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By Barb Raveling
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Do you struggle to do hard things—even when you know they're important? Do you procrastinate because a project feels overwhelming, or feel like giving up when you hit an obstacle? Maybe you've tried to break a habit or make a change in your life countless times, and you're beginning to wonder if you can actually do it. In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, we'll talk about five biblical and practical steps for doing hard things when you feel like you can't. We'll look at how breaking things into smaller steps, changing our expectations, expecting obstacles, going to God for help, and letting go of perfectionism can help us persevere.

Do you ever look at someone else's life and think, "If only I had what they have, I'd be happy"? Comparison can quietly steal your joy and leave you feeling dissatisfied with the life God has given you. In this episode, we'll look at the lie behind comparison and seven biblical ways to renew your mind so you can find contentment, gratitude, and joy in Christ. In this episode you'll learn: Why envy often begins with believing the wrong story Questions that help break the power of comparison How gratitude changes your perspective The importance of building a close walk with God Practical ways to improve your life without chasing someone else's How trusting God leads to lasting contentment Resources mentioned: I Deserve a Donut (And Other Lies That Make You Eat) app The Renewing of the Mind Project More resources at barbraveling.com

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night, worrying about someone or something? Do you replay worst-case scenarios over and over again, trying to figure everything out so you can finally feel at peace? Or maybe your worry doesn't always feel dramatic—but instead shows up as low-grade stress that drives you to your phone, food, busyness, or distraction. In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, we'll discuss 5 things you can do when you can't stop worrying.

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, 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 Tuesday evenings classes: 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST 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. How to Listen to the Podcast: To listen or subscribe on YouTube: click here To listen or subscribe on Apple Podcasts: click here To listen or subscribe on Android: click here To listen or subscribe on Spotify: click here Amazon Alexa: To listen on Amazon Alexa, say, "Alexa, play the Christian Habits Podcast."

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night worrying about something? I know I do! With so much going on in our world and lives, it’s easy to give into to worry and anxiety. On today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, we’ll talk about letting go of anxiety by walking through Lesson 15 from my new Philippians Bible Study together. Each lesson in the Philippians Bible study is on a different topic, but since Philippians is all about finding joy in difficult circumstances it’s the perfect book of the Bible to go to for help. On the podcast, we’ll talk about five different options we can take when anxiety hits, and which options are most helpful. If you’d like to download a copy of Lesson 15, click here: Free Downloadable Bible Study Lesson: Lesson 15 Philippians Bible Study by Barb Raveling. In the podcast episode, I mentioned that I would include an image of how I diagramed Philippians 4:8-9. Here’s an image of that diagram: 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 Tuesday evenings classes: 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST 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 How to Diagram Scripture – YouTube video How to Diagram Scripture – Blog Post/Podcast Option Charts (Scroll down to Charts to find info on option charts._ Philippians Bible Study Philippians Online Bible Study Sign Up Page How to Listen to the Podcast: To listen or subscribe on YouTube: click here To listen or subscribe on Apple Podcasts: click here To listen or subscribe on Android: click here To listen or subscribe on Spotify: click here Amazon Alexa: To listen on Amazon Alexa, say, “Alexa, play the Christian Habits Podcast.” The post Letting Go of Anxiety with God’s Help appeared first on Barb Raveling.
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