Strong in the Lord - Health and Fitness from a Christian Perspective

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 15 for Tuesday, May 30, 2017 This is the season finale.  So, what can you do starting today that can help you continue making progress along your wellness journey this summer?  In this episode, Gary mentions three things to do today for your health. Click here to take the Strong […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 14 for Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Diet sodas have been in the news recently. Studies have shown aspartame – an artificial sweetener commonly used in diet sodas – could be tied to health risks. Are the studies’ conclusions legitimate? Are diet sodas bad for you? In this episode, Gary […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 13 for Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Modesty means doing what’s needed and involves wearing clothes that are both appropriate for the occasion and portray godliness.  Why is modesty a topic on a fitness podcast?  In this episode, Gary briefly explains what brought about this subject.   If we want […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 12 for Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Daniel’s life is an encouragement to Christians even today. His conviction in obeying God, his courage to face punishment, and his character that brought him favor in the sight of kings all motivate us to live how a strong servant of God should. […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 11 for Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Goals are a useful tool in helping us make improvements in any area of our lives, including our physical health.  In this episode, Gary talks about making STRONG goals. Set:  write the goal Track:  measure against the goal Realistic:  Ensure the goal is […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 10 for Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Spring is a season of renewal. It’s also a great time to reevaluate where we are on our wellness journey. Could our fitness or eating plans use a renewal as well? In this episode, Gary talks about three ways we can make the […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 9 for Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Negativity is something that can creep into lots of areas of our lives, including in our fitness and health goals. There were people in the Bible who struggled with negativity, and in this episode Gary pulls some lessons from them that may help Christians […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 8 for Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Learning how to take care of our physical bodies is good, but taking care of our spiritual bodies is better. During this episode, Gary talks about the song “Soldiers of Christ, Arise” and how the verses of that song can help our souls […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 7 for Tuesday, February 28, 2017 For this episode, Gary will discuss questions like, “Is ‘just do better’ good enough?” “Is a vague idea sufficient to maintain and improve the health I’ve been blessed with?” “Do we need some substance in our fitness goals – or any goals […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 6 for Tuesday, February 21, 2017 In this episode, Gary discusses fitness apathy – a condition where someone loses interest in fitness. What is it? What causes it? How can we overcome it? Links Click here for all episodes of Strong in the Lord http://liveboldandbloom.com/06/self-improvement/snap-out-of-apathy http://www.sloanluckie.com/pushing-through-workout-apathy/ https://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/5-tips-to-overcome-exercise-apathy/ http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-god-cares-for-those-who-don-t Your […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 5 for Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Imagine you had a fitness plan that you liked. Imagine waking up and hour early or taking an hour in the afternoon just to fit in your fitness plan for the day. Imagine looking forward to these times? Impossible? In this episode, Gary […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 4 for Tuesday, January 31, 2017 After putting in the time to eat healthier and exercise more, what results should we expect? When should we expect them? In this episode, Gary discusses the answers to these questions. Links Click here for all episodes of Strong in the Lord http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/02/02/how-to-achieve-your-unthinkable-fitness-and-other-goals […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 3 for Tuesday, January 24, 2017 How would you fill in the blank:  Food is _________.  In this episode, Gary asks, “What is food?”  Does our meaning behind food influence our health for the better or for the worse? Links http://www.pbhfoundation.org/pdfs/about/res/pbh_res/State_of_the_Plate_2015_WEB_Bookmarked.pdf http://www.precisionnutrition.com/food-is-not-fuel https://www.fitness.gov/eat-healthy/how-to-eat-healthy/ http://www.parents.com/blogs/food-scoop/2015/03/24/nutrition/healthy-food-is-more-expensive-so-now-what/ http://straighthealth.com/pages/qna/healthyfoodexpensive.html http://www.health.com/food/food-spending-restaurants http://www.cheatsheet.com/money-career/signs-that-you-spend-too-much-money-on-food.html/?a=viewall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comfort_food https://www.helpguide.org/articles/diet-weight-loss/emotional-eating.htm […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 2 for Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Sometimes a person’s motivation to commit to an exercise plan or to change a diet is to can achieve “the perfect body” or at the least have a better looking body. Is God interested in us having “the perfect body”? In this episode, […]

Strong in the Lord Season 2, Episode 1 for Tuesday, January 10, 2017 A new year is a good time to look at resolving to improve in certain areas. What are some good resolutions about health and fitness we can do? Gary outlines 4 areas we can improve our physical bodies that could also impact our souls. […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 15 for Tuesday, November 29, 2016 The prodigal son might not be someone we think of in terms of a strong servant of God. He’s no Samson or Elijah, and we’d wonder if he could make it as one of David’s mighty men. So, why would we talk about him […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 14 for Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with it perhaps some temptation to give in to overeating and under-moving. In this episode, Gary talks about a few ways we can enjoy Thanksgiving while maintaining the blessing of health God has granted us. Links […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 13 for Tuesday, November 14, 2016 David’s mighty men were incredible warriors, and they offer something for us in our journey to be Strong in the Lord. Links Click here for all episodes of Strong in the Lord Scripture references were from the English Standard Version Outlined Commentary on […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 12 for Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Summary:  Finding exercise you enjoy doing means you never have to work out a day in your life.  In this episode, Gary answers the question, “What workouts should I be doing?”   Episode Resources https://experiencelife.com/article/find-your-fitness-passion/ https://www.amazon.com/No-Sweat-Science-Motivation-Lifetime/dp/0814434851/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475574656&sr=8-1&keywords=michelle+segar+no+sweat http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/the-fitness-industry-has-failed-how-variety-will-get-you-fit http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/the-key-ingredient-to-exercise-success-is-variety-876690?page=2 Links Click here for […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 11 for Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Running is one of a variety of cardio exercises we can take part in.  During this episode, let’s look at how we can get started running, keep it going, and some common questions asked about running. Links Click here for all episodes of […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 10 for Tuesday, October 18, 2016 How do I overcome what’s holding me back?  In this episode, we’ll review a familiar passage in Matthew 14 and discuss how we can climb out of the boat and take on new challenges like Peter did when he walked on the water. Episode […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 9 for Tuesday, October 4, 2016 The core is a very involved part of the body in that almost anything we do – whether we’re exercising or doing everyday tasks – involves the muscles of our core.  Working out our core is more than just doing ab work; it’s […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 7 for Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Have you ever felt spiritually tired?  Even strong servants of God can lose steam.  In this episode let’s look at one such servant, Elijah, and study the events that led to his exhaustion to see if there’s anything we can do when we […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 7 for Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Rest & Recovery are ways to provide balance to our fitness program and help us offset the stresses that come with working out.  In this episode we’ll look at what does recovery means and how do we do it.   A Guide to […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 6 for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 In this episode, we’ll compare physical endurance with spiritual endurance.  There are tremendous benefits to have endurance physically, but how important is it spiritually?  What does God state about this in His Word? Links Click here for all episodes of Strong in the […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 5 for Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Another way we can be good stewards of our health is by doing cardiovascular exercises, also known as aerobic exercises.  During this episode, Gary will briefly review some terminology related to Aerobic Exercise, the benefits of it, and a few practical tips on […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 4 for Tuesday, August 23, 2016 In this episode, we do a character study of the judge Samson.  He has a reputation for being strong physically but weak morally.  Is what the Bible teaches?  Yes, Samson had flaws, but overall God defined his life as faithful (Hebrews 11:32-39).   […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 3 for Tuesday, August 16, 2016 One of the ways we can improve our physical fitness and be better stewards of our health is a form of exercise called Resistance Training.  During this episode, Gary will briefly review some terminology related to Resistance Training, the benefits of this type […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 11, 2016 In order to achieve a good health or fitness, we have to first know what those words mean.  Is health just about being in good physical shape, or is there more to it?  Is fitness more than vanity about how our bodies look?  […]

Strong in the Lord Season 1, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Why is it important to study the topic of health and fitness on The Light Network?   1. Being physically strong in the Lord helps me obey the Greatest Command. a. Luke 10:25-28; Matt 22:36-38 b. It is central to the commands of […]

The Light Network Specials, Episode 13. Released Tuesday, July 19, 2016 The Light Network is excited to introduce our latest podcast, Strong in the Lord, which will launch Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Strong in the Lord will discuss various topics related to fitness and health from a Christian perspective. Robert Hatfield sits down with Gary Jenkins, the show’s host, to discuss what […]