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Season 02, Episode 08: The Theology of Happiness with Griffin Gooch
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025
For those who are celebrating this week—Happy Thanksgiving!This conversation is all about books, and happiness, and theology, and juicy tidbits about writing & research. It felt like the perfect companion for your comings and goings. Wish I could eat a slice of pumpkin pie with you!If you’re just arriving here, stick around! Does God actually want us to be happy? That’s what we talk about in this episode. Griffin Gooch has been studying the theology of happiness for years, and is currently working on a book on the topic. And since I’m working on a book about the discipline of delight, how could I not invite him to come nerd out with me over this? In this conversation, we talk about… * the task of the theologian* why great citations are a love language* how to decide what books to read next * Griffin’s top five favorite novels (plus mine!)* what the modern Church has forgotten about happiness, and what the early Christians knew* how rituals can contribute to our overall happinessListen. Enjoy. Restack. Share with a friend! And if you’re feeling extra generous, would you leave a review of the The Second Cup Show wherever you listen? That really, really helps get the word out. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesecondcup.substack.com/subscribe
