THE PODCAST
Life is challenging, and faith can feel fragile—but it doesn’t have to be. Habits of Hope is your guide to cultivating small but powerful habits that draw you closer to God, helping you hold onto hope in every season. Each episode offers you practical tools to strengthen your faith, foster resilience, and trust in God’s faithfulness, no matter what you’re facing.
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HOPE IS CONTAGIOUS!
- Overcome Spiritual Stagnation: Practical, actionable faith habits that can help you break free from spiritual dryness and ignite a deeper passion for God in your daily life.
- Find Hope During Tough Times: Encouragement and biblical wisdom that will help you hold on to hope, even when life feels overwhelming or challenging.
- Build Consistent Spiritual Rhythms: Discover easy-to-implement strategies for developing daily spiritual habits to feel more connected to God every day.
- Reduce Anxiety and Stress: Trust God’s faithfulness to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater peace and confidence.
- Gain Clarity and Direction: Use biblical principles and spiritual habits to discern God’s guidance and purpose for your life, helping you make more confident and faith-driven decisions.
Meet My Co-Host
Larissa Traquair, also known as Gr8tful Chick, is Chief Inspirational Officer of the Gr8tful Tribe and founder of the Cultivate community, dedicated to helping others cultivate gratitude daily. With a background in live-streaming and a passion for gratitude, Larissa brings a wealth of experience and a heart for ministry. She began her broadcasting adventure a year after her Marine husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer and has lived out gratitude daily through even through Bill’s passing and the challenging adjustments that have followed. Together, we’ll explore how to live a life of contagious hope!
Hope is Your Best Habit
- Strengthen Your Prayer Life: Learn simple, effective ways to build a consistent and meaningful prayer habit, making your communication with God more intentional and impactful.
- Combat Negative Comparisons: Overcome the trap of comparing yourself to others by embracing a mindset of gratitude and trust in God’s unique plan for your life.
- Reconnect When Feeling Distant from God: We will help you find your way back to a vibrant relationship with God.
- Stay Encouraged in Faith: Be inspired by real-life stories and raw testimonies of God’s faithfulness, providing the hope and strength needed to keep going, especially during hard seasons.
- Live with Purpose and Intentionality: Learn how small, daily faith habits can lead to a more purposeful life that reflects your values and commitment to God’s calling for you.
This Podcast is For You If. . .
- You’re Searching for Hope in Difficult Times
When life feels heavy and hope seems far off, Habits of Hope will walk alongside you, offering spiritual wisdom and reminders of God’s faithfulness to carry you through. - You’re a Christian Feeling Spiritually Stuck
Your faith feels like it’s hit a plateau, and you’re craving that spark again. Habits of Hope gives you simple, actionable steps to reignite your spiritual life. - You’re a Leader or Mentor Who Needs Encouragement
You pour into others, but sometimes you need to refuel spiritually, too. This podcast will inspire you to keep leading with strength, grounded in faith and hope. - You’re a Young Christian Seeking Mentorship
If you’re looking for spiritual guidance, this podcast feels like having a trusted mentor by your side. With real-life advice and actionable faith habits, Habits of Hope will help you find direction and purpose in your faith journey. - You’re Spiritually Curious and Seeking Answers
If you’re exploring spirituality but aren’t sure where to start, Habits of Hope provides thoughtful, non-judgmental conversations about faith, hope, and finding purpose in life. This podcast invites you to explore Christianity in a welcoming, accessible way.
Recent Episodes
15 Habits of Rest that will Improve Your Life
Despite careful time management, productivity tools, and more multitasking, many of us have little or no margin. The stress of living in overdrive is so common that we often fail to recognize how tired we are at the soul level. Do you need to establish rhythms of life that can restore your soul and sustain your energy? Read on for a practical list of ideas to create habits of rest in your life.
Why You Should Trust Jesus for the Rest You Need
No one is immune to strain of long-term stress. The spiritual disciplines of rest and solitude are a vital for renewing our strength and perspective. We love the idea of Jesus restoring our soul but often struggle to figure out how to get there. Psalm 23 reminds us that we can trust Jesus to help us rest in a way that restores our soul.
How Rest and Solitude Restore Your Soul After Stress or Loss
Rest and solitude are vital to creating time and space for Jesus to restore our souls. Unlike physical rest, soul rest is a gift from God. Beyond the busyness of life, we will navigate times of extended stress, grieve deep losses, or face significant trials. When we are depleted, we need to make time to attend to our mental, emotional, and spiritual needs in the care and keeping of Christ. The benefits of intentional rest and solitude bring healing and refreshment, enabling us to move forward with fresh energy and greater wisdom.
Hope Resources for the Podcast
Enjoy selected free products from Deeper Life Library, a signature collection of Ginger’s free resources to help you cultivate a deeper relationship with God and live a faithful life of hope. Frequently referenced in our episodes, our favorite short devotionals, journals, and micro-studies will inspire your personal time with God with fresh hope and growth.
