Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God
Are you looking to build rhythms of daily life that strengthen your faith and bring you closer to God? Habits of Hope is your guide for developing spiritual habits that nurture your soul and deepen your connection with God. Hosted by Ginger Harrington and co-host Larissa Traquair, each episode explores how small, consistent choices can lead to significant spiritual growth.
At Habits of Hope, we believe that cultivating a life rooted in hope comes through daily rhythms that help us trust God’s faithfulness, even in difficult seasons. Whether you're looking to refresh your spiritual practices or find encouragement during hard times, this podcast provides practical tools and biblical wisdom to help you grow spiritually.
In this podcast, we will help you:
- Feel more connected to God in your daily life through practical spiritual habits.
- Overcome stagnation in your faith by fostering consistent spiritual growth.
- Trust God’s faithfulness, even during life’s hardest moments.
- Establish and maintain daily rhythms of prayer, reflection, and scripture.
- Navigate life's stresses with spiritual and emotional encouragement rooted in faith.
- Reconnect with God when you feel spiritually empty or distant.
- Build a consistent and meaningful prayer life with simple, actionable strategies.
- Overcome doubt and find renewed hope in your faith journey.
- Release unhealthy comparisons and trust in God’s unique timing for your life.
- Discover purpose and meaning in everyday life through small, intentional habits of faith.
Each episode offers inspiring conversations, stories, and actionable steps to help you live a life of faith, hope, and purpose. If you're ready to build habits that foster a deeper connection with God, then you're in the right place. Let’s get started—because a deeper life begins now.
Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God
41.How to Pursue Peace God's Way: A Simple Habit to Calm Your Soul
Peace doesn’t just happen—it’s something we pursue. In this episode of the Habits of Peace series, discover how to follow Psalm 34:14 and build peace one habit at a time. Learn the surprising context behind the verse, what it means to turn away from what disrupts your peace, and how to start practicing the presence of God daily.
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🎧 Episode 2 of the Habits of Peace Series
📖 Scripture: Psalm 34:14
🌱 Habit of Hope: Make peace a pursuit, not a wish—take one intentional step today.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Series Recap
01:25 – Today’s Scripture: Psalm 34:14
02:03 – The Backstory Behind the Verse
03:35 – Peace Is a Direction, Not Just a Feeling
04:15 – 5 Truths About Biblical Peace
06:35 – Supporting Scriptures from Psalm 34
07:35 – Habit of Hope: Make Peace a Pursuit
08:15 – Real-Life Habits That Create Peace
10:25 – Final Encouragement + Next Week’s Teaser
Takeaways
- Peace is not the absence of problems—it’s the fruit of obedience.
- Pursuing peace begins with turning away from what disrupts it.
- Psalm 34 teaches us that even in fear and chaos, we can seek peace through God’s presence.
- Our daily choices either cultivate peace or crowd it out.
- Small, consistent habits rooted in God’s Word make room for peace to grow.
This episode takes a well-known verse—“seek peace and pursue it”—and brings it to life with historical context, spiritual depth, and practical application. If you’ve been longing for peace but aren’t sure how to find it, this conversation offers a gentle but clear direction. You’ll walk away with real-life examples and a spiritual habit you can put into practice right away.
What’s one habit you can choose today to pursue peace on purpose? Share this episode with a friend who’s craving calm in a chaotic season.
Need a practical way to start pursuing peace today? Download the free Soul Care Made Simple and get quiet with God about what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Habits of Hope Podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice—spiritual, medical, legal, or otherwise.
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