Do you believe that God actually wants you to be happy? 👀

In this conversation, Jenna and Beth talk about the surprising truth at the heart of the Gospel: God desires an abundant, joyful life for us. So often we live with a quiet fear that God might not come through, that there won’t be enough, or that pursuing our dreams somehow conflicts with His will. But what if that mindset is limiting who God really is?

Together they explore the difference between living with a scarcity mindset and embracing the abundant life Jesus promises. From reflecting on saints like St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Thérèse, and Blessed Carlo Acutis, to wrestling with the question “Does God actually care if I’m happy?”, this conversation invites us to see how God works through our personalities, stories, and desires to build His Kingdom.

The saints didn’t become less themselves, they became more fully who God created them to be. And that includes the dreams, desires, and unique calling God placed in each of us.

Beth and Jenna also share about the 2026–2027 Blessed is She Liturgical Planner, themed A Happy Life. Inspired by the Beatitudes and a quote from St. Augustine, this year-long journey invites us to sit on the hillside with Jesus and discover the paradoxical path to true happiness.

Because the happiness God desires for us isn’t shallow or fleeting, it’s the deep, blessed life He created us for.

✨ In this episode:
Introductions and Dreams 0:00
Scarcity vs. abundance in the spiritual life 0:26
Why God invites collaboration in our dreams 1:30
How the saints became more uniquely themselves 1:59
Wrestling with the belief that God might be “against” our happiness 4:33
The Beatitudes and the path to a truly happy life 5:27
The NEW BIS Planner Sneak Peek 7:31

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