How Small Habits Build A Stronger Faith Foundation During Life Transitions

Change has a way of shaking the ground under our feet, and that’s exactly where this conversation begins: with the honest wobble of faith during big life transitions. We unpack a practical path toward steadiness, not through grand spiritual marathons, but through a handful of small, repeatable choices that anyone can sustain. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the idea of “doing faith right,” you’ll find relief in a simple rhythm designed to fit busy lives and tired minds.

We start by shrinking the goalposts—one verse, one breath prayer, five quiet minutes that re-center your attention before the noise of the day takes over. From there, we build a reliable cadence: morning gratitude to set your lens, a short Scripture or devotional before your phone, and a nightly question that trains your heart to notice where God showed up. Think of it like muscle memory for your soul; when transition tests you, practiced patterns hold you steady. Along the way, we design a “faith file,” a quick log where you capture real signs of provision and peace—a friend’s well-timed text, a paid bill, a night of uninterrupted sleep. Those receipts become your proof when doubt turns loud.

You’ll also hear why connection doesn’t need polish to be powerful. Your version might be journaling, silent walks, worship while you cook, or carpool lane prayers. The point isn’t perfect technique; it’s honest participation. Every small act compounds: choosing peace over panic, opening the Bible when you don’t feel like it, whispering a tired prayer. Growth often happens underground before it blooms in sight, and consistent, low-pressure habits give your roots room to deepen.

We wrap with a clear seven-day challenge to lock in momentum: keep a faith file, name one gratitude each morning, read one verse before you scroll, and reflect each night on where you saw God or what you’re trusting Him for. If this helped steady your steps, subscribe, share with a friend who’s navigating change, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your comeback doesn’t depend on perfect faith—just persistent faith.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome And Series Recap
• 1:05 Why Faith Feels Wobbly
• 2:00 Start Small With God
• 3:05 Make Faith A Daily Habit
• 4:56 Keep A Faith File
• 6:28 Connection Without Perfection
• 7:59 Weekly Challenge And Closing

Transcript

SPEAKER_01: 0:00

Is there a major life transition pinching you? I know you may be asking, what's next? What's my purpose? What if? Because I've asked those two. Welcome to the Start Your Comeback Podcast. I'm Tony Thrash, a certified life coach, and I want to share the tools and practical steps to help you create a winning game plan to move into your new adventure. The first week we talked about the basics, you know, the little things that hold you together when life feels like it's fallen apart. And last week we looked at the power of small wins, how progress builds confidence one step at a time. And this week we're going straight to the foundation underneath it all, your faith. Because let's be honest, when you're in transition, faith can feel wobbly. You believe, but you also have doubts. You trust, but you're still questioning. And that's okay. Because you see, faith isn't about never wobbling, it's about building habits that keep you steady when you do. It's the very foundation of your belief system. Today I want to share a few things with you to help you stay grounded in your faith. Number one, I want you to start small with God. And the reason is because when life feels unstable, we often think faith has to be loud or dramatic. But God usually shows up in whispers, not fireworks, which is my favorite way because then I know he's only speaking to me. It's easy to think, I don't have the energy for a deep Bible study. I can't pray for an hour. I've drifted too far. But the truth is, you don't need a spotlight moment. You just need to start. One verse, one prayer, one honest breath that says, God, I'm here, even if I don't know what to say. When I was in the middle of my own messy season, I couldn't do the big faith things. I couldn't do in-depth Bible studies. But I could whisper short prayers in my car. I could read a single verse and think about it all day. I just didn't have the brain power to do big things. So I just kept it simple. And that was enough. Because God doesn't measure our volume, He measures our willingness. He meets us in small spaces before He ever moves any mountains. Just take five minutes of quiet. You won't believe how it can shift your entire day. You don't have to climb that spiritual mountain. You just have to take one faithful step. Number two, make faith a habit, not a Hail Mary. Let's be real. A lot of us only run to God when the game is in overtime and we're desperate for a win. That's the Hail Mary approach to faith. But if you've been walking with the Lord for a long time, you have built small daily faith habits, and these will make trust your default setting and not your last resort. Think of faith like muscle memory. You strengthen it through repetition. Just try this again. Start your morning with one line of gratitude. Read one verse or devotional before you scroll your phone. And then end your night by asking, where did I see God show up today? These aren't huge commitments, but they're small rhythms that train your soul to stay connected. And here's what happens when you're in crisis, your heart already knows where to go because you've been practicing it for a long time. And even if you are new to faith or you don't know Jesus, you know what? He believes in Hail Mary's too. This is strictly for a believer who's been walking with the Lord for a long time. Because the habit of faith prepares you for the test of transitions. It's not built in emergencies, but it's built in your day-to-day consistency. Number three, track the evidence of God's faithfulness. One of my favorite things to teach clients is to keep a faith file. Last week I had you keep a win list. Today I want to talk about a faith file. It's just simple. Write down every time you notice God show up, whether it's big or small. Maybe that unexpected check that came in the mail, a friend who texted you at the exact right moment. Or all of a sudden, the piece you couldn't explain. Write it all down. Because when life shakes again, and it will, you'll have proof that God hasn't left you before, and He's not about to start now. I've looked back at my old journals from some of the hardest years of my life, and you know what I saw? A trail of grace. At the time, I didn't necessarily notice it, but looking back, I could see God's fingerprints everywhere. I could see his faithfulness. Because remembering his faithfulness from yesterday, it strengthens my trust for tomorrow. Your faith file becomes your comeback playbook. It just reminds you that he's still coaching from the sidelines, even when you can't see the scoreboard. Number four, don't overcomplicate connection. Your faith habits don't have to look like anyone else's. In fact, just rest assured they won't. They can't. For you, connection might look like journaling or sitting in silence or walking and talking to God out loud. It could be worship music while you cook or praying in the carpool line. We tend to think faith requires perfection when really it just requires you to participate. God's not grading your technique, He's meeting you in your effort. So take the pressure off. You don't have to get it right. You just have to show up and say, Here I am. I don't have much to say. Faith isn't a switch you flip. It's a seed you water, and the watering happens in small daily choices. Because every time you open your Bible when you don't feel like it, your faith grows. Every time you choose peace over panic, faith grows. Every time you pray a tired, half-wispered prayer, faith grows. These small things compound over time. And one day you'll look back and realize your roots went deeper while you were busy just surviving. Growth happens underground before it blooms inside. You may not see it yet, but God's doing something in the dark that's going to show up in the light. Here's your challenge for the week. I want you to start a faith file. Maybe it's the last page of your journal. And each day I want you to write down one way you saw or felt God show up. If you don't see it yet, write down one thing you're trusting Him for. It could be something small like, hey, my friend called just when I needed her. Wow, I slept through the night. Or I can't believe that bill got paid. By the end of the week, you'll have a tangible reminder that you're not walking alone. Because faith isn't about never doubting, it's about never disconnecting. It's the daily habit of saying, God, I'm still here. I still believe you're working even when I can't see it. Those little acts of trust create the scaffolding of a strong comeback. They don't erase the pain of transition, but they sure keep you anchored through it. Your comeback doesn't depend on perfect faith, it just depends on persistent faith. Because when life benches you, faith is what keeps you in the game. I'll see you next time. Hey, thanks for listening. I don't take it for granted that you're here. You didn't listen by mistake. If you want to reach out, you can DM me on Instagram at Tony Thrash. Until next week, remember, there's still time left on the clock. Let's get you off the bench to start your comeback. I want to give a special shout out to Country Club for the original music. You can find them on Instagram at Country Club.