Author Kristen Feola, well-known for the Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, says there is a strong connection between physical and spiritual health. Listen as she joins Susie to talk about principles and truths from her book, .

“The Lord really showed me that the spiritual disciplines that you learn on a fast are the same ones we should be doing every day of our lives. There is great joy when we do acts of obedience. We do have a spiritual core – core muscles that need to be developed. If your core muscles are weak, that affects the rest of your body.”

Kristen unpacks the four core “muscles” of the Christian life:

• Heart
• Soul
• Mind
• Strength

Kristen breaks down five disciplines we can use to build these four core muscles in our Christian life.

1. Bible study

2. Prayer

3. Fasting

4. Healthy living

5. Financial stewardship

6. Serving others

In Kristen’s words, “spiritual fitness should always take priority” over physical fitness.

Key Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:8; Mark 12:30; Daniel 1

Theme Song: Can’t Be Moved by Jeremy Camp; Same Power by Jeremy Camp; Love Take Me Over by Steven Curtis Chapman

Highlight : The fourth discipline – healthy living

Building your body and soul