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January 2, 2019
The Ups and Downs of Weight Loss with Sandy
Do you ever feel like weight loss is a battle? Not just a one and done but a back and forth lose/gain experience? On today’s podcast, I visit with Sandy about the ups and downs of weight loss. Here’s a sampling of the topics we’ll be discussing.
December 17, 2018
Option Charts: Tool for a Happy Christian Marriage
Do you ever find yourself annoyed with your husband because of something he did–or didn’t–do? In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I’ll explain how to use option charts to improve your chances of having a happy Christian marriage.
I first started using option charts 17 years ago when I was in a difficult stage of my marriage. God used them to help me see life and marriage from a biblical perspective and enjoy my husband.
Here’s a sample of an option chart I did a couple of wee...
November 30, 2018
Daily Intentional Actions Lead to 110 Pound Weight Loss Victory
We’ll discuss some of the things Jo did to lose the weight and also to maintain her weight loss. Here’s a sampling of the topics we’ll be discussing: Intentional living as it’s related to eating Motivations for weight loss What Jo did when she was tired and tempted to overeat The Bible verses Jo used to gain v...
November 14, 2018
How to Stop Thinking About Work All the Time
I just finished writing the first draft of a procrastination Bible study, so I’ve been thinking about work a lot lately. How to make myself work and how to make myself stop thinking about work.
Because here’s the thing: just because we think about work, that doesn’t mean we do it. In fact for me it has the opposite effect. When I’m overwhelmed, I freeze up and do nothing.
Practical Suggestions to Stop Thinking About WorkSo my question is, how do you stop thinking about work all the time–and...
October 10, 2018
Losing 150 Pounds with God’s Help
In today’s Taste for Truth Podcast interview, Stacey shares how God helped her to lose 150 pounds through the renewing of her mind.
Stacey followed a program where she had to cut out sugar and white flour and plan out what she would eat each day.
One of the problems with programs like this is that we feel like life is boring because we can’t have sugar. Towards the end of the podcast, Stacey shares how she deals with that issue, renewing her mind before she enters into situations where sh...
Losing 150 Pounds with God’s Help and Bright Line Eating
In today’s Taste for Truth Podcast interview, Stacey shares how God helped her to lose 150 pounds through the renewing of her mind using Bright Line Eating boundaries.
Bright Line Eating is a program where you give up addictive foods, such as sugar, and plan out what you’re going to eat each day.
One of the problems with programs like this is that we feel like life is boring because we can’t have sugar. Towards the end of the podcast, Stacey shares how she deals with that issue, renewing h...
September 26, 2018
PROSPER Bible Study Method with Arabah Joy
In today’s episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I visit with blogger and author, Arabah Joy, about her PROSPER Bible Study method. Arabah is one of those wise women of God who always has great things to share. In our podcast interview, she goes through the PROSPER acronym to share how she studies the Word.
Arabah has a bookmark and worksheet you can print out at her blog to help you with this method. Here’s the link to that: PROSPER Bib...
September 13, 2018
When It’s Too Hard to Follow Your Boundaries
Do you ever feel like it’s too hard to follow your boundaries?
Maybe you had a hard day at work, or you’ve been going through a rough time in your life.
Or maybe you’ve been surrounded by tasty treats that are hard to resist.
Or maybe you just have strict boundaries that can be hard to follow at times.
We’re often tempted to throw in the towel and give up on our boundaries in those situations—or at the very least, change our boundaries so they’re easier to follow.
In today’s coaching inte...
August 29, 2018
How to Stop Worrying with God’s Help: 6 Ideas from the Bible
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night worrying about something? Does worry hound your days, keeping you from feeling God’s presence and stealing your peace? If so, this post (and podcast) will help. We’ll talk about how to stop worrying with God’s help.
This post grew out of one of my morning quiet times with God. Sometimes on the days I have a hard time concentrating, I’ll do a topical word study for my quiet time. I’ll go to my Blue Letter Bible app, click on...
August 15, 2018
Pleasure Eating, Renewing, and Rewards with Kelly
Have you ever considered being a guest on the Taste for Truth Podcast? I’ll be taping coaching and victory interviews on August 23rd and 25th, and would love to have you sign up for an interview! Click here for the sign ups: Taste for Truth Interviews.
Today I’m excited to have Kelly on the podcast with us for a coaching interview. Here are some of the topics we’ll be discussing:
Some truths that will help with failure eating. When do we switch from enjoying food to making food an idol? Th...
