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Happiness is fleeting,

momentary, happiness in a lot of ways is just circumstantial,

whereas joy comes from deep within our souls.

Welcome to the Jesus Calling podcast.

Have you ever had a moment where you plastered a smile on your face?

Carried on through your day as if everything was perfectly okay,

but really on the inside you were hurting.

It's okay to have sorrow and it doesn't mean we're cut off from joy in the midst of it.

In the songs, David reminds us that God reveals joy during all the ups and downs of our lives.

You make known to me the path of life, David Prays.

In your presence, there is fullness of joy.

Molly Stillman is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host who leans toward the

brighter side of life and wants to bring that joy to others. The daughter of a nurse

that served in Vietnam Molly's mother champion for the rights of women veterans all the while battling alcoholism and addiction.

Molly witnessed her mother's powerful influence despite her afflictions and would come to know what it was like to hold

both joy and grief in her heart as she navigated life after her mother's death.

Janine Amapola is a speaker and influencer who battled alcohol addiction and toxic relationships.

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