Joy Is More Than A Feeling: Here's Why | Chip Ingram

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🗓️ 17 July 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

It sounds impossible, right? Joy and suffering in the same sentence. But in this powerful conversation with pastor and author Chip Ingram, we dive into Paul’s letter to the Philippians and learn how joy can actually grow because of hardship—not in spite of it. If you’re walking through something heavy, this episode is for you. Scriptures referenced: Philippians 1Nehemiah 8:9-12Philippians 1:21Philippians 1:29John 16:33Ephesians 4:12 Corinthians 12:9-10I Choose Joy: Change Your Perspect...

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0:00.0	At the Coffee and Bible Time podcast, our goal is to help you delight in God's Word and thrive in Christian living.
0:11.7	Each week, we talk to subject matter experts who broaden your biblical understanding,
0:16.9	encourage you in hard times, and provide life-building tips to enhance your Christian walk.
0:22.8	We are so glad you have joined us.
0:28.4	Welcome back to the Coffee and Bible Time podcast.
0:32.1	I'm Ellen your host and I'm so glad that you have joined us today.
0:36.6	If joy feels a little out of reach lately, you're not alone.
0:41.9	In a world that feels increasingly chaotic, discouraging, or just plain exhausting,
0:48.7	joy might feel more like a luxury than a hallmark of the Holy Spirit.
0:53.5	But what if joy isn't just a feeling? What if it's
0:57.4	something deeper, something stronger than our circumstances? Well, today we are joined by Chip Ingram,
1:05.5	the teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge in International Teaching and Discipleship Ministry.
1:13.1	Chip is a longtime pastor, the author of several books, including Holy Ambition and the Invisible War,
1:20.8	and a passionate Bible teacher who spent decades helping people follow Jesus authentically.
1:26.9	He and his wife, Teresa, live in California
1:29.5	and have four grown children and 12 grandchildren. And in this conversation, we're going to
1:37.1	discuss how Philippians won and the life of the Apostle Paul teach us how to experience authentic
1:43.9	joy even when our circumstances make it feel
1:48.2	impossible. So if you've ever wondered how to hold on when life gets hard, you're going to be
1:54.4	encouraged by what Chip has to teach us. So without further ado, welcome Chip. Thank you, Alan. Great to be with you and your
2:02.1	daughter. I just love hearing the sound of your voice and now getting to see you in person. It's so
2:07.5	exciting for me because I've listened to you on Moody Radio for years. So thank you for your
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