How to Grow Your Faith with Low Effort

Episode Summary: This episode challenges the idea that growth of faith requires a lot of effort. It explores the concept of "low-effort" faith and how small steps can lead to big changes.

Key Points with Timestamps:

• The Dangers of Comparison: Social media and curated online presentations of faith can create unrealistic expectations (0:42)
• Finding What Works for You: Ditch the "shoulds" and discover practices that resonate with your brain and lifestyle (2:12)
• Taking Small Steps: Incremental progress is key to avoiding overwhelm and staying consistent (4:12)
• Atomic Habits: The book "Atomic Habits" offers a framework for building sustainable habits (5:12)

Low-Effort Ways to Engage with Faith:

• Baby Steps to Growth: Low-effort practices are a stepping stone to more in-depth engagement (10:23)
• Starting Your Day with Scripture: The YouVersion Bible app offers a daily verse (11:23)
• The Power of Tiny Habits: Breaking down goals into minuscule, achievable steps (14:23)
• Taking Action: Identify a "teeny tiny" step you can take to move forward in your faith (16:12)

What's Next?

• Download the One Hour to Quiet the Noise guided journal (it's free!)
• Implement the "tiny step" you identified during the episode.
• Share your experience and next steps with Rachel via email rachel@rachelgrit.com)

Additional Resources:

• Rachel's Website: http://rachelgrit.com/
• Rachel's Email: rachel@rachelgrit.com
• Rachel on Instagram: @rachelgrit
• Rachel on TikTok: @rachel.grit (or search for Rachel Grit)
• YouVersion Bible App: https://www.youversion.com/
• Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits