Did you know there is more than one type of love?

In the Greek language there are 4 types of love: Storge, Phileo, Eros, and Agape

We’re sharing what we’ve learned from this dive into the 4 loves, which translate to: Family, Friendship, Passionate, and Selfless Loves.

What is the definition and application of each of the loves?

And, what does it look like if we don’t have love?

Hear from Bethany and Carol as they share real-life examples and applications of the 4 loves. There are many scripture examples of these loves too - good stuff!

Learn some details around each of the four loves and how joy comes out of it!

References

Storge: Family

Romans 12:10

Exodus 20:12

Ephesians 5:25

Phileo: Friendship

Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 17:17

1 Corinthians 16:20

1 Samuel 18:1-2

John 11:3

Romans 12:10

Eros: Passionate

Book: Song of Solomon

1:2

2:4-5

Agape

John 3:16 God and Us

Romans 8:38-39 God and Us

1 Corinthians 13:4 God and Us

1 John 3:16 Jesus and Us / Us and Others

John 13: 34-35 Jesus and Us / Us and Others

1 Corinthians 13:1 Us and Others

Loveless

1 Corinthians 13: 1

Bible Study Tools, based on the CS Lewis book “The Four Loves” https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-are-the-four-types-of-loves.html

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We’re on Step 7: Give to Others

What strengths, gifts, and skills has He given you to share with others?

We can get bogged down with the schedule of our lives. Time goes fast! So, what can we replace in our current schedule, so that we can give to others? Today we’re talking about some examples of how we can give to others.

When we’re filling our lives with the things of the Lord, we become full of the Joy of the Lord and inevitably want to share that Joy with others. And, it’s really a win-win because giving back fills us up, too!

Hear what the Lord says about giving to others in this episode.

Join the conversation as we conclude the 7 step series of “How to Have Joy and Pour Out Your Joy”. AND hear how waterfalls and muscles relate to these 7 steps!

7 Steps: Believe in Jesus, Ground yourself in the Word, Praise Him, Thank Him, Pray to Him, Trust Him, Give to others.

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Additional Scripture Reference:

Nehemiah 8:10

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Step #6: Trust Him

What’s weighing you down? Letting go of that ‘thing’ can be hard.

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a follower of Jesus, sometimes we forget to ask Him for help, and trust He will answer.

Anxiety. Stress. Worry. These things can wreak havoc on us. Sometimes we try to figure it out on our own, and try to control what's happening instead of bringing the Lord into the equation. How does that go for us?!

When we DO trust in the Lord, we can have peace and joy. Today, we’re diving into some scripture verses from Philippians and Proverbs related to this topic.

In this episode, we’re sharing real-life examples from Bethany and Carol on this important step of Trusting Him.

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We’re on Step 5: Pray to Him

Prayer: treat it like a conversation.

What does prayer look like in your life? Does God want us to pray to Him? Is there anything too big or too small to pray about?

When we ask for something, what is our expectation? Will we get an answer right away? Will it be the one we want? Maybe yes, maybe no. Hear more about this in this episode.

What are Pop-up prayers? Hear a conversation about “Praying without ceasing.”

What is a prayer journal? And what do we need to remember about God? God’s timing is perfect.

Hear a thought-provoking conversation about “Pray to Him” in Step 5 of the series.

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Additional Scripture Reference: Psalm 143: 8-10

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We’re on Step 4: Thank Him

Thank Him for what he has done.

Thanking God for his goodness is what we’re talking about today. He is the only one who is truly GOOD. He is worthy of our thanksgiving.

What does it look like to thank God for what He’s done? Sometimes it can be hard to thank Him when we have been waiting so long for something, and it doesn’t get answered, or answered in the way we want it to be answered. What's the best way to deal with this?

Are you anxious? We’re also talking about thanking God in the context of anxiety today. Hear biblical scripture from Philippians about this topic.

How is ‘Thanks’ related to ‘Grace’? Hear the introduction today, and find out!

Have you ever thought about thanking God during the storms of your life? Thanking Him for the problem and how He is going to bring you through and grow your faith through it? Something to ponder.

Like Praising God, Thanking God fills you up, too. That’s where Joy comes in!

Find action steps that you can apply to your daily life in this episode.

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Additional Scripture Reference: Psalm 100:4-5, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 17:11-19, Jeremiah 17:9

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We’re on Step 3: Praise Him

Praising God for who He is. We’re talking all things “Praise” today.

Why praise God? We’re looking at God’s attributes and character today in relation to praising Him. And how you can find joy in your life through praising Him.

What is praise? Simply put, we are acknowledging God’s greatness. A definition of Praise includes admiration. Admiring God for who He is.

Have you asked yourself: How should I praise God? When should I praise Him? Hear about how and when you can praise God in this episode.

Let's face it. We tend to focus on ourselves a lot. But what happens when we turn our focus towards praising God? And how does it affect us when we praise Him?

We’re also looking into the phrase “Sacrifice of Praise”, which is mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Learn what it means and when it can apply to us.

Listen to the conversation on Praise and how it can change your outlook in your day-to-day. Find tips and action steps in this episode!

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We’re on Step 2: Ground yourself in the Word.

Having more Joy comes through transformation. We become transformed as we learn more about God and what He says to us in His Word. Grounding yourself in the Word is a key piece to having more Joy in your life.

So how do you do that? What does it look like? We’re diving into this step in this episode.

Why is learning what the Bible says so important? The Bible is a guidebook for us from God. It helps us through life’s ups and downs. It is the Light in a dark world and helps us find the Joy we are seeking.

There are many ways to ground yourself in the Word. You can learn through online options, using your own bible, through group studies, and more. There are truly endless ways!

Hear the discussion and get tips on this important step. Get more Joy in your life!

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Additional Scripture Reference: John 1:1, Psalm 23

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Ever wonder how to have joy in your life? What’s the missing piece?

We're covering the first step in this episode. "Believing in Jesus" is the first step to Joy. Hear related scriptures, and ponder what the condition of your heart is.

Also covered: Why did Jesus come to earth? What is a ransom?

Start 2026 off right by joining in to hear this discussion and how these steps can change your life.

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Additional Scripture Reference: Matthew 20:28

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