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
42.Peace is a Person: How to Embrace Calm in the Presence of Christ
Peace isn’t something you chase—it’s someone you know.
In this episode, we explore Isaiah 9:6 and the powerful truth that Jesus is our Prince of Peace. Learn how whispering His name in moments of anxiety can bring real calm and spiritual connection.
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6
🌿 Habit of Hope: Whisper the name of Jesus when you feel upset, unsettled, or overwhelmed—let His name bring your heart back to peace.
Chapter Markers
00:00 Peace Isn’t Something You Chase
01:30 The Names of Jesus in Isaiah 9:6
03:20 Why Peace is Found in a Person
04:45 The Habit of Hope: Whisper His Name
06:00 Real-Life Peace Practices
07:00 Final Truths + What’s Next
✔️ What You’ll Learn:
- Isaiah 9:6 reveals four powerful names of Jesus—and what they teach us about His character and purpose.
- Peace is not the absence of problems—it’s the presence of a person.
- Jesus doesn’t give peace apart from Himself—He gives us Himself.
- We don’t have to hold it all together—we only need to be held.
- Real-life ways to pause, breathe, and return to peace in everyday moments.
Why You’ll Love This Episode:
If you’ve ever tried to control your way into peace—or felt overwhelmed by anxiety and didn’t know where to turn—this episode will offer comfort and clarity. It's a gentle yet powerful reminder that Jesus isn’t just near... He is your peace.
Resources & Links:
- Read the blog version: Peace is a Person: Finding Calm in the Presence of Christ
- Sign up for my free resource: Soul Care Made Simple – A beautifully designed guide with simple practices to restore your soul in every season.
- Explore the Habits of Peace blog + podcast series at gingerharrington.com
Let this episode be your invitation to reconnect with the One who brings calm to your chaos. Share this with a friend who needs peace today—and don’t forget to download your free copy of Soul Care Made Simple. Because peace isn’t a feeling to chase—it’s a relationship to return to.
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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