Single Today with Ryan Wekenman (for Singles & Marrieds)
Release Date: 05/07/2024
Strahan Coleman: Thirsting for God
The Christian Habits Podcast
We all experience low points in life; we try our very best to avoid them, but they come anyway! We recoil from the pain, the disappointments, and the difficulties that we face. However, what would happen if we viewed these trials as invitations to experience God? My guest today on the Christian Habits Podcast, has learned to do just that through his many years of chronic illness. Moment by moment, God will meet us in our pain. What We Discussed on the Podcast The surprising reason that we have desires A unique perspective on the essential meaning of life The place where we find our...
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Learning to Unplug with Hannah Brencher
The Christian Habits Podcast
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, , 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...
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Christy Osborne: Love Life Sober
The Christian Habits Podcast
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 , 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 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...
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Kirby Kelly: You Can Be Free: Overcoming Temptation and Habitual Sin by the Power and Promises of the Gospel
The Christian Habits Podcast
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, 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...
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Single Today with Ryan Wekenman (for Singles & Marrieds)
The Christian Habits Podcast
Many singles today spend their lives regretting past mistakes, relationship failures, or worrying about what their future may (or may not) hold. However, God's plan for every single - actually, married people, too - is to live their lives for Him, right now, in the present! My guest today, , has a beautiful yet very real perspective on his own singleness, as well as the needful spiritual formation of those he ministers to. This episode is for all Christians! We will be discussing Ryan's new book, . What We Discussed on the Podcast Two enemies of singleness The "Tomorrow Trap" How to...
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Bonus Episode: Letting Go of Anxiety
The Christian Habits Podcast
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Closer to God Bible Studies with Barb Raveling
The 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...
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Healing What You Can't Erase with Christopher Cook
The 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?...
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14 Practical Ways to Get Closer to God
The 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...
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John Mark Comer: Practicing the Way
The 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_outlineMany singles today spend their lives regretting past mistakes, relationship failures, or worrying about what their future may (or may not) hold. However, God's plan for every single - actually, married people, too - is to live their lives for Him, right now, in the present! My guest today, Ryan Wekenman, has a beautiful yet very real perspective on his own singleness, as well as the needful spiritual formation of those he ministers to. This episode is for all Christians! We will be discussing Ryan's new book, Single Today: Conquer Yesterday's Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow's Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are.
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
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
- 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
- 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
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.
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