The Christian Habits Podcast

Explore the profound desire for closeness with God, framed around intimate reflections and spiritual growth. Hear personal stories of persistence and moments that deepened faith. Discover practical steps for nurturing your relationship through gratitude, quiet reflection, and engaging activities. Delve into managing negative emotions and the impact on spiritual connection. Plus, get a sneak peek at an upcoming Bible study on Philippians, designed to transform lives and foster community.

John Mark Comer, author of Practicing the Way, delves into the difference between a Christian and an apprentice of Jesus, the power of intentional living, the practice of contemplative prayer, and finding joy in God through spiritual practices. Explore ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus and live out your faith with intentionality.

Brant Hansen, a best-selling author and radio host, talks about finding joy in a chaotic world. He shares insights from his book about the coexistence of joy and anxiety, emphasizing faith and gratitude as key tools for overcoming personal struggles. Hansen explores the importance of active discipleship, using Jesus' teachings to navigate life's uncertainties. He also highlights his work with CURE International, illustrating how faith-based medical care can transform lives, nurturing both physical and spiritual well-being.

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 [...] The post Memorizing Scripture with Glenna Marshall appeared first on Barb Raveling.

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 [...] The post Practicing the Presence of Jesus with Joni Eareckson Tada appeared first on Barb Raveling.

Has the joy and peace in your life been replaced by stress and strife?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 [...] The post Susie Larson: Staying Strong in Battle appeared first on Barb Raveling.

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 [...] The post Dannah Gresh: Finding Healing for Your Marriage appeared first on Barb Raveling.

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 [...] The post Sarah J. Hauser: Finding Rest When Life is Hard appeared first on Barb Raveling.

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: [...] The post Andrea Herzer: Living with Chronic Pain and Illness appeared first on Barb Raveling.

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 [...] The post Jamie Erickson: Cultivating Holy Hygge appeared first on Barb Raveling.