Discipline - 9 Tips For Establishing Rules in Your Life

Spiritual disciplines aren’t optional extras for “super Christians.” They’re how ordinary men stay rooted in God’s presence, grow in maturity, and live with clarity in a noisy world. So if they matter this much, why are they so hard to start and even harder to sustain?

In this episode of *Tribe Talk*, Mike and Jim get practical about building a life of discipline that actually lasts. Drawing from John Mark Comer’s book *Practicing the Way*, they walk through nine concrete tips for establishing rules or rhythms that keep you anchored to Jesus in the middle of real life.

This isn’t about perfectionism or legalism. It’s about crafting a simple, intentional “rule of life” that fits who you are, where you are, and what God is calling you to.

In the conversation, they explore:

- Why discipline is an expression of love, not punishment

- How vague spiritual goals set you up to fail, and why clear rules give you freedom

- The difference between trying harder and training wisely

- Nine practical tips for building habits of prayer, Scripture, rest, community, and more

- How to adjust your rules over time so they remain realistic, sustainable, and life‑giving

If you’ve ever tried to start new habits (Bible reading, early mornings, tech limits, Sabbath) and watched them fall apart after a week or two, this episode will help you understand why and what to do differently.

You don’t drift into a life of spiritual strength. You build it, one small, faithful decision at a time.

Listen in as Mike and Jim show you how to design simple rules that support the man you’re called to become, and how to stick with them when motivation fades.