When I learned that early Christians observed a three day spiritual practice near the beginning of each solar cycle, called Ember Days, that involved abstaining from meat and focusing on prayer and thanksgiving, I realized this would be a wonderful template to revive and utilize as a quarterly health and spiritual tune-up.

At the beginning of each new season in The Christian Health Club, we do a 3-day detox that removes all meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts/seeds, grains, sugar and alcohol. We eat vegetables, fruit and plant fats like avocados, olives and coconut. As much as I praise animal sourced foods as a critical part of the diet, I recognize that periodically cycling them out is a healthy practice for the body. It gives the digestive system a break and it allows for deeper cleansing of the cells.
In this week’s podcast we’re talking about how observing the Ember Days and Winter Solstice adds richness to the season of Advent by honoring how our Creator made the earth, the sun, our food, our bodies and how He gave us eternal light by the birth, death and resurrection of His Son. Come listen to this timely episode and put it into practice!

Word Up, friends! Exciting news! Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨

Most of us automatically think of a plant-based diet when it comes to the healthiest nutritional approach. But, when you start looking into some of the most effective nutritional therapies for gut health, animal based foods are often the focus.

In this week’s podcast we are discussing a nutritional therapy approach called The GAPS Diet which relies heavily on animal sourced foods for gut and brain health. Come listen and learn more about it to see if it might be a right choice for you!

Word Up, friends! Exciting news! Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨

Ever notice how The French have traditionally eaten lots of butter, cheese, cream, meat and wine and, yet, stay slim and healthy? In this week’s podcast I’m talking with Tania Teschke, chef and author of the award winning book The Bordeaux Kitchen, about the “French Paradox” and embracing this healthy approach to food and lifestyle. Enjoying lots of farm fats, seasonal produce, fresh herbs, pastured meats, offal, cheese and local wine is key to the traditional ways of the French that boost health and longevity. Come listen, learn and be inspired to eat like the French!

Word Up, friends! Exciting news! Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨

All of the parts of your body need energy to do their work. Whether it’s your brain, your heart, your adrenals, your gut, your liver, your eyes, your skin, your kidneys or any other part of your body - the cells must generate enough power so they can function. That’s the job of the mitochondria.

Some parts of the body, like the brain and the eyes, have more mitochondria per cell because they are more metabolically demanding. In fact, age-related conditions like Alzheimer's and macular degeneration are related to poor mitochondrial function. The aging process in general is a decline of mitochondrial health.

Many medical approaches overlook the fact that the organ can’t work unless the mitochondria work. Instead of supporting mitochondrial function, drugs like statins, antibiotics, acid blockers and metformin are prescribed - which further degrade mitochondrial function.

In this week’s podcast we’re talking about ways to supercharge your mitochondria so that all of the parts of your body have the energy to do their job. This is how we slow the aging process and optimize health. Come listen and learn!

Word Up, friends! Exciting news! Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨

This week’s podcast might challenge a lot about what you’ve heard regarding Vitamin D. Is it really better to superdose? Are we even looking at the right test? Have we been aiming at too high a range? Could co-factors be the real problem when it comes to low Vit D?

Carly is joining me this week to share some interesting scientific insight and practical tips about how to approach your Vitamin D level. Come listen!

Word Up, friends! Exciting news! Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨

Tis the season for love and giving! I’ve compiled some of my most favorite things that would be great for YOUR list or for the loved ones ON your list. I also asked my team to contribute their favorite gift ideas this year. So fun! Enjoy and let me know your favorites or any other suggestions you have!

Word Up, friends! Exciting news! Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨

What truth are you embodying when you show up in life everyday?That God is good?
That your body is always on your side?
That you are worthy just as you are?ORThat God punishes.
That your body is against you.
That busyness proves worth.My guest this week says that the body is a great storyteller. What’s yours saying?Listen to this week’s episode as author Jessica Hottle and I discuss the importance of partnering with your spirit instead of your flesh to embody God’s Truth.

Word Up, friends! Exciting news! Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨

Feasting and Fasting patterns have been a part of our natural eating cycle for thousands of years. Historically, people naturally feasted during times of harvest, hunting, holidays and special celebrations. Other times, they fasted due to low food availability or as an intentional spiritual and detoxification practice. God made us miraculously and purposefully adaptable to both conditions. Our bodies actually thrive on this variation of energy. In modern society, we are out of touch with the ancient rhythms of feasting and fasting. This defies our body’s natural instinct and capability to be metabolically flexible.

During the Feast 2 Fast® program we mimic this ancient approach by using techniques such as carbohydrate manipulation and intermittent fasting to boost metabolic flexibility – which is the sweet spot for your metabolism.

In this week’s podcast we’re talking about the benefits of Feasting. Not only as a strategic metabolic tool, but also as an approach to eating that you can maintain for life!

Word Up, friends! Exciting news! Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨

What are the most important supplements to take?
What should you be looking for in a supplement?
What should you be careful of when buying supplements?

I invited my friend and Certified Supplement Specialist, Leslie Bumpas, on to talk about supplement discernment in this week’s podcast. ✋🏼 Stop wasting your time and money on things you don’t need and things that don’t work.

Listen in as we talk about fish oil, calcium, magnesium, multivitamins and much more!

Word Up, friends! Exciting news! Each Wednesday I’m bringing you a quick hit of Scripture Inspiration to keep you in His Word and remind you of all of the power and blessings available to you as a Christian. These mini-episodes are only a few minutes long and a wonderful way to be instantly lifted in Spirit, Mind and Body. Listen in for more love and light in your week! ✨