S2E8: Applying Jesus to New Vision - Interview with Dr. Elaine Heath

S3 E3: Applying Jesus to Wellness - Interview with “Michael”

E3: Applying Jesus to Wellness - Interview with “Michael” Season 3, we are exploring with our guests how people of faith can pursue wellness in all their different parts - mind, body, spirit, and community. We are talking bout mental health, physical health, and the health of our souls and spirits because each has a relationship with the other and can affect for positive or negative. Our guests have experience, wisdom, and expertise to share! In this episode, Amy gets very personal about her own journey through recovery. She talks with a trusted friend and adviser, as well as someone in the program with her. Someone who has lots and lots of experience with the program. “Michael” brings his wisdom and we focus on what living a life in sobriety looks like. About Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined Twelve Step program. Following its Twelve Traditions, AA and autonomous AA groups are self-supporting through the strictly voluntary contributions from members only. Find out more at www.aa.org [http://www.aa.org/]. Applying Jesus is hosted and produced by Amy Vogel, Director of Spiritual Growth for Upper Room Heights and our Technical Director is Xach Blunt. We record at the Chapelwood UMC Digital Studio in Houston, TX. We hope something you heard today deepened your faith, opened your eyes and led you to not only know God in a more expansive way but shifts how you connect, especially with those who are easy to overlook. To find out more about Amy and our church community, go to www.urheights.com [http://www.urheights.com/] or find us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube. Remember we love you – and there is nothing you can do about it!

S3E2: Applying Jesus to Wellness - Interview with Dr. Seth Lawrence of Life Prescribed

Applying Jesus to Wellness - Interview with Dr. Seth Lawrence of Life Prescribed In this episode, Amy talks with her personal Physical Therapist, Dr. Seth Lawrence, who has started a mission to ensure people are optimally healthy to enjoy they life they were created to live. We explore the effect pain has on our whole person and simple steps to take to recover from injury and move into living fully and completely as we were created. In Season 3, we are exploring with our guests how people of faith can pursue wellness in all their different parts - mind, body, spirit, and community. We are talking bout mental health, physical health, and the health of our souls and spirits because each has a relationship with the other and can affect for positive or negative. Our guests have experience, wisdom, and expertise to share! About Dr. Lawrence Dr. Seth Lawrence is a Nationally Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Public Speaker, and Life Optimization Coach. When his feet hit the ground in the morning, Seth is thankful for three things; his family, his health, and the opportunity he has that day to help people grow. Seth specializes in the comprehensive rehabilitation and collaborative training of not only the everyday individual but also the elite athlete. He takes an eclectic approach to his therapy that puts emphasis on education. “Knowing why you do what you do is just as important as the act itself.”  Seth believes this is the key motivating factor in rehabilitation as well as when trying to achieve next level goals in life, sport, career, family and beyond Seth has an extensive career in health and fitness starting in 1999 as a personal trainer. After receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Houston he went on to earn his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2008. Since that time Seth has kept his attention on helping individuals and organizations through their health and fitness journey. He opened a CrossFit gym in 2013 where he would not only coach, but provide seminars, videos, motivational speeches, and personal rehabilitation and training on all aspects of health and fitness. Since his primary education, Seth has continued growing his knowledge base to be as efficient as possible in helping people reach their goals. He has since received his certifications in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Dry Needling, CrossFit level one, Endurance, Olympic lifting, and Mobility. In 2019 Seth opened Life Prescribed, a life optimization consulting company where he provides seminars, online coaching and consulting, and interactive presentations that help people grow and maximize their time and energy. In an attempt to further spread his message of positivity and healthy living, he wrote, “Your Life Prescribed”. This book is a guide to life optimization and turning the hassles of life into healthy habits. Seth is an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association hosting many fundraising events such as “A WOD to Remember” in honor of his father Ernie Lawrence who died at the age of 61 from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. He has since participated in annual fund-raising events including “The Walk for the Cure”, and “Blonds vs. Brunettes” flag football games. His drive to spread knowledge about physical health and fitness and how it can positively affect mental health is fueled by the idea that good life decisions and habits can help stave off Alzheimer’s disease. Seth has a unique skillset that bridges the gap between health and fitness. He is passionate about people and education. Find Seth on Instagram at @life.prescribed, on Facebook at LIfe Prescribed, www.drsethlawrence.com, and find his book Life Prescribed: Bridging the Gap Between Health & Fitness on Amazon.

S3E1: Applying Jesus to Wellness - Interview with JJ Simmons

Applying Jesus to Wellness - Interview with JJ Simmons In Season 3, we are exploring with our guests how people of faith can pursue wellness in all their different parts - mind, body, spirit, and community. We are talking bout mental health, physical health, and the health of our souls and spirits because each has a relationship with the other and can affect for positive or negative. Our guests have experience, wisdom, and expertise to share! In episode 1, we explore boundaries, soul wellness and what it means when we take time away from toxic relationships to heal. We speak with a wonderful friend and co-laborer in the pursuit of wellness for the Body of Christ, author, speaker and influencer, JJ Simmions. She talks about her experiences with wellness, family of origin trauma and how she had to get well to ensure her daughter grows up with a much different set of tools than JJ did. About JJ Jillian “JJ” Simmons is a veteran radio/tv host, Self-Love Coach, 3 X Author, and Speaker from Cincinnati, Ohio.  JJ is the Founder of JJ’s I’m Me Foundation that encourages at risk middle and high school girls to be the best version of themselves and she is also the creator of the movement Respect My Crown that helps women to deepen in spirituality, accountability, sisterhood and service.  She is a proud mom to an teen daughter Alani and resides in Houston, TX. Find her on Instagram @jjonthemic on Instagram and https://www.wellandgood.com/author/jsimmons/ [https://www.wellandgood.com/author/jsimmons/], listen to her podcast called Respect My Crown and learn more about her I AM ME Foundation at https://immefoundation.org/ [https://immefoundation.org/]. Applying Jesus is hosted and produced by Amy Vogel, Director of Spiritual Growth for Upper Room Heights and our Technical Director is Xach Blunt. We record at the Chapelwood UMC Digital Studio in Houston, TX. We hope something you heard today deepened your faith, opened your eyes and led you to not only knowing God in a more expansive way, but shifts how you connect, especially with those who are easy to overlook. To find out more about Amy and our church community, go to www.urheights.com [http://www.urheights.com/] or find us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube. Remember we love you – and there is nothing you can do about it!

S2E8: Applying Jesus to New Vision - Interview with Dr. Elaine Heath

Applying Jesus to New Vision - Interview with Dr. Elaine Heath Ok everyone, get your web browser or Amazon app ready because Dr. Heath lists off books we should be reading throughout this interview! I was quite in awe of her and I really can’t wait to be equipped through her resources and even going to spend time at Spring Forest with her this year. Dr. Heath has so much knowledge and experience - and when you combine the two you get wisdom. Dr. Heath is the real deal and a voice we need to hear more from in all aspect of church and life. We will be using one of her books God UnBound as a study in April and May at URHeights! Season 2 is intentionally different than Season 1. In this season, we are talking with folks hard at work re-imagining what it means to respond and reform the issues within our society. These conversations are going to help us, in the Church, re-imagine what it means to be a part of the solution - the Kin-Dom Come. About Dr. Elaine Heath Elaine Heath’s vocational journey includes having served as Dean of the Divinity School at Duke University, and the McCreless Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology.  She is a pioneer in new forms of theological education. In that capacity Heath is co-founder and President of  Neighborhood Seminary. The author of twelve books,  Heath is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and served in pastoral ministry prior to her academic ministry.  She lives with her husband at Spring Forest, an intentional Christian Community and farm in rural North Carolina where she serves as Abbess. Learn more about her on her website: www.elaineheath.org. Applying Jesus is hosted and produced by Amy Vogel, Director of Spiritual Growth for Upper Room Heights and our Technical Director is Xach Blunt. We record at the Chapelwood UMC Digital Studio in Houston, TX. We hope something you heard today deepened your faith, opened your eyes and led you to not only knowing God in a more expansive way, but shifts how you connect, especially with those who are easy to overlook. To find out more about Amy and our church community, go to www.urheights.com [http://www.urheights.com/] or find us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube. Remember we love you – and there is nothing you can do about it!

S2E7: Applying Jesus to New Vision - Interview with Xach Blunt

E7: Applying Jesus to New Vision - Interview with Xach Blunt Oh Boy! That’s right - my guy in the chair - who makes this whole experience possible - is stepping out in front of the mic today! Not that is anything new for Xach. What I learned about him, about his creative work and how he foresees how the Church will engage the next generation, left me wanting to let him just run with this thing all the time! He is the best and really loved talking with him and having him in the hot seat. He is gracious and full of wisdom. Season 2 is intentionally different than Season 1. In this season, we are talking with folks hard at work re-imagining what it means to respond and reform the issues within our society. These conversations are going to help us, in the Church, re-imagine what it means to be a part of the solution - the Kin-Dom Come. About Xach Blunt Xach Blunt is an artist, writer, and lifetime learner. He holds authenticity as his highest standard. Generosity, empathy, compassion, gratitude, and love finds every page and canvas he chooses to strike. Xach's work is dynamic and unprecedented; the breath of fresh air that fills the spirits of those who don't feel as deeply as they once did. His art has received over 10,ooo,ooo views online and has been featured on Afropunk [https://afropunk.com/2018/03/im-black-watch-two-poets-celebrate-unapologetically-black-experience/], We Are Mitu [https://www.instagram.com/wearemitu/?hl=en], Write About Now [https://www.instagram.com/wanpoetry/?hl=en], Button Poetry [https://www.instagram.com/buttonpoetry/?hl=en], Culture Clash Magazine [https://www.cultureclashgalveston.com/single-post/2019/06/21/A-Blunt-Poem] and more. Xach Blunt is a Texas Grand Slam Poetry Festival finalist, an Individual World Poetry Slam finalist, and currently racked 4th at the highest level of competitive poetry in the world. Learn more about him on his website, www.xachblunt.com [http://www.xachblunt.com/] or on Instagram. Applying Jesus is hosted and produced by Amy Vogel, Director of Spiritual Growth for Upper Room Heights and our Technical Director is Xach Blunt. We record at the Chapelwood UMC Digital Studio in Houston, TX. We hope something you heard today deepened your faith, opened your eyes and led you to not only knowing God in a more expansive way, but shifts how you connect, especially with those who are easy to overlook. To find out more about Amy and our church community, go to www.urheights.com [http://www.urheights.com/] or find us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube. Remember we love you – and there is nothing you can do about it!