Under the Influence: Are you sober minded?

Send us Fan MailFeeling foggy, exhausted, or distant from God? Matthew and Leah share how to renew your mind and body so you can live sober-minded, Spirit-led, and fully alive in your calling.Leah and I explore the powerful connection between science, scripture, and stewardship. ⚔️It isn’t just about avoiding alcohol; it’s about living with clarity in body, soul, and spirit.⚔️From 1 Peter 5:8’s call to be watchful and alert to the Greek word nēphō meaning calm, steady, and spiritually awake—this conversation reveals how your biology and theology are linked. You’ll learn why brain fog, stress, sleep, food, and even your phone shape how clearly you hear God’s voice, and how aligning your body with His design restores peace and power.🔥What You’ll LearnThe biblical meaning of sober-mindedness—and how to live it dailyHow inflammation and gut health affect spiritual clarityWhy rest is a spiritual discipline and sleep is an act of trustHow circadian rhythm mirrors divine orderThe truth about dopamine, screens, and spiritual focusThe biological effects of alcohol and stress on your faith lifeHabits of the Temple Keeper lifestyle: God Food, sleep, movement, and stewardship🔥Memorable Quotes“We live more under the influence of sugar, caffeine, and stress than the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew Headden“Being sober-minded isn’t about restriction—it’s about freedom.” – Leah Headden“Rest is not laziness. Rest is worship. It’s saying, ‘God, I trust You while I sleep.’” – Matthew Headden“Our chemistry is our clarity.” – Matthew Headden💪🏻Work With UsReady to honor God with your body and live aligned in body, soul, and spirit?Visit 👉 https://www.templekeepers.com🎙️Connect and ListenInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/temple_keepers_podcast/Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3uWpatjWb5EuERdE1mUWphApple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/temple-keepers/id1765618462YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@thetemplekeepers🧑‍🤝‍🧑Connect with Matthew & LeahMatthew – https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/Leah – https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/Support the show