Dr. Jake Noland joins Deacon Brad Watkins as we begin a mini-series discussing ways that students can improve their ability to positively engage their faith, relationships, and school life.

In this episode we discuss sleep, what we consider to be one of the three foundational elements, along with diet and exercise, and how it can improve almost every aspect of our lives. Conversely, we discuss how the lack of sleep can negatively impact our lives.

All of the scientific information referenced in this podcast about sleep is from Dr. Matthew Walker's 2017 book entitled, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. If you would like to learn more about sleep and the latest science related to it, we highly recommend Dr. Walker's book.

• In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. Psalm 127:2
• When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24

References for this podcast:

• Dr. Matthew Walker Google Talks "Why We Sleep"
• Good to Go by Christie Aschwanden (sleep as the best sports recovery method) - Strength Running Podcast.
• Laird Hamilton Morning routine of a professional big wave surfer "Take Sleep Seriously"
• Jocko Willink A Navy SEAL explains why you should get up at 4:30 am every day
• Next Big Thing: Sleep Science Is Becoming the NFL's Secret Weapon
• Eat, drink and sleep like a footballer
• Nick Littlehales: the man who showed Cristiano Ronaldo how to sleep
• R. R. Reno, Fighting the Noonday Devil
• Dusty Gates, Why Leisure is a Remedy for Sloth