worked on Wall Street and Capitol Hill.

Now she applies her analytical skills to illuminating surprising truths about relationships.

Let me ask you this. Are you tired of forcing yourself to think happy thoughts amidst the current political and cultural climate?

Have you ever asked yourself, how do I find joy, especially in 2020, in the midst of a pandemic

and a shutdown?

I'm guessing we've all asked these questions at some point.

Shanti and I talked today about her new book, Find Joy, which provides eight key elements to finding

joy based on both scripture and science.

It is fascinating.

She shares how you can transform your mind to find Christ-focused wonder in the midst of everyday

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