We are presenting part 2 of our happiness conversation. This time, happiness and your children. Dr. Jonathan Eckert believes the pursuit of happiness is making our kids miserable. He says there is a happiness crisis we’re facing as parents and the antidote is to help children embrace struggle and adversity so they can become resilient, joyful and happy. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured Resource:
The Happiness Crisis by Jonathan Eckert

August thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

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We are presenting part 2 of our happiness conversation. This time, happiness and your children. <a title="jonathaneckert.org/about" href="https://jonathaneckert.org/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Jonathan Eckert</a> believes the pursuit of happiness is making our kids miserable. He says there is a happiness crisis we&rsquo;re facing as parents and the antidote is to help children embrace struggle and adversity so they can become resilient, joyful and happy. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
Featured Resource: <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=356500">The Happiness Crisis by Jonathan Eckert</a>
August thank you gift: <a title="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch</a>
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Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

Experience one of Christian radio&rsquo;s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2&ndash;3 PM CST.

Chris Fabry Live

Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

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Experience one of Christian radio&rsquo;s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2&ndash;3 PM CST.
&copy; 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute

The Happiness Crisis

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