# The Joy Bringer Podcast - Psalm Ch 42 (Longing And Holy Ambition)

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Podcast: [The Joy Bringer Podcast with Season Bowers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-bringer-podcast-with-season-bowers-6726341)
Published: 2026-06-17T19:18:40+00:00
Episode link: https://seasonbowers.podbean.com/e/the-joy-bringer-podcast-psalm-ch-42-look-back-to-look-up/
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The Joy Bringer Podcast - Psalm Ch 42 (Longing And Holy Ambition) summary Season shares a heartfelt reflection on longing, desire, and holy ambition, rooted in Psalm 42 and 1 John 2:27. She explores how our deep desires can be a sign of God's calling and how to navigate feelings of discontentment with faith and hope. keywords longing, desire, holy ambition, Psalm 42, spiritual growth, faith, hope, God's presence, encouragement, Christian life, Season Bowers, Joy Bringer key topics Longings and desires as signs of spiritual callingThe importance of acknowledging and embracing holy ambitionHow to handle feelings of discouragement and discontentmentThe role of hope and remembrance in spiritual growthScriptural reflections on longing for God's presence takeaways Our desires are not bad; they can point us to God's calling.Holy ambition is rooted in recognizing the anointing and gifts from God.Longing for God's presence is a sign of spiritual health, not weakness. Remembering God's past faithfulness fuels hope for the future.Joy is present tense when we focus on God's presence today. Chapters 00:00 Finding Joy in Nature and Connection03:43 Longing for God: Insights from Psalm 4205:15 Desires and Holy Ambition09:01 Responding to Holy Discontentment15:19 Trusting God with Our Longings16:40 closing podcast.mp3 resources Psalm 42 - Longing for God - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+42&version=NIV1 John 2:27 - The Anointing - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+2%3A27&version=NIV

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