Episode 55 - Tend Your Roots - Part 3 - Becoming Whole Introduction

In this episode Jenn and Mel share part 3 of the Tend Your Roots series where they hone in on tending what roots you physically (body). 

This series is an introduction to the upcoming series called, Becoming Whole. 

In the Tend Your Roots series Jenn and Mel seek to define biblically what makes up a human and how we live whole lives. As Christians, we know that in Christ we are all complete, lacking nothing. But, how do we live that out in this world? 

Today, we scratch the surface of how we’re created with a physical body to interact in this physical world. 

Book: The Body Keeps the Score- Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

Podcast: https://careynieuwhof.libsyn.com/cnlp-504-john-eldredge-on-the-surprising-symptoms-of-trauma-why-you-still-feel-depleted-and-the-challenges-of-deconstruction

Scripture referenced:

I Corinthians 3:16-17 “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.”

Psalm 139:14 “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 

Galatians 6:8 TPT

Galatians 5:19-22 TPT “sexual immorality, lustful thoughts, pornography, chasing after things instead of God (idolatry), manipulating others (witchcraft, or drug usage), hatred of those that get in your way (envy), senseless arguments, resentment when others are favored, temper tantrums, angry quarrels, only thinking of yourself, being in love with your own opinions, being envious of the blessings of others, murder, uncontrolled addictions, wild parties, and all other similar behavior.  But, the fruit of the Spirit(life) is: Divine Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, a life of virtue (goodness), faith, gentleness, and strength of spirit”

Romans 12:1-2 AMP “Therefore I urge you, [b]brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be [c]transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].”

Quotes from today’s episode:

(https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-is-the-difference-between-the-body-soul-and-spirit.html)

Crosswalk.com: “In simple terms—our bodies were made to carry us through this world. Each of us have a birthdate and an expiration date when we will leave these worn and weathered bodies for God’s Kingdom, should we choose to believe in Him!” - So it’s important to take care of it.

John Paul Jackson: “we are a spirit who has a soul that is housed inside of a body”.  

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