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Joshua Becker: How Minimalism Brings Us Closer to God

February 10, 2026 By: Barb Ravelingcomment

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What if clutter isn’t just about having too much stuff—but about what’s quietly pulling us away from the things that matter most to us? In today's episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I visit with Joshua Becker, bestselling author and founder of ... [ Read More ]

Gary Chapman: 5 Love Languages That Build Relationships

January 28, 2026 By: Barb Ravelingcomment

5 Love Language That Build Relationships with Gary Chapman

Do you ever feel like you’re trying to love someone well—but it doesn’t seem to be working? Maybe you’re putting in effort, but the other person isn't. Or you both are, but the relationship is stressful anyway. In this episode of the Christian Habits ... [ Read More ]

What If I Never Actually Change?

January 14, 2026 By: Barb Raveling

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ll never change”? Maybe it shows up two weeks into the new year, right after your motivation wears off. Or after a binge, a blow‑up, or a day where you did the exact opposite of what you wanted to do. Or ... [ Read More ]

Lie: This Year Will Be Different… Right?

December 30, 2025 By: Barb Raveling

this year will be different

Every January, we feel it: fresh starts, new motivation, and the quiet confidence that this year will be different. We make lists, set goals, and imagine a better version of ourselves waiting just around the corner. And yet, for many of us, a ... [ Read More ]

Lie: It Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Change

December 12, 2025 By: Barb Raveling

It shouldn't be this hard to change.

A couple of months ago, I sent out a survey asking which lies people struggle with the most—today's lie came in #1: "It shouldn't be this hard to change."  The next two? “I’ll never change” and “I can’t do this anyway, so why bother?” What’s ... [ Read More ]

Lie: I Want to Do This (So I Should)

November 20, 2025 By: Barb Raveling

I want to do this so I should

Have you ever noticed how quickly a desire turns into a justification? That looks good—so I should eat it.That sounds fun—so I should do it.I feel like it—so why not? This lie shows up everywhere, especially in the habits we struggle with: ... [ Read More ]

How to Develop a Consistent Quiet Time – Interview with Coffee and Bible Time

October 22, 2025 By: Barb Raveling

How to Develop a Consistent Quiet Time - Interview with Coffee and Bible Time

Have you ever wondered how to study the Bible in a way that actually feels approachable—and even enjoyable? In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I had the joy of sitting down with Ellen Krause, Ashley Armijo, and Taylor Mitchell—the ... [ Read More ]

Encore: 10 Tips to Achieve Your Goals

October 2, 2025 By: Barb Raveling

10 tips to achieve your goals

Do you ever set goals and fail to reach them? I used to do that all the time. The only goals I completed each year were my recreation goals! Over the years, though, I've learned some tips to help me be more successful with reaching goals. On today's ... [ Read More ]

10 Lies That Make You Procrastinate

September 18, 2025 By: Barb Raveling

10 lies that make you procrastinate

Do you ever feel like you’ll never get caught up? I know that feeling because I've struggled with procrastination for most of my life. Here's what I've discovered: it's a two-fold process to break free. First, we need to renew our minds and change ... [ Read More ]

How to Stop Procrastinating: Early Bird Enrollment Open

September 8, 2025 By: Barb Raveling

Feel like you’ll never get caught up? I used to feel that way. Either I had a million things to do and wasn't doing any of them, or I was busy with all the easy tasks and ignoring the big ones because they were too hard, too boring, too scary, or I ... [ Read More ]

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