EP 251 - CHRISTIAN, STOP FEELING GUILTY! - It Is NOT More Holy To Ignore Your Health and Fitness

About this episode

The episode discusses the connection between physical health and spiritual well-being, addressing misconceptions about self-care in the Christian context.

In this episode, Coach Justin, Coach Emily, and Coach Amanda explore the often overlooked connection between physical health and spiritual well-being. They address misconceptions about self-care, the importance of physical fitness for christian service, and how caring for your body glorifies God. They acknowledge the lies taught often in the church that the "most holy" activities are Bible reading and prayer, and that almost all else can be forsaken. What we do with our hands, and our whole bodies, matters. How we steward our physical vessel matters. The coaches also chat about why someone may feel guilty, the false piety some people can have towards the subject, and what the Christian response SHOULD be. To take good care of our body is a reasonable and proper response of thankfulness for the gift of the physical, as well as a wise use of our time to make our efforts for God's kingdom here on earth go further than they would if they were held back by a sick body. Ecclesiastes 10:10 "If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success." Sharpen Your Axe! Give it a listen here or wherever you get your podcasts! Just look up Bacon…

People in this episode

Hosts: Coach Justin, Coach Emily, Coach Amanda

Topics covered

• health
• fitness
• spiritual well-being
• self-care
• Christian service
• body stewardship

Keywords

• Christian health
• fitness
• self-care
• spirituality
• body stewardship
• guilt
• thankfulness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ecclesiastes 10:10

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