Episode Summary
Many believers start strong then quietly stop when it gets uncomfortable. This episode reframes quitting as a learned habit you can unlearn by renewing your mind in God's Word. Dr. Leelo Bush walks through brain science, Scripture, and practical tools to choose commitment over comfort and finish the work God assigned to you.
What You'll Learn
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Why quitting often feels like relief (and why that's deceptive).
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How your "primitive brain" rewards escape and how to retrain it.
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A simple plan to turn commitment into a covenant.
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Practical steps: identify excuses, if-then plans, embrace B-minus work, track reps.
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When a short "reset" helps without abandoning your calling.
Quotable Moment (literal)
"Quitting sneaks in disguised as relief, but in reality it robs us of growth, joy, and the results God wants for our lives."
Scriptures Mentioned
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James 1:4 — perseverance completes maturity.
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Romans 12:2 — be transformed by renewing your mind.
Resources
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PCCCA Courses: https://pccca.org/courses/
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Healing the Grieving Brain Guide: https://griefcoachu.com/healing/
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The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Dr. Leelo Bush): Amazon link
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Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe
📄 Full Clean Transcript
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to start something a new habit, a ministry project, even a dream God placed in your heart and then quietly set it aside when it gets uncomfortable? Quitting sneaks in disguised as relief, but in reality it robs us of growth, joy, and the results God wants for our lives. Today, we're talking about a habit many of us know all too well quitting and more importantly, how to quit quitting.
Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Doctor Leelo Busch. I'm a master coach, author, curriculum creator and the number one authority on Spirit-led Christian coaching. I've trained tens of thousands worldwide since 2003, and if you are ready to uplevel your skills, find greater fulfillment, and employ the most powerful coaching available to mankind, let's go.
Welcome back to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm Doctor Leelo Busch, your host. I have spent over two decades equipping Christians around the world to coach, counsel and minister with confidence. This podcast is where faith meets practical tools, where you will find biblical truth, encouragement, and the strategies you need to fulfill God's call on your life. Whether you're new to coaching or you've been serving for years, my goal is to inspire you, strengthen you, and give you steps that you can take right now to grow in your calling.
If you've been spinning your wheels, making commitments, but never fully seeing them through, this message is for you. We're going to look at why quitting feels so tempting and how it can become a practiced habit, and what you can do to remove it as an option altogether. We'll a
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