Sanctified Wellness

By Alexis Manning and Katie ChurchHealth & Fitness

Sanctified Wellness episodes

April 14, 2023God Wins: End Times, Politics, and Purpose
Welcome back to The Freedom Podcast! Today we are touching on an array of topics. Grab your coffee, sit back, and enjoy!
POD NOTES:
—How can Christians prepare for Christ’s return?
We need to understand the second coming of Christ.
1st coming: Jesus as a baby. Servant, humble, meek, second chances. Dying for our sins gives us the choice of salvation, and eternal life.
2nd coming: Judgment day, War, paying for our sins, War with the devil.
Revelations 19:11-16 CHRIST ON THE WHITE HORSE— Describes Christ’s coming as a conqueror.

“Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness, He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”Revelation 19:11-16 NKJV
— His return could occur at any moment.
— Be steadfast and faithful to the call He has for your life.
— Share the gospel.
— Live out the truth that is only found in the Bible.
— Expect persecution. (2 Timothy 3:12 “…Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ will be persecuted”.)
— Study & learn the BIBLE
Matthew 24:5-8 “Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains.”

2 Timothy 3:1-5 “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.”

— How should Christians view politics? What should our attitude be?
“Politics is merely a method God uses to accomplish His will. Even though evil men abuse their political power, meaning it for evil, God means it for good…”
God’s law is above man's law.

God is in control of all things. (Daniel 4:34 “…for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation…”)

The government and politicians cannot save us.

Ultimately our politics must align with the word of God. We are to live out God’s truth and live out His laws.

Speak the truth in love. (Gay marriage, transgenderism, sexualization of children, abortion.)
— What is the calling god has for my life?
We are to live out God’s truth
Honor Christ in our work
Share the gospel with those around us
Serve one another
Be a part of a church
35 min
March 17, 2023Work Ethic & Working Unto The Lord
Show Notes:
On today's show, we are talking about work ethic. The benefit of work is a theme seen throughout the Bible.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24
— God cares about our work ethic. He commands us to work hard in whatever we do. We do not work for the man but for God.
— The Lord created us to work, you can see this as early as Adam and Eve.
Genesis 2:15 “ “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”
— Throughout the Bible God gives instructions on how to work.
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” Proverbs 14:23
— Work is important, it is not our identity but working for the Lord will bring joy in the most mundane activities.
— Rest is also important, this was seen when God created the heavens and earth. He rested on the seventh day.
“Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it, you shall not do any work” Exodus 20:9-10a

Psalm 19 says that God reveals Himself to the world through His work.

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
37 min
March 03, 2023New Identity: Sinner to Saint
Welcome back! On today's show, Alexis and Katie dive into the identity crisis we are facing in the world. They discuss if or when we place our self-identity in anything outside of Christ we are guaranteed to be unfulfilled and searching for ourselves. We hope you enjoy the show!
Show Notes:
We are human beings - not human doings, created in God’s image
Our tendency is to place our worth on what we “do” or accomplish success & money

People pleasing

Likes, popularity

Pressures from culture - give a personal example of where we tend to place our identity

Anything other than Christ is shaky ground
We see the most “successful” individuals painfully insecure if their identity is in temporary, fleshly things

Where does God say our identity is rooted?
Being a child of God
Psalm 139:13-14
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Washington-post, “a person’s name is the greatest connection to their own identity and individuality”.

A. We must see ourselves how the Lord sees us.
— Galatians 2:20 “I've been crucified in Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me…”
B. We are saved by grace, meaning we are holy, saints, and blemish free. Because of that, we should live like it.
— 1 John 1:9 “He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”.
C. Are we sinners, saints, or both?
— We are born into the world sinners.
— When we are saved we no longer identify as a sinner, but as holy, blemish-free individuals in God’s eyes.
— We must remember who we are in Christ.
33 min
February 10, 2023 Special Guest Dr. Brittany Leboeuf
We are back with another episode of The Freedom Podcast! On today's show, we have a special guest Dr. Brittany.
She is a mommy, Doctor of Exercise Science, Nutrition Coach, and the Host of the "Heaven & Health" Podcast.
We had so much fun on this show! Dr. Brittany shared her testimony of how the Lord met her in the midst of her anxiety and gave her unexplainable peace. We dove into racial and political tension experienced by many in 2019-2021 plus so much more!
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59 min
January 27, 2023Establishing Healthy Habits
We are back! Happy 2023!! We can't believe how fast last year flew by but we can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for us and you!
Show Notes: Establishing Healthy Habits
Setting “resolutions” vs setting realistic, incremental changes
Heart posture behind habits should be to honor & glorify God
Discipline is God-honoring
Being a good steward of our resources
Setting a morning & evening routine
Quiet time/reading
Silence & solitude
Journaling
Sleep

Daily physical movement

Distraction-free living as much as possible
Turn off notifications
DND
When discipline goes too far
Idolizing discipline - negating social situations or family because of rigidity
Fellowship does not have to impede on nutritional or physical convictions
Grace when you mess up, don’t follow your routine, etc.
What are 2-3 changes you can make in your life?
Go to bed earlier
15 min with God in the word
5 min of silence/prayer
Fruits & veggies
Increased protein throughout the day - break it down by meal
3 workouts per week
Daily walks
Learn to say “no”
God is a God of order. As believers, we should have order in our lives prioritizing the Lord at the top.

Discipline is freedom.

Unhealthy habits will leave you running on E, unable to give God & others your best.

God designed our bodies he knows what we need. The Bible has many references on how to steward our bodies well.

The Bible speaks about laziness (see proverbs 6:9-10)
7 healthy habits to start implementing today:
Sleep more

Drink water

Read/ Journal Bible

Track your food/ eat healthily

Workout

Walk/ Get Outside

Daily Prayer & Worship
How can I form healthy habits in faith & exercise?
Finding a routine you enjoy

Practice gratitude & devotion

Be flexible

Start small
Verses:
1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Psalms 19:14 “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
Proverbs 6:9-10 “But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—”
Hebrews 12:11 “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward, there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.”
Proverbs 5:23 ESV "He dies for lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he has led astray.”
Proverbs 16:3 ESV “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
Proverbs 10:17 ESV“Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.”
38 min
December 16, 2022 Lessons Learned
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This is the last episode of the year. We thought it would be fun to reflect on all that was 2022 and share the many lessons the Lord has taught us. We are works in progress but by God's grace, we are being refined by the fire daily. Thank you for hanging with us all year, we love and appreciate you all so much! Stay tuned for future episodes and more amazing guests this upcoming year!
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41 min
December 02, 2022God Can Handle Your Doubt
Show Notes:
God can handle our doubt & disbelief. He knows we are human and prone to doubt. He doesn’t grow tired or needs a break from us or our problems.
Mark 9:14-29 Jesus Heals a Boy Possessed By an Impure Spirit
“ ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes. Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Mark 9:23-24 NIV
The definition of doubt is “to lack confidence, to consider unlikely.”
How can we battle doubt in our relationship with God?
Learn who God is and build a relationship with Him. Fill your mind with his promises.

“Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17).

The more we learn about the Lord the more our faith increases.

Prayer stops doubt. God hears our prayers. When our prayers align with God's plan it will come to fruition. Luke 11:9-13

We can stand firm on the promises of the Lord.

“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. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.” James 1:6-7 NIV
Every human has limitations intellectually - therefore, our concept of the totality of the world, eternity, and God’s plan is hard for us to understand. It is impossible to grasp fully without the word of God.
Doubt comes from our sin nature: we trust in our own understanding—> doubt, which is a destroyer of life. Contrarily, faith is trusting God even when his plan goes against our reasoning & understanding.
33 min
November 18, 2022Modern Idols & Social Media's Push For Self-Worship
On today's show, we are talking about modern idols and social media's push for self-worship. We cover common forms of idolatry and how ultimately SELF is at the center. We discuss social media's role in self-worship and idolatry. You won't want to miss this one!
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Show Notes:
Why are we tempted to worship/have idols in our lives?
Idols are ultimately a form of self-worship.

Our sinful nature makes us selfish and we are apt to make ourselves “gods”.

Self is always at the core of idolatry. Think about Adam and Eve wanting to be like God.

The definition of idolatry is “the worship of idols or excessive devotion to or reverence for some person or thing.”

Exodus 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me.”

1 Corinthians 10:31 “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

Colossians 3:5 “Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry”
Modern Idols
Money

Popularity

Career

Relationships

Social media

Possessions

Goals
“But when the gift replaces the Giver or the created replaces the Creator in our lives, we have fallen into idolatry.” -Got Questions
32 min
November 04, 2022 Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
On today's show we are diving into speaking in tongues and if its a relevant spiritual gift. We discuss how Christian’s must be on guard, holding their leaders and pastors to Gods standards so they are not lead astray. Show Notes: - [ ] What is speaking in tongues?
- Greek translation: Languages
- It is a spiritual gift where a person speaks in a foreign language to share the gospel with others.
- Most commonly seen in the city of Corinth where people spoke all different types of languages.
41 min
October 21, 2022 “A Slave to Drugs, Now Free In Christ” With Special Guest Whitney Harris
Welcome Back! On today’s show we have a very special guest, Whitney Harris. Whitney shares her amazing testimony of how the Lord saved her from a life of addiction. She dives into her story of overcoming meth and heroine and how the Lord met her in a rehab facility. This is such a encouraging episode you don’t want to miss it! Make sure you subscribe to the show and share this with a friend! Love you 😘
30 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.