How to Choose Joy — Even When Life’s Tough

Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything seems to go wrong? The car won’t start, the rain won’t stop, and you just can’t shake the feeling that joy’s gone missing. You’re not alone — and the good news is, joy isn’t a mood. It’s a choice.

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks what it really means to live with joy, even when life’s not going your way. Drawing from Philippians 4:4 and Nehemiah 8:10, he reminds us that joy doesn’t come from perfect circumstances — it comes from a perfect God who never leaves us.

You’ll learn:

• Why joy is a decision, not a feeling
• How to find strength in “the joy of the Lord”
• What to do when your joy feels dry
• Simple ways to choose joy in everyday Aussie life

Ken shares gentle, practical encouragement to help you pause, breathe, and rediscover the goodness of God right where you are. Whether you’re walking through stress, uncertainty, or just an ordinary week, this episode will lift your heart and remind you that joy can still be found — not after the storm, but in the middle of it.

So grab a cuppa, take a quiet moment, and be encouraged: the joy of the Lord really is your strength.