The Christian Habits Podcast

learning to unplug with Hannah Brencher — **Learning to Unplug with Hannah Brencher** Oct 23, 2024
Most of us realize that our screens are consuming us. We know we should cut back on our screen-time but are at a loss for how to start. My guest on the Christian Habits Podcast today, Hannah Brencher, started off with a *1,000 hour screen-free challenge*, and she hasn’t looked back since this pivotal life-change. Hannah gives practical tips as well as inspiration to start putting down our phones and re-discovering the world around us!

What We Discussed on the Podcast

What going “unplugged” actually means

The unexpected outcomes of Hannah’s screen-free challenge

What prompted the writing of this book

How to practice presence

Some inspiring thoughts on contentment and productivity

Practical tips to and ways to begin putting down our screens

Resources We Mentioned on the Podcast

The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World

The Aro App – Screen-time solution for families

About Hannah Brencher

©Taylor Zorzi / Zorzi Creative

Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED speaker, and entrepreneur. She founded The World Needs More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending letter bundles to those who need encouragement. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Oprah, Glamour, USATODAY.com, the Chicago Tribune, and more. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Lane, and daughter Novalee. Find Hannah at hannahbrencher.com. Connect with Hannah on **Instagram,** **Facebook,or** **Pinterest.**

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**Learning to Unplug with Hannah Brencher** Oct 23, 2024
Most of us realize that our screens are consuming us. We know we should cut back on our screen-time but are at a loss for how to start. My guest on the Christian Habits Podcast today, Hannah Brencher, started off with a *1,000 hour screen-free challenge*, and she hasn’t looked back since this pivotal life-change. Hannah gives practical tips as well as inspiration to start putting down our phones and re-discovering the world around us!

What We Discussed on the Podcast

What going “unplugged” actually means

The unexpected outcomes of Hannah’s screen-free challenge

What prompted the writing of this book

How to practice presence

Some inspiring thoughts on contentment and productivity

Practical tips to and ways to begin putting down our screens

Resources We Mentioned on the Podcast

The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World

The Aro App – Screen-time solution for families

About Hannah Brencher

©Taylor Zorzi / Zorzi Creative

Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED speaker, and entrepreneur. She founded The World Needs More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending letter bundles to those who need encouragement. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Oprah, Glamour, USATODAY.com, the Chicago Tribune, and more. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Lane, and daughter Novalee. Find Hannah at hannahbrencher.com. Connect with Hannah on **Instagram,** **Facebook,or** **Pinterest.**

How to Listen to the Podcast

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love life sober with christy osborne — **Christy Osborne: Love Life Sober** Sep 25, 2024
So many of us today are looking for ways to cope with the pressures of life. Instead of going to God, we turn to our phones, food, shopping, or even alcohol. Such was the case with Christy Osborne, my guest on the Christian Habits Podcast. Christy talks about her journey to sobriety and the choice to live without alcohol in her new book *Love Life Sober.* Even if you do not struggle specifically with alcohol, you will hear many helpful ways to deal with any addiction.

What We Discussed on the Podcast

How Christy assigned alcohol different “jobs” in her life

The many ways that becoming alcohol-free has changed Christy’s life for the better

Why Christy recommends the “experiment approach” when considering sobriety

How to overcome addiction without willpower

The surprising links between wine and disease

Christy’s defiance against “Mommy Wine Culture”

How wine and alcohol addiction takes more than it gives

Resources We Mentioned on the Podcast

Christy’s new book Love Life Sober

Christy’s website

Christy on Instagram

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health – Huberman Lab Podcast

About Christy Osborne

Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober, is a graduate of the University of Southern California and attended law school at Pepperdine University. After passing the California bar exam, Christy relocated to London and assumed various roles in law, public relations, and business development. She founded a popular website for American expat women and became a royal commentator on SKY News in the UK. Christy discovered her true calling when she chose sobriety and began openly advocating for it on social media. As a highly trained senior sobriety coach featured in/by Marie Claire, Newsweek, The Daily Mail, Yahoo, PBS, London Daily News, Hip & Healthy, and more, she empowers women throughout the US and UK to redefine their relationship with alcohol. Visit her at LoveLifeSober.com. Connect with Christy on Instagram.

How to Listen to the Podcast

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**Christy Osborne: Love Life Sober** Sep 25, 2024
So many of us today are looking for ways to cope with the pressures of life. Instead of going to God, we turn to our phones, food, shopping, or even alcohol. Such was the case with Christy Osborne, my guest on the Christian Habits Podcast. Christy talks about her journey to sobriety and the choice to live without alcohol in her new book *Love Life Sober.* Even if you do not struggle specifically with alcohol, you will hear many helpful ways to deal with any addiction.

What We Discussed on the Podcast

How Christy assigned alcohol different “jobs” in her life

The many ways that becoming alcohol-free has changed Christy’s life for the better

Why Christy recommends the “experiment approach” when considering sobriety

How to overcome addiction without willpower

The surprising links between wine and disease

Christy’s defiance against “Mommy Wine Culture”

How wine and alcohol addiction takes more than it gives

Resources We Mentioned on the Podcast

Christy’s new book Love Life Sober

Christy’s website

Christy on Instagram

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health – Huberman Lab Podcast

About Christy Osborne

Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober, is a graduate of the University of Southern California and attended law school at Pepperdine University. After passing the California bar exam, Christy relocated to London and assumed various roles in law, public relations, and business development. She founded a popular website for American expat women and became a royal commentator on SKY News in the UK. Christy discovered her true calling when she chose sobriety and began openly advocating for it on social media. As a highly trained senior sobriety coach featured in/by Marie Claire, Newsweek, The Daily Mail, Yahoo, PBS, London Daily News, Hip & Healthy, and more, she empowers women throughout the US and UK to redefine their relationship with alcohol. Visit her at LoveLifeSober.com. Connect with Christy on Instagram.

How to Listen to the Podcast

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kirby kelly — **Kirby Kelly: You Can Be Free: Overcoming Temptation and Habitual Sin by the Power and Promises of the Gospel** Aug 27, 2024
Have you thought to yourself: *I’ll never get over this*? Have you tried over and over again to get out from underneath the control of a habit or a sin in your life only to be discouraged once again? If so, you will be greatly encouraged by my interview with Kirby Kelly about overcoming temptation which is the subject of her book: *You Can Be Free: Overcoming Temptation and Habitual Sin by the Power and Promises of the Gospel.* You, too, can find freedom from your habits and addictions!

What We Discussed on the Podcast

How Kirby’s picturesque home was not all that it seemed

Kirby’s personal struggle with habitual sin and how she finally overcame it

How these specific tactics of the enemy are always the same

Kirby’s “battle plan” for temptation

The “super-human / sub-human” cycle

The importance of confession within community

Resources We Mentioned on the Podcast

*You Can Be Free: Overcoming Temptation and Habitual Sin by the Power and Promises of the Gospel*

Bought + Beloved (Kirby’s podcast)

Connect with Kirby Kelly at her YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok

About Kirby Kelly

Kirby Kelly is a Christ-centered content creator and influencer. She runs the Bought + Beloved podcast along with content on her YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok. She uploads weekly content that inspires, encourages, and teaches people the Truth of the Bible and how to cultivate a relationship with Jesus. Her passion is teaching God’s truth everywhere she goes; on stages and in front of cameras, through writing and one-on-one conversations. Kirby desires to see this generation and culture flourish in freedom and confidence in their identity and to walk in the victory that has been won on the Cross. kirby-kelly.com

How to Listen to the Podcast

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single today with Ryan Wekenman — **Single Today with Ryan Wekenman (for Singles & Marrieds)** May 07, 2024
Are you a single person? Or a married person who struggles with regret, overthinking, or worrying about what the future may (or may not) hold? If you fit into either of these categories, today’s Christian Podcast episode will help! I’ll be visiting with Ryan Wekenman about his new book, Single Today: Conquer Yesterday’s Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow’s Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are.

I love Ryan’s new book and found it incredibly helpful, even though I’ve been married for 42 years. I only wish his book had been available back when I was single. It’s a spiritual formation and Christian growth book, but it’s also an incredibly helpful how-to manual for living a vibrant, rewarding life as a single person (or a married person). Join us on the podcast today as we discuss Ryan’s new book and how to live in the present *with* God each and every day.

What We Discussed on the Podcast

Two enemies of singleness

The “Tomorrow Trap”

How to show up with a win at events where you might struggle with your current station in life

The power of “naming it”

A grounding strategy when we find ourselves getting too self-focused

How to be present in every day, where you are, right now

Ways to be intentional about building your community

Resources We Mentioned on the Podcast

Single Today: Conquer Yesterday’s Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow’s Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are

Ryan’s website

Ryan’s podcasts: Stories in Scripture, Afterthoughts, and Single Today

Philippians Bible Study

Philippians Online Bible Study Sign Up Page

About Ryan Wekenman

**Ryan Wekenman** is a storyteller and pastor who is passionate about finding creative ways to help people explore life’s biggest questions. He has a master’s degree from Talbot School of Theology. He is the co-host of two podcasts, Stories in Scripture, a show that brings the Bible to life for people all around the world, and Afterthoughts, a weekly conversation about faith, culture, and the church. Ryan is the teaching pastor of Red Rocks Austin, a young, vibrant church he helped start with a few of his best friends. He lives in Austin, Texas. Connect with Ryan at his website, or on Instagram.

Online Philippians Bible Study

I’d also like to invite you to our online Philippians Bible study, which begins May 15. We’ll be covering the following lessons in that Bible study.

**Wednesday mornings classes:** 9 am PST, 10 am MST, 11 am CST, 12 pm EST

May 15 – Lesson 2: Loving When It’s Hard to Love

May 29 – Lesson 6: People Pleasing, Self-Pleasing, and God-Pleasing

June 12 – Lesson 15: Letting Go of Anxiety

**Tuesday evenings classes:** 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST

May 21 – Lesson 4: Letting Go of Idols

June 4 – Lesson 11: Finding Your Identity in Christ

June 18 – Lesson 16: Learning to Be Content

Click here for more info on the study and to sign up for it: Philippians Online Bible Study

How to Listen to the Podcast:

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**Single Today with Ryan Wekenman (for Singles & Marrieds)** May 07, 2024
Are you a single person? Or a married person who struggles with regret, overthinking, or worrying about what the future may (or may not) hold? If you fit into either of these categories, today’s Christian Podcast episode will help! I’ll be visiting with Ryan Wekenman about his new book, Single Today: Conquer Yesterday’s Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow’s Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are.

I love Ryan’s new book and found it incredibly helpful, even though I’ve been married for 42 years. I only wish his book had been available back when I was single. It’s a spiritual formation and Christian growth book, but it’s also an incredibly helpful how-to manual for living a vibrant, rewarding life as a single person (or a married person). Join us on the podcast today as we discuss Ryan’s new book and how to live in the present *with* God each and every day.

What We Discussed on the Podcast

Two enemies of singleness

The “Tomorrow Trap”

How to show up with a win at events where you might struggle with your current station in life

The power of “naming it”

A grounding strategy when we find ourselves getting too self-focused

How to be present in every day, where you are, right now

Ways to be intentional about building your community

Resources We Mentioned on the Podcast

Single Today: Conquer Yesterday’s Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow’s Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are

Ryan’s website

Ryan’s podcasts: Stories in Scripture, Afterthoughts, and Single Today

Philippians Bible Study

Philippians Online Bible Study Sign Up Page

About Ryan Wekenman

**Ryan Wekenman** is a storyteller and pastor who is passionate about finding creative ways to help people explore life’s biggest questions. He has a master’s degree from Talbot School of Theology. He is the co-host of two podcasts, Stories in Scripture, a show that brings the Bible to life for people all around the world, and Afterthoughts, a weekly conversation about faith, culture, and the church. Ryan is the teaching pastor of Red Rocks Austin, a young, vibrant church he helped start with a few of his best friends. He lives in Austin, Texas. Connect with Ryan at his website, or on Instagram.

Online Philippians Bible Study

I’d also like to invite you to our online Philippians Bible study, which begins May 15. We’ll be covering the following lessons in that Bible study.

**Wednesday mornings classes:** 9 am PST, 10 am MST, 11 am CST, 12 pm EST

May 15 – Lesson 2: Loving When It’s Hard to Love

May 29 – Lesson 6: People Pleasing, Self-Pleasing, and God-Pleasing

June 12 – Lesson 15: Letting Go of Anxiety

**Tuesday evenings classes:** 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST

May 21 – Lesson 4: Letting Go of Idols

June 4 – Lesson 11: Finding Your Identity in Christ

June 18 – Lesson 16: Learning to Be Content

Click here for more info on the study and to sign up for it: Philippians Online Bible Study

How to Listen to the Podcast:

To listen or subscribe on YouTube: click here

To listen or subscribe on Apple Podcasts: click here

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To listen or subscribe on Spotify: click here

Amazon Alexa: To listen on Amazon Alexa, say, “Alexa, play the Christian Habits Podcast.”

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**Letting Go of Anxiety with God’s Help** Apr 17, 2024
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night worrying about something? I know I do! With so much going on in our world and lives, it’s easy to give into to worry and anxiety. On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, we’ll talk about letting go of anxiety by walking through Lesson 15 from my new Philippians Bible Study together.

Each lesson in the Philippians Bible study is on a different topic, but since Philippians is all about finding joy in difficult circumstances it’s the perfect book of the Bible to go to for help.

On the podcast, we’ll talk about five different options we can take when anxiety hits, and which options are most helpful. If you’d like to download a copy of Lesson 15, click here:

Free Downloadable Bible Study Lesson: Lesson 15 Philippians Bible Study by Barb Raveling.

In the podcast episode, I mentioned that I would include an image of how I diagramed Philippians 4:8-9. Here’s an image of that diagram:

Online Philippians Bible Study

I’d also like to invite you to our online Philippians Bible study, which begins May 15. We’ll be covering the following lessons in that Bible study.

**Wednesday mornings classes:** 9 am PST, 10 am MST, 11 am CST, 12 pm EST

May 15 – Lesson 2: Loving When It’s Hard to Love

May 29 – Lesson 6: People Pleasing, Self-Pleasing, and God-Pleasing

June 12 – Lesson 15: Letting Go of Anxiety

**Tuesday evenings classes:** 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST

May 21 – Lesson 4: Letting Go of Idols

June 4 – Lesson 11: Finding Your Identity in Christ

June 18 – Lesson 16: Learning to Be Content

Click here for more info on the study and to sign up for it: Philippians Online Bible Study

Resources We Mentioned on the Podcast

How to Diagram Scripture – YouTube video

How to Diagram Scripture – Blog Post/Podcast

Option Charts (Scroll down to Charts to find info on option charts._

Philippians Bible Study

Philippians Online Bible Study Sign Up Page

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**Closer to God Bible Studies with Barb Raveling** Apr 09, 2024
Do you ever feel like you want to change, but you can’t seem to make it happen? Do you long to be closer to God?

So often we change as soon as we become Christians, then go for years and years without any growth. In the Closer to God Bible Study Series, you’ll have a chance to study the Bible in a way that will help you visibly grow as you go to God for help with life.

Today, I’m excited to announce the second book in the Closer to God Bible Study Series: Philippians!!

Philippians is one of my favorite books of the Bible. One of the main themes of the book is finding contentment in all circumstances. This is interesting because Paul wrote the book from prison.

I picture him sitting in prison, possibly bored, anxious, or maybe even thinking of the unfairness of it all. I imagine him talking to God and learning how to be content in this difficult situation. Seeing it all from a biblical perspective, letting go, and embracing God in the midst of it.

Then he writes his letter to the Philippians and encourages them to rejoice always, dwell on the good, and learn to be content in all situations, just as he was doing in prison!

Thankfully, we get to benefit from Paul’s hard-won wisdom in this book. I’ll be sharing more about my Philippians Bible study and also the Closer to God Bible Study Series on my podcast interview today.

If you don’t have time to listen to the podcast …

You can find out more about the study here: Philippians Bible Study.

What We Discussed on the Podcast

Why I wrote a study over a book of the Bible rather than a specific topic

How this series was birthed to solve a problem in my own life

The significance of the name of the series

How this study is different than many others

Who this book is geared towards and different ways to approach the study

How my passion to see the church (and myself) mature and become more Christ-like continues to drive me to write and teach others

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast

My new Philippians Bible Study

My Closer to God Bible Study Series

How to Diagram Scripture – YouTube

Friendship Counseling by Kevin Huggins

Novel Marketing Podcast with Thomas Umstattd Jr.

How to Listen to the Podcast

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**Healing What You Can’t Erase with Christopher Cook** Mar 13, 2024
In today’s culture, there is a mental health crisis. So many are looking for answers, yet much of the advice given does not provide sustainable relief. However, we know that the only way to true and lasting peace is to know the Prince of Peace! On the Christian Habits Podcast today (links below), my guest, Christopher Cook discusses this very topic and his new book *Healing What You Can’t Erase.*

What We Discussed on the Podcast

The culture’s current mental health crisis

Common advice that simply doesn’t work

“Anxiety is just an alarm.” What does this statement mean?

What is true peace?

What are practical ways to fix our focus on Jesus?

How the process of transformation happens

Christopher’s S.E.E.D. strategy for dealing with intrusive thoughts

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast

Healing What You Can’t Erase by Christopher Cook

Pre-Order Bonuses for Christopher’s new book

Win Today podcast with Christopher Cook

Philippians Bible Study by Barb Raveling – pre-order today!

James Bible Study

About Christopher Cook

Christopher Cook is a leadership coach, author, and podcast host focused on transformation and wholeness. With an aptitude for strategy and execution, his ability to unearth clarity out of complexity drives his mission to help individuals and organizations thrive in their true identity. His work has appeared in outlets such as SUCCESS Magazine, and he has spent over a decade coaching leaders in both the marketplace and non-profit sectors. His weekly podcast, Win Today with Christopher Cook, equips wellness-minded listeners to move beyond the limitations of self-help, and instead, toward an integrated life of wholeness from the inside out. Pulling from his own experiences with adversity and personal transformation, these efforts, embodied by his passion for mental health, emotional health, and spiritual maturity, along with his educational credentials in business administration, leadership, and ministry, have led to helping people experience healing and transformation in their spirit, mind, and body.

How to Listen to the Podcast

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practical ways to get closer to God — **14 Practical Ways to Get Closer to God** Feb 14, 2024
Do you ever feel distant from God? Do you long to be close to Him? In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast we’ll talk about 14 practical things you can do to get closer to God.

14 Practical Ways to Get Closer to God

The more intentional we are about our relationships, the better those relationships will be. Let’s look at some practical things we can do to get closer to God. I’ll give a short list here and then go into more depth in the podcast.

**Find something you enjoy doing with Him.** If you dread your quiet time, you won’t want to do them. In the past, I didn’t feel like doing quiet times because I thought they were boring. I found something I enjoyed doing, though, and all of a sudden I wanted to do my quiet times. Some of the ideas we talk about on the podcast are truth journaling, Scripture meditation, the Examen app, topical Bible studies, and any of these renewing of the mind activities. Don’t worry about beginning with something simple, as you can always progress later to more Bible reading, etc. The key in the beginning is to establish the habit.

**Meet with God each day during the time of day that you’re most alert**. The advice we usually hear on this topic is to have your quiet time as soon as you wake up. That works for me and for many others, but it doesn’t work for everyone. If you’re a person who has more energy or self-control later in the day, it may be better to schedule your devotional time for that time of day. If you struggle with discipline in quiet times like I did for twenty years, try journaling through these questions and Bible verses.

**Do a “closeness check” at the beginning of your time together**. In the past, I used to begin each quiet time with a closeness check. I’d ask, “Am I feeling close to God?” If the answer was no, I’d think back to the previous day to see if there was anything I needed to talk to God about. I’d confess any sin that I needed to confess (often heart sin such as bad attitudes) and work through anything I needed to work through with Him. We’ll talk more about the reasons for not feeling close (sin, idolatry, and not accepting what you need to accept) in the podcast and what you can do about it.

**Believe that He loves you.** Have you ever been in a relationship in which the person actually loved you, but for some reason you *felt* like they didn’t love you? When this happens to us, it makes us not trust that person or feel close to them. The same thing happens when we feel like God doesn’t love us. If you feel like He doesn’t love you right now, try praying through the following Bible verses and picture God doing the things He says He’ll do in those verses. The first couple of times I tried this, it was transformative: Insecurity Bible verses, 1 John 1:9.

**Work on letting go of your idols and sin.** When we feel like we have to have certain things to be happy, it interferes with our relationship with God. So does sin. It’s impossible to completely get rid of sin and idols, but the more progress we make in those areas, the closer we’ll feel to God. Here are a couple of posts/blog series that will help: How to Break Free from Idolatry and How to Break a Habit.

**Carve out a weekly (Sabbath) and/or monthly “date time” with Him**. I don’t know about you, but it’s easy for me to get so caught up in life that I forget that life is really about God, not the other things I’m caught up in! Having a weekly Sabbath where I don’t do any work and a monthly (or every two months) “date time” with God (which I explain more fully on the podcast) both help me keep Him first in my life and feel close to Him.

**Be thankful.** Do you remember when the Israelites were grumbling in the desert after Moses led them out of Egypt? All of their grumbling distanced them from God and it does for us as well. The more we dwell on the good of God Himself and the blessings He has already given us, the more thankful we’ll be–and the closer to God we’ll feel. This post has some verses to help with thankfulness!

**Spent time listening to God.** John Mark Comer talked about this in his new book, *Practicing the Way*, and I also visited with John Mark about this practice on the 1/16/24 episode of the Christian Habits Podcast.

**Develop a prayer rhythm throughout the day.** We see Daniel doing this in the Bible when he prayed three times a day. Meeting with God throughout the day will help us be aware of His presence and make us feel closer to Him.

**Go to God for help with negative emotions each day.** I talk about this more on the podcast and give some examples of what that looks like.

**Don’t spend too much time on social media, news, Netflix, or phone surfing.** When we’re constantly on our phones or watching television, we’re often filling our minds with both a cultural perspective and negative emotions as we feel anger, worry, envy, and all sorts of things when we see what’s happening in the world or what others are doing. The problem is that these emotions and messages enter at lightening speed and we don’t process them. It’s easy for them to draw us away from God if we’re not careful.

**Join a home group or Bible study.** This is another tip I discovered after beginning a lifestyle where we didn’t live in places long enough to have a home group or Bible study. (My husband is a travel physical therapist so we move every three months.) I didn’t realize how important our home groups were for building me up in my faith until we no longer had them.

**Go to church each week.** I talk more about this in the podcast but I discovered this tip after being thrown into a lifestyle where we didn’t go to church every week. If we miss out on church regularly, we can still be in the Word and listen to sermons online and even watch church online. But here’s what we can’t do: join other believers in person as we worship God together. There is power in worshipping God together through song and prayer. Not to mention being encouraged by others (Hebrews 10:25) and hearing some great teaching.

**Go to God for help with major life changes.** Because I’ve just been through my own major life change, it’s fresh in my mind how important it is to go to God for help with that. Why? Because when we enter into a new life stage we discover new weaknesses, new tendencies toward idolatry, and new reasons to be discontent – even if they’re GOOD life changes. If we don’t go to God for help with those changes, we may start feeling distant from Him.

Journal Questions for Getting Closer to God

The wonderful thing about God is that He loves us even when we don’t feel close to Him. So if we’re wanting to improve our relationship with Him, we know He wants that as well. That’s not always true in our relationships with people. Sometimes it helps to think about what changes we’d like to make to improve our relationships. Following are some journaling questions you can use to think about your relationship with God.

What would it look like to have a close walk with God?

Is a consistently close walk with God possible?

Why do you want a close walk with God?

What is one thing that keeps you from having a closer walk with God?

What is one step you could take to have a closer walk with God?

My prayer for all of us is that God will help us have the discipline and desire to do some of the things that will draw us closer to Him. He loves us and wants to be in a relationship with us. That’s such a huge blessing. Does one of the above steps stand out to you as something you’d like to try doing? If so, I hope you’ll give that a try.

Additional Resources Mentioned on the Podcast

James Transformation Bible Study

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practicing the way iwth john mark comer — **John Mark Comer: Practicing the Way** Jan 16, 2024
Do you find yourself simply going through the motions in your Christian walk? Do you long for a deeply intentional and powerful relationship with God? If so, you will inspired and challenged by this episode of The Christian Habits Podcast (links below). My guest today, John Mark Comer, talks about a *whole-life,* immersive approach to your faith found in his new book, *Practicing the Way*.

What We Discussed on the Podcast

The difference a Christian and an *apprentice* of Jesus

How fierce intentionality in your walk with Jesus changes everything

The keystone habits of a practicing Christian

One powerful way to overcome temptation and sin

What a *Rule of Life* is and why the ancients practiced it

The practice of contemplative prayer

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast

Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. by John Mark Comer

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Live No Lies

About John Mark Comer

John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books including The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies as well as being a pastor, teacher, and founder of Practicing the Way. His latest book is Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. (a WaterBrook hardcover; on sale 1/16/24).

After serving as the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, for nearly two decades, John Mark and his family now reside in Los Angeles, where he serves as a teacher in residence on discipleship and spiritual formation at Vintage Church LA. His podcasts, John Mark Comer Teachings and Rule of Life, have been ranked on top religion and spirituality podcast charts in the US and UK. For more information visit johnmarkcomer.com and find him on Instagram .

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**John Mark Comer: Practicing the Way** Jan 16, 2024
Do you find yourself simply going through the motions in your Christian walk? Do you long for a deeply intentional and powerful relationship with God? If so, you will inspired and challenged by this episode of The Christian Habits Podcast (links below). My guest today, John Mark Comer, talks about a *whole-life,* immersive approach to your faith found in his new book, *Practicing the Way*.

What We Discussed on the Podcast

The difference a Christian and an *apprentice* of Jesus

How fierce intentionality in your walk with Jesus changes everything

The keystone habits of a practicing Christian

One powerful way to overcome temptation and sin

What a *Rule of Life* is and why the ancients practiced it

The practice of contemplative prayer

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast

Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. by John Mark Comer

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Live No Lies

About John Mark Comer

John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books including The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies as well as being a pastor, teacher, and founder of Practicing the Way. His latest book is Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. (a WaterBrook hardcover; on sale 1/16/24).

After serving as the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, for nearly two decades, John Mark and his family now reside in Los Angeles, where he serves as a teacher in residence on discipleship and spiritual formation at Vintage Church LA. His podcasts, John Mark Comer Teachings and Rule of Life, have been ranked on top religion and spirituality podcast charts in the US and UK. For more information visit johnmarkcomer.com and find him on Instagram .

How to Listen to the Podcast

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living with joy in a stressful world with Brant Hansen — **Living with Joy in a Stressful World with Brant Hansen** Jan 02, 2024
It’s easy to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious when we focus on the turmoil in the world (or our own lives). However, there is hope! My guest on the podcast today, Brant Hansen, reminds us that we truly can have peace and abiding joy – no matter our circumstances – if Jesus is the center of our lives. We’ll also discuss Brant’s new book, *Life is Hard, God is Good, Let’s Dance*.

What We Discussed on the Podcast

How to become joyful when that isn’t your natural bent

How to “outsource” our worries

What it truly means to be a *disciple*

How God’s ways always lead to the best life

A technique beyond list-making to increase our gratitude

The importance of choosing the attitude of our heart

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast (Including Links for Pre-Order Bonuses)

Brant’s newest book, *Life is Hard, God is Good, Let’s Dance* – publishing January 16, 2024

Barnes and Noble’s pre-order sweepstakes

Other pre-order gifts from Thomas Nelson Publishing

Brant’s other books

CURE International Children’s Hospitals

About Brant Hansen

BRANT HANSEN is a bestselling author, syndicated radio host and advocate for healing children with correctable disabilities through CURE International Children’s Hospitals. His award-winning radio show, The Brant Hansen Show, airs on top stations in the U.S. and Canada. His podcast, The Brant and Sherri Oddcast, has been downloaded more than 15 million times. He has been named “Personality of the Year” multiple times by Christian Music Broadcasters and is called “Christian music ‘s most beloved radio personality” by Christian Voice Magazine. Brant writes about varied topics related to faith, including masculinity in his book, *The Men We Need*, and forgiveness in *Unoffendable*, about which he was recently interviewed on ABC’s Good Morning America. He speaks often about being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as an adult. Brant also proudly refers to himself as a “toast-obsessed nerd’ who was no less than president of the Illinois Student Librarians Association in high school. He also plays the accordion, “in spite of popular demand.”

Connect with Brant at his website, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

How to Listen to the Podcast

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Brant Hansen photograph — **Living with Joy in a Stressful World with Brant Hansen** Jan 02, 2024
It’s easy to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious when we focus on the turmoil in the world (or our own lives). However, there is hope! My guest on the podcast today, Brant Hansen, reminds us that we truly can have peace and abiding joy – no matter our circumstances – if Jesus is the center of our lives. We’ll also discuss Brant’s new book, *Life is Hard, God is Good, Let’s Dance*.

What We Discussed on the Podcast

How to become joyful when that isn’t your natural bent

How to “outsource” our worries

What it truly means to be a *disciple*

How God’s ways always lead to the best life

A technique beyond list-making to increase our gratitude

The importance of choosing the attitude of our heart

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast (Including Links for Pre-Order Bonuses)

Brant’s newest book, *Life is Hard, God is Good, Let’s Dance* – publishing January 16, 2024

Barnes and Noble’s pre-order sweepstakes

Other pre-order gifts from Thomas Nelson Publishing

Brant’s other books

CURE International Children’s Hospitals

About Brant Hansen

BRANT HANSEN is a bestselling author, syndicated radio host and advocate for healing children with correctable disabilities through CURE International Children’s Hospitals. His award-winning radio show, The Brant Hansen Show, airs on top stations in the U.S. and Canada. His podcast, The Brant and Sherri Oddcast, has been downloaded more than 15 million times. He has been named “Personality of the Year” multiple times by Christian Music Broadcasters and is called “Christian music ‘s most beloved radio personality” by Christian Voice Magazine. Brant writes about varied topics related to faith, including masculinity in his book, *The Men We Need*, and forgiveness in *Unoffendable*, about which he was recently interviewed on ABC’s Good Morning America. He speaks often about being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as an adult. Brant also proudly refers to himself as a “toast-obsessed nerd’ who was no less than president of the Illinois Student Librarians Association in high school. He also plays the accordion, “in spite of popular demand.”

Connect with Brant at his website, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

How to Listen to the Podcast

To listen or subscribe on Google Podcasts: click here

To listen or subscribe on Apple Podcasts: click here

To listen or subscribe on Android: click here

To listen or subscribe on Stitcher: click here

To listen or subscribe on Spotify: click here

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Memorizing Scripture with Glenna Marshall Nov 21, 2023

Do you struggle to memorize Scripture? I do. For years I thought I couldn’t memorize it because I don’t have a good memory. But for the last couple of months–ever since I read Glenna Marshall’s book on memorizing Scripture–I’ve been going great guns with Scripture memory and love it! If you’re someone like me who [...]

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Practicing the Presence of Jesus with Joni Eareckson Tada Oct 24, 2023

Do stressful situations steal your peace? Have you allowed the disappointments in your life to keep you from feeling close to Jesus? Do you wish to experience the calm you feel in your quiet moments with God all throughout your day? In my interview on the Christian Habits Podcast (links below), Joni Eareckson Tada shares [...]

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Susie Larson: Staying Strong in Battle Sep 26, 2023

Has the joy and peace in your life been replaced by stress and strife? Is your inner narrative filling you with thoughts of despair? Do you find yourself questioning God’s goodness? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you may be in the midst of a spiritual battle. My guest today [...]

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Dannah Gresh: Finding Healing for Your Marriage Aug 22, 2023

Marriage is hard, we all agree. And when a spouse has an addiction to pornography, a marriage can be stretched to its breaking point. However, when God is involved, there is always hope! On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast (links below), my guest, Dannah Gresh shares about this particular struggle in her own [...]

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Sarah J. Hauser: Finding Rest When Life is Hard Jul 25, 2023

Are you going through a hard season right now? Does God feel silent? Sarah J. Hauser, my guest on the Christian Habits Podcast (links below), is no stranger to these difficulties. In our interview, she shares about her new book, All Who are Weary: Finding True Rest by Letting Go of the Burdens You were [...]

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Andrea Herzer: Living with Chronic Pain and Illness Jun 27, 2023

Do you suffer from chronic pain or a debilitating illness? Have you recently received a difficult diagnosis? Or are you or a loved one simply going through a difficult trial right now? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you will be greatly encouraged by my interview with Andrea Herzer about her new book: [...]

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Jamie Erickson: Cultivating Holy Hygge May 30, 2023

Do you often feel rushed and like you’re not really enjoying life? Does your heart long for rest and for sweet fellowship with dear friends? If so, you’ll be encouraged by the Danish practice of hygge (HYOO-guh) which my podcast guest, Jamie Erickson, discusses in her latest book: Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather [...]

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Mary DeMuth: Parenting Your Adult Kids with Joy May 02, 2023

It can be hard to transition from parenting young kids or even teenagers to parenting adult children. That becomes even more difficult when our kids make choices that worry us. In today’s Christian Habits Podcast episode (links below), I visit with Mary DeMuth about her new book, Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Children [...]

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Mark Batterson: How Please, Sorry, and Thanks Can Change Your Life Apr 04, 2023

Mark Batterson is an influential pastor and a prolific author of over twenty-three books. His latest book, Please, Sorry, Thanks: the Three Words that Change Everything digs into how every relationship can be positively affected by a new revelation and application of these three words in our lives. I think you’ll really enjoy my interview [...]

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Embracing Trust with Joanna Weaver Mar 07, 2023

Do you ever find yourself wondering why certain things are happening in your life? Or paralyzed with regret, spending too much time in woulda-coulda-shoulda thinking? Are you afraid to admit that, at times, you question whether or not God really is good? If you can relate to any of these questions, I invite you to [...]

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Christian Loneliness: How to Stop Being Lonely Feb 08, 2023

We live in an age where people are more connected than ever through social media and email, yet loneliness is rampant in all age groups. It’s easy to feel lonely even when we’re surrounded by people both online and in our own lives. We’re not the only ones who feel this way. Mother Teresa once [...]

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A More Loving Way to Disagree with Mike Donehey Jan 12, 2023

Do you have loved ones in your life with whom you disagree? Do you find it hard to engage with someone who has a different opinion than yours? Are you prone to just “agree to disagree” when beliefs differ? If any of these are true for you, my interview today on the Christian Habits Podcast [...]

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Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive with Jordan Raynor Dec 14, 2022

If you’ve ever experienced stress over your personal productivity, today’s episode of The Christian Habits Podcast with Jordan Raynor will really encourage you (links below). I talk with Jordan about his book, Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for being Purposeful, Present and Wildly Productive. What We Discussed on the Podcast How this book’s advice [...]

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Daniel Fusco: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess Nov 16, 2022

When trials and hard times come into our lives, we can find ourselves questioning God and becoming bitter. On today’s episode of The Christian Habits Podcast (links below), I talk with Daniel Fusco about how developing resilience during trials can actually be a path to fruitfulness and growth in our lives, and also about his [...]

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Jennifer Slattery: 9 Common Idols and How to Resist Them Oct 19, 2022

Do you find yourself looking to other people or things to satisfy you? Are you tempted to doubt that Jesus alone really does offer a life of joy, peace and contentment? On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast (links below), I visit with Jennifer Slattery about nine common idols we are tempted to worship [...]

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When Life is Hard: 3 Temptations & 3 Solutions Sep 21, 2022

I don’t know about you, but when life is hard, I’m often tempted to do things that aren’t good for me. Eat, for example. Or waste time on my phone. Or sit like a lump on the couch and think of all the things that could possibly go wrong and how my life will be [...]

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Dana K. White: How to Declutter and Get Organized Jun 01, 2022

Do you feel overwhelmed by the task of getting organized? Does a simple glance around your home or office tell you that clutter is taking over your life? If so, my podcast interview with Dana K. White from A Slob Comes Clean (links below) will offer helpful advice about how to tackle these projects without stress. [...]

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Asheritah CiuCiu: Growing a Prayer Habit May 04, 2022

In this interview with Asheritah CiuCiu, we discuss how to grow a prayer habit using the REST method from her new book, Prayers of Rest: 365 Prompts to Hear God’s Voice. If you find yourself struggling to make prayer a daily habit, Asheritah offers many helpful ways to cultivate this powerful discipline in this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast [...]

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Joshua Becker: Overcoming Distractions to Live a More Meaningful Life Apr 06, 2022

In Joshua Becker’s new book, Things that Matter, he talks about eight common distractions that keep us from living a meaningful life. Joshua Becker is a former pastor and the founder of the influential Becoming Minimalist blog, where he has been helping millions find more by owning less for the last 15 years. On today’s [...]

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When You Can’t Make Yourself Read Your Bible – 9 Tips Mar 21, 2022

Do you ever have a hard time making yourself read your Bible? Or do you start out reading, only to find yourself reading the same passage over and over again because you can’t make yourself concentrate? I spent twenty years of my Christian life struggling to have a daily quiet time. I’d do fine when I [...]

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How to Navigate Life Change (Even if You’re Not Crazy about the New Life) Mar 02, 2022

Are you in the middle of a big life change? Or still adjusting to an old life change? Change can be difficult, even when it’s positive. Yet so many life changes don’t feel one bit positive. Here are just a few of the life changes we go through: A move Change of occupation: new job, [...]

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How to Avoid (or End) an Emotional Affair Feb 02, 2022

If you’ve been married a long time, chances are good you’ve been attracted to someone at some time or another. In today’s podcast, I’ll be visiting with my friend Trish about how to keep that initial attraction from morphing into something that could potentially hurt your marriage, your family, your community, and yourself! We’ll be [...]

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How to Achieve Your Goals – 10 Tips Jan 04, 2022

Do you ever set goals and fail to reach them? I used to do that all the time. The only goals I completed each year were my recreation goals! Over the years, though, I’ve learned some tips to help me be more successful with reaching goals. On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss ten tips about how [...]

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To Give Advice or Not Give Advice? 6 Rules to Follow Nov 24, 2021

To give advice or not to give advice? That is the question. In the past I used to answer that with, Of course I should give advice! Why wouldn’t I give advice?! Well, I have since learned a few reasons why I shouldn’t! Why You Should Think Twice Before Giving Unsolicited Advice For starters, too [...]

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How to Plan a Productive Day with Polly Payne Oct 27, 2021

Do you struggle with productivity? Do you find that you often have trouble getting through your to-do list? At the end of each day, do you feel discouraged that you didn’t achieve more? If so, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, where I interview Polly Payne, the CEO of [...]

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Darryl Dash: 8 Habits for Christian Growth Sep 29, 2021

Most all of us have the desire to grow in God, but we often don’t know how to begin. My guest on the Christian Habits Podcast today, Darryl Dash, has written a great new book on this topic called 8 Habits for Growth: A Simple Guide to Becoming More Like Christ. Darryl discusses the habits in [...]

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How to Stop Being Angry – 12 Tips Sep 01, 2021

Do you ever get irritated with friends who believe differently than you do about politics or Covid? Do you get annoyed with the faults of a spouse or family member? Do you get frustrated with people who drive at a different speed than you drive? If so, today’s post and podcast will help. We’ll be [...]

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How To Renew Your Mind May 19, 2021

If someone told you to have a quiet time, you’d know what to do: read your Bible and pray. But what if they told you to renew your mind? Would you know how to renew your mind? Maybe not. The renewing of the mind doesn’t have a clear protocol like a quiet time has. Maybe [...]

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Finding Hope When Life is Hard with Ginny Owens Apr 21, 2021

In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I talk with Ginny Owens, an award-winning singer, songwriter, author and speaker. Ginny candidly shares biblical wisdom for finding hope when life is hard which can also be found in her new book: Singing in the Dark, set to release on May 1st, 2021. Some Things Ginny [...]

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How to Meditate on Scripture Mar 24, 2021

Often before a trip, I’ll wake up in the middle of the night with my mind buzzing. I remember all I have to do and have a hard time getting back to sleep. That happened last night, so I got up and had my quiet time. I was having a hard time focusing so I [...]

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8 Signs You’re People Pleasing and How to Stop People Pleasing Feb 24, 2021

When I was in my forties, I didn’t even consider “no” an option. Instead, I did everything everyone asked me to do without even thinking about it. This led to stress, resentment, and sometimes doing things God didn’t want me to do. Not bad things, but things that weren’t right for that time in my [...]

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How to Create a Bible Routine You Can Enjoy | Brittany Ann Jan 27, 2021

Do you ever struggle to read the Bible? Maybe you wake up in the morning, turn off the alarm, roll over, and think to yourself, Just five more minutes. Then you wake up again 30 minutes later and your Bible reading window has disappeared. You would love to create a Bible routine, but you can’t [...]

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10 Lies that Make Us Give Up on New Year’s Resolutions Dec 31, 2020

How do you feel when you hear the phrase, New Year’s resolutions? Excited? Defeated? Skeptical? In recent years, New Year’s resolutions have gone out of style in favor of goals. The idea is that New Year’s resolutions are vague, so they don’t work—but goals are more defined with action steps, so they work. I disagree [...]

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How to Stop Being Depressed During the Pandemic (or in Regular Life) Nov 25, 2020

If I were to ask the question, “Have you been depressed at all during the pandemic?” my guess is that every single one of you would answer that question with a yes. I know I have. Many days are great, but there are also those days when I feel like I’m going to go stark [...]

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10 Tips to Help You Stop Procrastinating Nov 05, 2020

Do you ever find yourself putting off a dreaded task for weeks or even months or years? I have been known to procrastinate a 10-minute job for ten years. Thankfully, God is slowly changing me in this area. Here are ten tips I’ve been using to help me stop procrastinating. Hope they help you as [...]

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Secrets to Self-Control with Drew Dyck Oct 07, 2020

Do you wonder if there really are secrets to self-control? Do you feel like you’re stuck and just need to live with it? In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, Secrets to Self-Control with Drew Dyck, I visit with Drew about his book, Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and [...]

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How to Mend a Broken Relationship with Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh Sep 09, 2020

Are you struggling in one of your relationships? It could be a friend, an adult child, a sibling or parent, or even a spouse. In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I visit with Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh about how to mend a broken relationship. Helen and Blythe are a mother-daughter team [...]

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Spiritual Attack: 10 Tips for Spiritual Warfare Jul 30, 2020

When I first started writing, I noticed that I’d often get attacked at different stages of the process–especially when I was beginning something new. I’ve since studied spiritual attack and discovered there are many things we can do to be successful in spiritual warfare. We’ll discuss those things on today’s episode of the Christian Habits [...]

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Allen Arnold: Life with God vs. Life for God May 19, 2020

Do you ever find yourself going about your daily work and not remembering God is there? I do sometimes. It’s easy to do when we get busy. On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, Allen Arnold talks about how to do life with God–remembering Him throughout the day and visiting with Him about life [...]

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Breaking Free from Idolatry with Brad Bigney Apr 21, 2020

I first came across Brad Bigney’s material at a biblical counseling conference in Bozeman, Montana. Brad had written a book on breaking free from idolatry and I found his material super helpful. Today, I’m excited to have him on the Christian Habits Podcast. Here are a few of the topics we’ll be discussing: Topics We [...]

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How to Avoid Gaining Weight during Coronavirus Mar 28, 2020

One of the things we tend to do during hard times is head to the refrigerator for comfort, excitement, or stress relief. The other night, the only thing that saved me from that was that I had no treats in the house–and didn’t want to go out to buy any with the coronavirus going around! [...]

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Coronavirus Anxiety, Stress, and Boredom: 6 Tips + Facebook Live Mar 22, 2020

Earlier this week, I was sitting at a restaurant in the Denver airport having a cup of coffee and journaling. I’d already sanitized my hands, checked the news for Montana (6 cases), and was wondering if I should sanitize my hands again since I’d just picked up the cream pitcher to pour cream in my [...]

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11 Tips for Making Decisions Peacefully Mar 03, 2020

Do you ever agonize over decisions for days or even years? Do you wait until the last possible moment to make the decision so you can keep your options open? Do decisions stress you out? If so, today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast will help. We’ll be talking about how to make decisions peacefully. [...]

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How to Use Habit Stacking to Create Habits with Ian Warner Feb 03, 2020

Do you ever feel like you’d like to start a new habit but you just can’t make yourself do it? In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I interview Ian Warner, an expert on habit stacking. Ian created a habit tracking app. Interestingly enough, the number one positive habit that people want to build [...]

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Breaking Free from Strongholds with Neil Anderson Jan 09, 2020

On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I interview Neil Anderson about gaining freedom in Christ. Neil Anderson is the author of many best-selling books including The Bondage Breaker and Victory Over the Darkness. He writes and speaks worldwide, helping people resolve personal and spiritual conflicts. Here are just a few of the [...]

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How to Overcome Fear of Failure – 7 Steps Dec 10, 2019

A few weeks ago, I asked members of my Facebook page if they were afraid of failure. I was overwhelmed by the responses. It seems that I’m not the only one out there who fears failure! In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, we’ll talk about seven steps you can take to overcome fear [...]

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How to Hold Onto Your Faith When Life Is Hard with Michele Cushatt Nov 12, 2019

How do you hold onto your faith when it seems like God has disappeared? Whether in struggle, illness, death, or failure, the presence of pain is often so overwhelming it can drown out God’s voice. On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I visit with Michele Cushatt who offers hope and faith for times [...]

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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed – 5 Steps Oct 22, 2019

Do you ever feel like you have a million things to do, but you only have time and energy for about three things? Do you often ignore the important things in life because you’re too busy doing the million things in life? If so, you’re in the same boat as most of us. We’ve all [...]

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Productivity and Parenting with Tricia Goyer Jun 04, 2019

On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I’m excited to have Tricia Goyer with us. This will be the last podcast for the next few months as I’ll be taking a break from both the Christian Habits Podcast and Taste for Truth Weight Loss Podcast over the summer. Tricia Goyer is a woman [...]

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How To Do a Renewing of the Mind Project May 07, 2019

Do you ever feel like you’d like a little help with some area of your life? If so, consider starting a “renewing of the mind project.” We’ll talk about what that looks like and how to get started on today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast. This podcast will be a little different than my [...]

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Connecting with God in Hard Times with Sarah Forgrave Apr 09, 2019

Are you going through a difficult time right now either in your own life or the life of someone you love? On this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I’m excited to have Sarah Forgrave with us to talk about connecting with God during those difficult times in our lives. During hard times we have [...]

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3 Mindset Shifts That Can Help You Accomplish Your Important Goals Mar 12, 2019

Do you ever find yourself working on a goal but secretly thinking, I’ll never be able to do this? In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, Dr. Melanie Wilson shares three mindset shifts that can help us accomplish goals. Here are the three mindset shifts we’ll be discussing on today’s podcast: You don’t have [...]

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What to Do When Your Spouse is Unfaithful Feb 12, 2019

On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I’ll answer a listener’s question about what to do when your spouse is unfaithful. We’ll talk about it from both a practical standpoint and also a spiritual standpoint: what to do with all of those emotions that well up. In the first half of the podcast we’ll [...]

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Consistent Quiet Times: 10 Lies That Get In the Way Jan 17, 2019

Do you ever want to have a quiet time, but you can’t make yourself do it? That happened to me for ten or twenty years. Each year, I’d put “Have consistent quiet times” on my New Year’s goals list, and each year I would fail to meet my goal. I wanted to meet with God, [...]

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The Ups and Downs of Weight Loss with Sandy Jan 02, 2019

Do you ever feel like weight loss is a battle? Not just a one and done but a back and forth lose/gain experience? On today’s podcast, I visit with Sandy about the ups and downs of weight loss. Here’s a sampling of the topics we’ll be discussing. Topics we’ll be discussing: cheat days: are they [...]

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Option Charts: Tool for a Happy Christian Marriage Dec 17, 2018

Do you ever find yourself annoyed with your husband because of something he did–or didn’t–do? In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I’ll explain how to use option charts to improve your chances of having a happy Christian marriage. I first started using option charts 17 years ago when I was in a difficult [...]

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PROSPER Bible Study Method with Arabah Joy Sep 26, 2018

In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I visit with blogger and author, Arabah Joy, about her PROSPER Bible Study method. Arabah is one of those wise women of God who always has great things to share. In our podcast interview, she goes through the PROSPER acronym to share how she studies the Word. PROSPER [...]

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How to Stop Worrying with God’s Help: 6 Ideas from the Bible Aug 29, 2018

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night worrying about something? Does worry hound your days, keeping you from feeling God’s presence and stealing your peace? If so, this post (and podcast) will help. We’ll talk about how to stop worrying with God’s help. How to Stop Worrying This post grew out [...]

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Breaking Free from People Pleasing with Olu Sobanjo Aug 01, 2018

Many of us are exhausted because we’re not just trying to love people well–we’re trying to please them. On today’s podcast, Olu Sobanjo and I talk about how to break free from people pleasing. Olu Sobanjo is a recovering people pleaser and host of the Like Jesus Podcast. In the Like Jesus Podcast, Olu shares tips [...]

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7 Lies That Keep You From Breaking a Habit Jul 03, 2018

Do you ever find yourself setting boundaries for breaking a habit, then ignoring those boundaries and going your merry way, breaking your habit right and left? I know I do. This is especially common with non-sin habits. Because with those habits, we tend to think, Is it really that big of a deal if I practice my habit? The [...]

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How to Pray for Loved Ones – 7 Steps Jun 05, 2018

Do you ever find yourself worrying about your loved ones rather than praying for them? I know I do. A woman in one of my Bible studies once said that worry is the enemy’s manipulation of prayer. In today’s podcast, we’ll be talking about how to pray for loved ones. Here are the seven steps [...]

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How Your Learning Style Affects Your Quiet Time May 08, 2018

Do you ever sit down to have your quiet time with God and then – poof – your mind is somewhere else? Maybe you’re planning a list. Or thinking about what happened last night. Or worrying about the day ahead. You want to focus on God but you can’t make yourself do it. This has [...]

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How to Develop a Thankfulness Habit Dec 13, 2017

Do you ever wish you were more positive? Or could more easily focus on the good rather than the bad in people and life? If so, today’s podcast will help. We’ll talk about how to develop a thankfulness habit. Part of developing a thankfulness habit is learning to focus on the good. Listen to what [...]

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Journaling for the Soul: Methods and Tips with Deborah Haddix Oct 25, 2017

Have you ever thought about journaling as a way to grow closer to God? Or have you wanted to start a journaling habit, but you can’t make yourself do it? Or maybe you don’t know where to begin? If so, this podcast episode on journaling for the soul will help. I’ll be interviewing Deborah Haddix, [...]

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34: 10 Tips for When Your Spouse Won’t Change May 03, 2017

Do you ever think, If only my spouse would change, then I’d be happy? If you’ve been married for any length of time, you’ve probably thought that at least once. Unfortunately, God hasn’t given us a magic wand to change our spouses! That’s okay though. Here are 10 tips to help you when your spouse [...]

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33: Christian Writers: Finding Your Identity in Christ with Matt Rial Mar 07, 2017

Are you a Christian writer who struggles with finding your identity in Christ? Are you going through a trial that’s shaking your identity? In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, Matt Rial shares how his recent injury affected both his writing and his identity. As we visit together about the experience and life in [...]

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32: Overcoming Food Fixation: Interview with Asheritah Ciuciu Jan 03, 2017

See also: Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast. Click here for more info! Click here to view on iTunes. Do you ever feel like you can’t stop thinking about food? Or do you struggle with obsessing about losing weight, exercise, or eating healthy? If so, this interview with Asheritah Ciuciu on the Christian Habits Podcast will help! [...]

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31: Building Relationships: Treat Everyone Like a “10” Nov 19, 2016

Have you ever met someone who reached out to you and seemed to like you right away? Have you ever wanted to be that person for someone else? In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I’ll be visiting with Micah Brooks about how to treat everyone like a 10–whether you’ve known them for a long [...]

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30: How to Stop Boredom Eating and Boredom Habiting Sep 12, 2016

See also: Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast. Click here for more info! Click here to view on iTunes. Do you ever eat or do your habit out of boredom? Most of us do. On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, we’ll talk about how to stop boredom eating and boredom habiting. It’s [...]

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29: 6 Steps to Breaking Free From Self-Condemnation Aug 30, 2016

One of the things I’ve struggled with as a writer is self-condemnation. I’m not a Type A person who is capable of getting a lot done each day, but for some reason I expect myself to be. When I fail to live up to my unrealistic expectations for work, I often slip into self-condemnation mode. [...]

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28: Help for Emotional Eating: Bible Verses & Questions Aug 01, 2016

Do you ever feel like everywhere you look the news is bad? It’s also bad in our valley right now. Yesterday we had a major fire blow up in in the mountains and it looks like several structures have been burned. Many have had to evacuate their homes and a couple of our local churches have [...]

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27: When You Dread Your To Do List Jul 06, 2016

Do you ever know you need to do something, but you just can’t make yourself do it? I have that problem quite a bit. So on today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I decided to go through the dread questions from the Renewing of the Mind Project to help me get back to work [...]

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26: Maintaining Weight Loss with God’s Help Jun 02, 2016

See also: Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast. Click here for more info! Click here to view on iTunes. Today on the Christian Habits Podcast, I’m excited to have Terry Tignor with us once again! This is a two part interview (in one episode), so when it sounds like it’s the end of the [...]

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25: Navigating Life’s Hardships – Joy’s Story May 05, 2016

Are you ever tempted to give into self-pity, bitterness, or blaming God? In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast we’ll learn how to navigate life’s hardships with God’s help. I’ll be interviewing Joy Schroeder, a delightful and wise woman of God who was tempted by these things when she was paralyzed from the chest down [...]

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24: Going to God for Help with Weight Loss Feb 18, 2016

See also: Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast. Click here for more info! Click here to view on iTunes. Today on the Christian Habits Podcast I’m excited to share an interview I did with Keri Greenaway. Keri lost 45 pounds by going to God for help with weight loss. If you could use a little [...]

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23: How to Get Organized Jan 18, 2016

Do you ever feel overwhelmed because your time, house, desk, and/or life in general is unorganized? Today on the Christian Habits Podcast, Dr. Melanie Wilson will help us get organized. I asked Melanie if she was a naturally organized person and she said, “No, definitely not!” Instead, she’s had to learn how to get organized [...]

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22: Breaking Free from Pornography with God’s Help Dec 15, 2015

An interview with Matt Rial A recent survey of Christian men showed that 77% of Christian men age 18-30 view porn once a month and 36% view it on a daily basis. It’s a little more difficult to find out how many women struggle with porn, but in 2007, Nielsen/NetRatings found that approximately 13 million American women click [...]

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21: Avoid Holiday Weight Gain: 11 Questions That Will Help Nov 23, 2015

See also: Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast. Click here for more info! Click here to view on iTunes. It’s that time of year again–the time when we throw caution to the wind, ignore all of our boundaries, and eat, eat, eat! It comes right before the New Year’s resolutions season–when we vow to lose [...]

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20: Productivity: 9 Lies That Make You Feel Overwhelmed Nov 06, 2015

Do you ever feel so overwhelmed you don’t even know where to begin with the work that’s on your plate? Sometimes those overwhelmed feelings come from the work itself, but often they come from the other things: our attitudes, our fears, our desire to please others, and our doubts about being able to do the [...]

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19: Weight Loss and Insecurity: A Renewing of the Mind Project May 07, 2015

See also: Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast. Click here for more info! Click here to view on iTunes. An interview with Becca On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I’m excited to share an interview with Becca, who is working on a renewing of the mind project for both weight loss and insecurity. [...]

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18: Weight Loss: A Renewing of the Mind Project Apr 16, 2015

See also: Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast. Click here for more info! Click here to view on iTunes. An interview with Karina, who is doing a renewing of the mind project on weight loss. I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of coaching, so at the end of our online class for The [...]

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16: Help for Depression: Part 2 Nov 10, 2014

You know those days when life feels terrible? Whether it’s a day of depression or an ongoing battle, today’s podcast will give you some ideas of how to cope with depression. This is part two of my interview with Betty Mullaney, who also struggles with depression. Together we brainstorm ways to deal with it. To [...]

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15: Help for Depression with Betty Mullaney Oct 31, 2014

Interview with Betty Mullaney. Today I’m excited to share the first (very short) part of an interview I had with Betty Mullaney. To listen on iTunes: click here Betty first wrote me a couple of months ago, asking if I had ever considered writing a Bible study on depression. I hadn’t, but I was interested in [...]

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14: 3 Habits That Will Boost Your Productivity Oct 01, 2014

Interview with Melanie Wilson. Do you ever struggle with getting things done? Do you ever obsess over your to do list? Would you like to learn how to get more done? In today’s podcast, Dr. Melanie Wilson of psychowith6.com shares 3 habits she learned from a year of living productively, and she also helped me with [...]

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13: How to Stop Being Annoyed: 12 Questions to Ask Sep 24, 2014

Do you have a hard time enjoying that person in your life who annoys you on a regular basis? Would you like to forgive and forget, but you’re not sure how? In today’s podcast, we’ll talk about how to let go of those angry feelings that fester inside of us. We’ll do that by going through [...]

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12: Learning to Adjust to a Different Life Than You’re Used To Sep 17, 2014

Interview with Ngina Otiende Today I’m excited to have my friend Ngina Otiende on The Christ Habits Podcast. Ngina blogs about the early years of marriage at IntentionalToday.com. I would encourage you to drop over to her blog as she has lots of great advice for both single people and married people! In today’s podcast we’ll be talking [...]

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11: Help for your Marriage with Heidi Byslma Sep 10, 2014

Interview with Heidi Bylsma Today I have the privilege of sharing a wonderful interview about marriage with my friend Heidi Bylsma. I hope it’s as much of a blessing to you as it is to me. This is an encouraging interview whether your marriage could use just a little tweaking or a major overhaul. To [...]

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10: How to Break Free from Idolatry Sep 03, 2014

In today’s podcast we’ll talk about 6 steps to breaking free from idolatry. This podcast is based on a post I wrote last year, although I’ve changed the steps just a bit. To see that post and the study that goes with it, click here. To listen to the post in iTunes, click here. For [...]

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09: 5 Reasons to Keep Working on Breaking That Habit Aug 27, 2014

Do you ever get tired of working on breaking that habit? I know I do. In today’s podcast we’ll talk about 5 reasons to keep working on those habits when it would be so much easier to give up. For more help with breaking habits, check out the breaking a habit tab at the top of [...]

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08: When You Feel Like a Failure: 10 Questions to Ask Aug 20, 2014

Do you ever feel like a complete and total failure? Do you ever feel like a mild loser? Either way, this podcast will help. We’ll go through the self-condemnation questions and insecurity Bible verses from I Deserve a Donut with our own failures in mind. To listen on iTunes: click here Here are the questions we’ll be [...]

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07: Breaking Free from the Idol of Skinny With Christina Smith Aug 13, 2014

See also: Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast. Click here for more info! Click here to view on iTunes. Interview with Christina Smith Today I’m excited to share an interview with my friend Christina. We’ll be talking about how to follow lifelong eating boundaries, how to break free from the idol of skinny, and how [...]

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06: How to Break a Habit Aug 06, 2014

Do you ever feel like you can’t break that habit that has been plaguing you all your life? In today’s podcast we’ll talk about three steps you can take if you want to break your habit. To listen on iTunes: click here To listen on Stitcher: click here If you’d like more info on this subject click [...]

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05: Breaking Habits: An Attitude That Keeps Us Stuck Jul 30, 2014

In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, we’ll talk about an attitude that keeps us from breaking our habits. If you’d like help with breaking a habit, check out the breaking a habit tab at the top of this blog. Click here to see the questions on today’s podcast. To listen on iTunes: click here [...]

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04: 6 Tips for People Pleasers Jul 23, 2014

http://traffic.libsyn.com/christianhabits/people_pleasing_2.mp3 Do you ever feel like you have to say yes when someone asks you to do something? Do often find yourself saying yes and then regretting it later? Does it bother you when people are unhappy with you? If so, you may be a people pleaser. In this podcast, we’ll talk about 6 different things you [...]

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03: How My Friend Lost 140 Pounds Jul 16, 2014

See also: Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast. Click here for more info! Click here to view on iTunes. Interview with Terry Tignor Today I’m excited to share an interview with my friend Terry Tignor, who has lost 140 pounds over the last 2 1/2 years. Terry is the friend I mentioned in the intro [...]

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02: When Life is Hard: 11 Questions to Ask Jul 09, 2014

Welcome to the Christian Habits podcast, episode two! I won’t normally write a separate blog post to go with the podcast, but thought I would today so I could explain what it’s like to do a podcast. The nice thing about blogging is that if you forget to say something when you write the first draft, you [...]

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01: Welcome to the The Christian Habits Podcast Jul 05, 2014

A few months ago, I interviewed my friend Terry who lost 140 pounds. Rather than doing it on video, I thought, I’ll just tape it and then I can make a podcast. Little did I know how complicated it was to make a podcast! It’s definitely not for the technologically faint of heart! But thanks [...]

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Christian Weight Loss: Is Fun and Easy Possible? Apr 24, 2014

This isn’t a podcast, but it’s listed as a podcast because of the recording. Suppose you’ve been trying to lose the same 20 pounds (or break that same bad habit) for the last six years. Every time you start doing well, something comes up: a vacation, a holiday (Easter, for example), a hectic few weeks at work [...]

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How to Let Go of Regret and “If Only” – Option Charts Apr 16, 2014

Do you ever say, “If only I hadn’t messed up,” or “If only life were easier?” “If only I had made a different choice?” “If only I were more like so-and-so?” So often we live in the land of “if only” and “I should have.” This is not a pleasant place to live. Not only [...]

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9 Questions That Will Help You Stop Procrastinating Nov 16, 2013

I still remember the look and the feel of the cookies in my college dorm’s candy machine. Great big sandwich cookies filled with vanilla cream. The perfect thing for avoiding homework. The perfect thing for gaining twenty pounds while avoiding homework. College was the place I learned to procrastinate, and food was my chosen vice. Instead [...]

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