About this episode

This episode presents an audio version of an article discussing virtue, human nature, and the quest for happiness.

This is Episode 219 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Virtue, Human Nature and the Quest for Happiness ” by Melissa Cain Travis.This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 41, number 5 (2018). https://www.equip.org/articles/virtue-human-nature-and-the-quest-for-happiness/ It was accompanied by the Postmodern Realities Episode 095 Virtue, Human Nature, and the Quest for Happiness. This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seeks to equip followers of Christ to think and to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doctrine, forms the basis for how we live our lives in Christ. As the apostle Paul instructed Timothy in 1 Tim. 4:16, “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”The Christian Research Journal enjoyed a print incarnation of almost 45 years. Now exclusively an online publication, the Journal consists of thousands of free articles. We…

Topics covered

• virtue
• human nature
• happiness
• Christian doctrine
• faith
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• Christian Research Journal
• Melissa Cain Travis
• virtue
• human nature
• happiness
• Christian doctrine
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christian Research Institute

Books & works: Christian Research Journal, Virtue, Human Nature and the Quest for Happiness, 1 Tim. 4:16

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