The Healthy Christian Women Podcast

Session 8: The Overflow

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our final session we discuss God's nature: overflow, abundance, more than enough. As He works in your life, you will not be able to help but to ove...

Session 7: Renewal of Your Mind

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our mind is our most precious asset. It creates so much of our reality, and the Bible tells us to "renew our minds" and to "take every thought captive...

Session 6: Stewardship of Mind, Body & Soul

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we head into the final 3 sessions of our Heart-First Health™ program, this is one of my favorite sessions: Stewardship. Everything you have is a ...

Session 5: Guarding Your Heart

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your heart is your "wellspring of life" as Proverbs 4 tells us. We must learn how to defend, protect and support our most precious asset: our heart. I...

Session 4: Cultivating Healthy Community & Relationships

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

God did not create us to be isolated and alone. Community and healthy relationships are the bedrock of a healthy and fulfilling life. But they can be ...

Session 3: Godly Wisdom and Taming Your Tongue

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How precious godly wisdom is, to guide our hearts and minds. How devastating it can be when it is it neither sought nor followed. Above all else, Solo...

Session 2: Lasting Joy & A Heart of Service

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You are a unique creation in Christ. There is no one like you; never has been, never will be. Let's dive into who God created you to be, and learn how...

Session 1: Living In Your Identity in Christ

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most paramount (and underutilized) aspect of the Christian's life is the power of living from your Identity in Christ. This is the cornerstone on ...

Introducing Heart-First Health™

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5 will feature a breakthrough program called Heart-First Health™ that God gave to me in February 2019. It has been instrumental in changing w...

S04 E010: Plant Based Thriving with Chris Wark

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What started as a plant-based pivot to heal his own cancer, turned into a passion project helping others around the globe do the same. Chris' experien...

S04 E008: Self-care Down There...

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aging and motherhood are beautiful in their own right. But sometimes things in your "nether-regions" are not like they used to be, especially after ha...

S04 E007: Ancient Remedies with Dr. Josh Axe

30 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ancient world has held tried-and-true methods and remedies for healthy and vibrant living, but they've been lost in the hustle and bustle of moder...

S4 E06: Boosting Your "Inner Doctor"

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your amazing body is created with natural immune defenses and renewable energy. But it can get bogged down and your resources stretched thin. Enter si...

S4 E05: Nature's Fountain of Youth: Collagen

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there's only ONE strain of collagen that is scientifically proven to remain intact all the way into your cells? Everything else just brea...

S4 E04: How to Detox Safely & Naturally

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's sad but true, clean eating and water alone can never fully detox your body the way it really needs in order to thrive. So how can you do it safel...

S4 E03: The New Second-Hand Smoke

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was something just as dangerous and poisonous to your body as second-hand smoke, but you didn't know you were breathing it every day? Le...

S4 E02: Snuffing Out Toxic Burden

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our bodies are beautifully complex. Did you know you're fighting off toxic burden in your body right now? With 78,000 new chemicals introduced to the ...

S04 E01: The Unsuspecting Toxin

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's something that is so good for us and we need it every day, yet when it's inside the products we use, it becomes toxic? Let's dive into our firs...

S03 E036: Live Your Faith

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As Christians we are the light of the world. We are called to bear one another's burdens. When one hurts, we all hurt; when one rejoices we all rejoic...

S03 E035: The Power of Belief

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." ~Henry Ford Your belief--not just in God--but in yourself, your goals, your dreams, ...

The Natural Health Movement Has Begun...

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm bursting at the seams to share with you what I've been working on behind the scenes for the past 7-8 months! God has put me in a powerful partners...

S03 E034: Stop Dieting For Life

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by author and Christian weight loss coach, Laura Fulford, founder of Stop Dieting For Life. Laura shares her story of how God delivered h...

S03 E033: My Grace is Sufficient

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all want the COVID crisis to end for many different reasons, but amidst the chaos, God wants to get His message through to you: His Grace is Suffic...

S03 E032: Unexpected Blessings

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this unprecedented time, living amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with no end in sight, it makes for an unforgettable Holy Week. But I want to challenge...

S03 E031: How To Persevere When The Going Gets Tough

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This could not have been a more perfectly timed message (in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic) that was originally recorded last Summer. God brought ...

S03 E030: Keeping Calm Amidst The Chaos

14 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the mass fear, hysteria and global ramifications of the spreading Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to impact our daily lives, there's a message of h...

S03 E029 : Living On Holy Sustenance

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do when we've come to the end of ourselves? Our own effort? Our own knowledge? And we will. We're not the energizer bunny who can go on for...

S03 E28: God Will Redeem

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you'll never escape your past, or you'll never break free? Like you're doomed to go round and round and never get out of the cycle? How...

S03 E027: 5 Steps of Perseverance

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To achieve whatever goal you have in mind, you need perseverance. But how do you get it and how do you keep it? Dive into these 5 simple steps that wi...

S03 E026: The Blessing of the Process

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our instant-gratification world hates the time it takes for the process. But there are untold blessings awaiting you, if you allow the process to do i...

S03 E025: Broken Hearted

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It seems the glaring discrepancy of the world's standards and expectations of women vs. who God says you are and how you find your true value and wort...

S03 E024: Perfect Love Casts Out Fear

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How does fear affect our health? It affects everything. And it's often multi-faceted and there are endless kinds. But God tells us NOT to fear. Easier...

S03 E023: Trust

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We know we're called to trust in the Lord with all our heart, but what happens when we can't, we struggle to, or we don't fully know how...? Dive into...

S03 E022: What If I Let God Down?

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we can be afraid to start or commit to something because we're afraid we might let ourselves and God down. Here's the good news, "We don't h...

S03 E012: Spiritual Fitness

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to think only about our physique when we think of fitness. But what about your spiritual fitness? Benefits abound for growing in your spiritua...

S03 E020: Thriving Through Cancer

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

40 years old and hit with a devastating Stage IV colon cancer diagnosis. What for most people is a death sentence, Gary decided to take his health in ...

S03 E019: The Right Motivation

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you find yourself slipping into self-sabotage and old patterns, instead of automatically thinking you're a failure and you'll never succeed, let'...

S03 E018: Becoming Unoffendable

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you become unoffendable? The areas where we're easily offended often reveal our wounds that need more of God and less of us. And how...

S03 E017: The Rewards of Diligence

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do you think of when you think of diligence? Diligence applies to every aspect of our lives and God outlines the very clear correlations of the r...

S03 E016: Your Biggest "Why"

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've often heard "What's your why?" helping us to dig deeper to find true motivation and endurance. But in this episode we dive into our BIGGEST why....

S03 E015: Your Identity Impacts Your Success

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How we view ourselves, the identities we live under, literally dictate what we do and don't do and impacts the success we have. Have you looked at tho...

S03 E014: Lie #5 - "I Can Do This On My Own"

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ah, the lie of self-sufficiency. I've been caught there too. But the truth is, we CAN'T do it on our own. When we try is when we get frustrated, burne...

S03 E013: Lie #4 - "Self Care is Too Selfish"

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like it's too selfish to take time for self care or set healthy boundaries for your time and energy. Or maybe others have made you feel self...

S03 E012: Lie #3 - "I Can't Escape My Past"

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two lies that hold us back are tied to our past. 1) Thinking you can't escape the baggage of your past or 2) Thinking nothing ahead could be as good a...

S03 E011: Lie #2 - "I Am Not Worthy of Success"

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like you've tried and failed too many times? Or stuck in regret of what used to be, therefore you can't enjoy the blessings of the present? ...

S03 E010: Lie #1 - "If I Fix the Outside, Everything Else Will Be Better"

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're starting a 5-part mini-series this week where we are disarming five of the most prevalent lies that we believe about ourselves or God, when it c...

S03 E009: The Glory of God

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for some Holy Spirit FIRE! This episode is so powerful as God shows us his true glory and how knowing HIM is the key to our deepest heart cr...

S03 E008: Where Does My Help Come From?

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"I lift my eyes up to the hills...where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord. The Maker of Heaven and Earth." God, Creator of the Univ...

S03 E007: Grace On The Journey

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our identity in Christ is more important than our body size, but also influences our body image. Dive in with me and special guest Brooke Fredrickson,...

S03 E006: Supernatural Weight Loss

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle has been through it all. Drug addiction, food addiction, weight loss, weight gain, extreme fitness competitions and her firstborn unexpectedl...

S03 E005: Design Your Dream Life

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your life's purpose is often an accumulation of what God has been doing in your life from the very beginning. Our guest expert, Denise Walsh, shares h...

S03 E004: The Blessing of Perseverance

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Be encouraged, Sister. Perseverance is not a chore meant to be wrestled with, it is a blessing from the Lord. But that's not the typical way we think ...

S03 E03: Overcoming Through Nutrition

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After years of an unhealthy bingeing lifestyle, it took a health-scare and new pregnancy to finally help Rita begin to eat for her health, not for a s...

S03 E02: From Pain to Prospering

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kelli is no stranger to grief and loss. She lost her mother to unexpected suicide, and a year and a half later, her son to accidental overdose. Throug...

S03 E01: Demystifying Fasting

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about intermittent fasting (or fasting in general) and not sure how it all works? Patrick is going to break it all down for us! He's the found...

Season 3 - Coming June 10, 2019!

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're so excited to announce the coming of Season 3! Filled with expert interviews and Holy-Spirit fire to ignite you toward your goals, your health a...

S02 E050: Share The Good News!

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have so much good news to share! Not only of salvation in Christ, but the good news of how much God loves us and cares about the smallest details o...

S02 E049: God First, Everything Else Second

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Priorities. Where is God on your priority list? What happens when we let our priorities slip out of place and God gets bumped down...Let's reset and r...

S02 E048: God's Promises Never Fail

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this midst of chaos all around us, and our often futile struggle for self-control, God's promises remain true. They never fail. Be encouraged by th...

S02 E047: Real Worship

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Worship is MORE than just singing on Sunday morning at church. Let's explore how to really express true worship to God. ~Dr. Melody P.S. Snag your 7 D...

S02 E046: Beware the Addictions

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Addictions come in many forms, even common household products like coffee and sugar can become addictive to our system. Some may seem more 'harmless' ...

S02 E045: Trust.

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We know trusting God is necessary, and we truly desire to, but walking that out is not always as easy as we'd like... But be encouraged, Sweet Sister,...

S02 E044: Stop Complaining

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's admit it. It can be easy to get into a spirit of negativity and complaining from time to time...or is it every day....let's be honest. What we n...

And The Truth Shall Set You Free...

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a Special Bonus Episode as we divert from our regular Devotional series. This is one of those things where you're afraid to share and let othe...

S02 E043: Stay Humble

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pride can be a big source of holding us back, being self-sufficient and judging others. Let's put our pride down, run our own race, and cheer others a...

S02 E042: The Need for Self Discipline

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Discipline is one of those words we love to hate. We know we need it, we know it's actually good for us, but we don't really to DO IT. Let's unpack it...

S02 E041: Dream Big!

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you forgotten how to dream? I had at one point. I gave up on my dreams. But a few years ago a wonderful friend encouraged me to open up that door...

S02 E040: Be Strong and Do Your Duty

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

God's got an awesome purpose for you, but we must be an active participant in it. He can strengthen you when you are weak. Let's live healthy and whol...

Wholeness in Christ: Mind, Body & Spirit

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You are amazing. Plain and simple. Don't believe me? Just listen in and find out. I share how to find your purpose, understanding your true identity a...

S02 E039: Be Patient

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Patience is not something we typically like to practice, am I right? We want things faster, with less waiting. But there are lessons amidst patience, ...

S02 E038: Be Joyful!

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It is not always easy to be joyful. We can be happy(ish) but JOY comes from a different place. Joy comes from the Lord! Be encouraged and inspired, Si...

S02 E037: The Gift of Encouragement

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Every now and again we need to be lifted up. We need to be both the givers and receivers of encouragement. Let this speak life into you and encourage ...

S02 E036: Stay Positive

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the saying, "Good Vibes" right? Well there truly is something to be said about focusing on the positive and not giving into doubt, dis...

S02 E035: Healthy Relationships

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships can be a tricky subject, but we've gotta go there. The health and quality of our relationship literally spills into and effects every ar...

S02 E034: Be Cheerful

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's not always easy to be cheerful when things are difficult and you're struggling to make change, but take heart! God has given us so many things to...

S02 E033: Be Enthusiastic

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to do something when you "just don't feel it," right? But guess what? You are not a slave to your emotions! It's time take charge of them, f...

S02 E032: Above and Beyond Temptations

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're all going to face them: the office party, the cocktail hour, the donut shop or drive-thru. Temptations are all around us. But so is God. He prom...

Be A Part of What God is Doing!

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

God has put a God-sized task in front of us as a Community. If you want to be a part of it, we welcome you to join in! We will be designing and creati...

S02 E031: Asking Him For Strength

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Often we think of our weakness as a detriment to our character, or some flaw that God didn't fix in us. But the opposite is true. In our weakness, He ...

S02 E030: Above and Beyond Worry

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Worry. One of the largest occupiers of our mental space. And it seeps into our physical health as well. Causes pain, stress, unhealthy coping mechanis...

S02 E029: Where To Find Strength

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all feel weak, incapable and stuck at times. But here's the good news: You were never meant to go it alone! And you were never going to be able to ...

S02 E027: Handling the Inevitable Setbacks

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

'Life' is always going to happen, right? It's not if the setback comes, it's when. Our reaction and response is what matters. Do we throw in the towel...

S02 E026: Countless Choices Every Day

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our life is made up of our daily choices. What life are you choosing to live? Simply look at your surroundings and you'll know. If it's not God's best...

S02 E025: Keep Growing!

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We were not designed to stay stagnant. We are always on the move: forward or backward, but never fully still. God created us for movement, growth, to ...

S02 E024: The Balancing Act

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy to want to give up sometimes. How do we manage it all? Life can be overwhelming at times. Let me encourage you today, that God can give...

S02 E023: It Takes Discipline

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all love a quick-fix and our society sure feeds into the expectation of instant gratification. But we need to get real and get honest. It takes Dis...

S02 E022: The Right Priorities

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our priorities, displayed through our actions, speak the loudest about what matters to us. Are your priorities lining up with God's Word and the best ...

S02 E021: Pray About It!

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In ALL things, we are to come before the Lord in prayer. To lift Him up, praise His name, make our requests and grow in our relationship with Him. And...

S02 E020: Don't Give Up!

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's so important that you continue on, even if you're in a season of discouragement and doubt. You WILL prevail and be victorious because Jesus has a...

S02 E019: All Things Are Possible

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"But Jesus looked at them and said to them, 'With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" Matthew 19:26 On our own, we will...

S02 E018: Regular Checkups and Wise Counsel

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Self-care and proper health means not neglecting regular checkups and the importance of surrounding ourselves with wise counsel, as a part of our over...

S02 E017: The Importance of Rest

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is it vital our body gets enough rest and quality sleep, we also need to rest in the Lord, for our mental sanity and spiritual health. Join u...

S02 E016: It Takes Time

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is a time for every season, and creating change in our life takes time! We're often so impatient that we give up too soon or lose hope and there...

S02 E015: Celebrate the Gift of Life!

08 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What a blessing that we are alive and breathing! God has given us so much to be thankful for, but it's so easy to lose sight of it. Join us as the the...

S02 E014: Become an Expert

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding." Proverbs 4:2 NKJV We must be wise when it comes to...

S02 E013: Be Grateful and Take Care of Your Body

25 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

God has given us such a gift wrapped inside flesh and blood: A living temple! Let's praise Him for the blessing of life and bodies that can commune wi...

S02 E012: Your Body, Your Responsibility

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Playing the 'blame game' doesn't serve anybody. It's not always easy, but it's time to take responsibility for your body and your results. Lovingly de...

S02 E011: The Right Attitude

17 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our attitude greatly affects our outlook and what we believe is possible or impossible for us. But with God, all things are possible! Let's adjust our...

S02 E010: Sustainable Exercise

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Physical fitness is a choice that needs discipline, which we can all agree is typically easier said than done. But the benefits far outweigh the cost ...

S02 E009: God Will Help

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

'Nevertheless, God who comforts the downcast,comforted us..." 2 Corinthians 7:6 God is always by our side, even in our health journey. He is our ever-...