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Podcast: The Speakeasy
Episode: Happy and Holy | Blake Guichet
Description: In this solo episode, Blake reflects on her personal journey of faith, grappling with long-held beliefs about happiness and holiness. Raised in a church environment that emphasized suffering and purity culture, she explores how these teachings shaped her understanding that God prioritizes holiness over happiness. However, a profound realization comes when she discovers Psalm 128, which directly states that happiness is a blessing for those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways. This revelation challenges her previous beliefs and prompts a reevaluation of happiness within her faith journey, emphasizing that God's desire for his children includes happiness alongside...