Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God

How to Filter Your Thoughts and Find Peace: A Study of Philippians 4:8–9
Ever notice how one anxious thought can spiral into fear before you realize it? In this episode of the Habits of Hope Podcast, we’re learning how to stop negative thoughts and renew our minds with truth from Philippians 4:8–9.

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Discover how right thinking leads to real peace — the kind that steadies your heart when life feels chaotic.

You’ll learn:

• What Philippians 4:8 really teaches about your thought life (and how to filter anxious thinking).
• How to be the doorkeeper of your mind — choosing what stays and what goes.
• The difference between thoughts from the Spirit, the flesh, and the enemy.
• Why peace is a practice, not a feeling — and how daily choices create spiritual steadiness.
• Simple ways to apply this “thought filter” in everyday life.

Key Verse: Philippians 4:8–9
Habit of Hope: Train your mind to dwell on what is true so your heart can rest in peace.

✨ You can’t always control what thoughts knock at the door — but you can choose which ones get to stay.

Listen now and learn how to stop negative thoughts, strengthen your peace, and experience the presence of the God of peace with you.

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Ever prayed your heart out and still felt anxious? In this episode of the Habits of Hope Podcast, Ginger and Larissa unpack Philippians 4:7 and explore what it really means to experience the peace of God that surpasses understanding. Discover how this protective peace guards your heart and mind, why it’s stronger than emotions, and how to practice it daily through prayer, gratitude, and trust.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What it means for God’s peace to guard your heart and mind
• How peace is both a promise and a process connected to prayer
• The difference between human control and divine surrender
• Why peace sometimes takes time—and how to patiently receive it
• A simple Habit of Hope you can practice right now

Listen now for biblical wisdom, heartfelt encouragement, and a fresh perspective on peace that doesn’t depend on understanding—it depends on God’s presence.

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Legacy isn’t just what you leave behind — it’s what you set in motion today.

In this powerful episode of the Habits of Hope Podcast, Bill High, co-author of The Legacy Life with Hobby Lobby founder David Green, shares what it means to build a family legacy rooted in faith, values, and hope.

Bill has helped families give away billions through philanthropy, but his passion goes far beyond finances. He believes legacy is for every family — not just the wealthy or well-known. Through practical examples and biblical wisdom, Bill shows how we can all begin shaping the kind of legacy that reflects our faith and blesses generations to come.

💬 In This Episode:

• Why legacy is what you set in motion, not just what you leave behind
• How gratitude, storytelling, and generosity can transform your family culture
• What it means to “build for 150 years” — and why that mindset changes everything
• Practical tools to help families live with intention and hope
• Encouragement for those coming from broken or complicated family stories

💡 Key Quotes from Bill High

🧭 Resources & Links

Bill High’s new book, The Legacy Life (co-authored with David Green), releases October 14. 

• The Legacy Life by Bill High & David Green
• 90-Day Legacy Devotional
• Bill's Website
• Legacy Family Assessment Quiz
• Legacy Stone Website

🔥 Why You’ll Love This Episode

If you’ve ever wondered how to pass faith, gratitude, and generosity to the next generation — this conversation will inspire you to start today. Bill’s wisdom and stories remind us that even broken beginnings can become beautiful legacies when God is at the center.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or simply someone who wants your life to matter for eternity, this episode will encourage you to live your legacy with hope.

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— and discover more encouragement, scriptures, and legacy-building practices you can start today.

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How do you move from the spiral of anxiety to the steadying peace of God?

In this personal episode of the Steady Heart Series, I share how Philippians 4:6–7 became a lifeline in my own battle with worry. God gave me a simple yet powerful prayer strategy in my quiet time: bring every anxious thought to Him with thanksgiving. This rhythm shifted my focus and opened the door to His peace.

You’ll discover:

• What “be anxious for nothing” really means in everyday life.
• Why thanksgiving is the hinge between prayer and peace.
• How prayer and gratitude rewire your thought patterns (confirmed by science!).
• A personal story of how God used this passage to calm my anxious heart.

Friend, prayer isn’t just a spiritual task—it’s a lifeline in anxious moments.

👉 Visit the websit to listen, read, or watch now and learn how God’s Word offers real help when worry takes hold. 

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What if joy isn’t something you have to chase—but something you can choose, even when life feels overwhelming?

In this first message of the Steady Heart Series from Philippians 4, we unpack Paul’s surprising command: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice.” Writing from a prison cell, Paul shows us that biblical joy isn’t about fake positivity or easy circumstances. It’s a spiritual decision rooted in the unshakable truth that the Lord is near.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the context of Philippians 4 makes Paul’s words so powerful
• The difference between happiness and biblical joy—and why joy is not “toxic positivity”
• How joy protects your heart in hard times
• Ten practical ways to practice joy as a daily habit, not just a passing mood

If you’ve ever struggled to feel joy when life feels heavy, this episode offers encouragement, practical tools, and hope for your heart.

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One year. 52 episodes. Countless moments of hope.
 

We’re celebrating the first birthday of the Habits of Hope Podcast with stories of God’s faithfulness, listener favorites, and a special giveaway just for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The backstory of how the podcast began
• Honest reflections from seasons of grief and joy
• What we've learned
• Favorite moments from our first 50 episodes
• An exclusive birthday giveaway + merch reveal on Ginger's website

The Habits of Hope Podcast is where everyday faith meets real life — helping you anchor your heart in Christ, one simple habit at a time.

👉 Enter the Giveaway on the blog + see details here. (Email entry and blog comment enter you in the giveaway.)

Listener Favorites Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🎧 How to Ignite Hope by Noticing God’s Faithfulness Every Day (Episode 3)
• 🎧 How to Hear God’s Voice: Simple Habits to Deepen Your Faith (Episode 25)
• 🎧 What We're Doing in Our Quiet Time Right Now: Daily Devotion Tips (Episode 5)
• 🎧 Introducing Habits of Hope: Discover the Power of Hope in Your Life (Episode 1)
• 🎧 Making Big Decisions with Faith (Episode 10)

✨ If this podcast has encouraged you, the best birthday gift you can give is to follow and leave a review — your words mean more than you know and help others discover hope, too.

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(Encore Episode – Listener Favorite)

We’re going back to the beginning with this special encore replay of the episode that helped launch the Habits of Hope Podcast! 🌿

When we first started, we had a couple of episodes pre-loaded, but this was the one we launched with — and it quickly became the listener favorite of our first year. You’ll notice the sound and editing are very different from where we are now, but the heart of the message hasn’t changed.

In this conversation, Larissa and I share practical habits, personal stories, Scripture, and simple prayers to help you build an intentional rhythm of noticing God’s faithfulness in your everyday life. Whether life feels messy, busy, or uncertain, you’ll find encouragement to slow down, pay attention, and see God’s hand at work.

I still remember the day we recorded this one — we had all kinds of tech issues and ended up doing it on Instagram Live! The quality may sound different from today’s episodes, but the message is just as powerful now as it was then.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why intentionally noticing God’s faithfulness builds hope
• How to start each day expectantly with a simple prayer
• Practical ways to train your heart to see God’s goodness
• The connection between gratitude and spiritual confidence

🌿 Habit of Hope

When you make a daily practice of noticing God’s faithfulness, your hope grows stronger for the things you can’t yet see.

🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• How to shift your perspective and start seeing God’s hand in everyday life
• Why hope grows when we focus on God’s character, not our circumstances
• A simple morning prayer to begin your day expectantly:
   “Lord, show me Your faithfulness today. Help me see what You’re doing around me.”
• How gratitude strengthens your faith and helps you notice God’s work
• Practical tips for reflecting on God’s presence, including the Daily Examen

📖 Scriptures in This Episode

• Lamentations 3:23–24 — “The Lord’s loving-kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
• Genesis 3:1 — A reminder of how the enemy whispers doubt, causing us to question God’s goodness.
• Daily Examen references — An invitation to prayerfully reflect on where God showed up throughout your day.

✨ Coming Next Week

We’re celebrating the Habits of Hope Podcast’s first birthday! 🎉 Join us for stories, reflections, and a few surprises as we thank God for all He’s done — and look forward to what’s ahead. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it!

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Feeling lost in your empty nest season? You’re not alone — and this episode is packed with encouragement, faith, and practical wisdom for navigating one of life’s biggest transitions.

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This week on the Habits of Hope Podcast, I sit down with Kate Battistelli, author of The After Party of the Empty Nest and The God Dare, to talk about what happens when the kids leave home and life suddenly looks different. Kate shares her personal story, how God called her into unexpected new purpose, and why the empty nest is not an ending — it’s an invitation.

Whether you’re experiencing the ache of change, longing for direction, or ready to rediscover your calling, Kate’s insights will give you hope, clarity, and courage to embrace this next chapter with faith.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How to navigate empty nest transitions with hope and faith
• Why your identity is more than motherhood
• Kate’s “90-degree turn” story and stepping into unexpected callings
• How to rediscover God’s purpose when life shifts
• The rising trend of gray divorce — and why investing in your marriage matters
• Practical steps to reconnect with passions, purpose, and God’s plan

Memorable Quotes

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Kate Battistelli’s Website: https://katebattistelli.com
  
  
• Book: The After Party of the Empty Nest
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• Follow the Habits of Hope Podcast
• Related Article: Mom, It's Okay to Cry When You Leave Your Child at College
  
  

Why You’ll Love This Episode

If you’ve been wondering what’s next now that your kids are grown, this conversation will remind you that God isn’t done writing your story. Kate’s wisdom, vulnerability, and practical steps will help you embrace this season with confidence and hope.

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When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, Romans 15:13 offers a powerful promise: God Himself is the source of your hope. In this episode of the Habits of Hope Podcast, we explore how joy and peace flow from trusting Him—and how the Holy Spirit empowers you to overflow with hope, even in difficult seasons.

Whether you’re facing transition, challenges, or simply feeling weary, these biblical truths and practical steps will help you anchor your heart in God’s unshakable faithfulness. 

This episode completes our summer series on Habits of Peace. Next week we will return to our regular format and look forward to featuring Kate Battistelli in an engaging discussion on hope for the empty nest.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Romans 15:13 can reset your perspective in hard times
• Why trusting God is the key to joy and peace
• The role of the Holy Spirit in filling you with hope
• Practical ways to live in hope, even when life is messy

📖 Scripture: Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Chapters:

0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
1:12 – What Romans 15:13 Teaches About Hope
4:45 – Trusting God as the Source of Hope
8:02 – How the Holy Spirit Fills Us with Joy and Peace
12:30 – Abounding in Hope During Hard Seasons
16:18 – Practical Ways to Apply Romans 15:13 Today

💡 Habit of Hope: Live from Overflow, Not Overload

When hope feels far away, pray Romans 15:13 back to God—asking Him to fill you with joy, peace, and overflowing hope through the Holy Spirit.

Resources & Links:

• 📖 Read the blog version of this episode
• 🎧 Listen to more episodes of the Habits of Hope Podcast

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who could use a reminder that hope is more than a feeling—it’s a gift from God. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help others discover these life-giving truths.

The Habits of Peace Series

Enjoy the full summer sessions of short solo episodes to nurture habits of peace:

• 40.Need a Little Peace? A Simple Habit to Notice When Peace is Missing
• 41.How to Pursue Peace God’s Way: A Simple Habit to Calm Your Soul
• 42.Peace is a Person: How to Embrace Calm in the Presence of Christ
• 43.How to Find Perfect Peace When You Feel Stressed (Isaiah 26:3) 
• 44.One Peaceful Habit to Respond with Grace When You’re Angry
• 45.How to Let Go of Control and Let Peace Rule in Your Heart
• 46.Peacemaker vs Peacekeeper? How Jesus Calls Us to Respond to Conflict
• 47.Why Do I Keep Losing My Peace-Even When I’m Trying to Trust God?
• 48.How to Feed Your Soul and Grow Lasting Peace (Galatians 5:22)
• 49.  Live in the Overflow: How to Experience God's Peace Every Day

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Feeling overwhelmed, spiritually depleted, or stuck in survival mode—even though you're trying to follow God?

In this episode, Larissa Traquiar unpacks Galatians 5:22, exploring what it really means to grow the fruit of the Spirit, especially the peace of God, through intentional spiritual habits and biblical soul care. If you’ve ever wondered why peace feels out of reach—or how to truly feed your soul instead of your stress—you’re not alone. This practical, Scripture-rich conversation will guide you toward lasting peace and spiritual growth.

▶️ In this episode:

• What Galatians 5 teaches about peace
• How to stop feeding your stress
• The difference between striving and nourishing
• Practical ways to feed your spirit this week
• A personal story about grief, loneliness, and finding peace

🛎️ Subscribe for more Christ-centered encouragement, biblical soul care, and habits that lead to lasting hope.

📥 Download the free guide: Soul Care Made Simple

This beautifully designed PDF offers 14 simple practices to help you nourish your soul and experience deeper peace.

Have a takeaway from today’s episode? Drop a comment and share what habit you’re choosing to nourish peace this week.

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