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Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God33. Eight Easy Tips to Focus in Prayer that Make a Big DifferenceSend us a textPart 2 of the Prayer Focus SeriesFeeling distracted every time you try to pray? You’re not alone—and the good news is, you can train your mind and heart to focus more deeply. In this episode of Habits of Hope, we’re sharing 8 practical and powerful strategies to help you stay focused in prayer—even when your mind wanders or your day feels chaotic.From deep breathing to journaling, movement-based prayer to Scripture meditation, you’ll discover new tools to bring your attention back to God and build...2025-04-2229 min
Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God24.How to Unlock More Hope Through the Forgiveness HabitSend us a textForgiveness is a tough but transformative habit that opens the door to hope, healing, and freedom. In today’s episode of Habits of Hope, Ginger and Larissa explore what forgiveness is—and what it isn’t. You’ll hear personal stories, practical steps, and biblical insights centered around Colossians 3:13, all designed to help you let go of resentment and walk in spiritual freedom. If you’ve ever struggled with forgiveness or wondered how to take the next step, this episode is for you.For the full list of actionable steps and script...2025-02-1844 min
Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God14.Finding Comfort and Hope this Christmas: Coping with Grief During the HolidaysSend us a textIn this deeply personal episode, Ginger Harrington and Larissa Traquair dive into the challenging topic of grieving during the holiday season—a time when the joy and celebration can seem overshadowed by loss and sadness. Whether you're facing your first holiday without a loved one or navigating long-standing grief, this episode offers compassionate insights and practical steps to help you find solace and hope. Join us as we explore how to honor both your grief and the festive spirit, making space for healing and remembrance amidst the holiday cheer. Discover ways to...2024-12-1041 min
Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God13.Simple Christmas Worship Ideas to Find Joy and Peace Amid a Busy HolidaySend us a textFeeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle? Does December feel like a race to accomplish everything, leaving you frazzled and distracted from the true meaning of Christmas? What if this year could be different? In this episode of Habits of Hope, Ginger Harrington and Larissa Traquair unpack how to keep Christ at the center of Christmas while managing holiday stress and embracing joy-filled worship.You’ll discover simple, actionable ways to reorder your priorities, find peace, and cultivate a meaningful Christmas season that reflects your faith. From exploring the wise men’s jour...2024-12-0341 min
Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God11.How to Give Thanks in All Circumstances (Even When You Don't Feel Like It)Send us a textHave you ever felt like thankfulness is the last thing you want to practice, especially when life feels overwhelming? This episode dives into the surprising power of gratitude—not just for the good times but especially when things are tough. Join us as we explore how thankfulness can become a lifeline, shifting our hearts from despair to hope, and transforming our mindset in even the hardest seasons.Today's Habit of Hope: Make gratitude your first response, not your last resort, trusting God is present in every situation....2024-11-1930 minHabits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God10.Making Big Decisions with Faith: How to Seek God’s Guidance DailySend us a textHabit of Hope: Seek God's guidance in the daily and in your big decisions.Struggling with a big decision and feeling overwhelmed? If you’ve ever wrestled with a tough decision and longed for God’s direction, this episode is for you. In this episode of Habits of Hope, Ginger and Larissa discuss the habit of trusting God in decision-making, sharing relatable stories and actionable ways to invite God’s guidance daily. If you’re anxious about making the wrong choice, tune in for practical wisdom to help you embrace...2024-11-1238 min
Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God1.Introducing Habits of Hope: Discover the Power of Hope in Your LifeSend us a textIn this debut episode of Habits of Hope, recorded in person, hosts Ginger Harrington and Larissa Traquair dive into the transformative power of gratitude and hope. Through personal stories and practical insights, they reveal how developing daily habits can help you trust in God’s faithfulness, even in life’s toughest challenges. Get to know your hosts as they offer spiritual encouragement and actionable steps to anchor your heart in hope, cultivate resilient faith, and navigate the ups and downs of life. Tune in to discover how you can strengthen your faith, find hope...2024-09-1731 min
The Midlife Connection for WMN94. Can You Choose Gratitude? Learn to Cultivate Here!Ep 94. Is gratitude a choice? And, can it be cultivated? Some people say, gratitude is an attitude - and is impacted by your perspective. A positive mindset shift helps. But can you be grateful AND grieve loss at the same time? According to Gr8tfulChick, Larissa Traquair, we can! In this episode, you will learn... How to set yourself up for success on the hard days Some surpirsing benefits of therapy while grieving loss - a spouse, a community, friends, or a beloved pet. Can you weep and walk forward? Larissa's advice to her y...2023-12-2648 min
The Midlife Connection for WMNLoyalty, Bulldogs, and Gratitude: Happy Thanksgiving!Can dogs teach you about loyalty, love, and how to be a better person? Yes, if we pay enough attention. In all episodes in November, the theme has been focused on the U.S. Marine Corps, values, and gratitude. Larissa Traquair, the Gr8tful Chick, shares her passion for bulldogs, and the lessons they teach us on choosing our battles.2021-11-2315 min
Deeply Rooted by Planting RootsAdoption is a Great OptionThis episode Larissa Traquair, chief inspirational officer at the GR8TFUL Chick is joined by Lisa Redford and Ashley Dixon to share their stories of adoption as military families. Adoption and foster care are the gospel. We all were predestined to adoption into God’s family. "he predestined us[a] for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. Ephesians 1:5-6" Earthly adoption and foster care are pictures of our heavenly...2021-11-1759 min
The Midlife Connection for WMNSay Something and Do Hard ThingsLarissa Traquair, the Gr8tful Chick is back! This time she shares the sweet gestures and weird mishaps as she journeys on the grief process after the passing of her sweet and tough-as-nails Marine husband, Bill. Great wisdom for us all. She is mighty in faith, in gratitude, and courage to share!2021-03-2724 min
The Midlife Connection for WMNThe Gr8tful ChickHill talks with Larissa Traquair: Gratitude is a game changer in life, marriage, through grief, and requires cultivation! This is one of a series of talks with this incredible woman!2021-01-2640 min
Keys to your BEST life with Maggie KavanaughKeys to grateful lifestyle with GR8TFUL Chick Larissa TraquairLarissa Traquair is a Jesus-loving, Bible-believing, God-fearing woman who is a recovering perfectionist and is passionate about glorifying God in all she does. She is a paper planner; Periscope Broadcaster; and a friend who is always ready to do lunch. Her motto is: “Everyone has to eat so why not eat together.” She will always prefer eating out over cooking at home.
She is married to a Marine, and they are retired in the great state of Texas. They parent an almost 4-year-old male bulldog who keeps them entertained and humble. God has been known to refine them...2020-08-1641 min
Military Life Radio - Interview with Larissa Traquair @Gr8tfulChickRisAre you on Periscope? Join us as Tara chats with Larissa Traquair the powerhouse behind Periscope's @Gr8tfulChickRis and Chief Inspirational Officer of the Gr8tful Tribe. We're talking about faith, community and finding your tribe. Join the conversation by using #mymilitarylife on social. Thank you for joining us and for listening!
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Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin
Laugh, Learn, Relate2016-03-1633 min
Military Life Radio | Navy Wife Radio | The Military Spouse ShowMilitary Life Radio - Interview with Larissa Traquair @Gr8tfulChickRisAre you on Periscope? Join us as Tara chats with Larissa Traquair the powerhouse behind Periscope's @Gr8tfulChickRis and Chief Inspirational Officer of the Gr8tful Tribe. We're talking about faith, community and finding your tribe. Join the conversation by using #mymilitarylife on social. Thank you for joining us and for listening! Find Gr8tful Tribe on social: https://www.facebook.com/LarissaR.Traquair/timeline https://twitter.com/gr8tfulchickris https://www.periscope.tv/Gr8tfulChickRis? Mentioned on this episode: Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin Laugh, Learn, Relate2016-03-1632 min