The Christian Habits Podcast

Have you ever had something you were really looking forward to… and it just didn't turn out the way you hoped? In this podcast and video, I share a simple, biblical way to respond when life doesn't live up to expectations—so you can move from disappointment to peace.

Have you ever wondered:
"I've been a Christian for years… why am I still struggling with this?"
Maybe there's a habit you can't seem to break. Or an emotion that keeps showing up—anxiety, anger, insecurity, envy, or discouragement.
Many of us want to change, but we're not sure how. And sometimes we even know how to renew our minds—but we can't seem to make ourselves do it consistently.
In this short episode, I introduce a brand new 4-part YouTube series called How to Renew Your Mind So You Can Actually Change. In the series, I explain what renewing the mind really means and share practical tools you can use to partner with God for real change.
If you'd like to watch the first video in the series, you can find it on YouTube by searching:
"Barb Raveling renew your mind."
Over the next few weeks, I also invite you to join me in a simple renewing-your-mind project. Choose one area of your life where you'd like to see change—an emotion, a habit, or a situation that keeps upsetting you—and begin noticing the thoughts that go through your mind when that struggle appears.
When the emotion rises or the urge for the habit shows up, pause and ask yourself:
"What am I thinking right now?"
That awareness is the first step in renewing your mind.
New videos in the series will release each Saturday, and I hope you'll follow along as we learn to partner with God for transformation.

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, I visit with Joshua Becker, bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist,  about how clutter affects our lives and our faith.
We explore why change feels so hard, how clutter quietly distracts us from spiritual growth, and why Jesus' teachings on possessions are an invitation—not a burden.
If you've ever felt stuck, distracted, or weighed down by "too much"—this conversation you and give you practical next steps.

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 still feels distant, unappreciated, or unexcited about the relationship. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Gary Chapman about why that happens, how love languages go deeper than we often realize, and what actually helps people feel truly loved. Gary gives practical advice for improving all types of relationships.