Sanctified Wellness

By Alexis Manning and Katie ChurchHealth & Fitness

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October 06, 2023Life's Short, Who Are You Living For?
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Podcast Notes/Verses:
The brevity of life: what is important?
There is a hyper-focus on achievement, money, status - worldly things - OVERWHELMING in our culture
It is easy to be swept up in the current culture & pressures to conform to the “rat race”, materialism, etc.

We are often left asking the question - what truly matters? What is my purpose?
Despite the rat race, God has placed eternity on our hearts - we long for something else

Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.”

From gotquestions.org: In Ecclesiastes, Solomon lists the various vain pursuits that are equivalent to chasing after the wind:
• All things are done “under the sun,” that is, in a human life lived apart from any consideration of God (1:14)

• Pursuing wisdom and the understanding of madness and folly (1:16–17)

• Rewarding oneself with pleasure (2:10–11)

• Seeking immortality (2:16–17)

• Thinking one can control the outcome of his life (2:26)

• Envious competition with one’s neighbor (4:4)

• Trying to make a lasting name for oneself (4:16)

“James 4:14 says, “Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” A vapor is a fine mist-like fog. It quickly burns away when the sun comes up. It has no substance and leaves nothing behind. Comparing our lives to a vapor illustrates how fleeting our days on this earth are. Life can feel endless at times, but the Bible reminds us that, compared to eternity, an individual life on earth is like a vapor chased away by the morning sun. It is important to recognize the brevity of life so that we don’t squander the time we’ve been given.

Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

Our primary reason for living must have eternal focus & it is wise to recognize the brevity of life instead of living a life of pleasure & indulgence
Love God, love others - how well do we do this?

Loving God is displayed in our priorities - where we spend our time and money, and where our thoughts are focused

This world is not our home
CS Lewis: “The fact that our heart yearns for something Earth can't supply is proof that Heaven must be our home.”
As Christians, we should have a vertical vision that empowers our horizontal living.
“So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT

Eternity is permanent, this is why it’s so important to witness to others and pray for more souls to come to Christ.
“Our life is the seedtime of eternity — what is sown now — will be reaped in an eternal, changeless state.” — James Smith (from What is Life).
“Meditation on the shortness of time would cool the heat of our affections for the WORLD.” - Thomas Watson
Biblical Imagery of how short our lives are:
A Shadow: (psalms 102:11 “My days are like a lengthened shadow, And I wither away like grass”.)

A Breath: Job 7:16 “I waste away; I will not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath”

A Cloud: Job 7:9

A Flower/ Grass: Psalms 102:11 “My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows. I am withering away like grass.”
34 min
September 15, 2023 "Pursuing The Lord & A Healthy Body" with Tasia Lancaster
Today we have a very special guest on the show, Tasia Lancaster (Percevecz). Tasia is a former Crossfit Games athlete and founder of Resilient Wellness. On this episode she dives into her faith journey and how the Lord transformed her life in a mighty way while using her love for CrossFit. Tasia shares her journey with gymnastics and her battle with disordered eating and negative body image. Her background has proppelled her into her career as a Holistic Nutrition Coach where she is dedicated to helping others establish healthy habits.
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32 min
September 01, 2023 Discernment, Big Pharma, & Successful Living with Gary Rutherford (Pt. 2)
Hey everyone! We are so happy you're tuning in. In this episode, we are sitting down with Katie's dad, Gary Rutherford. He has an amazing testimony, you won't want to miss. We dive into faith, pharmaceuticals, and how to live a successful life in the Lord.

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36 min
August 25, 2023 Discernment, Big Pharma, & Successful Living with Gary Rutherford (Pt. 1)
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32 min
August 04, 2023The Truth Behind Pornography, Human Trafficking, & Hollywood
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Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. —Psalm 82:3–4 (NIV)

Sexual immorality = porneia in Greek, meaning “illicit sexual activity”
Changing the word sexual sin for porneia leaves us with a strong message in the New Testament:

“The body is not meant for porneia but for the Lord” (1 Corinthians 6:13).
“Flee from porneia. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body” (1 Corinthians 6:18).
“But among you there must not be even a hint of porneia, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people” (Ephesians 5:3)

Jesus was always going after the heart…
“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28)

What is the common theme of sexual immorality, sexual sin, pornography, and sex work/trafficking? It starts with lust & involves greed, exploitation, manipulation, and distortion of sex for one’s selfish gain.
Children are the most vulnerable and easily manipulated people group and we see them being targeted.

From ourrescue.org:
40.3 million people are trafficked globally - 25% are children

Human trafficking is the second largest illicit activity in the world - only behind the drug trade

72% of individuals trafficked were for sexual exploitation

From fightthenewdrug.org:
Research involving current and former porn performers suggests that exploitation and trafficking are common experiences in the porn industry, with pornography ranking as the third-most common form of trafficking reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

Fraud, coercion, and force are all used to produce pornographic content.

Porn is used to groom sexual abuse victims.

Increased pornography consumption is linked to men’s enjoyment of degrading, uncommon, or aggressive sexual behaviors.

Approximately 91.5% of men and 60.2% of women report consuming porn in the past month, according to a 2020 study.

Because of desensitization, many porn consumers find themselves consuming more porn, consuming more often, or consuming more extreme forms of pornography.
Pornography and sexual sin is a warped view of what sex is intended for and has devastating consequences on the mind, relationships, mental health, and protection of women and children.
Amy Berg a filmmaker created a documentary called “An Open Secret” about the child sexual abuse issue in Hollywood exposing a lot of higher-ups in the film industry.
31 min
July 14, 2023Biblical Femininity vs. Modern Feminism
Show Notes:
The cultural push is that there is no difference between men & women. We see distinct differences throughout the bible but there has been a pendulum swing in some circles.

Extremes of feminism & trad wives trends - where is the balance? How have we seen this in culture, in our own lives, and on social media?

Our purpose as women of God is not to fit a specific mold - there is nuance to everything. Our purpose is unique. It depends on your relationship status, living situation, family of origin, etc.

God made all of mankind equal in value but different in personality, purpose, and giftings. (Galatians 3:28 states that “there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”)… God made women different than men in a beautiful way - but what does that look like practically?

Proverbs 31 Woman - what is she? This is what she did over her entire lifetime - not at one period of time
Far more precious than jewels - she is invaluable

She is trustworthy

Hardworking

Provides for her household & is selfless

Entrepreneur

Strong

Generous to the poor

Her husband is where he is because of her contributions - teamwork

The great commission is for men & women - we are to make disciples & love others everywhere we go

Our purpose is to love God & love others - not to fit a cultural mold. Women have a purpose & design but our worth is not found in specific action items & a checklist.

‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31)

“Do the next right thing with excellence and to the glory of God” - ABS

Where are you falling into “trends”? What unique purpose has God placed on your life?

1 Peter 3:3-4: “Your beauty should not come from outward adornments, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”
35 min
June 30, 2023 Hot Takes: Women's Health, Pride Month, & Woke Jesus
We have a spicy episode for you all today! In today's episode, we are diving into a couple of different topics that we are passionate about.
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SHOW NOTES:
Women’s Health: what is your biggest hot take on women’s health in 2023?
Pride Month: It’s important for Christians to love the sinner but reject the sin. Taking back the rainbow, and remembering God's promise to us (Noahic covenant).
Woke Christianity: Remembering the word of God is as true today as it was 2,000 years ago.

Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
36 min
June 02, 2023Simple Ways to Connect with The Lord
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Notes:
Simple Ways to Enjoy God
We tend to think of God as isolated to church, bible studies, or worship time during church.

God is the creator of everything - James tells us that every good gift is from above… Do we believe the lie that life is purposeless (nihilism) or think that everything material is evil (Gnosticism)?
We are commanded to LOVE God & Love others.

Loving God includes worshiping him through our day-to-day lives - and not solely on Sunday.

Our actions WILL be counter-cultural.

Ways to enjoy God & His creation in simple ways:
The world around us: Nature, walks, creation & beauty.

Love & humanity: relationships - enjoying moments with family, friends, and your church community - there is great importance in prioritizing community.

Creativity: Hard work - Art, creativity, being good stewards of what God has given us, the “flow” that comes when we are working in our talents and gifts given by God.

Importance of creating a habit of doing what connects you to God:
What situations or things bring you closer to God?

How can you incorporate more of this into your day-to-day?

Are you prioritizing ways to fight culture & reroot your mind on the goodness of God?

Simple ideas:
Carving out time in the day to walk in nature.

Time spent in His word (podcasts, devotionals, quiet time)

Dedicate time each week to meet in the community or spend time with loved ones.

What are your gifts or talent and how can you use them to glorify God?

What is one thing you might need to give up that is flesh-glorifying instead of God-glorifying? (music, tv, spending, idolization)

Scripture reference:

James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

Proverbs 21:21
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence, there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

1 John 2:15
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
34 min
May 12, 2023 Trusting God in The Ups & Downs
Welcome back! We have a great episode for you all today... If you're struggling with trusting the Lord's plan this episode is for you!
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SHOW NOTES/REFERENCES:
Trusting God in the ups & downs
In what areas do we still struggle to trust God?
Anxiety & worry —> indicates a lack of trust in God or fear of loss/change.
What is the root cause of our fear or worry?
Gotquestions.org: The main reason we should trust God is that He is worthy of our trust. Unlike men, He never lies and never fails to fulfill His promises. “God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?” (Numbers 23:19; Psalm 89:34).
We can learn to trust God as we see him working in our lives & the lives of others around us. When has God been faithful in our lives previously? Why do we doubt him moving forward?
Gotquestions.org: Should we trust in ourselves or in others who are sinful, unpredictable, unreliable, have limited wisdom, and frequently make bad choices and decisions swayed by emotion? Or do we trust in the all-wise, all-knowing, all-powerful, gracious, merciful, loving God who has good intentions for us? The choice should be obvious, but we fail to trust God because we don’t know Him. As already stated, we cannot hope to trust in someone who is essentially a stranger to us, but that is easily remedied. God has not made Himself difficult to find or know. All we need to know about God, He has graciously made available to us in the Bible, His holy Word to His people. To know God is to trust Him.
Reflect on his sovereignty
Verses:
“All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: ‘What have you done?’” Daniel 4:35
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
“For this is the will of God, by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but as servants of God. 1 Peter 2:15–16
“All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” Romans 8:28
Pod Notes: Lex
“Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this, he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.” Romans 4:20-21 NLT
In what areas of my life do I trust God the least?
Do I truly believe the Lord is all I need? Do I believe He will provide everything I need?
There are a ton of references in the Bible about not worrying or being fearful. Why?
Because God knows our tendency as humans is to doubt.
We have to remember that God knows the future, He holds it in his hands.
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” – James 1:6
God knows the desires of our hearts. But we must be reminded that He knows what’s best for us.
Faith & trust go hand in hand. “Our trust is not foolish, for our God is both faithful and good.” -Grand Canyon Univ Blog
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” – Proverbs 3:5-6
34 min
April 28, 2023"Pain Has a Purpose" with Guest Alli Fahrenbach
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Show Notes:
What initially led you to your passion for health & fitness/bodybuilding?

How have you seen a search for identity play a role in the fitness industry and who is drawn to competing?

How we look & our “worth” - why do we fall for the lie that how we look determines our worth?

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57 min

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Sanctified Wellness is a faith-based podcast dedicated to holistic health and healing through biblical sanctification. We explore the connection between body, mind, and spirit, offering guidance on wellness, natural healing, and spiritual renewal to honor God and embrace true wellness.