Episode
66. You Were Made for GREAT Joy
- Podcast
- Become New with John Ortberg
- Published
- Aug 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 690
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Summary
You were made for great joy...but what do you do when you don't feel particularly joyful? In this reflection on Psalm 47, John Ortberg explores a surprisingly practical answer: Do something joyful. Sing. Clap. Dance. Go outside. Listen to birds. Look into the face of someone you love. Maybe even skip. The Psalms weren't merely written to be read. They were meant to be sung. Drawing from William Law and the James-Lange theory of emotion, John explores the fascinating relationship bet...