#056: How Virtue Results in Happiness & Freedom | Dr. Andrew Swafford
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Dr. Andrew Swafford came from a dysfunctional family, even though his parents never got divorced. As a result, he questioned: “Can I be a good husband and father? Or am I destined to repeat the cycle of dysfunction?”
Thankfully, he overcame those doubts and built a beautiful marriage and family. In this conversation, he shares what helped him to do just that. Plus, we discuss:
- What is virtue and how do you build it?
- A three part framework to know if you’ve acquired a virtue
- The ultimate measure of a virtuous person
- Why virtue offers you happiness and freedom
- Practical tips you can use today to build virtue
Buy Dr. Swafford’s book: Spiritual Survival in the Modern World: Insights from C. S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters
Buy Joey’s book: It’s Not Your Fault: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Pain & Problems from Your Parents’ Divorce (affiliate link)
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