[EPISODE 9] In this episode, I explore how James Clear's "Atomic Habits" framework can revolutionize the way we as Christians build consistent spiritual disciplines. I share how small, daily practices can transform your faith journey without guilt or burnout. You'll learn practical strategies to make Bible reading, prayer, and other spiritual habits stick, even with your busy schedule. Plus, I discuss how to balance effective habit-building techniques with a grace-centered approach to spiritual growth.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

00:58 - How My Son Applied Atomic Habits to Running

02:23 - Why Atomic Habits matters for Christians

03:26 - My struggles with spiritual consistency

04:50 - The First Law: Make it Obvious

05:46 - The Second Law: Make it Attractive

06:49 - The Third Law: Make it Easy

07:27 - The Fourth Law: Make it Satisfying

09:45 - Practical applications for different life stages

11:18 - Shortform App for Quick and Deep Learning

12:46 - A biblical perspective on habits vs. heart change

14:49 - The danger of self-reliance and productivity idolatry

16:57 - Balancing practical habits with spiritual truth

17:55 - Challenge and call to action

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KEY POINTS:

• Why small, consistent spiritual habits are more effective than ambitious plans
• How to apply the four laws of habit formation to your spiritual disciplines
• Practical applications for different life stages and career contexts
• The biblical perspective on habit formation and identity change
• Avoiding common pitfalls and the danger of "productivity idolatry"
• Finding the balance between practical habits and grace-centered transformation

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BIBLE REFERENCES

• 1 Timothy.4:7 - "Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly."
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
• Philippians 2:13 - "For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose."
• Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
• Philippians 1:6 - "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

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RESOURCES:

• Book: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear
• Shortform [SPECIAL OFFER] To learn more than ever from important non-fiction books, join me on Shortform at shortform.com/eoc. You’ll get a 5-day free trial and a 20% discounted annual subscription!

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MY PERSONAL CHALLENGE TO YOU

Choose just one spiritual habit this week and apply the four laws: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. Start ridiculously small if needed - consistency matters more than intensity.

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CONNECT WITH ME:

• My website: embraceourcalling.com
• Instagram: @embraceourcalling
• Email me: marcusmok@embraceourcalling.com

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