The Christian Habits Podcast
info_outline Closer to God Bible Studies with Barb RavelingThe Christian Habits Podcast
Today is the day! My from the series is now available. Philippians is one of my favorite New Testament books of the Bible. The beauty of it is that Paul is writing from prison and teaching Christians wonderful lessons such as how to find contentment in any circumstance, always putting God first, and making our lives about Him. This is a book to study in any season of life! We flip things around today on the Christian Habits Podcast (links below), and instead of interviewing someone else, I am the one being interviewed about my new book. What We Discussed on the Podcast Why I wrote a...
info_outline Healing What You Can't Erase with Christopher CookThe Christian Habits Podcast
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, discusses this very topic and his new book . 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?...
info_outline 14 Practical Ways to Get Closer to GodThe Christian Habits Podcast
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. Before we look at ways to get closer to God, though, I thought it might be helpful to give some questions we can use to think about our relationship with Him: 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 close walk with God? What is one step you could take to have a...
info_outline John Mark Comer: Practicing the WayThe Christian Habits Podcast
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, . 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...
info_outline Living with Joy in a Stressful World with Brant HansenThe Christian Habits Podcast
It's easy to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious when we focus on the turmoil in the world (or our own lives). Media and culture don't help because they are constantly feeding us worrisome things. However, there is hope! My guest on the podcast today, , (links below) has an encouraging new book set to release in just two weeks: . Brant reminds us that we truly can have peace and abiding joy - no matter our circumstances - if Jesus is the center of our lives. 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...
info_outline Memorizing Scripture with Glenna MarshallThe Christian Habits Podcast
If you're someone (like me) who has struggled for years to commit God's Word to memory, you will want to listen to my latest episode of The Christian Habits Podcast (links below). My guest, , has a new book out about the power and unexpected blessings of memorizing scripture. It has been life-changing for her, and as I am reading her book myself, I can already tell it will be life-changing for me! What We Discussed on the Podcast The reason that Glenna began memorizing scripture The WHY behind scripture memorization The brain science of repetition and memory The case for memorization of long...
info_outline Practicing the Presence of Jesus with Joni Eareckson TadaThe Christian Habits Podcast
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 wisdom from her personal life experiences about learning to stay close to Jesus all throughout the day. We also discuss her newest book, What We Discussed on the Podcast How a tragic accident early in Joni's life began to change her relationship with Jesus Why Joni can be...
info_outline Susie Larson: Staying Strong in BattleThe Christian Habits Podcast
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 on the Christian Habits Podcast (links below), , shares such valuable wisdom from her very personal experiences in spiritual warfare, and from her book . What We Discussed on the Podcast How to discern the schemes of the enemy The negative effect of apathy and passivity in the Christian...
info_outline Dannah Gresh: Finding Healing for Your MarriageThe Christian Habits Podcast
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, shares about this particular struggle in her own marriage which was the inspiration for her newest book, What We Discussed on the Podcast The painful cycle of pornography addiction How the effects of sexual sin are different than other sins The essential action that is the doorway to healing in a marriage The two choices we are...
info_outlineIn 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 Podcast
- How to make a prayer habit stick by learning, fostering and practicing it
- Praying through hard emotions
- How distracting thoughts can actually become prompts in prayer
- How developing intimacy with God takes time
- How what we believe about God influences our prayers
- Written prayers vs. spontaneous prayers
- How to stop talking and begin listening in prayer
- The REST prayer method: Recite God's goodness, Express your neediness, Seek His Stillness, and Trusting God's faithfulness
- Praying through scripture
Resources Discussed on the Podcast
- My previous interview with Asheritah: Overcoming Food Fixation
- Asheritah's newest book: Prayers of Rest: 365 Prompts to Hear God's Voice
- App that Barb referenced: Reimagining the Examen (free app available on both Google and Apple app stores)
- Asheritah's books: Full: Food, Jesus and the Battle for Satisfaction, and Bible and Breakfast
About Asheritah CiuCiu
Asheritah Ciuciu is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the Prayers of REST podcast. She is the founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online ministry that helps women all over the world find joy in Jesus through creative and consistent time in God’s word. Asheritah grew up in Romania as a missionary kid and studied English and Women’s Ministry at Cedarville University. She is married to her high school sweetheart and together they raise their three spunky kids in NE Ohio. Asheritah is the author of several books, including the best-selling Advent devotional Unwrapping the Names of Jesus. Her writing and speaking has been featured on Focus on the Family, Revive Our Hearts, Moody Radio, Relevant Magazine, Proverbs 31, and MOPS International. For more information about Asheritah, her books, and writing/speaking ministry, visit www.asheritah.com.
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