How often do we pause to think about how we’re spending our time? Are the things that are taking up our attention truly making us feel alive? In this episode, Jake and Brett explore a list of the things they turn to for life. Naturally, prayer, close relationships and sports make the list, but there are also a few surprises!

Key Quote:

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” - John 14:6

Key Points

• What we mean when we say, “What gives you life?”
• The misunderstanding of happiness and the tendency to go for an ‘all or nothing’ approach
• Aristotle’s Four Levels of Happiness
• Things that bring Jake and Brett life
• The importance of relationships for our happiness
• Learning to trust in God’s abundance
• Helping in small ways can have a huge impact on the life of someone else

Discussion Questions

• What stood out to you in this episode?
• What brings you life and makes you feel alive? Are you doing those things?
• What might you have to dial back in order to make space for more of what brings you life? 

References

• Aristotle’s Four Levels of Happiness, Spitzer Center
• Suddenly Les Miserables (2012), song
• Patrick Roy, NHL Hall of Fame

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