In this episode, John and Jeff talk more about the biblical habit of meditation, why meditating on Scripture is the bridge between knowledge and obedience, and how to develop a more contemplative life.
Talking with God (Part 2)
John and Jeff discuss the different kinds of prayer described in the Bible, how prayer helps us process our emotions, and using the Lord’s Prayer as a template for praying.
Talking with God (Part 1)
John and Jeff discuss the problems with Bible study resources, why prayer is hard, why prayer is crucial, and how to start cultivating a more consistent prayer life.
You are What You Eat - Part 3
In this episode, John and Jeff have a broad-ranging discussion about the goal of Bible reading, talk about the importance of memorizing and meditating on Scripture, and then offer practical helps on how we can internalize God’s Word.
You are What You Eat - Part 2
In this episode, John and Jeff continue their discussion of Scriptural intake and talk about three skills we need to develop as we engage the Bible; observation, interpretation, and application.
You are What You Eat -Part 1
In this episode, John and Jeff discuss,
- The importance of priorities, and living a life by design.
- Why Bible intake is the “master habit” of the Christian life (Luke 10:38-42).
- Tips on creating routines for Bible reading.
- The importance of focusing on the rewards of Bible intake (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1; Ezra 7:10; Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:25; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Title: The Anatomy of a Habit - Habit Helps Episode 3
Title: The Anatomy of a Habit
In this episode, John and Jeff...
1. Break down the anatomy of a habit, utilizing the categories developed by James Clear in his book Atomic Habits.
2. Discuss how understanding the component parts of a habit can help us form good habits (and break bad ones).
3. Talk about how we can utilize this information in applying Scripture to build biblically-based habits.
Getting to the heart of change - Habit Helps Episode 2
In this episode, John and Jeff do a deep-dive into Christian growth and discuss,
1. What changes when we become Christians.
2. What doesn't change when we become Christians.
3. How this impacts our view of Christian transformation.
4. Whether is a "bad kind of effort' in the Christian life.
5. Common objections people have to building habits and structures into their lives.
Help me Dad! I need some habits - Habit Helps Episode 1
In our inaugural episode, Jeff and John discuss...
1. How shelter-in-place reveals our need for habits and structures.
2. How John got "excited" about habits.
3. What a "habit" is
4. Why Christians should care about habit formation
5. Why information and inspiration aren't enough to change our character