On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with Courtney Doctor about joy. Amidst a lot of other things, we talk about how God is both joyful and the source of our joy! This conversation is such a potent reminder to look to the Lord as the source of our joy. So you’ll know a little more about our guest, Courtney Doctor is an author, Bible teacher, frequent conference and retreat speaker, and periodic blogger. She received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and is the author of From Garden to Glory and Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James (2019). She currently serves as the Coordinator of Women's Training and Content for The Gospel Coalition and as a Visiting Instructor of Communication at Covenant Theological Seminary. Courtney also has a love for education and serves on the advisory board for Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA.   RESOURCES Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis  When I Don’t Desire God by John Piper In All Things by Melissa Kruger Women’s Training Network TGCW20   CONNECT WITH COURTNEY Website Facebook Instagram   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Psalm 16 Mark 4 John 15 2 Corinthians 6:10 Philippians 4:4   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What is joy? How does the Bible describe joy? • What is it that distinguishes Christian joy from all other joys in life? • What is the source of joy in your life?  • How have you seen joy through difficulty in your own life or others • What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week?   SCRIPTURE MEMORY “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11   FULL SHOW NOTES   SPONSORS Apartment Life provides a platform to share Christ’s love through everyday living, with positions available for people willing to live onsite at an apartment community - for up to 70% off your rent - and for those who wish to serve without moving.  For more info, visit apartmentlife.org/journey With HelloFresh, America’s #1 meal kit, you will have easy, seasonal recipes and pre-measured ingredients delivered right to your door. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/JOURNEYWOMEN80 and enter JOURNEYWOMEN80.   FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!