Finding Happiness, Joy, and Thriving with Rev. Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King

How can I become happier? What is the difference between happiness and joy? Should we want both or one more than the other? What does itlook like for me and my community to thrive?

Join me and my guest, Rev. Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King. She is the Executive Director of the ThriveCenter and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science in the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Dr. King has a Podcast: With & For and book, TheReciprocating Self: Theological Perspectives of Development

Dr. King’s Socials:

X & Instagram: @DrPamKing

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-ebstyne-king-1a495ab/

Thrive Center info:

http://www.thethrivecenter.org

X & Instagram: @ThriveCenter

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/23689776/admin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCenter

Study at Fuller Theological Seminary (psychology ortheology or non-profit or leadership or a combination!)

https://www.fuller.edu/

Chapters

00:00 World Happiness Report, decline in happiness

3:13 Perspectives on Joy throughout History

10:10 Chapter 1: Thriving: Growing into the Fullness of Oneself

12:23 Chapter 2: The Difference Between Happiness and Joy

17:12 Chapter 3: The Role of Positive Emotions in Growth and Creativity

22:53 Chapter 5: Cultivating Joy through Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Awe

28:13 Chapter 6: Nurturing Relationships and Finding Joyful Communities

31:02 Chapter 7: Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life

OTHER RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE:

The World Happiness Report

The Book of Joy