In this episode, we sit down with author and pastor Patrick Miller to explore his book, Joyful Outsider, through the lens of mental health. As our culture changes rapidly, many of us feel isolated, overwhelmed, and disconnected—but what if embracing our role as outsiders could lead to peace and joy? Patrick discusses how Jesus invites us to experience the “joy of missing out” (JOMO) instead of succumbing to the pressure of fitting in or chasing after approval. We dive into practical ways to navigate stress, anxiety, and fear in today’s world by finding our identity in Christ, not in external validation. Whether you identify as an artist, protestor, builder, advisor, ambassador, or trainer, Patrick provides actionable insights on how to cultivate mental well-being and emotional resilience through faith. Tune in for a hopeful conversation on healing, finding purpose, and embracing the peace of being a joyful outsider.
Patrick Miller is a pastor and cultural commentator who writes about politics, culture, and technology, contributing articles to Christianity Today, Newsweek, The Gospel Coalition, and other publications. His podcast, Truth Over Tribe, is one of Apple's top news commentary podcasts, featuring interviews with leading Christian thinkers, writers, and scholars. He’s the co-author of Truth Over Tribe: Pledging Allegiance to the Lamb, Not the Donkey or the Elephant. Patrick holds a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary and pastors a politically diverse church, The Crossing. He and his wife, Emily, have two children.
Learn more about Patrick and his podcast here:
https://truthovertribe.com/about
Check out his book Joyful Outsiders
http://amazon.com/Joyful-Outsiders-Jesus-Disorienting-Culture/dp/031036874X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XNt-GCZXHnB4r9JAGzbj9smVyKsKGcKgaPyfoAQBft3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.9PUx1HX4RZJydrf1YwR2E6BFb0PO5Xb1GnipEICq3rE&dib_tag=se&hvadid=719674314865&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9024568&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6943957188159859892&hvtargid=kwd-2372010398786&hydadcr=22535_13493342&keywords=joyful+outsiders&mcid=8db605a268293975a1d7539a99ad6a72&qid=1742848166&sr=8-1
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