Body and Soul

In this episode on motherhood, Whitney joins Janet for a heartfelt conversation about lifting our eyes to Christ and finding true strength in Him. She also shares the practical rhythms that help her care for both her body and soul. After two moves in the past year, Whitney speaks honestly about the challenges of transition and how she’s learning to steward her health and heart in the midst of chan...

In this conversation, Abby Halberstadt shares her insights on the interconnectedness of spiritual and physical health, emphasizing the importance of how hard things shape us and the value of embracing challenges in motherhood. She talks about rejecting mediocre motherhood, the joy of movement along with teaching fitness classes through the years, and the significance of cultivating peace within th...

In this episode, Janet talks with author Sarah Walton who shares her profound journey through chronic illness and the impact it has had on her life, faith, and family. We discuss her early struggles with health, the complexities of navigating life as a mother of four children with similar health challenges, and the lessons learned about dependence on God. As we explore identity, marriage, the beau...

In this episode, Janet interviews Abbey Wedgeworth who invites us to consider how deeply God cares for every part of who we are - both body and soul. She talks about how miscarriage was one piece of opening her eyes to this, and what it looks like to disciple our kids with this truth in mind. Abbey shares the analogy of two colors of playdough mixed together - inseparable, just like our body and s...

What does it mean to honor God with your body... especially as you age or lead others in faith? We’re grateful to kick off Season 2 with Rev. Michael Pitsenberger, whose life reflects the truth: “Only one life will soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.”   His 3–4 mile morning prayer walks are one example of how he beautifully unites spiritual and physical devotion. He talks about th...

God didn’t just give us souls - He gave us bodies, and He designed them to move. In this episode, Janet and Jono explore how physical movement fits into the ordinary Christian life and why exercise can be an act of faithful, joyful stewardship rather than guilt or vanity. Our bodies are intentional creations and gifts “on loan” from God. Movement can honor Christ, cultivate joy, and even train our...

In this episode, we take a big-picture look at stewardship: what it means to care for all that God has entrusted to us and how that calling extends even to the food we eat. Together, we’ll consider how food is a gift to be managed for His glory and why our daily decisions about food and nourishment actually matter in light of eternity. We will look at: What the Bible shows us about food as God’s g...

What does it look like to grow older while staying rooted in purpose, faith, and gratitude? In this episode of Body and Soul , Janet and Jono reflect on aging as an opportunity to serve, grow, and glorify God. They explore how to steward our bodies well even in our later years and why every stage of life holds meaning in God's kingdom. Whether you're 25 or 85, this conversation will enco...

In this episode, Jono and Janet explore how even good things (like health, fitness, and discipline) can become idols when they take the place of God in our hearts. Building on their previous conversation about sloth and gluttony, they discuss the subtle dangers of making wellness our identity or ultimate pursuit.  They help listeners reflect on where their true hope lies and share personal stories...

What does it truly mean to pursue holiness? In this episode, we explore the believer’s call to live a godly, disciplined life: one that reflects Christ’s lordship in every area, including our bodies and health. Drawing from Joel Beeke and Michael Barrett’s A Radical and Comprehensive Call to Holiness , we discuss how grace not only saves but transforms. As Beeke writes, “Grace never leaves a man w...

How do we hold together the truths of God’s sovereignty and our human responsibility? In this episode, we explore the beautiful mystery of these two doctrines - truths that may seem to be in tension but we believe are fully compatible in Scripture. We walk through a few passages that affirm God's ultimate authority over all things and our personal accountability before Him. Then we bring the...

What does it mean to be both body and soul: created intentionally by a wise and loving God? In this episode, we will look at different scripture passages, and explore the biblical truth that we are whole beings, both physical and spiritual, designed in the image of God.  We will reflect on the beauty and complexity of the human body, the effects of sin on our physical form, and how God's care...

In this introductory episode, hosts Janet and Jono share their background in healthcare: from their early days at Mayo Clinic to life now as parents teaching their kids about the body. Their passion? Helping Christians think biblically about what it means to live as embodied followers of Christ. Body and Soul explores the connection between physical health, theology, and Christian witness. In a ch...