Rediscovering Joy

Series Overview

From self-help books to the voices that tell us to look on the bright side– it can seem like we’re supposed to feel happy and fulfilled all the time.

So what about when we don’t?

What if there was a way to find true joy that actually builds our capacity and resilience for when tough times come instead of ignoring them?

When the Bible says, “The joy of the Lord is our strength” it’s not saying to ignore our pain, but that it is in connection with him we find a joy that is much deeper – and carries us through.

Let’s rediscover joy together!

Tools & Podcast Episodes

Take the JoyQ Test

Special Episode: Immanuel Journaling & Return to Joy with Cyd Holsclaw

Watch Or Listen

April 27 - Counterfeit Joy

Matt Shetler – 04/27/2025

Listen Counterfeit Joy

May 4 - A Bright Sadness & the Joy Switch

Wendy Gierhart – 05/04/2025

Listen The Joy Switch

May 11 - Return to Joy with Cyd Holsclaw

Cyd Holsclaw – May 11, 2025.

Listen The Joy of the Lord

Community Groups

Community Groups are a core way that we journey together in life and spiritual growth here at Lakewood Vineyard. Catch up on Sermons and Podcasts on this page, but we’d also love for you to find a group!

You can learn more and register for a group here.

Special Guest Cyd Holsclaw, Sunday May 11th at 10 aM

Cyd Holsclaw is a Vineyard pastor, spiritual director, author, professor, and coach, integrating the best of neuroscience, embodiment, and spirituality.

She and her husband Dr. Geoff Holsclaw lead the Center for Embodied Faith. (They are also Pastor Wendy’s professors!)

On May 11th, she’ll be joining us to get super practical with us on what joy is, tools to build our joy capacity, and how that helps us heal our wounds and trauma. She’ll lead us through ways to build pathways in our brain to return to joy more easily and stay connected to Immanuel (“God with us”)– who is always glad to be with us. From how our brains work, to to love of Jesus, to getting through the real-life, everyday mess– this will be a fun and helpful time together!