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Habits of the Household: Daily Practices That Change Families – with Justin Whitmel Early

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Sep 24, 2025

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Justin Whitmel Early

Justin Whitmel Early, author and lawyer who writes about habits, parenting, and spiritual formation, shares practical routines for family flourishing. He talks about replacing autopilot with small, daily practices. Short habits like no-phone mornings, bedtime liturgies, and quarterly parenting audits keep family life steady. Conversations cover swapping scrolling for focused work and tending habits like a garden.

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ANECDOTE

Morning Phone Swap Changed Mornings

Justin realized morning phone-scrolling was fueling his anxiety and causing him to snap at his kids.
He swapped scrolling for 5–10 minutes of scripture quietly each morning, which immediately improved his mood and mornings.

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INSIGHT

Habits Shape Heart And Mind

Habits shape inner life: when habits and thinking conflict, the heart and mind follow habits.
Justin's anxiety collapse showed him that ordinary daily habits profoundly form spiritual, emotional, and mental health.

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Use A Bedtime Liturgy To Calm Evenings

Do replace chaotic bedtime yelling with a simple bedtime liturgy to change the tone of evenings.
Justin used a back-and-forth prayer, playful blessings and tickling to make bedtimes gentler and more meaningful.

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How Justin's Book Habits Began

Justin's Background and Struggles

04:11 • 6min

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Writing Rhythm and Small Blocks

10:10 • 6min

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Becoming Our Habits: Identifying Pain Points

16:03 • 37sec

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Three Life-changing Habit Swaps

16:40 • 11min

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Quarterly Parenting Audit

Practical Routine Tips for Mornings

32:48 • 5min

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After-school, Dinner, and Doing Hard Things First

37:36 • 2min

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When to Persevere or Abandon Habits

39:08 • 5min

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Faithfulness as Gardening

44:23 • 5min

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Thriving Holistically: Body, Soul, Spirit

How to Replace the Lies You Didn’t Know You Believed with God’s Unchanging Truth

Erica Gwynn

That's Just Not True, by Erica Gwynn, addresses common misconceptions and lies that hold Christians back from experiencing God’s truth and freedom. The book identifies 17 pervasive lies and offers biblical responses and practical steps to replace them with healthy beliefs. Gwynn blends pastoral encouragement with personal stories and actionable exercises to help readers internalize truth. It's aimed at those struggling with perfectionism, shame, comparison, and exhaustion from self-help culture. The tone is pastoral and practical, aiming to guide readers into a more restful and authentic Christian life.

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Habits of the Household

Justin Whitmel Earley

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Body Teaches the Soul

Justin Whitmel Earley

Justin Whitmel Earley's 'The Body Teaches the Soul' explores the profound connection between our physical habits and spiritual formation, arguing that our bodies are not merely vessels but integral to our discipleship. The book challenges the Gnostic separation of the material and divine, emphasizing the importance of everyday physical practices such as eating, sleeping, resting, and moving. It highlights the link between physical health and mental well-being, advocating for a balanced approach to self-care. Earley encourages readers to view their bodies as gardens, tending to them with intentionality and care. The book promotes faithful stewardship of our physical selves, aligning our habits with a life of love and service to God and others.

How often do you pause and really consider your habits? Are they healthy? Are they…holy? Justin Whitmel Earley has written quite a few incredible books, including the crazy popular bestseller, Habits of the Household. We’re talking all about it today on THRIVE, diving into what kinds of habits have been *most* beneficial for his own family of 6 to keep things moving smoothly - while also, faithfully, prioritizing the family’s spiritual health. If you’re sick of running on autopilot and falling into the same habitual traps, press play and lean in!

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