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Finding Joy in the Mundane

Season 2, Ep. 12
🎙 Episode Summary:

In this powerful solo episode, Todd explores how to find deep joy, purpose, and spiritual connection in the ordinary moments of life. Drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus and timeless scriptures, he challenges us to embrace the “mundane” not as meaningless—but as the very soil where joy takes root.

If you’ve ever felt like your day-to-day life is too small to matter, this episode will remind you that the sacred often hides in the simple.


💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why the small, quiet parts of life matter deeply to God

✅ How Jesus modeled intentionality in His 30 years of hidden preparation

✅ Practical tools to create joy and connection in your routine

✅ The difference between performance and presence

✅ How to offer your everyday tasks as acts of worship


📖 Scripture References:
  • Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances...”
  • Zechariah 4:10 – “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin...”
  • Romans 12:1 – “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice... this is your true and proper worship.”
  • Philippians 4:11-13 – “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation... I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
  • Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

🛠 Practical Applications:
  • Start a gratitude journal to document life’s small blessings
  • Use micro-meditations before daily tasks to refocus your spirit
  • Invite God into your chores, your commute, and your silence
  • Anchor mundane habits to meaningful affirmations
  • Find a moment this week to treat the ordinary as holy ground

🎧 Listen & Subscribe:

👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-intention/id1695922505

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4U7mIa1yY1MHa5DBB2pGxD



🔄 Take Action This Week:
  • Share your “joy in the mundane” moment and tag @TheRightIntentionsPodcast
  • Reflect: What area of my life have I overlooked as insignificant that God may want to use for His glory?

🔜 Next Episode Teaser:

Get ready for: “Living on Assignment: Recognizing Your Daily Callings.”

Todd will guide you through how to move from surviving your daily routine to stepping into it with divine purpose. You’re not just going through the motions—you’re on mission.

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