About this episode

The episode discusses how true joy can be found in the presence of Jesus amidst suffering during the Advent season.

Joy sounds simple at Christmastime … until life brings loss, disappointment, or unanswered prayers. In this Advent episode, Wendy Blight joins Kaley Olson and Ellen Adkins to share how Jesus brings joy — not to replace suffering but right in the middle of it. Through Wendy’s honest personal story and a biblical look at joy throughout Scripture, you’ll discover how true joy isn’t rooted in circumstances — it's rooted in the presence of Jesus who meets us, sustains us, and carries us through things we never asked for. A powerful message for anyone who’s wondering how joy is possible in a season that feels anything but joyful. You’ll learn: Why biblical joy is more than a feeling — it’s something God gifts us through His Spirit. How joy grows in seasons of pain, unanswered prayer, or physical and emotional suffering. Why lament isn’t the opposite of joy — it's often the doorway to it. Practical ways to shift your gaze from your circumstances to Christ. What Scripture teaches about a future joy that no loss or sorrow can take away. Resources From This Episode: Join us for Advent in the First 5 app! Download the free app, and spend five minutes each day studying God’s Word with women…

People in this episode

Guests: Wendy Blight, Ellen Adkins, Kaley Olson

Topics covered

• joy
• suffering
• Advent
• faith
• biblical teaching

Keywords

• joy
• suffering
• Advent
• biblical joy
• faith
• lament
• Christmas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Proverbs 31 Ministries

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