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Jayce and James sit down to ring in the first episode of season 6! James, returning from his Artic pilgrimage, is back with Jayce to discuss sourdough, Utah and the "Science of Happiness." "The Science of Happiness" was a talk given at the 2025 SEEK conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, by world-renowned author and speaker, Arthur Brooks.

You can watch a replay of his SEEK presentation here: https://seekreplay.com/video/137

Happiness is more than a feeling; it's a scientifically backed framework that encompasses enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. Throughout this episode, Jayce and James unpack insights from Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, encouraging listeners to reflect on their happiness and the relational aspects of their experiences while seeking a deeper understanding of their purpose in life.

• Exploring the importance of family and home cooking habits
• The rise of hobbies like baking and sourdough culture
• Celebrating the birth of a new family member and what it means to become an uncle
• Insights from the SEEK conference and the influence of Arthur Brooks on happiness
• Breakdown of Brooks' framework: enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning
• Examining the relational aspect of happiness as a functional experience
• Call to action for self-reflection on life purpose and happiness

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Links and other stuff from the show:
Pastoral Letter, "On the Unity of the Body and Soul:" archokc.org/pastoral-letters
Red Dirt Catholics Email Address: reddirtcatholics@archokc.org
The Book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" (Digital and Print): Amazon
The Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
Daily Examen Prayer: https://bit.ly/309As8z
Lectio Divina How-To: https://bit.ly/3fp8UTa