In this week’s episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee is joined by two inspiring voices, Dr. Mike Hayes and Dr. Jeffrey Garner, who have each dedicated their lives to helping others reconnect with God’s love and rediscover joy as they walk in authentic spiritual transformation.
Dr. Hayes, pastor, author, and international ministry leader, shares how his decades of ministry have led to a deep conviction that true happiness isn’t found in outward success, but in aligning our lives with Kingdom values. Through the Make Room process and their latest book, “Real Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy”, Dr. Hayes invites listeners to re-center their lives around God’s presence and priorities.
Dr. Garner, founder of Way of the Beloved, brings his poetic and pastoral insight into the conversation, unpacking a powerful discipleship model rooted in the themes of awakening, abiding, and affecting the world with God’s love. Drawing from the Fourth Gospel, he offers a vision of faith that’s deeply personal, spiritually grounded, and radically loving.
Together, we explore how to shift our “happiness radar” inward, how belovedness can shape the way we lead and serve in our day-to-day lives, and how God’s love invites us to create space for rest, renewal, and a nurturing of deep connection.
Get your own copy of “Real Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy” on Amazon as well as the Real Happy Playbook available here, you can also learn more about the Real Happy products at https://imrealhappy.com
Websites: https://mikehayes.org/ and https://wayofthebeloved.com
(00:01) Real Happy
(06:28) The Eight Declarations of Happiness
(22:40) The Power of Emptiness and Comfort
(30:43) Generosity in Action
(41:49) The Joyful Message of Jesus
(52:46) Empowering Church Leaders Through Faithly
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