E16: Better Physical and Spiritual Health with the Kingdom Lifestyle

The world has come a long way in terms of medicine. If we act early, we can screen for many diseases and prevent deaths. Many aspects of our health, including gut health, hormones, and stress, require our attention and action to maintain control. Can we "tune-up" our bodies to make them last longer and perform better? On this episode of The Kingdom Flow Podcast, hosts Kyle Jones and Ian Sperry share personal stories and how they overcame the impact of poor physical and mental health on their spirits. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Prioritizing your physical and mental well-being Taking authority in your life Meditating on scriptures Instilling faith-based beliefs in children The benefits of God’s protection and assurance Episode Highlights: [01:19] Catching Problems Early It's a good idea to get tested regularly by a healthcare professional. Medical technology can detect many health concerns before they become life-threatening; ignorance is not bliss. It's best to catch illnesses — like cancer and heart diseases — as early as possible while they're easy to treat. [11:17] Take Your Health Seriously Many struggle with stress and an unbalanced diet. Sugary sodas and processed foods can take a toll, and it's vital to take your health seriously. Don't be ignorant or apathetic to the impact of your lifestyle choices. To live a kingdom lifestyle, take care of your physical health as it affects your energy and relationships. Neglecting your health can hinder your progress and leave you tired and unmotivated. A healthy individual should have a balanced and thriving spiritual and physical well-being. [23:39] We Have Victory in Christ Ian suffered from catastrophizing, which caused him mental exhaustion, created financial strain, and took a toll on his marriage. He realized he needed to walk by faith, not sight, to overcome it. Kyle developed a prayer for his kids, asking for God's protection, blessings, and leadership over their lives. [51:12] Healthy Fear to Move You to Action Developing confidence in prayer and one's relationship with God can help people take control of their lives and live a kingdom lifestyle, leading to God's favor. Kyle and Ian close with a prayer for those facing health and relationship challenges, seeking confidence to advance God's kingdom. Resources: Psalms 1:1-3 I Peter 5:8 Gleason Chris Tomlin on Pandora Elevation Bethel Restoring the Foundations (RTF) Pastor Jason of RTF Kingdom Flow Notable Quotes: [19:36] “One little wedge and a thought or behavior ... could really manifest into so many other areas in your life.” [20:12] “Faith is the core in believing and adopting this kingdom mentality is our core belief system.” [39:04] “When you're thinking something crazy … [take] that thought captive, ‘Lord, take it away’.”