Wholly Well Journey

Let's dive into the Daniel Fast...I've heard the doubts, the criticisms, and the questions about whether the Daniel Fast aligns with true biblical fasting. Do we water down this sacred practice for convenience? Are we missing the mark by not adhering strictly to water-only fasting? Spoiler alert: I believe the Daniel Fast can be a powerful spiritual discipline. In this episode I'll discuss the cha...

How do you hear God's voice? Our lives are busy, crowded, and noisy—which means we need the spiritual disciplines of silence and solitude more than ever. Finding time to be still may feel impossible…but the payoffs are immeasurable! Today’s guest, Jessica Konzen, tells us about the healing and transformation that has been established in her life through the practice of silence and solitude, spendi...

It’s that time of year when the topic of fasting becomes a big deal in some Christian communities. Some people fast with their church for 21 days, while others do it solo. But for those who have never fasted before, it can be a bit intimidating. Are we supposed to fast as Christians? Do we have to do it? This episode unpacks fasting as a Christian spiritual discipline. What does the Bible tel...

What does it mean to mentor and disciple the next generation of women? Camille McIntyre has been called to do this very thing! Women from all stages of life come to her for guidance and spiritual counsel through her ministry Because She Chose. Camille has also led women in corporate fasting and shares some amazing stories and advice on how to go about this spiritual discipline and why Christians s...

"The best type of exercise to do is the one you like the most." Have you heard that advice before? It's true that if you like what you're doing, you're more likely to be consistent, which is hugely important! But there is one other problem to consider: after age 30, physically inactive people can lose up to 3-5% of their muscle mass each decade. So, whether you like it or not, strength traini...

Find out what it looks like to stop waiting for perfection and choose to embrace the mess so you can be happy and live your purpose. Our guest, Jen Kosuda, knows what this journey looks like! In this episode, we discuss navigating boundaries and expectations with social media, overcoming anxiety, establishing your identity in God's Word, and the meaning behind "The Art of a Messy House."Jennifer K...

Have you ever been caught in the crossfire of conflicting diet advice, with each plan seemingly pushing you in a different direction? In a world saturated with health trends and fad diets, navigating the nutrition landscape can feel like trying to complete a puzzle with pieces that don’t fit together. The good news is, amidst the chaos, there's a fundamental piece of advice that resonates acr...

We long for that full and abundant life we read about in John 10:10, but how do we maintain victorious living when life throws difficult curveballs our way? Today's guest, Katie Lewis, has walked through a number of debilitating situations, including job loss, infertility, losing family members, and dealing with debilitating family allergies. Through it all, she's kept her eyes on Christ and deter...

Episode #002 Restoring the Soul: Lessons from Leadership Burnout to Sabbatical - Interview with Alexandra NunezHave you ever felt weary and burned out, even when you were in the midst of serving with purpose? In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Alexandra Nunez, former leader of a Christ-centered microfinance organization in the heart of the Dominican Republic dedicated to poverty alle...

Welcome to the Wholly Well Journey podcast launch, hosted by Stephanie Hodges. Join us for faith-based conversations on holistic health to uncover timeless biblical principles and practical tips to thrive. Simple cliches aren't enough to empower true transformation; let's look more in-depth into topics like habit change, nutrition, and spiritual disciplines. From fitness to food to fasting, we're...