Episode 66: Choosing Predictable Joy in Hard Seasons: Two Things Can Be True at Once

In this episode, Coach Del explores why choosing predictable joy during hard seasons isn’t denial—it’s discernment.

This conversation is about the quiet, cumulative weight many of us carry even when life looks “fine” on the outside, and why intentional joy often requires moving before we feel better. You’ll hear how joy can function as a stabilizing practice, why choosing it can feel uncomfortable, and how faith invites us to engage joy on purpose—not wait for easier circumstances.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why hard seasons aren’t always catastrophic—just cumulative
• How two things can be true at once: gratitude and exhaustion
• Why choosing joy often goes against our natural emotional instincts
• The difference between denial and discernment
• How predictable joy supports capacity and emotional regulation
• Why joy, in scripture, is often a discipline—not a mood

📖 Scripture referenced:

• Philippians 4:4 (NLT) — “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!”

✍🏽 Journal Prompt:

What has been giving me relief lately—and why do I need it in this season?

📘 Resources & Next Steps:

• Download the FREE Bounce Back Guide 👉 [HERE]

• Grab the Bounce Back Journal 👉 [HERE]