No Matter What with Hanna Seymour 61. Why Writing Things Down Might Change Your Spiritual Life (Even If You Hate Journaling) ft. Lucas LeFevre
Apr 7, 2026
Lucas LeFevre, creator of Holy Work Journaling and former creative leader at Dave Ramsey’s org, teaches journaling as a spiritual and therapeutic practice. He shares how writing pierced hidden struggles, helped heal his marriage, and became a daily rhythm for clarity. The conversation covers the science of expressive writing, practical prompts and a two-minute starter, and journaling as a tool for discernment and sustained growth.
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Begin Daily Honest Writing With Scripture
- Start a daily practice: read a chapter of Scripture, then write honest reflections as if you're talking to God without editing.
- Commit to regularity; Lucas did this daily and saw transformation over years.
Try Pennebaker's 15 Minute Expressive Protocol
- Use Pennebaker's expressive-writing method: write unedited about a traumatic issue for 15 minutes across four consecutive days.
- Studies showed participants had significantly better emotional and physical health, including fewer doctor visits.
Your Brain Does What You Tell It
- Your brain adopts whatever narrative you repeatedly feed it, so persistent worrying trains anxiety rather than truth.
- Lucas likens the brain to a muscle that strengthens the story you rehearse until it feels real.
