After the Fact: Is It Wrong to Want to Be Happy? with Andrew Wilson — Knowing Faith

Kyle Worley is joined by Andrew Wilson to answer the question “Is it okay to want to be happy?”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What is happiness?
Is it okay to want to be happy?
Do some Christians think that it is wrong to be happy?
Is God happy?
Are happiness and holiness related?

Guest Bio:

Andrew Wilson (PhD, King’s College London) is the teaching pastor at King’s Church London and a columnist for Christianity Today. He’s the author of several books, including Remaking the World, Incomparable, and God of All Things. Andrew is married to Rachel, and they have three children: Zeke, Anna, and Sam. You can follow him on X .

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Psalm 16:11
“Happiness: What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Make It Last Forever” by Andrew Wilson
“Weight of Glory” by C.S. Lewis
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