Biblical Joy vs Happiness | Supporting Sisters Ep. 8 with Kim Chalmers | Christian Mental Health

23/09/2025 19 min

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What does it really mean to live with biblical joy instead of just chasing temporary happiness? In this episode of Supporting Sisters, host Kim Chalmers explores how joy, rooted in Christ, transforms our mental health, strengthens our faith, and equips us to better support one another.🌿 Discover:What the Bible says about true joy (Galatians 5:22–23, James 1:2, Nehemiah 8:10).Examples of joyful women of faith like Hannah, Miriam, Deborah, Ruth, Elizabeth, and Mary.How joy impacts mental health by reducing anxiety, strengthening resilience, and building hope.Practical strategies to cultivate joy through prayer, gratitude, service, and eternal perspective.Why joy is contagious and how it empowers us to support our sisters in Christ.✨ Whether you’re in a season of blessing or hardship, this episode will remind you that joy isn’t found in circumstances but in Christ alone.🔔 Subscribe to Supporting Sisters for biblical encouragement, practical mental health strategies, and real stories of faith: [channel link]⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro & Welcome00:36 – What Is Biblical Joy?02:23 – Joy Rooted in God’s Promises03:40 – Joy in Trials & Hardship05:07 – Women of the Bible Who Lived with Joy08:05 – Joy & Mental Health Benefits10:25 – How to Cultivate Joy Daily13:01 – Eternal Perspective: Joy Beyond Circumstances15:12 – Practical Everyday Joy Practices16:26 – How Joy Helps Us Support Sisters18:15 – Closing Thoughts & Next Episode Preview🔑 Keywordsbiblical joy, joy vs happiness, Christian mental health, fruit of the Spirit joy, joy in suffering, Supporting Sisters podcast, Kim Chalmers, Christian women encouragement, mental health and faith, joy in the Bible, Nehemiah 8:10 joy of the Lord, Galatians 5:22 fruit of the Spirit📌 Hashtags#BiblicalJoy #SupportingSisters #ChristianMentalHealth #FaithAndJoy #WomenOfFaith #JoyInChrist

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