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Good Work Wellness: Heartwork
by Shannon McCord / Good Work Wellness
Fitness + discipleship for body and soul. Helping women grow stronger physically and spiritually, encouraging them to pursue God's calling on their lives in health & wholeness.NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition CoachCertified Revelation Wellness InstructorFind info about in-person weekly fitness classes, YouTube choreography, Vimeo workouts, and join my online Bible study group by visiting https://linktr.ee/goodworkwellness
Episodes
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Rest & Reflect: Who Are You Trying to Please? - Colossians 3:23-24
These verses from Colossians 3 remind us that whatever we do in this life is ultimately for the Lord. We tend to strive for praise and acknowledgement from other people, but this will always fall short. Even when no one else seems to notice our efforts, God sees. Let's rest & reflect on this...
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Journey Through John: Chapter 21
We've made it to the final chapter of John's Gospel! In this chapter, we see Jesus appear to the disciples in a familiar way- instructing them in how to catch a whole bunch of fish! He also restores and commissions Peter after his heartbreaking denial. For more resources to help you build…
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Rest & Reflect: Give Him Your Burdens - Psalm 55:22
What feels heavy today? Worries, decisions, relationship struggles, confusion? This verse from Psalm 55 reminds us that the Lord is near, waiting for us to hand over our burdens and to trust him wholeheartedly. Be comforted today as you rest & reflect in this truth from scripture. For more...
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Journey Through John: Chapter 20
This chapter begins with alarm and confusion, but joy and hope break through as Mary and the disciples realize Jesus is alive! Mary becomes the first person to officially share the Gospel, and we learn a lesson about faith from Thomas. For more resources to help you build strength in body and…
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Special Rest & Reflect of John Chapter 19: Jesus is Crucified
Part of our "Journey Through John" series, this chapter detailing Jesus' crucifixion calls for something different. My opinions and words fall short of the gravity of what happens in this section of scripture. Let's approach the words recorded in this chapter with somber hearts, open to the…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 18
In this chapter, we see Jesus betrayed, arrested, and questioned. We also feel the sting of Peter's denial, fulfilled as Jesus predicted. Can we see parts of ourselves in Peter? Yes, we can. But, restoration is coming! For more resources to help you in your physical and spiritual health journey,...
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Rest & Reflect: Building Strong Foundations - Matthew 7:24-27
Foundations are unseen, but critical. Foundations support the structure as it encounters daily stress and opposition. How are foundations important in our spiritual lives? Rest & reflect on these verses from Matthew that focus on the comparison between the wise and foolish builders. Why did one...
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Journey Through John: Meditation on Chapters 16/17
This week's Journey Through John is a little different - let's meditate on some main points found in these chapters right before Jesus is arrested. He gives some final words to his disciples, and prays for them and all future believers. What can we learn from Jesus' final prayers? For more...
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Rest & Reflect: Waiting Well - Lamentations 3:24-25
Does anyone enjoy waiting? Waiting in line, waiting for something hoped for, waiting for responses from others... I don't think any of us could say times of waiting are enjoyable! Still, there is purpose in times of waiting. These times that seem uneventful and pointless can be times of growth…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 15
How do we "abide" in Christ? In this chapter, Jesus encourages his disciples to remain in him as the key to living a fruitful life. He explains the purpose of "pruning" to make our lives more fruitful, and also warns the disciples about the persecution to come. These truths lovingly spoken to the...
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Rest & Reflect: Wholehearted Faith - Deuteronomy 6:5
What does it mean to be wholehearted? Basically, to bring your whole self to the table in everything you do. How do we live out a wholehearted faith? By loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength. Rest and reflect on this passage today and be encouraged in your pursuit of wholehearted…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 14
In this chapter, Jesus comforts his disciples with words of hope and promises to send the Holy Spirit to be with them. It's the last few hours he has with them before his crucifixion, and leaves them with words of peace that we can also find comfort in today. For more resources to help you along…
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Rest & Reflect: God Works in Weakness - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
We usually consider weaknesses to be disadvantages or faults. Something to overcome and forget about, right? Not always - God can use our weaknesses to draw us closer to him and rely on his strength. Rest and reflect on this passage from 2 Corinthians and be encouraged in whatever you're…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 13
In this chapter, we see Jesus washing his disciples feet at the last supper, and Judas heads out to betray Jesus. What can we learn from Jesus' powerful example in these moments? For more resources to help you grow in physical and spiritual health, visit https://www.goodworkwellness.com
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Rest & Reflect: Beautiful Inheritance - Psalm 16:5-6
Discontentment is a beast. It sneaks in and distracts us from the beauty of what God has given us. How do we practice contentment? Reflect on this passage from Psalm 16 today, and stir up gratitude for what the Lord has given you. For more resources to help you on your physical and spiritual...
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Journey Through John: Chapter 12
What has it cost you to follow Jesus? In this chapter, we read about Mary anointing Jesus' feet with perfume- an extravagant act of worship. We also see Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem to begin the last week of his life before his crucifixion, and his last public message to the people.…
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Rest & Reflect: But as for You - 2 Timothy 4:2-5
In this passage, Paul gives Timothy some final instructions, a "to-do list" of sorts. These things also apply to us as believers: exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. Take a few moments to meditate on this scripture and open…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 11
Have you struggled with delayed answers to prayer? Maybe you've received a "no" or a "not yet" that you didn't understand. This is one of my favorite chapters of John so far! In chapter 11, we see Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead. He shows deep love and care for his friends, while also…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 10
Jesus is the good shepherd. What exactly did he mean when he spoke these words to the Jews? Let's discuss it together and also meditate on Psalm 23 in this episode. For more resources to help you grow in physical and spiritual wellness, visit https://www.goodworkwellness.com
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Rest & Reflect: Pleasing People, or God? - Galatians 1:10
We all want to be liked by other people, but at what cost? Has our desire to please people become greater than our desire to please God? What motivates our desires and behaviors today - gaining the approval of God, or other people? For more resources to help you grow in physical and spiritual...
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Rest & Reflect: Flourish from Rest - Matthew 11:28-30
What do you picture when you hear the word "flourish?" If something is flourishing, it's thriving- not simply surviving. Meditate on Matthew 11:28-30 today and consider how finding rest for our souls with Christ can lead to authentic flourishing for every area of our lives. More resources for…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 9
In this chapter, we see Jesus heal a man who has been blind since birth. There is much to learn from this interaction and how the man, his family, and the Pharisees all respond to the healing. This chapter paints a beautiful picture of how God invites us all to have our spiritual eyes opened. For...
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Rest & Reflect: God is Working - Philippians 1:6
As long as we are alive and breathing, God wants to work in us to make us more and more like Christ. He begins the process the moment we believe, and uses all the things we experience in life to mature us and grow us spiritually. Are you currently in a season of growth, or do you feel more…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 8
Things to consider about chapter 8 as part of our study of John's Gospel. In this chapter, Jesus forgives the woman caught in adultery, and has more strong words for the Pharisees. For more resources to help you grow in physical and spiritual wellness, visit https://www.goodworkwellness.com
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Rest & Reflect: Love Like Jesus - John 13:34-35
The commandment to love was not new, but the EXTENT of the command was. Use this rest & reflect to meditate on Jesus' command for his disciples to love one another as he loved them, so that the world would know they were his disciples. How can WE love like Jesus? For more resources for your...
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Journey Through John: Chapter 7
Talking through John Chapter 7- Jesus is opposed by his brothers, the crowd, and the religious leaders. We see him using wisdom and being led by his Father's will and timing, and not by the world's expectations of him. For more resources to help you grow in physical and spiritual wellness, visit...
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Rest & Reflect: Who Are You Fighting? - Ephesians 6:12
It's easy to think our enemy is another person, but Ephesians 6 tells us our battle is not against flesh and blood enemies. Rest, reflect, and meditate on this passage today to expand your spiritual vision to see the true battle going on all around you. For more resources to help you in your...
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Journey Through John : Chapter 6 (pt. 2, verses 22-70)
Discussion on the second half of John chapter 6 and the "Bread of Life Discourse." The crowds who experienced the feeding of the 5000 had followed Jesus across the sea, and he teaches about how he is the bread of life. Many turn away from him after this teaching, and only true followers remain.…
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Rest & Reflect: Delight in Every Detail - Psalm 37:23
Do you need guidance today? Direction in decisions, large or small? There is nothing too small to seek God's help with. Meditate on how he delights in every detail of our lives today and be encouraged. For more resources to help you in your physical and spiritual wellness journey, visit...
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Journey Through John: Chapter 6 (pt. 1, verses 1-21)
Continuing our journey through John's gospel with the 4th and 5th "signs" - feeding the 5000 and Jesus walking on water to the disciples. What can we learn and apply from these well-known passages? For more faith-based wellness resources, including live fitness classes and online workout options,...
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Rest & Reflect: The Poor Widow - Mark 12:41-44
What is true sacrifice? What is true generosity? What "worthier" thing could we be missing in our approach to giving? Be encouraged by this scripture passage about the poor widow, and how she gave out of her poverty. The value of sacrifice is determined by what it costs the giver. For more...
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Journey Through John: Chapter 5
Talking through the main points of John chapter 5 as part of our "Journey Through John" study- Jesus heals the disabled man at the pool of Bethesda and addresses the Jewish leaders. Find other wellness resources including live faith-based fitness class info and online workouts to get moving at…
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Rest & Reflect: Richly Furnished - 1 Corinthians 1:5
Do you ever feel under-equipped for the task in front of you? In this scripture meditation, we focus on how the grace of God given to us in Jesus has enriched us in every way. Because of this grace, we do not lack any spiritual gift needed in our walk with him. Take a few minutes and be…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 4
Summary / discussion on the 4th chapter of John's Gospel - Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well, teaches his disciples about the harvest, and heals a royal official's son. This episode is longer than most, but is SO RICH in lessons! Find other wellness resources including live faith-based...
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Rest & Reflect: What is your "GO?" - Matthew 28:19
The great commission. Every believer in Christ is called to be part of the life-changing work of the gospel on earth. In some of Jesus' last words to his disciples on earth, he charged them with the task of GOING to make disciples of all nations. What is your GO? We are each given different paths...
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Journey Through John: Chapter 3
Continuing on in our journey through John's Gospel with some thoughts on chapter 3... Jesus' dialogue with Nicodemus, and John the Baptist having a conversation with his concerned disciples. Find other wellness resources including live fitness class info and online workouts to get moving at home…
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Rest & Reflect: God of Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:4
Are you currently going through something that could be described as an affliction? Distress, grief, heaviness, anxiety, pressure... 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 describe how God is the father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us IN our affliction SO THAT we may then be able to comfort...
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Journey Through John: Chapter 2
Join us in this Journey Through John series as we study one chapter of John's Gospel each week! In this episode about chapter 2, we talk about conversion and cleansing. Jesus' first sign occurs when he changes the water into wine, and then he cleanses the temple in Jerusalem and drives out the...
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Rest & Reflect: Prepare the Way- Isaiah 40:3-5
Good work requires good preparation. Just as John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus when he walked the earth, God calls each of us to also prepare the way. Clear the way. Make straight a highway. Lower the mountains, lift the valleys. Smooth the rough ground. Remove the obstacles that…
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Journey Through John: Chapter 1
Join us in this Journey Through John series as we study one chapter of John's Gospel each week! There is goodness waiting for you in this book as you learn more about who Jesus is and what he's calling you to do with your life. How can you love others well? How can you best make Jesus known to…
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Rest & Reflect: Small Beginnings - Zechariah 4:10
Do you ever struggle with feelings of insignificance? Do you feel like the work you do, or your abilities / resources aren't "enough?" It's easy to look around and compare our work to others around us, or even to past versions of ourselves, and get discouraged. God rejoices to see the small...
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Journey Through John: Intro
Introduction to our Journey Through John study! Get in the habit of regular time in God's word and join us this season as we study one chapter of John each week. Whether you have never read through John's gospel, or you've read it hundreds of times, there is goodness waiting for you as you learn...
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Rest & Reflect: Meditation For the New Year
Do you make new year's resolutions? Are you a "word of the year" person? While you may or may not do either of those things, taking some time every so often to reflect about what you have walked through and where you are going can be VERY beneficial. Maybe 2023 was a year full of joy and answered...
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Jesus Brings Hope - December Mini-Series
HOPE is in the air this time of year! Where do you fall on the "hope spectrum?" Confident hope? Tentative hope? Crushed hope? Rest in these biblical truths about who and what we can place our hope in so we are full of confident hope this Christmas season.
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Jesus Brings Freedom - December Mini-Series
What does freedom mean to you? Is it the ability to say whatever you want, or do whatever you want without resistance? What about biblical freedom- is it different from the world's idea of freedom? Consider some truth from scripture about what TRUE freedom is, and how it is actually based on...
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Jesus Brings Healing - December Mini-Series
How willing are you to accept advice from someone who has no idea what you're going through? How valuable are words of comfort from someone who hasn't experienced the same struggles? Even if you are feeling completely alone in a difficult season, know that Jesus does understand and fully…
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Jesus Brings Peace - December Mini-Series
Are you a worrier? Many of us are prone to worry, especially in hectic seasons of life. Even though we walk through stressful things, peace of our hearts & minds is available because of Jesus and what he has done. Be encouraged with these scriptures, and receive his gift of peace this Advent season.
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Waiting Seasons - December Mini-Series
None of us like to wait. We are inclined to want what we want right now. Are you in a season of waiting? Let's focus our hearts on how Advent is a time of waiting and preparation, and how Jesus' coming can help us wait WELL and trust him, instead of grabbing control and forging our own way.
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Running with Patience
S1 E8 - Hebrews 12:1 tells us to run with patience the race God has set before us. How do we run with patience? Does that seem contradictory to you? Take a few minutes today to meditate on this scripture, and consider the unique race God has set before you.
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Thriving - Time Management
S1 E7 - Life is busy. Time is precious. Are you constantly living in a place of frustration because you don't have the time to do everything the day requires? Let's explore what Psalm 90:12 and Ephesians 5:15-17 say about time as a God-given resource, and how we can seek His wisdom in walking out...
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Fitness + discipleship for body and soul. Helping women grow stronger physically and spiritually, encouraging them to pursue God's calling on their lives in health & wholeness.NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition CoachCertified Revelation Wellness InstructorFind info about in-person weekly fitness classes, YouTube choreography, Vimeo workouts, and join my online Bible study group by visiting https://linktr.ee/goodworkwellness
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Shannon McCord / Good Work Wellness
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