Revelation Wellness - Healthy & Whole

Kick off the year strong—train with Alisa! She's training you to love God and your body. So get moving: take a simple walk, ride your bike, or go for a run. This workout is where biology meets theology! Biologically change your markers of good health while drawing closer to God. Key Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV) "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him." Alisa presses into one powerful truth: We're all affected by the desire to change our bodies—especially as New Year's goals focus on weight loss. Key Message: "Weight gain is about safety lost." Quoteworthy: "How many of us are trying to get our bodies to look like something for the world to applaud?" You were wired to know God. Will you turn to Him? Be reconciled to Him. Every step you take today, make it one that draws you closer to Him. Alisa also teaches the difference between good stress (eustress) and anxiety, helping you understand how trusting God brings true safety and peace. Playlist: Honeydew (Praise the Lord) by Strings and Heart Let It All Go by Sons of Maria Lose Control by King Topher (feat. Kwesi and Mr. Byrd) Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison The Battle is Won by Alexander Di Saggio Sunrise by Forrest Frank No Idols by Brandon Lake & Skema Boy Mighty Name of Jesus by Hope Darst Worthy of My Song (Worthy of It All) [feat. Mav City Gospel Choir] by Maverick City Music, Phil Wickham Press play the next time you move your body—walk, run, hike, bike, or hit the gym. Let Alisa coach you through truth while this uplifting playlist keeps you going. Move the Mission Forward Your generosity helps make this podcast possible. By becoming a monthly partner, you help bring healing and hope to others—and keep this podcast free. Join us in moving the mission forward. ➡️ www.revelationwellness.org/giving Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌

Kick off 2026 with an inspiring conversation that's all about hope, transformation, and loving the body God gave you! Alisa sits down with Leah Hope, who openly shares her powerful journey from weighing over 400 pounds to naturally losing more than 200 pounds. Leah reveals the pivotal "aha" moment that changed everything: shifting her focus from wanting to lose weight to wanting to gain health. This reframing of the mindset became the key that unlocked sustainable habits, freedom, and a bigger, fuller life. You'll hear: The simple, practical habits that truly worked for her (no extremes, no quick fixes) How she prioritized health over chasing a smaller body The grace-filled discoveries God revealed along the way Leah's story is proof that when we partner with God to steward our health, incredible wholeness is possible—body, mind, and soul. Connect with Leah Hope: Instagram: @leahhopehealth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeahHopeHealth Website: https://leahhopehealth.com Move the Mission Forward Your generosity helps makes this podcast possible. By becoming a monthly partner, you help bring healing and hope to others—and keep this podcast free. Join us in moving the mission forward. ➡️ www.revelationwellness.org/giving Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌

Press play on this Best of Be Still and Be Loved, and let Alisa guide you through a time of rest and gentle scripture meditation—it's the perfect way to begin this last week of 2025 and enter into the New Year rested and filled up. Today is an invitation to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn how to rest like David, where rest is the weapon that makes our enemies a footstool. Anchor Verses: Psalm 110:1 What to Expect in This Episode: A slow, soothing introduction to rest in God's presence Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness Gentle prompts to notice tension (mental, emotional, physical) and release it Reflective reading and meditation on Psalm 110:1 Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana! 🌍 Let's move the mission forward together! ➡️ www.revelationwellness.org/giving Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌

Grab your jingle bells and let's move with some merry in this REVING the Word Christmas workout! We're moving our bodies with FUN—not striving for skinny or trying to "fix" ourselves. Let's exercise some pure JOY! Key Scripture: John 1:14 (NIV) "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." What to Expect in This Episode: A light-hearted movement session with bouncing and joyful energy—think light steps and a gentle bounce to keep things fun and uplifting. Focus on a key body training tip: Stay light on your feet! Bouncing and moving optimistically can spark creativity, help solve problems, and teach your body new lessons in optimism. Effort level: Around a 7–8 (moderate intensity with room to push and play). Thanksgiving for the Incarnation: God put on a body—the Word became flesh! We'll embody the joy of the Lord as we move. Celebration of our bodies as wondrous, childlike, and full of superhero potential—an unreasonable gift meant for joy and aliveness. Bring yours fully alive today! Reflection question: Who told you your body was a problem? Throw down those lies! With every step, imagine shedding grave clothes, letting your flesh be overcome and renewed by the living Word. Meditate on: His body for my body Best enjoyed with: Headphones Your favorite workout gear A water bottle nearby An open heart ready to move, trust, and play again Let's go—move your body, hear the Word of the Lord, and step into the freedom that He's up to something good! Playlist: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Darlene Love Carol of the Bells by Lindsey Stirling Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson Last Christmas by Wham! Little Drummer Boy (Live) by SEU Worship, ONE House, Kenzie Walker, Chelease Plank & Roosevelt Stewart King of Kings/Angels We Have Heard on High (feat Naomi Raine, Kim Walker-Smith, and Mav City Gospel Choir) by Maverick City Music Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana! 🌍 Let's move the mission forward together ➡️ www.revelationwellness.org/giving Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌

In this honest and reflective episode, Alisa sits down with fan-favorite Ashlee Stohler to unpack the complicated legacy of The Biggest Loser – the reality TV phenomenon that dominated the 2000s and promised life-changing transformations through extreme weight loss. Once celebrated as an inspiration, the show is now widely criticized for its harmful methods and long-term consequences. Alisa and Ashlee dive deep into how it amplified the toxic diet culture of the era, and why its messages still linger today. Key Topics Discussed: The dark reality behind the dramatic transformations: extreme calorie restriction, grueling workouts, and public weigh-ins that often led to metabolic damage, slowed metabolisms, and near-inevitable weight regain. The underlying message that bodies are a problem to be "fixed" – and how that fueled shame, punishment mentality, and the idea that thinness equals worth. How the show reinforced the illusion of quick, permanent change – and why sustainable health looks nothing like a marathon of deprivation. Reflections on healing: Moving beyond the "biggest loser" era. This conversation is equal parts nostalgia, critique, and hope – a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt the weight of diet culture or chased an unrealistic transformation. Ready for a different way forward with your health and wellness? Sign up now for Weight Loss, Women, and God: 21 Days to Sustainable Health. Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)—we can't wait to hear what's stirring in you! 🙌