The Christian Habits Podcast

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Lie: It's Just One Bite (or One Quick Look) Sep 23, 2026

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How to Do Hard Things - 5 Steps Sep 02, 2026

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Do you struggle to do hard things—even when you know they're important? Do you procrastinate because a project feels overwhelming, or feel like giving up when you hit an obstacle? Maybe you've tried to break a habit or make a change in your life countless times, and you're beginning to wonder if you can actually do it.

In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, we'll talk about five biblical and practical steps for doing hard things when you feel like you can't. We'll look at how breaking things into smaller steps, changing our expectations, expecting obstacles, going to God for help, and letting go of perfectionism can help us persevere.

How to Stop Comparing Your Life to Others – 7 Biblical Steps Aug 12, 2026

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Do you ever look at someone else's life and think, "If only I had what they have, I'd be happy"?

Comparison can quietly steal your joy and leave you feeling dissatisfied with the life God has given you. In this episode, we'll look at the lie behind comparison and seven biblical ways to renew your mind so you can find contentment, gratitude, and joy in Christ.

In this episode you'll learn:

Why envy often begins with believing the wrong story
Questions that help break the power of comparison
How gratitude changes your perspective
The importance of building a close walk with God
Practical ways to improve your life without chasing someone else's
How trusting God leads to lasting contentment

Resources mentioned:

I Deserve a Donut (And Other Lies That Make You Eat) app
The Renewing of the Mind Project
More resources at barbraveling.com

How to Stop Scrolling and Emotional Eating: 3 Biblical Strategies Jul 23, 2026

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Do you keep reaching for your phone... or the pantry... even when you don't really want to?

In this video, I'll share three biblical strategies that can help you break free from unhealthy food and phone habits. We'll talk about why these habits are so difficult to overcome today, how to make temptation easier to resist, and why lasting change happens as God renews our minds.

Lie: I'll Have Peace When I Get Caught Up Jun 23, 2026

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Do you ever feel like you can't relax until you get caught up? Maybe you're looking at a long to-do list, unfinished projects, family responsibilities, or upcoming events and thinking, If I could just get everything done, then I could relax.

But what if peace doesn't come from getting caught up? What if it comes from walking with God in the middle of all the unfinished tasks?

In this episode, we'll look at the lie, "I'll have peace when I finally get caught up." We'll look at the practical and spiritual truth for the lie, a Bible verse for the lie, and a practical tool you can use when you're stressed.

How to Renew Your Mind When You're Anxious, Worried, or Afraid Jun 09, 2026

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Worry can feel impossible to overcome because we can't control the things we're worried about. In this video, I'll share three renewing-the-mind techniques I use when anxiety, fear, and worry keep circling through my thoughts.

I include examples for how to stop worrying about your kids, your decisions, and what's happening in the world.

5 Things to Do When You Can't Stop Worrying May 19, 2026

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Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night, worrying about someone or something? Do you replay worst-case scenarios over and over again, trying to figure everything out so you can finally feel at peace? Or maybe your worry doesn't always feel dramatic—but instead shows up as low-grade stress that drives you to your phone, food, busyness, or distraction. In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, we'll discuss 5 things you can do when you can't stop worrying.

Ryan Wekenman: Living a God-Centered Life in a Me-Centered World May 06, 2026

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When Life Doesn't Live Up to Expectations (and What to Do About It) Apr 18, 2026

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Have you ever had something you were really looking forward to… and it just didn't turn out the way you hoped? In this podcast and video, I share a simple, biblical way to respond when life doesn't live up to expectations—so you can move from disappointment to peace.

Emerson Eggerichs: Why You Feel Unloved in Marriage (and How to Feel Loved) Mar 26, 2026

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