Living the Blessed Life: Finding Joy Through Faith, Love, and Daily Habits - Melissa Overmyer - 02/20/2026


Author: Iowa Catholic Radio February 20, 2026 Duration: 10:59
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Living the Blessed Life: Finding Joy Through Faith, Love, and Daily Habits - Melissa Overmyer - 02/20/2026

Catholic author and speaker Melissa Overmyer discusses her book Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy, published by Ascension Press.

In this conversation:

• Why love is the foundation of happiness
• How tragedy shaped her spiritual journey
• The “BLESSED” framework for daily joyful living
• Practical habits for building faith-centered joy
• How Scripture supports lasting peace and meaning

A hopeful conversation for anyone seeking deeper trust in God.

#CatholicBooks #ChristianJoy #FaithInAction #CatholicAuthor #SpiritualGrowth

 

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Matt Willkom

 

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