Are you longing to feel joy again, even when life feels heavy? In this uplifting episode of Faith Fueled Living, host Kristin Fitch sits down with author and “curator of joy” Jill Baughan to uncover how play, gratitude, and curiosity can renew your faith and lighten your spirit. Jill shares powerful insights from her book No Matter What: 90 Devotions for Experiencing Unexpected Joy in Tough Times, reminding us that joy and sorrow often coexist—and that God meets us in both.

Through laughter, stories, and practical takeaways, Kristin and Jill explore how to bring playfulness back into your faith, create space for everyday delight, and find God’s presence in ordinary moments. If you’ve been feeling weighed down or disconnected, this episode will help you reignite joy, laugh again, and live with a lighter heart.

1. Joy is a choice and a practice—it can coexist with grief and hardship.
2. Playfulness is spiritual: approaching life with curiosity reconnects you to God’s goodness.
3. Gratitude journals and “joy lists” train your mind to spot small blessings daily.
4. Laughter and spontaneity foster emotional healing and deepen community.
5. Intentional joy creates connection—it invites others to experience God’s light through you.

Connect with Jill at JillBaughan.com

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