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
50.How to Find Hope and Purpose in the Empty Nest with Kate Battistelli
Feeling lost in your empty nest season? You’re not alone — and this episode is packed with encouragement, faith, and practical wisdom for navigating one of life’s biggest transitions.
This week on the Habits of Hope Podcast, I sit down with Kate Battistelli, author of The After Party of the Empty Nest and The God Dare, to talk about what happens when the kids leave home and life suddenly looks different. Kate shares her personal story, how God called her into unexpected new purpose, and why the empty nest is not an ending — it’s an invitation.
Whether you’re experiencing the ache of change, longing for direction, or ready to rediscover your calling, Kate’s insights will give you hope, clarity, and courage to embrace this next chapter with faith.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How to navigate empty nest transitions with hope and faith
- Why your identity is more than motherhood
- Kate’s “90-degree turn” story and stepping into unexpected callings
- How to rediscover God’s purpose when life shifts
- The rising trend of gray divorce — and why investing in your marriage matters
- Practical steps to reconnect with passions, purpose, and God’s plan
Memorable Quotes
“The empty nest isn’t the end — it’s an invitation.” – Kate Battistelli
“God has so much more for you — more joy, more calling, more impact than you can even imagine.” – Kate Battistelli
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Kate Battistelli’s Website: https://katebattistelli.com
- Book: The After Party of the Empty Nest
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Why You’ll Love This Episode
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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