Our Mission
To help people move from understanding wisdom to practicing values-consistent action in everyday life.
Habits of the Heart is a spiritual development and educational initiative that brings together Biblical wisdom, philosophical insights, and behavioral science to help bridge the gap between what we know and how we live.
Through meaningful teaching, relatable stories, guided reflection, and practical strategies, we explore how our beliefs, thoughts, and daily choices shape the way we live.
Our goal is not simply to gain knowledge, but to put wisdom into practice—one intentional choice, one meaningful action, and one habit at a time.
Our Approach
TIMELESS WISDOM
Insights from the Bible and universal principles for a meaningful life.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Practical, evidence-informed skills for real life.
INTENTIONAL PRACTICE
Simple steps to what we believe and value.
BROADER IMPACT
Stronger individuals, healthier relationships, and more compassionate communities.
Trust Instead of Control
What if trusting God means doing what is yours to do while releasing what you cannot control?
When we deeply care about someone or something, it's natural to want everything to turn out well. But sometimes our concern becomes an exhausting attempt to guarantee outcomes that were never entirely within our control.
In this Habits of the Heart teaching, Dr. Gabriela Grasso brings together Biblical wisdom, timeless philosophical insights, and behavioral science to explore the difference between responsibility, influence, and control.
Watch Part 1 | Listen to Part 1 | Guided Listening Notes | Seven-Day T.R.U.E. Practice Journal.
Who Does God Say You Are — Identity Before Achievement
In this episode of Habits of the Heart, Dr. Gabriela Grasso makes the case that identity comes before achievement, not the other way around. You were made in God's image (Genesis 1:26-27). You were called by name and precious in His eyes even in the wreckage (Isaiah 43). You are already His child — not a servant working your way toward belonging (John 1:12).
Why Knowing The Truth Isn't Enough
In this launch episode, Dr. Gabriela Grasso introduces the question behind the show: why is there such a gap between what we know and how we actually live? Drawing on Scripture, her years as a special education teacher and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and her own ongoing walk of faith, Gabriela unpacks the meaning of a "Habit of the Heart," walks through a simple, memorable way to practice truth under pressure — getting T.R.U.E. — and introduces her signature framework: Spirit First. Mind Next. Body Follows.
What if trusting God means doing what is yours to do while releasing what you cannot control?
When we deeply care about someone or something, it's natural to want everything to turn out well. But sometimes our concern becomes an exhausting attempt to guarantee outcomes that were never entirely within our control.
In this Habits of the Heart teaching, Dr. Gabriela Grasso brings together Biblical wisdom, timeless philosophical insights, and behavioral science to explore the difference between responsibility, influence, and control.
Watch Part 1 | Listen to Part 1 | Guided Listening Notes | Seven-Day T.R.U.E. Practice Journal.
In this episode of Habits of the Heart, Dr. Gabriela Grasso makes the case that identity comes before achievement, not the other way around. You were made in God's image (Genesis 1:26-27). You were called by name and precious in His eyes even in the wreckage (Isaiah 43). You are already His child — not a servant working your way toward belonging (John 1:12).
Watch Episode 2 | Listen to Episode 2
In this launch episode, Dr. Gabriela Grasso introduces the question behind the show: why is there such a gap between what we know and how we actually live? Drawing on Scripture, her years as a special education teacher and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and her own ongoing walk of faith, Gabriela unpacks the meaning of a "Habit of the Heart," walks through a simple, memorable way to practice truth under pressure — getting T.R.U.E. — and introduces her signature framework: Spirit First. Mind Next. Body Follows.
Watch Episode 1 | Listen to Episode 1