The Impossible Life 233. Health According to God: What Does The Bible Really Say About Physical Fitness?
Aug 14, 2025
Join Joshua Kraft, author of 'The Way to Live' and a modern-day philosophizer, as he delves into the Bible's perspective on health. He tackles alarming obesity rates in America and the preventable nature of many diseases. Joshua emphasizes the importance of seeing our bodies as temples, encouraging listeners to align their fitness habits with spiritual beliefs. He also discusses how being physically fit impacts not only personal lives but family dynamics, urging responsible stewardship of health through a biblical lens.
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Personal Motivation: 'Be Strong, Act Like A Man'
- Nick describes being bothered by seeing men in poor physical condition and connects masculinity to strength.
- He shares personal habit of repeating 'be strong, act like a man' during hard workouts as motivation.
America's Average Body Fat Is Alarming
- The average American male body fat is around 28% and is classified as obese by ACE standards.
- Nick argues this reveals cultural unpreparedness for situations requiring physical readiness and leadership.
Lifestyle Drives Major Causes Of Death
- Heart disease and cancer are the top two killers in the U.S., and many cases are lifestyle-linked and preventable.
- The hosts connect inactivity, obesity, and tobacco to these preventable deaths using CDC data.
