Your Religion Should Be Joyful | Happiness Podcasts

Your Religion Should Be Joyful | Happiness Podcasts

Author: The Living Hour September 7, 2025 Duration: 9:41

Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from Levels of Living by Henry Frederick Cope.This series has over 200 episodes, and deals with topics related to spirituality. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a month.

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Podcast Excerpt: Make life happier and you will make it holier. Make it full of pleasure (and not that of a fool's paradise). Make it that of peace with heaven's plans, with the joy of knowing that over all is infinite love, with the strength that comes from knowing right is invincible, with the tender and sweet joys that spring up at the touch of human love. Go your own way to make them paths of gladness, to show love shining through sorrow, to give love generously to all, and yours shall be a religious life of service indeed.



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For nearly a decade, the voices of some of history's most profound thinkers have found a new home in the modern day. Inspirational Living: Life Lessons for Success & Happiness, from The Living Hour, draws directly from the original texts of classic writers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Helen Keller, and Booker T. Washington. Instead of modern interpretations, each episode is carefully adapted from their actual essays and books, allowing their timeless wisdom on perseverance, inner peace, and purpose to speak for itself. This approach creates a unique space where personal growth is explored through a historical lens, connecting lessons from the past to the challenges of today. With over twenty-five million downloads, the podcast has become a trusted resource for anyone looking to cultivate resilience, improve their mental and physical well-being, and explore the spiritual dimensions of a meaningful life. You'll hear curated insights that address the whole self-mind, body, and spirit-offering practical philosophy for navigating work, relationships, and personal ambition. It’s a deeply rooted alternative to fleeting motivational quotes, providing substantial content that encourages reflection and actionable change. Tune in for a quiet moment of guidance that feels both ancient and immediately relevant.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Inspirational Living: Life Lessons for Success & Happiness
Podcast Episodes
Overcoming Your Anxiety & Regrets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:49
Listen to episode 1108 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Overcoming Your Anxiety & Regrets. Edited and adapted from Nuggets of New Thought by William Walker Atkinson.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Every bit of pain th…
Listen for the Voice Within | Our Sunday Talks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:28
Welcome to Our Sunday Talks. Today’s talk was edited and adapted from Things to Live For by James Russell Miller, published in 1896. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a mon…
What is Greatness? | Success Podcasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:43
Listen to episode 1107 of the Inspirational Living podcast: What is Greatness? | Success Podcasts. Adapted from “A Philosophy of Success” by Henry Wise Wood.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: What is greatness? This may seem…
The Nature of Friendship & Spiritual Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:40
Listen to episode 1106 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Nature of Friendship & the Spiritual Life. Adapted from the book Friendship by Hugh Black.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Life is bigger than any relationshi…
Be a Blessing to the World | Our Sunday Talks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:13
Welcome to Our Sunday Talks. Today’s talk was edited and adapted from Things to Live For by James Russell Miller, published in 1896. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a mon…
The Need for Education Reform [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:00
Listen to episode 1105 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Need for Education Reform. Adapted from the essay “What’s the Matter with Education?” by William George Jordan.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Sometime in th…
Love is the Great Educator | Inspirational Podcasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:31
Listen to episode 1104 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Love is the Great Educator. Adapted from Love’s Way by Orison Swett Marden.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Love is the great educator, the great unfolder of yout…
The Physical & Spiritual You | Our Sunday Talks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:49
Welcome to Our Sunday Talks. Today’s talk was edited and adapted from Fundamentals of Success by Hiram Abiff Boaz, published in 1923. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a mo…
Mastering Your Energy for Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
Listen to episode 1103 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Mastering Your Energy for Success. Edited & adapted from a book of the same title by James Allen.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Energy is one of the primary for…
Inspiration for Building a Successful Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:35
Listen to episode 1102 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Inspiration for Building a Successful Business. Adapted from The Power of Mental Demand, and Other Essays by Herbert Edward Law.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: T…