The episode that's been a long time coming: Can Christians do yoga?

We dive into the full range of opinions—from "yoga is evil" to "yoga is amazing"—and invite you to lay down fear, judgments, and pre-made decisions. Whether you're curious, have a personal story, or are wrestling with this question, this conversation is for you.

• Can Christians walk into a yoga studio? Should they?
• What does the history of yoga tell us?
• Do the postures themselves "open you up" spiritually?
• Why the fear often centers on the body—and why that's missing the bigger picture.

Key Themes Explored:

God created our bodies in the beginning—for reaching, bending, moving, stretching, running, and being free. The body belongs to Yahweh, the one true God. Your body is not something you have; it's who you are. And your body is the place where God lives.

"I'm saying—Come out, be separate, but bring your body with you. Don't be afraid of your body. Your body is the place God lives."

We're not afraid of stretching. We're called to freedom: Your body was bought at a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), so use it to bring glory to God.

Movement reflects God's creative brilliance—just look at how the body responds to stretching and exercise. When we become afraid of our bodies, we separate from His perfect love (1 John 4:18), and the body becomes an object instead of a temple.

Scripture Highlights:

• Colossians 1
• John 1
• 1 Corinthians 6:19
• 2 Chronicles 7:3
• Psalm 138
• Nehemiah 9:5
• 1 John 4:18
• Romans 14
• Acts 17:28
• 2 Timothy 1:7
• 1 Timothy 4:8

We address the tough questions:

• Can yoga be dangerous?
• Can postures open us up to worshipping false gods?
• Why is a religious heart sometimes rooted in fear?
• The call to be informed, wise, and reconciled to Christ.

The Big Picture: God loves bodies. Movement belongs to Jesus. The body is an instrument of praise. Let's honor Him by stewarding our bodies well, without fear, and with discernment.

If this episode resonates—or challenges—you, share your thoughts! Drop a comment, send a message, or let us know your story. Let's keep the conversation going.

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Here's a steady-state Zone 2 movement (perfect for a brisk walk, easy hike, or light jog). Press play, lace up, and move your body while soaking in God's Word. No high-intensity intervals today — just sustainable, conversational effort that builds endurance in your body and spirit.

Scripture Focus James 2:8 – "If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing well."

Key Points

1. Zone 2 Basics:
   • Talk-test pace: full sentences, no gasping
   • Steady breathing, energized afterward
   • Builds endurance + mitochondrial health
2. The Royal Law: Love God + love your neighbor = the king of commands. Leaning in looks like you 'doing' well!
3. Escape the "Me" Loop: Self-focused thoughts → anxiety spirals. Shift to others → break the cycle, find freedom.
4. Serve to Become Your Best Self: Loving/serving others unlocks purpose, strength, and joy.
5. Dad Perspective on Raising Daughters: A first-hand perspective on navigating hormones with patience, presence, and grace.

Quick Action Steps

• Do a Zone 2 walk + pray James 2:8
• Spot one self-loop today → serve someone
• Show extra love in a tough moment

Move strong, love well. Keep REVING the Word! 👊

Playlist (All Songs by Rave Jesus):

• Met God on the Dance Floor
• JOY (feat. Faye Simpson & Pat Knight-Scott)
• Your Love
• Praise (feat. Brandon Lake) Praise the Lord (feat. Zahriya Zachary) Welcome Home (feat. Dante Bowe & Naomi Raine) It Is Well Until the Light Not Hopeless (feat. Kevin Aleksander & King Topher) He's On The Move Hard Fought Hallelujah (feat. Brandon Lake)

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Press play, move your body, and feel hope rise in this powerful interval workout!

Invitation: Scan your body—where do you feel heavy or dense? Your body holds tension and is constantly taking notes...it's working for you. As your mind gets renewed, stay connected to your body.

Anchor Verse: John 7:28-30

Core Question: What do you do when your timeline doesn't match God's?

You might have a frustrated heart or even a bitter one, but you're here—that means you have a faithful heart.

God has delight in you for not turning away. You were made for this: faith, hope, and love. Where else are you going to go when the timeline doesn't add up?

Bold Invitation: Say, "Hey God, surprise me! Teach me something about You that I didn't know."

Mic Drop: "Where truth is spoken there will be a commotion."

A Practical Takeaway: What's something you can do to create while you're in the waiting?

Playlist from this episode:

• Lion and the Lamb – Bethel Music & Leeland
• Luminous – André Aguado
• The Buzz – New World Sound, Brandon Lake & Timmy Trumpet
• No Idols – Brandon Lake & Skema Boy
• Rio – Duran Duran
• I Have Found (Live) Kim Walker-Smith
• Mighty Name of Jesus (Studio Version) – Hope Darst
• Tear Off the Roof (Apple Music Session) – Brandon Lake

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When Kerry received a diabetes diagnosis and was offered a shot, she felt a quiet check in her spirit—convicted there was another way. She chose whole foods, consistent movement, and faith in God's possibility. Result: 31 pounds lost and A1C lowered naturally—no meds needed.

But like so many of us, Kerry still struggled with evenings—that tired pull toward a "reward" snack when the day finally winds down.

In this episode, Alisa coaches Kerry (and us) on why evening cravings hit hard, what's happening biologically after dinner, and how to meet those moments with kindness, wisdom, and Spirit-led alternatives.

Key Insights

• Cravings are, at their root, a search for relief
• How hormones can sometimes make the journey feel harder
• The reliable path forward: whole foods in healthy portions, consistent movement, and giving the body time to heal and settle at its natural set point

Why Evenings Feel So Tough

• Decision fatigue + shifting circadian rhythms reduce impulse control
• Dopamine is actively seeking reward while rising melatonin naturally lowers restraint

Step One Awareness: simply noticing patterns and getting curious in the moment

Scripture Anchors

• Hebrews 8: Set your mind on things above
• Galatians 5: The flesh opposes the Spirit
• Philippians 1:6: He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion

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Kick off the year strong—train with Alisa! She's training you to love God and your body. So get moving: take a simple walk, ride your bike, or go for a run. This workout is where biology meets theology! Biologically change your markers of good health while drawing closer to God.

Key Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV) "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him."

Alisa presses into one powerful truth: We're all affected by the desire to change our bodies—especially as New Year's goals focus on weight loss.

Key Message: "Weight gain is about safety lost."

Quoteworthy: "How many of us are trying to get our bodies to look like something for the world to applaud?"

You were wired to know God. Will you turn to Him? Be reconciled to Him. Every step you take today, make it one that draws you closer to Him.

Alisa also teaches the difference between good stress (eustress) and anxiety, helping you understand how trusting God brings true safety and peace.

Playlist:

• Honeydew (Praise the Lord) by Strings and Heart
• Let It All Go by Sons of Maria
• Lose Control by King Topher (feat. Kwesi and Mr. Byrd)
• Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison
• The Battle is Won by Alexander Di Saggio
• Sunrise by Forrest Frank
• No Idols by Brandon Lake & Skema Boy
• Mighty Name of Jesus by Hope Darst
• Worthy of My Song (Worthy of It All) [feat. Mav City Gospel Choir] by Maverick City Music, Phil Wickham

Press play the next time you move your body—walk, run, hike, bike, or hit the gym. Let Alisa coach you through truth while this uplifting playlist keeps you going.

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Kick off 2026 with an inspiring conversation that's all about hope, transformation, and loving the body God gave you!

Alisa sits down with Leah Hope, who openly shares her powerful journey from weighing over 400 pounds to naturally losing more than 200 pounds. Leah reveals the pivotal "aha" moment that changed everything: shifting her focus from wanting to lose weight to wanting to gain health. This reframing of the mindset became the key that unlocked sustainable habits, freedom, and a bigger, fuller life.

You'll hear:

• The simple, practical habits that truly worked for her (no extremes, no quick fixes)
• How she prioritized health over chasing a smaller body
• The grace-filled discoveries God revealed along the way

Leah's story is proof that when we partner with God to steward our health, incredible wholeness is possible—body, mind, and soul.

Connect with Leah Hope:

• Instagram: @leahhopehealth
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeahHopeHealth
• Website: https://leahhopehealth.com

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Press play on this Best of Be Still and Be Loved, and let Alisa guide you through a time of rest and gentle scripture meditation—it's the perfect way to begin this last week of 2025 and enter into the New Year rested and filled up. Today is an invitation to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn how to rest like David, where rest is the weapon that makes our enemies a footstool.

Anchor Verses: Psalm 110:1

• A slow, soothing introduction to rest in God's presence
• Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness
• Gentle prompts to notice tension (mental, emotional, physical) and release it
• Reflective reading and meditation on Psalm 110:1

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Grab your jingle bells and let's move with some merry in this REVING the Word Christmas workout! We're moving our bodies with FUN—not striving for skinny or trying to "fix" ourselves. Let's exercise some pure JOY!

Key Scripture: John 1:14 (NIV) "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."

What to Expect in This Episode:

• A light-hearted movement session with bouncing and joyful energy—think light steps and a gentle bounce to keep things fun and uplifting.
• Focus on a key body training tip: Stay light on your feet! Bouncing and moving optimistically can spark creativity, help solve problems, and teach your body new lessons in optimism.
• Effort level: Around a 7–8 (moderate intensity with room to push and play).
• Thanksgiving for the Incarnation: God put on a body—the Word became flesh! We'll embody the joy of the Lord as we move.
• Celebration of our bodies as wondrous, childlike, and full of superhero potential—an unreasonable gift meant for joy and aliveness. Bring yours fully alive today!
• Reflection question: Who told you your body was a problem? Throw down those lies! With every step, imagine shedding grave clothes, letting your flesh be overcome and renewed by the living Word.
• Meditate on: His body for my body

Best enjoyed with:

• Headphones
• Your favorite workout gear
• A water bottle nearby
• An open heart ready to move, trust, and play again

Let's go—move your body, hear the Word of the Lord, and step into the freedom that He's up to something good!

Playlist:

• Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Darlene Love
• Carol of the Bells by Lindsey Stirling
• Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson
• Last Christmas by Wham!
• Little Drummer Boy (Live) by SEU Worship, ONE House, Kenzie Walker, Chelease Plank & Roosevelt Stewart
• King of Kings/Angels We Have Heard on High (feat Naomi Raine, Kim Walker-Smith, and Mav City Gospel Choir) by Maverick City Music

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In this honest and reflective episode, Alisa sits down with fan-favorite Ashlee Stohler to unpack the complicated legacy of The Biggest Loser – the reality TV phenomenon that dominated the 2000s and promised life-changing transformations through extreme weight loss.

Once celebrated as an inspiration, the show is now widely criticized for its harmful methods and long-term consequences. Alisa and Ashlee dive deep into how it amplified the toxic diet culture of the era, and why its messages still linger today.

• The dark reality behind the dramatic transformations: extreme calorie restriction, grueling workouts, and public weigh-ins that often led to metabolic damage, slowed metabolisms, and near-inevitable weight regain.
• The underlying message that bodies are a problem to be "fixed" – and how that fueled shame, punishment mentality, and the idea that thinness equals worth.
• How the show reinforced the illusion of quick, permanent change – and why sustainable health looks nothing like a marathon of deprivation.
• Reflections on healing: Moving beyond the "biggest loser" era.

This conversation is equal parts nostalgia, critique, and hope – a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt the weight of diet culture or chased an unrealistic transformation.

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Get ready to move your body and hear the Word of God! This REVING the Word endurance training session blends movement with biblical teaching on whole brain, whole body theology. Discover how physical activity activates more of your emotional brain (limbic system), allowing God's truth to sink deeper than just reasoning or information alone. Exercise isn't just good for your body—it's good stress (eustress) that builds resilience and opens your heart to receive from the Lord.

Key Scripture: Haggai 2:7-9 (NIV)

What to Expect in this Episode:

• Move to Engage the Whole Brain: Science shows that movement lights up the emotional centers of the brain, helping us process God's Word not just intellectually, but experientially—heart, soul, mind, and strength.
• Exercise as Good Stress: Physical activity is the healthy kind of stress your body needs, countering the bad stress of life and preparing you to receive God's peace.
• The Reminder of Rebellion: When we resist God's call (like ignoring our bodies as His temple), He may "give us over" to the consequences—not to punish, but to lovingly win us back and draw us into freedom.
• God's Promise in Haggai: He shakes things up to bring greater glory and ultimate peace. The "latter house" (our bodies, the Church, the new covenant) surpasses the former in splendor because Jesus, the Desire of All Nations, fills it.
• This Year's Call: Step into a better body—not defined by size or performance, but marked by God's peace. Let Him shake off what's weighing you down and fill you with His glory.

Best enjoyed with:

• Headphones
• Your favorite workout gear
• A water bottle nearby
• An open heart ready to move, trust, and play again

Let's go—move your body, hear the Word of the Lord, and step into the freedom that He's up to something good!

Playlist:

• Welcome Home (Dante Bowie and Naomi Raine) by King Topher & Rave Jesus
• Come With Me (Satin Jackets Remix) by Nore En Pure
• Give It All (feat Kevin Aleksander) by ALIPHI
• Lose Control (feat Kwesi & Mr. Byrd) by King Topher
• Let God Come In (Live) by Melissa Helser, Jonathan David Helser, & Cageless Birds
• Higher by Felix, Leiter, LEFTI, & The Melody Men
• Come Out of the Grave (Resurrection Power) [Live] by Bethel Music and Brandon Lake
• Let Revival Come (Revive Me) [feat Kevin Jones, Joshua Sherman, & the Emerging Sound]
• See A Victory by Elevation Worship

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