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This week, we're joined by Justin Morrissette, a Purdue University alumnus who's going to share about his wellness journey after graduation. Physical fitness has been a longtime value for Justin, but changes in context and daily rhythms required a renewed commitment to his physical wellness after graduation. However, in addition to getting regular exercise, Justin also found himself continuing to grow in meaningful relationships and with unexpected opportunities to have spiritual conversations at the gym.

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Between her junior and senior years of college, Halley began what she expected to be an ordinary summer of work, living at home, and relaxing with her family. But all of those plans changed one Tuesday night when Halley suddenly realized she could no longer see. And as she tried to explain to her family what she was experiencing, she also found that she couldn't speak...

Listen in as Halley shares about her wellness journey after navigating a life-threatening health scare and how she sensed Jesus' invitation to slow down and experience life-giving rest in him.

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Are there good emotions and bad emotions? Should we be investing extra effort into only feeling certain emotions and avoiding others?

Our guest this week, Dr. Kevin Chapman, would suggest that our full spectrum of emotions is a gift from God, even the ones we'd often prefer to eliminate. And through a better understanding of common external triggers, along with our thoughts and responses to them, we can master our emotions, better commune with God and others, and lean into emotional wellness.

MORE FROM DR. CHAPMAN

• Mastering Our Emotions: Biblical Principles for Emotional Health
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"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." ~Matthew 22:37

What does it mean to love God with our minds? This week, Stan Wallace of Global Scholars joins the podcast to share why the discipleship of our mind is fundamental to our wellness journey and how it influences the way we love God and love others.

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• Have We Lost Our Minds?
• Stan Wallace's website
• Thinking Christianly (with J.P. Moreland and Stan W. Wallace)
• Global Scholars
• Love Your God with All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul
• The Christian Mind

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Loss of community. Change in routine. Lack of consistency. All of these things have a significant impact on our mental health in season of transition. So, what can we do to navigate these changes in a way that promotes wellness and healthy practices?

Our guest this week, Chase Read, is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Restoration Psychology, working alongside other Christian therapists in the Denver area. Chase joins to share her expertise (and some personal experience) in caring for our mental health and leaning on the Unchanging One during seasons of transition.

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Seasons of transition can be hard on the body. Moving, adjusting to long hours at work, or simply trying to establish a new routine can cause us to narrow our focus to only accomplishing what must be done. But before we know it, we've acclimated to a rhythm that doesn't include the healthy practices we once had.

This week, we're continuing our wellness series by zooming in on fitness and nutrition. Special guest, Phil Steele (Jon's dad) joins to share his expertise on the subject. After today, we'll be prepared to develop a simple but effect plan for exercise and nutrition for this unique season of life after graduation. Whether you're starting or re-starting this part of your wellness journey, this conversation is for you!

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What part(s) of your life could use a healthy boost right now?

It's common for healthy rhythms to take a back seat after graduation. Whether it's adjusting to a new job, finding a suitable place to live, or just navigating the aisles of an unfamiliar grocery store, it's easy to feel like the best we can hope for is to just survive. But we were made for more than that!

At the beginning of a new year, we're kicking off a series designed to help you thrive. Paying attention to your health and wellness won't just help you feel better, it will help you perform better at work, in new community, and in this new season of your relationship with Jesus. This week, we're starting our new series with Mykenzie Green, a licensed wellness coach who's going to help us develop a simple, personalized plan for taking next steps in our wellness journey.

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Merry Christmas, alumni! Instead of our typical episode, we will be enjoying a special reading of Luke 2 from the First Nations Version. Huge thanks to Terry Wildman for returning to give us this great gift!

After today, we will take a few weeks off for rest over the upcoming holidays and to prep for our new season and some exciting new features in 2025!

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we'll see you in 2025, alumni!

RESOURCES

• Purchase Birth of the Chosen: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story
• Purchase First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament
• Pre-Order First Nations Version Psalms and Proverbs: An Indigenous Bible Translation
• Learn more about the First Nations Version

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Have you ever wondered, "How much is enough?" This week's guest has given that question some serious thought. 

In 2013, Greg Baumer entered Harvard Business School with the expectation of leveling up his business prowess and cementing his financial future. What he didn't expect, was the transformation he was about to experience around money. However, after cross-registering for a course on God and money in Harvard Divinity School, transformation is exactly what he experienced. And after surveying thousands of passages of scripture about money, Greg was set on a trajectory that would forever change his financial future and lead to his family's implementation of a thoughtful "financial finish line".

RESOURCES

• God & Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School
• True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money And Your Heart
• More recommendations from Greg HERE

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Think back to campus in the fall. New Student Outreach. Did you ever have an event that looked like it was going to fall apart before it even got off the ground?

Emily McNamara, campus staff in New Jersey and this week's guest, knows exactly what this moment feels like. Just twenty-Four hours before a historic NSO event at New Jersey Institute of Technology, the chapter's funding and reservation were canceled. BUT... because of some top-level staff work and God's provision through alumni, Emily and her team were able to pull off an amazing event that fueled their faithful engagement with new students for the rest of the semester. 

Enjoy Emily's story!

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