The Known Disciple
Project Podcast

A show for believers ready to stop drifting and start living fully aligned with who God says they are.

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Welcome to The Known Disciple Project Podcast, a show for believers ready to stop drifting and start living fully aligned with who God says they are. If you’re done with surface-level faith and want to grow in mindset, habits, discipline, and spiritual clarity, without separating your faith from your ambition; you’re in the right place. We don’t do shallow here. This is where Scripture meets strategy. Whether you’re leading a business, raising a family, or chasing a God-given vision; this is your space. This isn’t motivation. It’s spiritual formation.

Hosted by Mark Hummel

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The Habit That Changes Everything: Why Simplicity Unlocks Growth

In this episode of The Known Disciple Project Podcast, host Mark Hummel tackles one of the most frustrating experiences for any growth-minded follower of Jesus: the gap between our desire to change and the reality of unchanged habits.

E08
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August 7, 2025

Mark takes on one of the hardest questions in discipleship: why lasting change feels so elusive. We set goals, crave transformation, and yet slip back into old patterns. The problem isn’t laziness - it’s complexity.

In this episode, Mark introduces the concept of the keystone habit—a single practice that creates a ripple effect of positive change across every area of life. Blending Scripture with habit research, he shows how simplifying your growth plan can help you break free from overwhelm, remove hidden roadblocks, and finally see progress that sticks.

Key Takeaways:

  • A keystone habit drives more change than any checklist.
  • Identifying your personal keystone habit creates momentum.
  • Most people fail to change because they overcomplicate the process.
  • Roadblocks can be spotted and removed before they derail growth.
  • A 15-minute weekly goal review unlocks consistency and clarity.