Star Of The Sea

06/15/2026

In this episode of "Girls Gone Fishing," we continue our deep dive into "dethroning" worldly misconceptions about happiness to embrace the life God intends. This discussion focuses on the internal and external barriers that often make happiness feel "scary" or undeserved.

We explore how true happiness can coexist with life's miseries and why our own biological survival instincts, like the amygdala, can sometimes make us feel unsafe when we are too joyful. We address the common "superstition" that trouble inevitably follows joy, and how to push past the feeling that we are "off guard" when we are happy. The conversation also touches on the wisdom of "reading the room," acknowledging that sharing our happiness requires discernment around those facing trials.

Overcoming childhood programming or past mistakes to accept that God wants us to have a good life.
Redefining happiness not as a far-off destination, but as a disciplined, daily practice that involves the resurrection power of Christ.
Introducing gratitude as the "engine" that opens the door to experiencing the happiness God provides within the daily "happenstances" of life.

About Star of the Sea Ministries: Our mission is twofold: to convince our audience of the good news of Jesus Christ's personal love and to help every individual discover their true identity in Him.

Produced by Spirit Studios in Huntington, NY

In this episode of "Girls Gone Fishing," we continue our deep dive...

06/11/2026

In this episode of "Girls Gone Fishing," Barbara Campbell and her guests explore how to "demythologize" happiness and break free from the constant pursuit of it to find true contentment. As part of an ongoing devotional series called "Getting Unstuck," the group discusses the misconceptions of happiness marketed by the world and shares personal testimonies on finding joy through Jesus.

Happiness is not one-size-fits-all; what brings joy to one person may not be the same for another.
Happiness is a purposeful decision made daily, rather than an automatic reaction to perfect circumstances.
Happiness can be created through the gifts of the Holy Spirit, much like making lemonade from lemons.
It doesn't always require grand events; happiness can be found in small, unexpected things throughout the day.
When life feels overwhelming, centering oneself back to Jesus through prayer, community, and gratitude helps restore balance.
True wisdom comes from accepting our own imperfections and practicing self-forgiveness, knowing we are loved perfectly by God regardless of our flaws.

About Star of the Sea Ministries:
Our mission is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ's personal love for every individual and to help women discover their true identity in Him.

Produced by Spirit Studios in Huntington NY

In this episode of "Girls Gone Fishing," Barbara Campbell and her g...

04/02/2026

Come an watch our latest episode of Girls Gone Fishing: Joy vs. Happiness as we delve deeper through sustaining strength through both joy and happiness.
In this episode, we go deeper.

If happiness is something we practice hourly, how do we sustain it when life feels heavy? What happens when misery shows up?

Here, we explore the powerful distinction between happiness and joy — and how they can coexist.

The good news:
You don’t have to give up your misery to be happy.

True spiritual resilience comes from learning how happiness and hardship can live side by side. This union becomes what Scripture calls the Joy of the Lord — an iron-clad spiritual armor that strengthens us from within.

Nehemiah 8:10 reminds us:
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Romans 8:37 declares:
“…in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

This episode explores how joy is deeper than emotion — it is strength. It is the sustaining force that allows happiness to be practiced even in the presence of struggle.

Joy is not the absence of pain.
It is the power to rise above it.

Together, these two episodes invite us to intentionally choose happiness — and anchor it in the sustaining joy that carries us through every hour.

More info: https://www.staroftheseaministries.com/godcast/joy-vs-happiness-sustaining-strength-through-both/

03/30/2026

Join us for Girls Gone Fishing, where Barbara Campbell meets with prominent Christian voices to spread the Good News of God's personal love.

So how do we show up for happiness?
Happiness is not a daily decision, it’s an hourly decision!
Happiness is not a destination, it’s a practice.

Each morning, check out your happiness toleration! Ask yourself, “how many hours can I tolerate being happy today?” Then simply designate which hours you will be practicing happiness.

The above outlines a laser formula for mapping our happiness through our day, based on the reality that it needs to be an intentional, purposeful permission, if not a mandate, that we gift ourselves hour by hour, no matter how scary!! That being said, the only way this can be sustainable is for happiness and misery to become “work-arounds”. The good news is you don’t have to give up your misery to be happy. Marrying misery and happiness is after all, the iron-clad armor of God – the Joy of the Lord – which reveals to our souls the strength of our spirits to “be more than conquerors!!”

Romans 8:37
… in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Nehemiah 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength