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The Meaning of Your Life
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Why do so many of us struggle to find meaning in our lives? Dr. Arthur Brooks, Vanderbilt University professor and New York Times best-selling author, talks with Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, about how we can build lives filled with purpose. They talk about the vital role of faith, how suffering isn't contrary to happiness, why our brains need boredom, and the importance of cultivating in-person relationships.
In Focus: The Meaning of Your Life with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks Season 9 | 2026
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