# Episode 121: Joy of Life

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Podcast: [Spiraling Upwards](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spiraling-upwards-6717938)
Published: 2026-03-19T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://spiralingupwards.podbean.com/e/episode-121-joy-of-life/
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Duration seconds: 1086

## Resource

In this episode we consider the importance of drawing close to the childlike heart of our Savior Jesus Christ, as an antidote to the overly self-conscious, self-critical pursuit of Straight A's in the spiritual life.

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