Wholistic Hearts- A Journey from the Head to the Heart, Encounters with Jesus

Ep. 247 Five Postures of Encountering God: Lessons from Psalm 27In this teaching episode, I invite you to walk through five powerful Hebrew verbs from Psalm 27:4-5 that reveal how we position ourselves for intimacy with Jesus in the Secret Place. These aren't just nice religious words—they're action words that teach us how to move from knowing about God to truly encountering Him in the land of the living, right here, right now.Key PointsOur word for the year: "Behold" (based on Isaiah 43:18-19 and Psalm 27:4-5)The five distinct postures David uses to encounter God: desire, seek, dwell, behold, inquireHow each Hebrew verb reveals a deeper layer of intimacy with the LordTransformation happens not in the doing, but in the being and beholdingWe can see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living—not someday, but todayThe Five Postures Explained1. Desire (Sha'al) - Holy hunger that starts with Him2. Seek (Baqash) - Active pursuit through worship, prayer, and study3. Dwell (Yashab) - Staying present, making home in His presence4. Behold (Chazah) - Gazing at Jesus with delight, encountering Him5. Inquire (Bakar) - Bringing honest questions and searching for His heartThis Week's InvitationPractice one posture each day:Monday: Desire - Ask God to stir holy hunger in youTuesday: Seek - Actively pursue Him through worship and prayerWednesday: Dwell - Spend extra time just being in His presenceThursday: Behold - Gaze at Jesus and delight in who He isFriday: Inquire - Bring your questions and journal His responsesReflection QuestionsWhich of the five postures comes most naturally to you?Which posture challenges you the most?What would it look like to approach God this week with all five postures instead of rushing through a checklist?Journal PromptsRead through Psalm 27 and write down what the Holy Spirit highlights to youWhat did you see, hear, or feel during the encounter time at the end of this episode?Track what God reveals to you through each posture this weekMusic provided by SoundStripe“Monte Rosa” by Alsever Lake“Hol” by Stephen KeechCONNECT WITH KRISTIN📱 Instagram: @kristinfieldschadwick📘 Facebook: @KristinFieldsChadwick🌐 Website: www.kristinfieldschadwick.com☕ Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/kchadwickSHARE THIS EPISODEKnow someone who wants to go after the more? Share this episode with them! Tag me @kristinfieldschadwick on Instagram and let me know what resonated with you.Wholistic Hearts Podcast Hosted and produced by Kristin Fields Chadwick

Welcome to 2026! As we step into this new year, let's talk about wholistic wellness: mind, body, and spirit.In this episode, I'm sharing 18 practical ways to build a wellness framework that will help you thrive this year. Drawing from my background in personal training and years of walking through my own health journey, I'm sitting down with you like a friend across the table.Rooted in 3 John 1:2—"Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health physically, just as I know your soul prospers spiritually"—this episode will help you align your wellness goals with God's heart for your wholeness.Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your wellness routine, this episode gives you a roadmap to pursue wholehearted wellness—complete shalom peace—in every area of your life.The 18 Ways to Holistic WellnessAsk the Holy SpiritMovementWater & ElectrolytesCheck Your Hormones & ThyroidCheck Your PoopProbioticsMeditation & EncountersBreath WorkMobility Work including Pelvic Floor TherapyKnow Your Purpose & VisionInfrared SaunaSupplementsGet OutsideStay Connected IRLGratitudeLaughterFeed Your Soul Life-Giving ContentGet a Counselor, Mentor, or CoachResources & Links MentionedFree Workout Resources:Nourish Move Love (YouTube)Sydney Cummings (YouTube)Mind Pump Media (Podcast & YouTube)Apps & Programs:Strava AppSoul Space AppThe Pause App by John EldredgeHeadspaceElectrolytes:LMNT (Element) - drinklmnt.comLiquid IVThorne SupplementsSupplement Brands:Pure EncapsulationsThornePaleo ValleyDesigns for HealthBooks:Experiencing Jesus. Really. by John EldredgePodcasts:Huberman Lab PodcastA Good Hang with Amy PoehlerAdditional Resources:Bristol Chart for digestive healthEpisode 35 - Original Wholistic Hearts Wellness listDr. Mallory Willis Episode - Pelvic floor healthReflection QuestionsWhat is Holy Spirit inviting you into this season—rest, discipline, or something else?Which of the 18 areas do you most need to focus on right now?What has been blocking your wellness journey emotionally or spiritually?Who can you invite to walk this wellness journey with you for accountability and encouragement?DisclaimerKristin is not a doctor, certified trainer, or functional medicine practitioner. This episode shares friend-to-friend conversation based on years of personal experience with personal training background, her own journey with autoimmune disease, and holistic health research for her and her family and friends. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.Connect with KristinWebsite: wholisticheartspodcast.comInstagram: @wholisticheartspodcastFacebook: Kristin Fields ChadwickSupport the Podcast: Buy Me a CoffeeReach out on Instagram—Kristin would love to hear what your focus is for 2026!

Have you received a prophetic word over your life? What was your response? Today we find ourselves listening in on a conversation between Mary and Elizabeth. CONNECT WITH KRISTIN📱 Instagram: @kristinfieldschadwick 📘 Facebook: Kristin Fields Chadwick 🌐 Website: www.kristinfieldschadwick.com ✉️ Email: hello@kristinfieldschadwick.com💚 Want to join the 10K Steps & Vitamin D Challenge? Message me on Instagram or Facebook and I'll add you to our group chat!☕ Support the Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/kristinchadwick

Imagine you have been selected to win an incredible prize! The reality is, we have all been chosen to receive the invitation to enter the Holy of Holies. Join me today as we keep reading through the Gospel of Luke this holiday season and step into Zechariah's shoes.What prayers are you praying in this season? They are a fragrance that is sweet and beautiful to the Father's nose. CONNECT WITH KRISTIN📱 Instagram: @kristinfieldschadwick 📘 Facebook: Kristin Fields Chadwick 🌐 Website: www.kristinfieldschadwick.com ✉️ Email: hello@kristinfieldschadwick.com💚 Want to join the 10K Steps & Vitamin D Challenge? Message me on Instagram or Facebook and I'll add you to our group chat!☕ Support the Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/kristinchadwick

What if Christmas could mean something real again—not just the hustle and tinsel, but something honest that speaks to the chaos we're all feeling?As I lean into creative rest this December, I'm re-airing one of my most beloved Advent interviews with artist and author Scott Erickson about his stunning book Honest Advent. This conversation absolutely changed how I see Christmas.Scott shares how he went from feeling disconnected from Christmas ("elves and reindeer and buy stuff") to discovering the profound vulnerability in the Incarnation story. He invites us into an honest hope—not cheap or shallow, but real hope that can hold the weight of our exhausted, divided world.In this conversation, we explore:Why creativity is a backdoor to what's really happening in our heartsThe "haunting" or invitation we feel toward creating and saying yes to something moreHow Scott transitioned from art teacher to full-time artist and what that cost himWhy paying attention to Mary's embodied experience and vulnerability matters for all of usThe cost of divine revelation How the Incarnation—God becoming fully human—invites us to pay attention to our own humanity and find God in our midstScott's perspective is refreshing, honest, and deeply creative. His book Honest Advent has become one of my go-to resources every December, and I flip through it in the mornings letting his art and essays speak to my heart.If you've ever felt like Christmas has lost its meaning in the midst of a complex, chaotic world—this conversation is for you. Because the offering of Advent is the offering of hope. And an honest Advent leads us to an honest hope.ABOUT SCOTT ERICKSONScott Erickson is a touring painter, performance artist, and creative instigator. His work focuses on the collision of art, spirituality, and meaning-making through meditative art pieces that open backdoors to the heart. He's the author of several books including Honest Advent, Prayer: Forty Days of Practice, and Say Yes: Discover the Surprising Life Beyond the Death of a Dream.RESOURCES MENTIONEDBook: Honest Advent by Scott Erickson Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, local bookstores, and at HonestAdvent.comFollow Scott's Work: Instagram: @scottthepainter (His daily art posts are absolutely worth following!) Website: scottericksonart.comQUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE"Revelation is a hard gift to receive. You must give up everything else to receive it." - Scott Erickson"I don't want Christmas to feel insignificant in a complex and chaotic world. Can celebrating Christmas mean anything this year? My belief is yes. My hope is yes.""We find a God who's not insulating itself from the human experience, but is fully participating in it. And so then we, in our full human participation, can find God in our midst.""I want an honest Advent because the offering of Advent is the offering of hope. Not a cheap hope, not a shallow hope, but a real honest hope that can deal with the realities of the world we find ourselves in."CREATIVE REST REMINDERAs I mentioned in last week's episode on Sacred Rest, I'm taking creative rest this December. That means I'm re-airing some of my most impactful Advent content and encounters rather than creating brand new episodes from scratch. Rest isn't failure—it's faithfulness. And I'm modeling what I preach.COMING UP NEXTMore Advent encounters to prepare your heart for ChristmasHolistic wellness update for 2026Continuing our journey through the Psalms in the new yearCONNECT WITH KRISTIN📱 Instagram: @kristinfieldschadwick 📘 Facebook: Kristin Fields Chadwick🌐 Website: www.kristinfieldschadwick.com ✉️ Email: hello@kristinfieldschadwick.com💚 Want to join the 10K Steps & Vitamin D Challenge? Message me on Instagram or Facebook and I'll add you to our group chat!☕ Support the Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/kristinchadwickSHARE THIS EPISODEKnow someone who needs an honest hope this Advent? Share this episode with them! Tag me @kristinfieldschadwick on Instagram and let me know what resonated with you.Wholistic Hearts Podcast Hosted by Kristin Fields Chadwick Where we encounter Jesus through Christian meditation and imagination From the head to the heart#WholisticHearts #HonestAdvent #ScottErickson #AdventSeason #ChristianArt #HonestHope #CreativeRest #Incarnation

Sometimes the deepest healing happens not in the explaining, but in the encountering.After exploring the beautiful paradox of Psalm 8 in our previous teaching episode, we now step into an intimate guided encounter with Jesus. This is where head knowledge moves to heart experience—where the truth of who God says you are becomes real, lived, felt.In this guided meditation, you'll be invited to:Step into your favorite place in God's creation through your holy imaginationStand in awe of the work of His fingers—the moon, the stars, the vast expanse of His gloryVisualize Jesus beside you, watching you take in His creationReceive the crown of glory and honor that God places on your headHear the Father speak over what He has entrusted to your care—your heart, your family, your calling, your legacyRespond in worship just as David did: "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth"This encounter is for anyone who has ever felt too small to matter, too insignificant to be seen, too ordinary to carry glory. Friend, the God who created galaxies is mindful of you. He sees you. He knows you. And He is crowning you today.How to Use This Episode:Find a quiet space where you can be intentional, focused, and fully present with the Holy Spirit. Turn off distractions. Have a journal nearby to capture what God reveals to you. This isn't background listening—this is an invitation to encounter.Journal Prompts:Where did you go on an adventure with God?What did your crown look like when Jesus placed it on your head?What words did Jesus speak over you during this encounter?What has God entrusted to your care? How is He inviting you to steward it?Find the Encountering the Book of Psalms playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4GVleV8Nnb1fgeuJpPAyaX?si=4adffcbba8cf4fccMusic by: Cody Martin through SoundstripeConnect & ShareShare your encounter experiences with us at:https://www.wholisticheartspodcast.comhttps://instagram.com/wholisticheartspodcasthttps://facebook.com/kristenfieldschadwickThank you for your support through Buy Me a Coffee: coff.ee/kchadwick