424. Despair and Joy with Asheritah Ciuciu

<p>Join Rebecca George and Asheritah Ciuciu as they explore biblical joy, trusting God's timing, and practical rhythms to delight in Jesus amidst life's seasons of waiting, despair, and burnout.</p><p>Keywords:</p><p>biblical joy, trusting God's timing, delighting in Jesus, spiritual rhythms, hope in despair, joy in suffering, God's delight, spiritual growth, Christian life, faith journey</p><p>Key topics:</p><p>Biblical definition of joy versus worldly happiness</p><p>The role of delight and leaning into God's presence</p><p>Practical rhythms for experiencing joy daily</p><p>God's delight in His creation and in us</p><p>The journey from despair to joy through God's work</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Joy and Despair</p><p>08:12 The Nature of Biblical Joy</p><p>12:46 Delighting in Jesus</p><p>18:12 Finding Joy in Everyday Life</p><p>22:38 The Journey of Writing and Personal Growth</p><p>26:30 The Power of Community and Healing</p><p>32:22 Cultivating Wonder: A Path to Joy</p><p>37:11 Radiance in Christ: The Joy of His Presence</p><p><strong>Sponsors:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Ever AJ:</strong> If your quiet time often feels rushed or scattered, Ever AJ might be just what you need. They design beautiful, functional pieces, like thoughtfully made Bible cases that hold everything in one place, so you can sit down, open up, and actually <em>be present</em>. <a href="http://www.everajbrand.com"><u>Check out Ever AJ here!</u></a></p><p><strong>Christian Standard Bible: </strong>With Father's Day coming up, I've been thinking about the men who've shaped me, leading with quiet faith, steady presence, and wisdom. If you're looking for a meaningful gift that points him back to truth, I love the Father's Day Gift Guide from Christian Standard Bible. Whether it's a Bible he'll read every morning or something to deepen his study, these are gifts that go beyond the moment and anchor his faith for the long haul. <a href="https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/holman-gift-guide/him/?emid=pm:em:260601%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7C2634076_radical_radiance_holman_gift_guide_fathers_day:na:na&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=fy26_bh-bibles_spring26_fathersday-gift-guide&amp;utm_source=radical-radiance&amp;utm_content=acquisition_fathersday-gift-guide_20260601" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out the CSB Father's Day Gift Guide here!</a></p><p><strong>Live Oak Integrative Health: </strong>If you've been quietly carrying the weight of wanting to grow your family, you're not alone. Rebecca Belch at Live Oak Integrative Health walks alongside women through fertility challenges with a root-cause approach, looking at gut health, nutrition, and overall wellness to help your body support a healthy pregnancy. She's seen so many encouraging stories, including women who've gotten pregnant after finally getting the right support. If you've been looking for answers or just a place to start, this could be a beautiful next step. Learn more at <a href="http://liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Speaking: <a href="https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking</a> </p><p>Creative Business Coaching: <a href="https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching</a> </p><p>Camp for Creatives: <a href="https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives</a> </p><p>Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4</a> </p><p>Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f</a> </p><p>Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz: <a href="https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6</a> </p><p>Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz: <a href="https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67</a> </p><p><strong>Books:</strong></p><p>You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World: <a href="https://amzn.to/44omO3k" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/44omO3k</a></p><p>Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: <a href="https://amzn.to/43IaFpM" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/43IaFpM</a></p><p>Before Dawn: Knowing God’s Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: <a href="https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv</a> </p>