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This is the heart of the gospel message! Whether you've heard this taught before or you don't even have faith in Jesus as your savior, I really encourage you to listen to this two part series.

In this episode, I go over the Seed of Abraham which is Jesus. This is both a physical and spiritual promise that starts in Genesis 3 and ends in Revelation, and I cannot talk about Jesus as our Kinsman Redeemer without laying this ground work.

Note: At 8:50 I misspeak and say “human and man” when it should have been “human and God.” 

Scriptures Used:
Isaiah 7:13-16
Genesis 3:22
Micah 5:2
Isaiah 40:3-5
Matthew 1:18
John 1
Genesis 3:14-15
Genesis 17
Genesis 26
Isaiah 42 and 49
Galatians 3:15-18
1 Cor. 15:20-28, 45-49

Links for further study:
https://www.cgg.org/index.cfm/library/verses/id/2433/abrahams-seed-verses.htm
https://bible.org/seriespage/7-promised-seed-source-blessing-gods-perfect-plan

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First of all, I got too heavy handed on my dresser where the microphone was and I apologize. Lesson learned for next time! 

I’m no stranger to anxiety and depression. It comes out in two forms for me: anger and/or emotional eating. Mental health is something that gets skirted around in Christianity because we know Jesus is the healer of all things - but that doesn’t mean we can’t struggle. That doesn’t mean it’s not hard sometimes. 

We go to Galatians, Colossians, 1 Peter, Philippians, and Romans today for a biblical perspective on anxiety. God is a God of peace, hope, and comfort. He can be trusted and we can learn how to let go but it takes an active obedience to His sanctification process. 

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If there is any episode that shares my heart on my take on health, this is the one. 

I wrap up these two episodes up with a little more about my struggle with alcohol, food, and poor body image. We take a closer look at the Word for what it has to say about struggling with our health and when we feel out of control. 

There is freedom, peace, joy, and self control in Christ!

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Linking food to morality (good foods vs. bad foods) starts when we are a child and it ends up cultivating a monster of shame and eating disorders. You'll never have a healthy relationship with food if you assign it as a moral component of your life. Foods have nothing to do with your behavior or morality. 

In this episode, I share more about my past with you and journey with health and the Lord. From being extremely dependent on food to alcohol to help me cope, to smoking packs at a time and wanting nothing to do with God for a while, my testimony has changed my perspective on health. Parenting has played a major roll in that as well and I talk about some things I've done differently with my kids to try to break the cycle. 

Health is not just one sided - it is so complex. It's mental and emotional which is directly tied to the spiritual. Join me in episode 7 as we explore the spiritual aspect of these things discussed today! 

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I get told all of the time by people that I must be especially motivated to work out at home. I'm not. I'm really not. The reality? No one stays motivated for long periods of time. Professional athletes, Olympians, your local gym rat, and every other person on this planet with goals and drive will not stay motivated. Motivation is a feeling and feelings change. It's like that ex that comes around and helps you to feel good about yourself only to leave you in heartbreak yet again.

In this episode, I also go over some gym staples that I feel are key to getting started at home. If you're new to strength training or even seasoned, these are still budget friendly effective tools to have on hand. Here are the links:

Resistance Bands and Loops
Thigh Bands
Adjustable Bench
Wrist/Ankle Weights (for added strength if needed)
Adjustable Dumbbells: Bowflex or CAP or BCG

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"You are enough" (along with "you are perfect just the way you are") is such a common phrase we hear daily - but is it true? I quickly examine a worldview vs. biblical view of this saying in order to build our foundation of true health rooted in Christ.

Scripture References:
Romans 3:12
Romans 3:10
Genesis 6:5
Jeremiah 7:24
Job 4:8
Proverbs 30:11-13
Psalm 113:5-9
Jonah 2
Psalm 139
1 Thessalonians 5:23

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Today we will be looking at Ephesians for a biblical understanding of how to change our mindset. We often look for quick fixes but for many of us, that has failed. It will last for a while, but if we want REAl change, we must go to the root and the source of that change - Jesus.  We will get more in depth in episode 4 about that so stay tuned!

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How can we have a Biblical approach to our bodies - isn't it all vanity?  How can we find that balance of treating our body with kindness and respect but not focus on the outward appearance? We talk about this today!

Scripture References:
Proverbs 31:30
Samuel 16:7
Ecclesiastes 5:10, 2:11, 1:2
1 Timothy 4:8
Daniel 1

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When I became a mom, I struggled with depression, anxiety, anger, bitterness, and resentment. I struggled to walk in the joy and peace I knew that was promised to me being a believer. On this episode, I just explain my journey in the last 8 years that has led me to today. Hopefully at the end of this episode, you'll know a little more about me and also be encouraged to look up to the Lord in the middle of life's overwhelming moments.

Today's reading: Psalm 73

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