The Christian Habits Podcast

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 Never Meant to Carry , and about the difficult season she went through to learn the truths she...

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: Incurable Faith: 120 Devotions of Lasting Hope for Lingering Health Issues. What...

 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 and the Gospel to Grow . Today's episode of the Christian Habits...

As a parent of adult children, do you find yourself distraught about choices they are making? Do you feel guilty and like you did something wrong when your children abandon their faith? If so, you will get much encouragement from my conversation with Mary DeMuth on the Christian Habits Podcast today (links below). Mary's new book,  Love, Pray, Listen ,  will give welcome advice for parenting your...

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 effected by a new revelation and application of these three words in our lives. I think you'll really enjoy my interview with him today on The Christian Habits Podcast (links below...

Do you find yourself wondering why certain things are happening in your life? Are you afraid to admit that, at times, you question whether or not God really is good? If you can relate to either of these questions, you will find yourself greatly encouraged by my interview with Joanna Weaver on today's episode of the Christian Habits Podcast (links below). We discuss her newest book, Embracing Trust...

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 said, "The greatest disease in the West today is not TB or leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and un...

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 with Mike Donehey (links below) will give you a more peaceful approach and practical tips to have more health...

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 new book, You're Gonna Make It . What We Discussed on the Podcast What is...

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 down below), I visit with Jennifer Slattery about nine common idols we are tempted to worship and how to resist them. What We Discussed on the Podcast What is an idol? Nine...

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. What We Discussed on the Podcast Coming to terms with our own unique clutter thresh...

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 (links below). What We Discussed on the P...

Do you find yourself always pursuing happiness but rarely finding it? Does your life feel cluttered and unsatisfying? If so, today's episode of the Christian Habits Podcast (links below) will offer a remedy for a selfish and unhappy life. I speak with Joshua Becker, founder of Becoming Minimalist ,  about his new book:  Things that Matter . Things We Discussed on the Podcast How removing distracti...

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? Today we'll talk about 9 tips you can use to develop a Bible reading habit.

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, loss of old job, career change, beginning college, etc. Engagement or marriage Divorce or separation Natural disaste...

Our hearts are deceitful and in this age of technology, it is easier than ever to begin sharing your thoughts and deep feelings with someone other than your spouse. If we aren't careful, we can begin to become emotionally dependent on someone outside of our marriage. In today's podcast, Barb visits with her friend, Trish, about how to avoid (or end) an emotional affair. What We Discussed on the Po...

Happy New Year, everyone! Well it's this time of year that many of us are focused on starting or stopping habits and setting goals. On today's podcast, I'll visit with Melanie Wilson , author, blogger, podcaster, and we will be discussing  several tips about how to achieve your goals this year! Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals Develop a routine. Make it easy. Make a plan for dealing with obstac...

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! For starters, too much advice can hurt relationships. On our end, we think we're giving wise advice to help people be safe and happy. But on their end, they often feel like we're tr...

Do you struggle with productivity? At the end of each day, do you wind up feeling discouraged that you didn't achieve more? Do you find that you often have trouble getting through your to-do list? If so, you'll want to listen to today's episode of the Christian Habits Podcast , where I interview Polly Payne, the CEO of Horacio Printing and the creator of the Dream Planner . Polly shares many helpf...

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 his book and gives helpful advice for the Christian desiring to go deeper in their faith walk. Things We D...

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 discussing how to stop being angry. Before we do that, though, let's look at what anger is. What is an...