Purpose and Joy

By Pamela King

Why is purpose so important to joy? Thrive Center faculty member, Dr. Pamela King discusses how pursuing purpose can help youth discover true joy in this interview.

This interview was originally published by Yale Youth Ministry Institute. Watch the original video.

About the Speaker

Pamela Ebstyne King

Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King is the Peter L. Benson Associate Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the Thrive Center in the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. Her primary academic interests are applied research at the intersection of human thriving and spiritual development. She combines psychology, theology, and community engagement to further understand what enable youth to thrive. Learn more about Dr. King’s work.