Stirring Words: God's Wisdom on Wellness

Just as sap flows from the vine to the branch, so we receive Jesus' life flowing through us through the power of the Holy Spirit. Learn how to remain connected to the Lord so you can abide in His love and receive power to overcome any challenge that life brings your way. Focus Scriptures: John 15:1-8; Jeremiah 17:5-8; Job 23:12  Support the show

Sacrifice is not a popular word in the Christian life, yet Jesus gives us a new perspective through the image of a grain of wheat falling to the ground. Take a closer look at how the principle of sacrifice can bring forth an abundant life for us and others. Focus Scriptures: John 12:25; Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 2:14-16 Support the show

The next item on our menu in the God’s Word is Food challenge is something that is unappetizing on the surface, but remembering the Lord's sacrifice is the foundation of the Christian life and allowing Jesus to live His life through us. Focus Scripture: Job 23:12; John 6:51-69  Support the show

Although the bread the world provides is usually stripped of nutrition, Spiritual bread heals and energizes. Listen how an eternal perspective helps us conquer life's challenges. Focus Scripture: Job 23:12; 1 John 6:35; Psalm 46 Support the show

Have you experienced times of desperation, when you wondered how you would make it? The disciples did. But slowly they learned Jesus would supply all their needs.  Learn how you can thrive, not simply survive.  Focus Scripture: Job 23:12; 1 John 6:1-14; Philippians 4:19 Support the show

Sowing and reaping is a key biblical principle. Sowing seeds of obedience to God’s will and way help believers in Jesus to reap a harvest of satisfaction, contentment, and Spiritual nourishment. Focus Scriptures: Job 23:12, John 4:34 and Jeremiah 2:21 Support the show

When you make a mistake with your eating, guilt can follow like night follows day. However, it doesn't have to be that way! In today's broadcast, Judi and Kim welcome Brandice Lardner of Gracefilledplate.com to discuss food guilt - what it is, why it is destructive to our health goals and what we can do to overcome it. Focus Scripture: Romans 12:2 and  2 Corinthians 4:7 Support the show

In this inspiring discussion, Kim and Judi interview Take Back Your Temple member Nina Gough-Cooper about her experience with overcoming stress eating, including the strategies she used to manage stress in a healthy way, the mindset she adopted to stay the course, and the scriptures she uses to find strength during stressful times . Focus Scriptures: Isaiah 43:2, John 15:5 Support the show

Whenever you decide you want to change, you are going to be tested on your commitment. In this episode, Kim and Judi discuss how to keep your commitment strong in the midst of temptation, such as office food temptations, food pushing relatives and the "all or nothing" mentality. Focus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Support the show

Life is full of pop quizzes! Whenever you decide to change for the good, you will be tested on your commitment.  In this episode, Kim and Judi discuss common tests to your weight loss commitment, such as night eating temptations and resistance from family on eating healthy. You will also receive a key strategy on setting up boundaries with others and how to enforce them.  Focus Scripture: 1 Corint...

Flexibility pays! As you age, the supporting ligaments around your joints tend to thicken and stiffen, making it harder for you to stay mobile. Poor mobility can impact your ability to maintain a healthy weight eventually. In this episode, Kim and Judi discuss easy ways to stretch your body to maintain your flexibility and improve your range of motion. Even small extra movements added into your da...

It's time to enhance your physical strength, which can help enhance emotional strength! In this episode, Kim and Judi discuss practical ways to incorporate strength training into your day at home. This type of training helps you burn more fat at rest, preserve your mobility, and strengthens your bones to keep you safe as you age. Focus Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8 Support the show

Want to blowtorch extra fat? In this episode, Kim and Judi discuss the best way to exercise to increase your fat burning potential. This type of training is not only effective, but energy-producing.  Focus Scripture:  1 Timothy 4:8 Support the show

All fats that we eat are NOT created equal. Certain fats can actually help us on our weight loss journey. In this episode, Kim and Judi discuss beneficial types of fat and how they affect our bodies, from helping to support our metabolism to keeping us mobile as we age.  You'll learn where helpful fats are found and how to use them with some delicious, simple preparation tips. NOTE: Please ch...

Your body is only as strong as the building materials (foods) you supply for it. You want to supply quality building materials to your body's engine, which are your muscles. In this episode, Kim and Judi discuss the advantage protein gives us in our weight loss journey as well as how it keeps us strong and mobile even as we age.  Focus Scripture: Genesis 9:3 Support the show

Repeat after us: Carbs are not evil! Learn about the tasty, helpful role that carbohydrates can play in your weight loss journey. Get some tips to ensure you choose carbohydrates that can help you and not hurt you. Focus Scripture: Genesis 1:29 Support the show

Have you cared more about what you put ON your body than what you put IN your body? In this enlightening session, Kim and Judi discuss a new way to view the foods you eat so that you get maximum value from them. You are worth the investment! Focus Scripture: Genesis 1:29 Support the show

Do you eat in your right mind (fully present, eating when you are hungry) or insanely (overeat from emotional or environmental cues)? In this session, Kim discloses how the SANE eating principle helped her to eat in her right mind, plus Judi shares how she approaches eating each day to ingest the right amounts for her health. Focus Scriptures: Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 46:10 Support the show

Get ready for a power surge! Learn how the words you speak out of your mouth are key to tapping into God's power through agreement. In this session, Kim and Judi discuss some powerhouse statements that help you plug in to the power of confession.  Focus Scripture: Romans 12:1-2; Amos 3:3 Support the show

On your weight loss journey, you do not need willpower to succeed; you need "Why" power! But not just any old why. You need a "why" that is built on the bedrock of your life to sustain you during challenging times. In this session, Kim and Judi discuss 5 powerhouse "Whys" to help you strengthen your commitment every day. Focus Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 Suppor...

Do you struggle with motivation? Kim and Judi discuss the one source of motivation and strength that never runs out, even when our flesh is weak. This is a must-listen episode if you are struggling! Focus Scriptures: Romans 12:1-2; Ezekiel 36:25-27 Support the show

Are you discouraged because the scale isn't moving in the direction that you want? In this episode, we cover better ways to measure your progress in releasing excess fat so that you can view the scale in the right perspective. Focus Scripture: Philippians 4:13 Support the show

In the 2nd part of the 'Anchor yourself in God' session, you will learn 3 additional ways to find stability and strength in your relationship with God during tough times, including a new way to look at the role of patience and the benefits of what happens in the wait. Focus Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 7:38, James 1:4 Support the show

Picture a ship, rocking and rolling as it tries to navigate stormy seas. The poor ship is at the mercy of the waves rising against it.  Now imagine that same ship in a harbor, anchored securely, protected and safe. In this session, Kim and Judi discuss 4 ways to stay anchored in God. Although you will have troubles in life, you are confident that you will weather them—all because God is with you....

This is a foundation episode that teaches you a 5-step process that will help you stay focused and consistent on your weight loss journey. Plus you'll learn how to view your journey in a balanced perspective so you can enjoy it a lot more! Focus Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:13, Isaiah 60:1, Proverbs 3:5-6 Support the show