In Between Sundays

Why New Year's Resolutions Almost Always Fail (And What to Do Instead)


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Every January, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions — and most of them quit by mid-January.


So why do we keep doing this?


In this conversation, Tony and Maggie unpack why resolutions often fail and how Scripture invites us into something far better than willpower-driven self-improvement.


They talk about:

Why most resolutions collapse within weeks

The pressure people (especially women) feel to “set goals”

The difference between resolutions and spiritual commitments


Three biblical categories for real change:

1️⃣ Stop harmful things

2️⃣ Start faithful things

3️⃣ Continue fruitful things


Why your why matters more than your goal

The uncomfortable but powerful question: “What would Jesus resolve for you?”


This episode isn’t about becoming a better version of yourself — it’s about becoming the person God is forming you to be.


If you’re tired of starting over every January, this conversation will help you rethink how real transformation actually happens.

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In Between SundaysBy Tony Johnson and Maggie Freeman

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