Shifts and Giggles

About Shifts and Giggles

Shifts & Giggles is the personal growth podcast that helps you make intentional, lasting change, one small mindset shift at a time. Each episode blends practical tools, self-awareness strategies, and a healthy dose of humor to help you take action and grow on purpose. Rooted in the S.I.M.P.L.E. Method, a 6-step framework for real, sustainable change, this show delivers real talk, personal transformation, and mindset shifts that lead to big results. Whether you're feeling stuck or simply ready for something new, you’ll find the encouragement and clarity you need to move forward with confidence. This podcast provides valuable insights for you if you are ready to shift into the next season of growth, with practical, proven strategies and a few good laughs along the way. We’ll answer questions like: How do I change my mindset? What are the best habits for personal growth? How do I stop self-sabotaging my goals? Why is self-awareness important for success? How do I stay consistent with personal development? What’s the easiest way to start changing your life? How do I find motivation when I feel stuck? What’s a simple daily mindset routine? If you’re looking for real-life mindset strategies from a coach who gets it, and a podcast that makes growth feel doable (and even fun), you’re in the right place.

Publisher

Rafer Owens, Jr | Mindset Coach | Speaker

Category

education · health & fitness · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Apr 2025

Latest episode

10 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Bible Study for Busy Christians: Context, Red Letters, and Real Growth

   Got a question or comment? Send us a text! How do you study the Bible when life is loud, toddlers are wild, and your soul is tired? In this episode, Taylor and I get super practical about building a simple, sustainable study rhythm that actually shapes your walk with Jesus. We talk box-breathing to settle your body, reading whole letters as letters, Old Testament timelines, red-letter focus in Matthew/John, word studies, translations, and learning to “present yourself to the Holy Spirit” and ...

2. 

   3 Dec 2025

   Prayer Made Simple: Learning to Hear God, Trust His Timing, and Stay Weak Enough to Be Strong

   Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this heartfelt episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer sits down with his mom, Natalie Owens, to unpack the power of real prayer—not the polished, performance kind, but the honest conversations that happen when life hurts and you don’t know what to say. Together, they talk about: How prayer becomes your lifeline when everything falls apart.Why reading your Bible teaches you how to pray.The difference between emotion-driven prayer and truth-driven pra...

3. 

   26 Nov 2025

   How the Holy Spirit Actually Changes You: A Practical Guide

   Got a question or comment? Send us a text! This episode is the heartbeat of Season 2. We’ve spent weeks talking about love — what it is, how it flows, and where it breaks down — and today we’re landing the plane. This is a full-season recap for believers who know Jesus is real but aren’t living in the fullness He died to give them. If you’ve felt stuck, spiritually dry, emotionally drained, or like you’re missing something in your walk with Jesus…this one is for you. We walk through the flow ...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings