In the midst of societal turmoil and racialized suffering, José Humphreys calls for a reclamation of joy within the church. He draws from the rich tradition of the Black church, where joy and celebration have historically been acts of resistance against oppression. Humphreys emphasizes that true joy is not naive or disconnected from reality, but rather, it emerges from an honest engagement with suffering and trauma, transforming these experiences into powerful testimonies of resilience and hope.