In this episode, we take a big-picture look at stewardship—what it means to care for all that God has entrusted to us—and how that calling extends even to the food we eat. Together, we’ll consider how food is a gift to be managed for His glory—and why our daily decisions about food and nourishment actually matter in light of eternity. We will look at: What the Bible shows us about food as God’s good gift in creationHow sin has distorted our relationship with food and the landWhat is food? And...
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In this episode, we take a big-picture look at stewardship—what it means to care for all that God has entrusted to us—and how that calling extends even to the food we eat. Together, we’ll consider how food is a gift to be managed for His glory—and why our daily decisions about food and nourishment actually matter in light of eternity. We will look at: What the Bible shows us about food as God’s good gift in creationHow sin has distorted our relationship with food and the landWhat is food? And...
When Health Becomes an Idol: Good Goals, Misplaced Worship
Body and Soul
31 minutes
2 months ago
When Health Becomes an Idol: Good Goals, Misplaced Worship
In this episode, Jono and Janet explore how even good things—like health, fitness, and discipline—can become idols when they take the place of God in our hearts. Building on their previous conversation about sloth and gluttony, they discuss the subtle dangers of making wellness our identity or ultimate pursuit. They help listeners reflect on where their true hope lies and share personal stories of wrong heart motivations. The episode closes with questions to assess whether our health ha...
Body and Soul
In this episode, we take a big-picture look at stewardship—what it means to care for all that God has entrusted to us—and how that calling extends even to the food we eat. Together, we’ll consider how food is a gift to be managed for His glory—and why our daily decisions about food and nourishment actually matter in light of eternity. We will look at: What the Bible shows us about food as God’s good gift in creationHow sin has distorted our relationship with food and the landWhat is food? And...
