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Episode 119: What You Do With Your Body Matters

Episode 119: What You Do With Your Body Matters

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In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland explores the often-overlooked role of the body in Christian spiritual formation. Because we are embodied people, following Jesus involves more than what happens in our thoughts, emotions, and souls. Rooted in the incarnation, Christian spirituality is an embodied experience. Jesus, the Word made flesh, demonstrates the goodness and importance of the human body. Derek draws from Eugene Peterson, Athanasius, Thomas Merton, and his own experience to consider the connection between body and soul. He argues that caring for our bodies is part of becoming like Jesus and encourages listeners to develop regular practices of movement. Whether running, walking, hiking, biking, swimming, gardening, playing with children, or simply taking the stairs, the goal is not intensity or athletic achievement. The goal is cultivating a life of movement and recognizing that what we do with our bodies matters. Key Takeaways Christian spirituality is an embodied experience. Our bodies are good, created by God, and essential to our human experience. Jesus took on a human body and elevated the goodness of embodied life. Body and soul are integrated rather than competing parts of who we are. What happens to our bodies affects our souls, and what happens within us can affect our bodies. Physical training has value, even though it is not the ultimate goal of Christian life. Spiritual formation includes intentional practices for the body. Movement can be a simple and sustainable practice for caring for the body. The goal is not necessarily intensity, but developing regular habits of movement. Find forms of movement you enjoy and cultivate a life of staying on the move. Books Mentioned Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places — Eugene Peterson On the Incarnation — Athanasius New Seeds of Contemplation — Thomas Merton Scriptures Mentioned Psalm 139:13–14 1 Corinthians 6:19 1 Timothy 4:8 Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Support the work we are doing at thepeaceableway.com Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0 Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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