226: Living for Purpose Over Pleasure: Why Chasing Happiness Is Making You Miserable
Are you doing everything society says will make you happy — and still feeling empty? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, hosts Alesha and David tackle the dangerous lie that "do what makes you happy" is the path to a good life. Through raw, honest stories — from a chaotic morning gone wrong to decades of marriage struggles — they unpack why chasing momentary pleasure leads to addiction, broken relationships, and depression, while choosing purpose, discipline, and faith leads to lasting joy and peace.
Drawing from scripture (Luke 9:23, Psalm 119:105) and real-life examples — health…
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