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The Joy Seeker’s Dilemma: An Interview with Kyle Strobel
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June 6, 2014

The Joy Seeker’s Dilemma: An Interview with Kyle Strobel

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    Tony Reinke serves as Senior Teacher for Desiring God, host of the Ask Pastor John podcast, and author of Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions (2024). He and his wife live in Phoenix. Read more about Tony.

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    Kyle Strobel is assistant professor of spiritual theology and formation at Biola University.

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The Joy Seeker’s Idol

We were made to enjoy God. That’s the message of Desiring God, and we believe it’s the message of the Bible. But if we’re honest, we don’t always feel joy. For most of our lives it seems we feel mediocre…
Tony Reinke
Jun 7, 2014
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When I Don’t Desire God

If it’s true that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him, then the fight to be happy in God is the most important thing in life.
John Piper
Aug 19, 2005

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