From Striving to Striding: Josiah Harling on Goals That Stick

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What if the key to your next resolution isn’t more willpower—but more wisdom? In this New Year’s episode of Live Faith First, Elliot sits down with speaker, coach, and author Josiah Harling, whose book Stride reframes how we set goals and build lasting habits. Together, they explore the difference between striving and striding, the psychology of change, and how sustainable transformation happens when faith meets action.

With humor and depth, Josiah shares stories from his own life—about goal-setting disasters, big wins, and what he’s learned about forming habits that actually stick. Whether you’re dreaming big or simply trying to stay consistent, this episode will help you approach the new year with grace, clarity, and momentum.

🔑 Topics include:

• The problem with all-or-nothing thinking

• Why identity > outcome

• How to fail and still move forward

• Spiritual insight on consistency and calling

• The rhythms and questions that shape lasting change

Josiah Harling is a speaker, coach, and author of Stride: Creating a Life of Meaningful Momentum. With a background in leadership development and spiritual formation, Josiah helps people bridge the gap between vision and action—whether in faith, relationships, or work. He’s passionate about helping others build healthy habits, live intentionally, and move forward with confidence and consistency.

Elliot Sands is the host of the Live Faith First podcast—a dynamic space where faith meets real-world challenges. With a rich background as a pastor, school principal, health-tech co-founder, and now Executive Director of Faith First, Elliot brings deep wisdom and practical insight to every conversation. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he weaves personal experience with thoughtful discussion, tackling tough topics with clarity and compassion. Live Faith First is all about bridging divides—whether in society or the church—encouraging listeners to step beyond echo chambers and build real, meaningful relationships across the aisle, the street, or the table.

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Website: https://www.josiahharling.com/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jj.harling/#

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