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In this timely and honest conversation, Alisa Keeton explores the rise of GLP-1 medications and the deeper story beneath the headlines. While these drugs are being celebrated—even evolving into new versions that promise muscle gain—Alisa invites us to pause and ask a better question: What is our body actually trying to tell us? This episode goes beyond weight loss trends and into the heart of human longing, safety, and connection. Because often, the issue isn't just food noise—it's the pain that came first. When we don't feel safe, seen, or loved, our bodies respond. And sometimes, that response looks like reaching for food. But what if healing isn't found in silencing the signal… but in listening to it? In This Episode, You'll Learn: What GLP-1 medications actually do in the body Why the cultural push toward "skinny" is resurfacing The connection between emotional safety and eating patterns How "food noise" is often rooted in unmet needs The role of the vagus nerve in hunger, fullness, and nervous system regulation Why low vagal tone can disrupt your body's ability to feel satisfied How Scripture reframes rest, repentance, and true salvation A Deeper Reflection: "Where there is no love, there is noise." Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, Alisa connects the dots between love, safety, and the internal signals we often try to override. When love feels absent, the body gets louder. Science + Faith Connection: This episode references research highlighted in Scientific American (June 2024) exploring how GLP-1 medications interact with the brain—and how the vagus nerve plays a key role in signaling satiety. So What Can You Do? If your body feels dysregulated or disconnected, there is hope. Here are simple, natural ways to support your body's GLP-1 response and restore nervous system balance: 1. Activate the Vagus Nerve (your "rest and restore" pathway): Breathwork (the most effective place to start) Gentle, rhythmic movement (walking, swaying, bouncing) 2. Use Your Voice: Humming Singing 3. Support Your Body Physically: Cold exposure (cold showers, plunges) Heat (sauna) 4. Nourish Your Gut + Hormones: Fiber (25–30g daily) Adequate protein Fermented foods for microbiome health 5. Restore Rhythms: Prioritize quality sleep Practice slow, mindful eating Featured Resource: 👉 Be Still and Be Loved: Body Scan (A gentle way to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your body) 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message  

Lace up your shoes and head out for a walk, run, or workout as Aaron keeps you company. This isn't just a podcast you listen to—it's one you do. This is your invitation to bring your whole self—body, mind, and soul—into today's movement. Before you begin, take a moment to check in: How does your body feel? Is there tension? Ease? What about your emotions—are you feeling steady, excited, heavy? A Conversation on Leadership and Focus In today's episode, Aaron unpacks the tension between celebrity Christianity and true, faithful leadership. Somewhere along the way, leadership can shift from shepherding people to managing systems—focused on processes, scalability, and efficiency. But when care for people is replaced with performance, we miss the heart of what leadership is meant to be. In Exodus 18, Aaron shares one of the clearest models of leadership structure in the Old Testament. Moses receives wise counsel built on instruction from God. Leadership is never meant to replace dependence on God. Fix Your Eyes Sometimes, we miss out on Someone because we're too focused on something else. We don't come to the Bible just for answers or outcomes. We come to encounter God. 📖 Matthew 6:33 reminds us: "Seek first the kingdom of God…" Not results. Not recognition. Not influence. He is the prize. What Moses Teaches Us It's easy to chase leadership as a skillset—but without God's instruction, we end up leading in our own strength. Don't leave Him out of your plans. Keep Him in your purpose, your principles, your ministry, your leadership. Questions to Carry As you move today, consider: What is God instructing you to do right now? What small step can you take today? You don't need the full roadmap. Trust that as you walk with Him, He will illuminate the next step. Keep moving. Stay present. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Because in the end— He is the prize. 🎧 Playlist for This Workout I Met God on the Dance Floor (Rave Jesus) Hey DJ (Forrest Frank) Espresso - Instrumental (Sabrina Carpenter) Just Believe (Brandon Lake & Bailey Zimmerman) Blinding Lights - Instrumental (The Weeknd) HolyGhost (Sons of Sunday)  I Know a Name (Brandon Lake & CeCe Winans) Get Connected: 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Follow Us: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

What if today's workout reminded you that you're not just getting stronger—you're being made new? In this episode, Jennifer Allen leads you through an interval workout while anchoring your heart in the truth of who you are in Christ. Because in Him, you are alive. This is more than movement. This is an invitation to step into the new life Jesus has already given you. Workout Structure Intervals: 45 seconds work / 15 seconds rest Repeat 5 rounds 2-minute recovery Complete the full cycle 3 times Push during your work intervals. Recover with intention. Let your breath and body remind you—you are alive and held. New to REVING the Word? Press play and take this episode on a walk, run, hike, or to the gym. You pick how you want to move as you work out your body, and work in the good news! Today's Scripture 📖 Colossians 2:9–15 In Christ, you are not lacking. You are not unfinished. You are made alive.  Not patched up. Not barely surviving. Fully alive in Him. A Story of Trust Jen shares her story of learning to trust God—with her security, her future, and her life. Her story is a reminder: God is trustworthy with everything we tend to hold tightly. Questions to Carry As you move through each interval, reflect: Who were you when you first met Jesus? Who were you when He began to show up in your life? What were you hoping He would change? Where have you grown? Where has God softened you? Where are you less reactive than you used to be? What old mindset is God replacing in you? A New Way to Live You are allowed to outgrow what once protected you. Survival is not the same as new life. In Christ, you get to put on a new self—a new way of walking in this world. And if He is correcting you, He is not condemning you. He is shaping you. He is working. He is bringing new life. So keep moving. Stay present. Let every interval remind you: You are alive. Playlist for This Workout 🎧 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/new-life-rtw/pl.u-GApRtxNRp5G   Get Connected: 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Follow Us: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

Workout + Scripture Meditation What if the way you move today flowed from who you already are in Christ? In this episode, Torie Bartee (graduate of Platoon 23 and team member at Revelation Wellness) leads you through a movement experience rooted in love, identity, and truth. As you fix your eyes on Jesus, this workout becomes more than physical—it becomes formational. Because what you believe about yourself determines the actions you take. So today, we begin from a place of identity. New to REVING the Word? Press play and take this episode on a walk, run, hike, or to the gym. You pick how you want to move as you work out your body, and work in the good news! Begin with Awareness As you start moving, take a moment to check in: How does your body feel today? Not with judgment—but with curiosity. Instead of running from discomfort, ask: "Lord, what does kindness look like for me today?" Do you need to push a little? Or is today an invitation to pull back? Let your movement be guided by grace, not pressure. Today's Scripture 📖 Psalm 84 10–12 "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere…" As you move, let this truth anchor you: Being with God is better than striving without Him. A Question to Carry As your body warms and your heart opens, consider: What does "better" look like for you today? Notice what rises up. Pay attention without judgment. Bring it before the Lord. Move in Love This is your invitation to move your body in love, not punishment. To stay present. To listen. To respond. Keep your eyes on Christ. Let your identity shape your effort. If you're moving, you're doing it right. Playlist for This Workout 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WUXmXe4e1Ohurf8pQ0eLE?si=50e72fb4f1284691 Press play. Stay connected. And remember—you're already loved.  Get Connected 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Follow us: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message      

What does real transformation actually take? In this powerful conversation, Aaron Brewer, guest host, sits down with Corey Sanders—known as the "F.I.T. Pastor"—a shepherd at heart who is passionate about helping people live fully aligned in body, mind, and spirit. Corey doesn't just talk about faith and fitness—he lives it. With a background rooted in athletics and a calling to ministry, his life reflects a deep commitment to growth, discipline, and becoming who God created him to be. Together, Aaron and Corey explore what it means to pursue a transformation that goes beyond the surface. Because the truth is—real change doesn't happen halfway. It happens when we come to the end of ourselves. In this episode, you'll hear: Corey's journey from athlete to pastor—and how both shaped his view of discipline and purpose Why many people don't experience transformation (and what's actually required) The role of suffering in growth—and why we can't bypass it What it means to "come to the end of yourself" and why that's where breakthrough begins How self-denial and disciplining the flesh leads to freedom, not restriction Why understanding your identity in Christ changes everything Key Takeaway: If we're not intentional about our lives, it's easy to drift—to wake up one day and realize we've been coasting. But transformation comes when we choose to live awake, aware, and fully surrendered. Listener Reflection: Where in your life have you been coasting? What might it look like to fully surrender that area to God—and trust Him with the process of transformation? Connect with Corey: fitchurch.tv | coreysanders.tv 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

Some messages are worth hearing—and moving through—again. In this Best of REVING the Word episode, Alisa leads you through an endurance workout while uncovering the enemy's tactics against you and your good body. As you move, you'll be reminded that God is your shield, your fortress, and your defender. Press play and join Alisa for a workout that speaks to both body and soul. This one is especially for the ones who need to lift their heads, stretch their arms, and refocus their eyes on God. Get ready to sweat, smile, and feel the shift as you move with purpose. In this episode, you'll: Move at your own pace and level Gain insight into the enemy's siege tactics against your mind and body Learn three practical steps to start tearing down those strongholds Be reminded to lift your gaze and fix your focus on God So lace up, press play, and let's move in joy together. Not sure how to get started? Just press play and move. Walk, run, stretch, or head to the gym—however you move, let the Word of God fuel your body and renew your mind. Because this isn't just a workout. It's a spiritual training ground where true freedom begins. 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

What if the places where you feel the most emotionally reactive are actually invitations to grow? In today's workout, Alisa Keeton, founder and CEO of Revelation Wellness, invites you to move your body while engaging the Word of God—not just hearing it, but living it. Because Scripture calls us to be doers of the Word, not just hearers. So get your good body moving. However you choose to move today—walking, jogging, stretching, or simply breathing deeply—remember this: movement helps your body do what God designed it to do. Today's Scripture: Numbers 20:1–13 The Body and Our Emotions Our bodies are emotional places. Trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk famously wrote The Body Keeps the Score, reminding us that emotions live in our bodies. No emotion is off the table. At their core, emotions are childlike signals. Your brain is simply trying to keep you safe. But emotional reactivity can reveal something deeper. Our emotional instability can show us the places where we're still growing. The places where we're still immature. The places where we need God's presence most. Questions to Reflect On While You Move As you get the blood flowing and settle into your movement today, consider: What have you seen God do in your life? What miracles has He already performed? Where might you be trying to fix things in your own strength? Emotional maturity isn't achieved through willpower. The cure is His presence. So today, breathe deep. Relax your shoulders. Keep moving. Let God meet you in your body, your breath, and your emotions. Playlist: Thankful by Lukas Gross & Martna Valeikaitė Matter of Time by Vandelux You're Gonna Be OK by Rave Jesus & son Ordinary by Alex Warren holy bounce by Bonafyde Thank God I'm Free by Elevation Rhythm Mighty Name of Jesus by Hope Darst Don't Give Up On Me by Brandon Lake Ready to Go Deeper? 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

What if your movement today wasn't about burning calories… but about coming back home to God? In this steady-state workout, Alisa Keeton, founder and CEO of Revelation Wellness, invites you into a pace that is sustainable, honest, and present. Keep your effort level above a 5—steady, intentional, consistent. Because when we move, we're telling our brains we're not stuck. We stir up energy. We remind our bodies we are not powerless. Today's workout is simple: If you're moving, you're doing it right. A Transparent Invitation Alisa comes to you today a little thin in her soul—honest, open, and anchored in truth. This episode is an invitation to gaze at God. Like Moses, when we do, our faces shine. "Our soul does not find rest until it rests in God." – St. Augustine As your body moves in steady rhythm, your spirit is invited to settle. Biology marries theology here. Movement meets meditation. Effort meets surrender. Today's Scripture Meditation We are taking one verse and letting it go deep—encoded into brain and body. Not a sweet treat you taste and forget, but meat. Substance. Sustenance. Something you can chew on long after this workout ends. Today's prescription comes from: 📖 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven…" Humble. Pray. Seek. Turn. This is on us. As you keep your effort steady, let these words settle into your muscles and marrow. Let your good body move in whatever way feels true and aligned. We aren't striving today. We are responding. New to REVING the Word? Press play and take this episode on a walk, run, hike, or to the gym. You pick how you want to move as you work out your body, and work in the good news! 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

Alisa is on fire with a message that's resonating with so many: understanding and finding peace with both food noise—the mental chatter around eating—and body noise—the persistent thoughts about how we look and show up in the world. In this episode, she breaks down why these inner messages exist, how they connect to deeper feelings of safety, and what it takes to respond with awareness, truth, and grace. What You'll Learn: What food noise really is: Persistent mental chatter about food that can feel overwhelming. Why it exists: Not all food noise is bad! Hunger is actually a gift—a signal from your body to nourish yourself. The 7 forms of hunger: From true, homeostatic hunger to emotional, social, environmental, habitual, survival, and reward hunger. Understanding which is which can help you respond with awareness rather than guilt. The connection to safety: Increased food noise often points to a deeper sense of insecurity or loss of safety. Body noise: Continual thoughts about our appearance and how we look, and why awareness is the first step in responding differently. Soul work: How sin and brokenness in our world have disrupted our connection to God, ourselves, and others, and why body and food struggles often show up the moment we feel "something is wrong" with our bodies. Hope in community: RW+ offers a space to explore, process, and grow together. Scripture Highlight: Genesis 3:9 reminds us that God seeks us even in our brokenness—and invites us into healing, not shame. 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

In this gentle Be Still and Be Loved meditation, Heather Johnson invites you to slow your pace and linger in the presence of the Lord. The world is wired to drive and push—to keep you moving quickly, producing more, doing more. But the Lord offers a different rhythm. An invitation to dwell. To reside. To abide. Rooted in Psalm 62:1, this episode is a sacred pause—a space to become aware of your body, release what you're holding, and press into the quiet. You'll be gently guided to: Drop your shoulders Release stiffness and tension Become present to your body Open your hands in surrender Welcome the presence of the Lord This is a time to get curious about silence… to settle in… to linger. "Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him." – Psalm 62:1 How to Use This Episode Find a comfortable seated or resting position. Choose a quiet space where you can be undistracted. Allow this to be an episode you return to again and again. Come as you are. Slow down. And linger. Playlist: Linger buy Gatweway Worship 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

Today, Alisa is coaching you through an endurance workout — and she's asking a bold question right up front: Are you down for different? It's time to shake up the plateaus and press into challenge. As you move, she'll guide you through the 4 P's of your inheritance while teaching from Ephesians 1:3–14: Presence. Positioning. Pardoning. Practicing new life. Along the way, Alisa leads you through two prayer prompts and creates space for silence. And if the quiet feels uncomfortable? She invites you to lean in. Because out of the silence, the heart speaks. So lace up your shoes — and let's get moving. New to REVING the Word? Press play and take this episode on a walk, run, hike, or to the gym. You pick how you want to move as you work out your body, and work in the good news! Playlist: Saltwater by Chicane O God Would You Move by Jesus Culture and KXC The Blood by Passion and JJ Hasulube Gratitide by Worship Portal 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

Join Jennifer Allen for an inspiring session that blends faith, fitness, and emotional growth. Today's workout is a ladder-style interval session—30 on / 30 off, 45 on / 45 off, 60 on / 60 off—designed to challenge your body while you engage your spirit. In this episode, we dive into what it means to be spiritually mature while also being emotionally aware. Spiritual growth isn't just about knowing more Scripture—it's about staying grounded, living fully, and connecting deeply with God. Your emotions are a roadmap, showing where God wants to meet you and help you grow. Jennifer shares key steps to cultivate emotional health, including: Exploring self-awareness and understanding your emotional patterns Recognizing when you feel responsible for others' emotions Navigating difficult conversations instead of avoiding them Holding your ground and leaning in during challenging moments We also unpack how longing reveals what truly matters to your heart—safety, connection, love, and belonging. When these needs aren't met, they can show up as control, numbing, or reactive behavior. Scripture reflection: Ephesians 4:13-14 – growing in maturity, unity, and truth. Whether you're moving your body or reflecting on your heart, this episode invites you to let God guide your growth, emotionally and spiritually. Move. Reflect. Grow. Playlist 🎶👇 Feel Me — Fitness Music Family Do It Now (Agbanilagbatan) — Limoblaze, Joe L Barnes Success (Instrumental) — Be More Today I Found Jesus — Rave Jesus, Martin Smith Walk On The Water (Remix – From The Chosen) — Rave Jesus, Kevin Aleksander A Little Dose — Rave Jesus Take Me Higher (feat. son.) — Rave Jesus He's On The Move — Rave Jesus, son. Jireh (My Provider) — Limoblaze, Lecrae, Happi You — Apollo LTD Desire — Limoblaze, Emandiong 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

A listener reached out after watching her mother struggle from a lack of estrogen—and it opened a much bigger conversation about hormones, menopause, and how we respond to change in the body. This episode isn't about fixing what's broken or chasing youth. It's about gaining clarity—understanding what hormones actually are, why there is so much confusion around hormone replacement, and how we can think wisely about care for the body in seasons of transition. Together, we hold biology and theology without fear or extremes. Alisa walks through what hormones are at their most basic level—chemical messengers in the body—and why shifts are a normal part of being human in a broken world. Today's focus is on the female big three: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and how their levels typically peak in our 20s to mid-30s before changing over time. A key theme in this episode is the difference between restorative and resistive approaches to medicine. Rather than striving to reverse time or fight the body, Alisa invites you to consider what it means to restore, support, and reduce inflammation—especially when fear and uncertainty drive many decisions around hormones and menopause. Alisa also shares from her own experience, while offering an important reminder: she is not a medical professional, and this episode is not medical advice. Instead, it's an invitation to thoughtful discernment, curiosity, and peace as you consider how to steward your body well. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why hormones and hormone replacement are so confusing What hormones are and how they function as messengers in the body The female big three: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone Why hormone levels shift after the mid-30s The role of inflammation in hormonal health Restorative vs. resistive medicine—and why the distinction matters This conversation is an invitation to greater clarity, discernment, and peace in how we steward our bodies in seasons of change. 👉 Ready to reset with us? Join the 5-Day Hormone Reset today!  Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Follow | Leave a Review Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Send a Voice Message Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube

Grab your water (take a big sip right now), lace up your shoes, and be present to what it feels like to quench your thirst. This is your call to move your body and have fun today! Truth be told, you're thirsty! We're a chronically dehydrated people… both physically and spiritually. Today, let's move our hearts closer to the Living Water—Jesus. Key Scripture John 7:37-38 (NIV) As you start to feel better and get your body moving, offer your body as an act of worship. Exercise uses the whole body—that's why it's so beneficial for us as whole people created in God's image. God provides… for every step you take. He's the source of true endurance—not just for the miles, but for the marathon of life. The Biology of Thirst: A Mirror to Our Soul's Need—Did you know your body is about 60% water, and your brain is roughly 75% water? Water is essential for every cell, every thought, every heartbeat. That physical desperation when we're dehydrated? It reflects something deeper. Breaking Down Water in Scripture—and Our Dependence on Christ Just like our bodies cry out for physical water to survive and thrive, our souls thirst for the Living Water. When our soul is thirsty, we become desperate people—chasing temporary fixes, distractions, or empty wells that never satisfy. But Jesus invites the thirsty to come to Him. He doesn't just quench; He becomes a spring welling up to eternal life, overflowing to others.  Reflection Questions to Ponder (or Journal During/After Your Movement) How has God been faithful to you lately, even in small ways? What wilderness season have you survived… or are you walking through right now? How is He sustaining you there—like living water in the desert? What are you thirsting for? What water from the rock does Jesus need to bring? So hydrate up (literally and spiritually), move with joy, and let this workout be worship! Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Follow | Leave a Review Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌 Send a Voice Message Want to go deeper in a faith-filled community? 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube  

Press play on this Best of Be Still and Be Loved episode and allow your mind to slow down to match the pace of your body. In this gentle scripture meditation, Aaron guides you into a place of rest, helping you sit with God's Word and be strengthened by the hope found in Him. Today's meditation centers on Colossians 1, reminding us that hope is not passive—it is alive, rooted in heaven, and bears fruit in our lives. This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, release what you're holding, and be filled again. What to Expect in This Episode: • A slow, soothing introduction to resting in God's presence • Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness • Gentle prompts to notice and release mental, emotional, and physical tension • Reflective reading and meditation on Colossians 1 • Space to receive the strengthening hope of heaven Let this time of stillness help you begin your day—or your week—rested, rooted, and bearing the fruit of hope. 🍃 Playlist: William Augusto  - The Invitation  CCV Music - Jesus Jesus [Live] Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana! 🌍 Let's move the mission forward together! ➡️ www.revelationwellness.org/giving Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌

The episode that's been a long time coming: Can Christians do yoga? We dive into the full range of opinions—from "yoga is evil" to "yoga is amazing"—and invite you to lay down fear, judgments, and pre-made decisions. Whether you're curious, have a personal story, or are wrestling with this question, this conversation is for you. Can Christians walk into a yoga studio? Should they? What does the history of yoga tell us? Do the postures themselves "open you up" spiritually? Why the fear often centers on the body—and why that's missing the bigger picture. Key Themes Explored: God created our bodies in the beginning—for reaching, bending, moving, stretching, running, and being free. The body belongs to Yahweh, the one true God. Your body is not something you have; it's who you are. And your body is the place where God lives. "I'm saying—Come out, be separate, but bring your body with you. Don't be afraid of your body. Your body is the place God lives." We're not afraid of stretching. We're called to freedom: Your body was bought at a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), so use it to bring glory to God. Movement reflects God's creative brilliance—just look at how the body responds to stretching and exercise. When we become afraid of our bodies, we separate from His perfect love (1 John 4:18), and the body becomes an object instead of a temple. Scripture Highlights: Colossians 1 John 1 1 Corinthians 6:19 2 Chronicles 7:3 Psalm 138 Nehemiah 9:5 1 John 4:18 Romans 14 Acts 17:28 2 Timothy 1:7 1 Timothy 4:8 We address the tough questions: Can yoga be dangerous? Can postures open us up to worshipping false gods? Why is a religious heart sometimes rooted in fear? The call to be informed, wise, and reconciled to Christ. The Big Picture: God loves bodies. Movement belongs to Jesus. The body is an instrument of praise. Let's honor Him by stewarding our bodies well, without fear, and with discernment. If this episode resonates—or challenges—you, share your thoughts! Drop a comment, send a message, or let us know your story. Let's keep the conversation going. 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌

Here's a steady-state Zone 2 movement (perfect for a brisk walk, easy hike, or light jog). Press play, lace up, and move your body while soaking in God's Word. No high-intensity intervals today — just sustainable, conversational effort that builds endurance in your body and spirit. Scripture Focus James 2:8 – "If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing well." Key Points Zone 2 Basics: Talk-test pace: full sentences, no gasping Steady breathing, energized afterward Builds endurance + mitochondrial health The Royal Law: Love God + love your neighbor = the king of commands. Leaning in looks like you 'doing' well! Escape the "Me" Loop: Self-focused thoughts → anxiety spirals. Shift to others → break the cycle, find freedom. Serve to Become Your Best Self: Loving/serving others unlocks purpose, strength, and joy. Dad Perspective on Raising Daughters: A first-hand perspective on navigating hormones with patience, presence, and grace. Quick Action Steps Do a Zone 2 walk + pray James 2:8 Spot one self-loop today → serve someone Show extra love in a tough moment Move strong, love well. Keep REVING the Word! 👊  Playlist (All Songs by Rave Jesus): Met God on the Dance Floor JOY (feat. Faye Simpson & Pat Knight-Scott) Your Love Praise (feat. Brandon Lake) Praise the Lord (feat. Zahriya Zachary) Welcome Home (feat. Dante Bowe & Naomi Raine) It Is Well Until the Light Not Hopeless (feat. Kevin Aleksander & King Topher) He's On The Move Hard Fought Hallelujah (feat. Brandon Lake) 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌

Press play, move your body, and feel hope rise in this powerful interval workout!   Invitation: Scan your body—where do you feel heavy or dense? Your body holds tension and is constantly taking notes...it's working for you. As your mind gets renewed, stay connected to your body. Anchor Verse: John 7:28-30 Core Question: What do you do when your timeline doesn't match God's?   You might have a frustrated heart or even a bitter one, but you're here—that means you have a faithful heart.  God has delight in you for not turning away. You were made for this: faith, hope, and love. Where else are you going to go when the timeline doesn't add up?   Bold Invitation: Say, "Hey God, surprise me! Teach me something about You that I didn't know." Mic Drop: "Where truth is spoken there will be a commotion." A Practical Takeaway: What's something you can do to create while you're in the waiting? Playlist from this episode: Lion and the Lamb – Bethel Music & Leeland Luminous – André Aguado The Buzz – New World Sound, Brandon Lake & Timmy Trumpet No Idols – Brandon Lake & Skema Boy Rio – Duran Duran I Have Found (Live) Kim Walker-Smith Mighty Name of Jesus (Studio Version) – Hope Darst  Tear Off the Roof (Apple Music Session) – Brandon Lake 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌

When Kerry received a diabetes diagnosis and was offered a shot, she felt a quiet check in her spirit—convicted there was another way. She chose whole foods, consistent movement, and faith in God's possibility. Result: 31 pounds lost and A1C lowered naturally—no meds needed. But like so many of us, Kerry still struggled with evenings—that tired pull toward a "reward" snack when the day finally winds down. In this episode, Alisa coaches Kerry (and us) on why evening cravings hit hard, what's happening biologically after dinner, and how to meet those moments with kindness, wisdom, and Spirit-led alternatives. Key Insights Cravings are, at their root, a search for relief How hormones can sometimes make the journey feel harder The reliable path forward: whole foods in healthy portions, consistent movement, and giving the body time to heal and settle at its natural set point Why Evenings Feel So Tough Decision fatigue + shifting circadian rhythms reduce impulse control Dopamine is actively seeking reward while rising melatonin naturally lowers restraint Step One Awareness: simply noticing patterns and getting curious in the moment Scripture Anchors Hebrews 8: Set your mind on things above Galatians 5: The flesh opposes the Spirit Philippians 1:6: He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion 👉 Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food & Body Freedom Group): [link] 👉 Train with us — become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] 👉 Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌

Kick off the year strong—train with Alisa! She's training you to love God and your body. So get moving: take a simple walk, ride your bike, or go for a run. This workout is where biology meets theology! Biologically change your markers of good health while drawing closer to God. Key Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV) "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him." Alisa presses into one powerful truth: We're all affected by the desire to change our bodies—especially as New Year's goals focus on weight loss. Key Message: "Weight gain is about safety lost." Quoteworthy: "How many of us are trying to get our bodies to look like something for the world to applaud?" You were wired to know God. Will you turn to Him? Be reconciled to Him. Every step you take today, make it one that draws you closer to Him. Alisa also teaches the difference between good stress (eustress) and anxiety, helping you understand how trusting God brings true safety and peace. Playlist: Honeydew (Praise the Lord) by Strings and Heart Let It All Go by Sons of Maria Lose Control by King Topher (feat. Kwesi and Mr. Byrd) Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison The Battle is Won by Alexander Di Saggio Sunrise by Forrest Frank No Idols by Brandon Lake & Skema Boy Mighty Name of Jesus by Hope Darst Worthy of My Song (Worthy of It All) [feat. Mav City Gospel Choir] by Maverick City Music, Phil Wickham Press play the next time you move your body—walk, run, hike, bike, or hit the gym. Let Alisa coach you through truth while this uplifting playlist keeps you going. Move the Mission Forward Your generosity helps make this podcast possible. By becoming a monthly partner, you help bring healing and hope to others—and keep this podcast free. Join us in moving the mission forward. ➡️ www.revelationwellness.org/giving Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌