Journey to Joy Annie Xie

Have you ever felt the pursuit and fulfillment of your desires to be ultimately disappointing?

This episode is based on Jen Pollock Michel's book "Teach Us to Want", Leslie Ludy's lesson on contentment, and various Scripture (Jeremiah 2, Isaiah 55, John 7, and Philippians 3).

How do we help others change and grow together in community?

This episode is based on Ed Welch's book "Side by Side" and Paul Tripp's book "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands".

Perhaps our next achievement may not provide the happiness we expect.

This episode is based on Ed Welch's book "Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Addiction" and Arthur Brooks's article "Why Success Won't Make You Happy".

How do we navigate messy relationships with imperfect people?

This episode is based on my favorite book, Tim Lane and Paul Tripp's "Relationships: A Mess Worth Making".

How can we understand and overcome our procrastination?

This episode is based on Nic Voge's research, BJ Fogg's "Tiny Habits", and James Clear's "Atomic Habits".

How do you find your vocation?

This episode is based on Jonathan Fields's "Sparketype" research, Daniel Pink's book "Drive", and Simon Sinek's TED talk "How great leaders inspire action".