The Wake UP Pray UP Boss UP Podcast

What if taking care of your body was the ultimate act of worship? Matthew and Leah Headden, founders of Temple Keepers, reveal how faith, science, and practical action come together to help believers break free from chronic disease, unhealthy habits, and generational cycles without guilt or burnout. As a combat veteran and recovered addict, Matthew brings radical redemption and expertise in health...

What happens when God is no longer the center but just an add-on? This episode is a heart-level wake-up call about something many believers have drifted from without even realizing it: living their faith boldly and unapologetically. After witnessing faith honored openly and confidently in an unexpected place, this conversation challenges the quiet compromises we’ve made for comfort, convenience, a...

What if your sleepless nights aren’t just a problem to fix but an invitation to something deeper? In this episode, a sleep physician and seminary student, Dr. Benjamin Long unpacks why our culture is exhausted, how hustle and constant connection are silently harming our health, and why sleep is far more spiritual than most of us realize. You’ll hear how Scripture frames rest as a gift, how chronic...

Faith doesn’t always feel calm or confident; sometimes it feels shaky, emotional, and downright scary. In this episode, we unpack what it really looks like to follow God when fear is loud, clarity is missing, and obedience costs you comfort. Through a real-life season of major transitions, hard decisions, and unexpected freedom, you’ll be reminded that fear isn’t a sign you’re off track, it’s ofte...

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right yet still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and exhausted? This episode speaks directly to the woman who loves God but feels buried under noise busy schedules, mental clutter, constant motion and quietly wonders why peace feels so far away. It’s a reminder that the problem isn’t that God isn’t speaking; it’s that life has gotten too loud to hear Hi...

What if the discomfort you’re feeling isn’t a warning but an invitation? In this episode, we talk about what happens when God leads you into peace and it feels unfamiliar, even unsettling. If you’re used to hustle, pressure, and constant motion, calm can feel wrong, like you’re doing something unsafe or falling behind. But what if you’re not off track at all? What if you’re simply entering a new s...

You can be doing everything “right” and still feel overwhelmed. So what if the problem isn’t your faith but what you’re carrying? This episode unpacks the quiet chaos that creeps in when life gets busy, routines slip, and peace feels out of reach. It’s a raw, real conversation about grief that comes with good decisions, why burnout isn’t holiness, and how excess, misalignment, and exhaustion steal...

Feeling mentally drained, emotionally heavy, or easily overwhelmed? This episode is your pause button. It dives into a powerful kind of gratitude that does more than sound nice, it instantly shifts your mood, calms racing thoughts, and brings you back to peace. With one simple mindset switch and a practical 3-step gratitude routine, you’ll learn how to reset your emotions fast, anytime life starts...

As the year winds down, what if the poison stealing your peace isn’t just on your plate but in your thoughts, habits, and environment too? This episode shows how mental clutter, emotional baggage, and unhealthy patterns quietly drain your energy, block your clarity, and drown out God’s voice. Just in time for a fresh start, learn how to honor your body as God’s temple, release what’s weighing you...

Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle? This episode offers an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the true heart of Christmas. In this conversation, the focus returns to Jesus, His humble birth, His unwavering love, and the peace He brings in every season. A powerful story from a visit to Bethlehem reveals a fresh perspective and serves as a reminder of what truly matters during C...

Who’s really carrying your mat when life gets messy? When everything starts falling apart, do the people closest to you step in and lift you up or quietly step back and leave you to figure it out alone? Your inner circle matters more than you may realize. The right people can push you closer to your God-given purpose, while the wrong ones can keep you stuck,distracted, or discouraged.. In this epi...

Are you living the “hard” you were meant to choose? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the struggles that shape your life, your habits, your excuses, and the quiet sacrifices that keep you stuck. Whether it’s your health, finances, faith, or purpose, struggle is inevitable, but not all struggles are created equal. Discover how to choose the right kind of hard, the kind that leads to peace...

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t that God is silent but because your vision isn’t written? This episode is your wake-up call. If you’ve been drifting, doubting yourself, or living on autopilot, this conversation will snap you back into alignment. You’ll hear real stories of goals that became reality, blessings that showed up out of nowhere, and “not yet” moments that turned out to be divine...

If your mind has been loud, your heart has been heavy, or the holidays are already testing your peace, this episode is the reset you didn’t know you needed. We’re breaking down the kind of gratitude that doesn’t just sound good, it shifts your mood, steadies your thoughts, and pulls you out of overwhelm. One simple mindset switch. One breath. One moment of thankfulness and everything starts to sof...

If life feels like it’s shifting faster than you can keep up, this episode delivers the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. It exposes the subtle ways we mistake our roles for our identity and how that leaves us feeling lost when seasons change. You’ll hear the powerful truth that who you are has never been tied to what you do. This is the kind of clarity that snaps you back into alignment. Y...

Perfection looks pretty but it’s exhausting. In this powerful episode, discover the freedom that comes when you stop striving to make life “picture perfect” and start showing up as your real, grace-filled self. It’s about decluttering more than your home, it’s about releasing the fear, guilt, and control that keep you from peace. If you’re ready to breathe again, trust God with what’s next, and ma...

When life feels confusing or complicated, it’s usually because you’ve drifted away from what truly matters. your values. In this episode, discover why knowing what you stand for changes everything. You’ll learn how to identify your top values, align your choices with them, and find clarity in every “yes” and “no.” It’s time to stop chasing goals that drain you and start living from the inside out...

What if the poison stealing your peace isn’t just in what you eat but also in your mind, your habits, and your home? This episode breaks down how mental overload, emotional clutter, and unhealthy choices silently drain your peace, block your clarity, and drown out God’s voice. Discover why honoring your body as God’s temple is the first step to better health, deeper faith, and a life that finally...

Sometimes God doesn’t need a stage to speak, just your surrender! In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear how a trip to Fiji turned from a simple getaway into a divine revelation about gratitude, peace, and presence. From worshiping through sickness to witnessing unshakable joy in a small island church, this story reminds us that gratitude isn’t a reaction, it’s a rhythm. Discover the four pillars...

Lost luggage, missed expectations, paradise that didn’t feel so peaceful at first! This episode is a real-life reminder that sometimes God slows us down so we can finally catch up with Him. From flight delays and Fiji mud baths to lessons in gratitude and letting go, this honest reflection will nudge you to release control, quiet the noise, and rediscover peace in the present moment. If you’ve bee...

Feeling torn between your priorities? Perhaps life feels more complicated than it needs to be. The truth is, clarity starts with your values. In this episode, you’ll discover how knowing and living by your values simplifies decisions, brings peace, and keeps you aligned with who God made you to be. You’ll learn how your values shift with each season of life and how to use them as your personal fil...

What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough is a lie you’ve believed about yourself? In this episode, we’re tearing down the false stories that have kept you running, striving, and doubting your worth and replacing them with God’s truth about who you really are. You’ll learn how to recognize the lies holding you back, rewrite them with Scripture, and walk boldly in your true...

The house is quiet. The kids are grown. And suddenly, the calendar looks different. What do you do when the nest is empty and life feels like it’s shifting under your feet? In this episode, you’ll hear real talk about what it means to step into a new season, how to handle the swirl of emotions that come with change, and why transition is actually one of the most powerful places God works. If you’v...

Life can feel messy, between the highs of celebration and the lows of loss, it’s easy to forget who we truly are. But even in the chaos, you are God’s masterpiece in progress.  In this episode, you’ll hear a raw and honest story of struggle, renewal, and rediscovery of identity in Christ. You’ll be reminded that you’re not broken, not behind, and never forgotten. With practical steps to shift your...

Tired of sitting on the sidelines of your own life? This episode is your wake-up call. Too often, we get stuck watching others live boldly, wishing our lives looked different, or waiting for the “perfect moment” that never comes. But the truth is, faith requires movement. In this powerful conversation, you’ll learn how to stop being a watcher, wisher, or waiter and instead take small, faithful ste...