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
The Secret of Not Becoming "Old" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:02
Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from Live and Grow Young by Arthur Edward Stillwell, published in 1921.. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $…
The Secret to Great Accomplishments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:21
Listen to episode 1087 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Secret to Great Accomplishments. Adapted from Beginning Right (How to Succeed) by Nathanial C. Fowler.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: LIFE has three seasons:…
The Way to True Happiness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:01
Listen to episode 1086 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Way to True Happiness. Edited and Adapted from Marriage: a Lifelong Honeymoon by Bernarr Macfadden.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Life, from birth to death,…
The Source of True Self-Confidence (Our Sunday Talks) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:48
Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from Invincible Power by John Henry Remmers, published in 1922. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a month…
Why We Misunderstand Ourselves (and Each Other) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
Listen to episode 1085 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Why We Misunderstand Ourselves (and Each Other). Edited and adapted from Ourselves and Others by H. Clay Trumbull.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: We do not fully…
The Power of Kindness | Uplifting Podcasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:58
Listen to episode 1084 of the Inspirational Living podcast: The Power of Kindness. Edited and adapted from “The Secret of Success; or, Finger Posts on the Highway of Life,” by John Dale.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: ONE…
How to Use Your Spiritual Gifts | Our Sunday Talks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:28
Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from The Gift of the Spirit by Prentice Mulford, published in 1913. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a m…
How to Make the Most of Your Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:55
Listen to episode 1083 of the Inspirational Living podcast: How to Make the Most of Your Time. Edited and adapted from Essays on the Meaning of Life by Carl Hilty.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: “I HAVE no time,” that is…
How to Conquer Melancholy on New Year's Eve [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:41
Listen to episode 1082 of the Inspirational Living podcast: Conquering Melancholy on New Year’s Eve. Edited and Adapted from an essay by Charles Lamb.Inspirational Podcast Excerpt: Everyone has two birthdays: two days, a…
An Inspirational Christmas Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:15
Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from The Crown of Individuality by William George Jordan, published in 1909. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little…