Defiant Joy Bible Study Guide: What Happens When You’re Full of It

by Candace Payne

Joy is closer than you think because God is better than you may believe! We live in a culture that either tries to connect feelings of joy to empty and broken pleasures, or else it makes us feel guilty for feeling joyful at all. But both extremes are corruptions of the call to gladness that God gave us. With infectious humor, delight, and unfaltering wisdom, Candace Payne (aka "Chewbacca Mom") reveals biblical insights that lead to unshakable joy and freedom in every circumstance. Dispel the myths that joy is frivolous, laughter immature, and happiness unbiblical or undeserved; and open your heart to receive the freedom and joy that God created you to live in. John 15:11 says, "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), learn what it is to live a life expressed by the joy of knowing how much you are loved by God! The Defiant Joy Bible study challenges groups to get honest and real in their discussion time and to explore the truth in what Scripture says about happiness. It also includes a personal "Joy Lab" that makes homework a new daily practice in the art of encountering the abundance God intends for each of us when we know joy. Sessions Designed for use with the Defiant Joy Video Study (9780310090557) sold separately.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian

112 pages, Paperback

Published November 7, 2017

Reviews

[Susan Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO great! I enjoyed the videos in conjunction with this study. I'm actually about to go through the book again, because I didn't do all of the homework ("funwork") with each lesson. I want to dig into the associated scriptures, too, and add some to my memory!

I really appreciate Candace's honesty and her heart. She is very relatable, but I also believe that she truly wants God to use her and that He is doing just that!

Who knew that a Chewbacca mask could be used by God as an instrument to bring His people into a more abundant life full of JOY?!?!

[PollyAnna Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just love Candace Payne. Her joy in the Chewbacca Mask video is only a hint at the joy that overflows in her. It was a wonderfully perfect opportunity for her to begin a joyful ministry to help others seek joy and I am truly excited for this journey God has her on. I am so glad I participated in her DEFIANT JOY Bible Study when it was offered online for free. I can't wait to do it with my ladies at church! I knew from the first time I watched Candace's video that she was of the Race of Joseph and her Bible Study, especially the "funwork," definitely helped demonstrate that all the more!

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a standalone book

I enjoyed Candace’s book with this study, but I do not think the study on it’s own dives deep enough. The joy labs are not modified for every participant (such as carrying around rocks). It was just okay for me as a study. She is a gifted author & worship leader & I would enjoy reading another book by her, but this devotional felt too forced for my taste.

[Joy Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent study. I enjoyed each week's video teaching with Candace and the funwork, not homework, for each week. She incorporated scripture with all sessions that backs up the fact that we, as Christians, are to experience joy. I did the study alone, but it would be good to go through it with others in a small group setting.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fantastic study! We just finished this for our "life group" - we met once a week and even extended it by a few weeks.