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Episode: It's In the Code Ep. 29: Count It All Joy
Description: “Count it all Joy”Why do Christians sometimes tell people they should feel “joy” when they experience difficult times? What can that possibly mean? Is it intended as a form of encouragement? As a fatalistic acceptance of everything that happens to us? And what are the implications of this? What are the implications of this idea for mental health, for high-control religious environments, or for the range of feelings, emotions, and experiences that are considered legitimate within the faith community? In this episode, Dan tackles these questions.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free...