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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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
5 Things to Remember About God’s Calling and Gifts
Do you struggle to believe God has called you to use your gifts? Finding our purpose and calling can be a challenge. When it comes to calling and spiritual gifts we are often far more concerned with what we think we can’t do , rather than on what God can do. Discovering your spiritual gifts is part of knowing God’s calling for our life and trusting God in the process of ministry is part of a deeper life with God.
3 Tips for Healthy Eating with a Positive Mindset
Get motivated to build healthy eating habits for health and well-being. These easy tips for healthy eating include your mindset as well as habits with food and nutrition. Discover how good you can feel when you give your body the nutrients you need to be your best. Join author, blogger, and fitness instructor, Ginger Harrington and coach, Gay Brownlee, for a conversation on practical tips for healthy eating habits for greater health and wellbeing.
26 Short Quotes on Love + Free Printable Pack
Get creative with this fun collection of short quotes on love to inspire your heart. Free printable quotes on love make a great gifts and crafts for Valentine’s Day, weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. Download the free pack of inspiring love quotes to print individual pages for framing or select the smaller versions to tuck into a card, paste in a journal, or share with a friend. Be creative . . . and share the love!
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.