Welcome to episode #81!
In this episode, Braden is running solo talking with author, speaker and counsellor, Debra Fileta to discuss her book Are You Really OK?
Emotional Health
Oftenthe mindset we have with emotions is that they dictate our response to life and we don't give any thought to the roots of our emotions or that they are signals for something that may be going on under the surface. Emotions can explode out of us when we haven't addressed what we are feeling in a healthy way or given our emotions a healthy outlet. Emotions are neither right nor wrong, but they can be indicators for us about what is really going on in our inner life.
Spiritual Health
Spiritual health is not necessarily the culmination of our actions (reading the Bible, praying, going to church, etc), but is dependent on who we truly believe God to be! Our belief and having a right understanding of who God is, determines how we view ourselves and others. We may try and do all the "right things," but if we think God is angry and aloof, or isn't present, then our spiritual health will reflect those wrong beliefs more than what we do.
Mental Health
Our mental health often has a direct link to our past. We tend to think that time heals all wounds, but that misunderstanding has caused harm because often our wounds stay with us and can become worse if not addressed. God wants to pull back those layers by inviting us to confront our past with his help, and to receive healing.
Physical Health
If we don't tackle the low hanging fruit of physical health, we can be greatly impaired from from having any measure of overall health in our lives. If we don't get sleep, exercise or if we take on more then we should, we are on a slippery slope to burnout or even physical illness.
Stay tuned
Next week, Matt and Braden talk with a very special guest......Dave Hafner (Braden's dad). You won't want to miss his incredible story!!
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Resources
Debra Fileta's website: True love dates
Debra's book: Are you really ok?
Pure Freedom Community for men 18+
Pure Freedom Journey for men and women
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FamilyLife Canada: Resources and events to strengthen your marriage
Online marriage resources (FamilyLife Canada)
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Podcast Hosts
BRADEN HAFNER
Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He has been married for 12 years to his wife Kristen, and they live in Edmonton, Alberta. He is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com
MATT CLINE
Matt and his wife Louise raise their little guys, David and Oliver, in Edmonton, Alberta. He is honored to do what he can to tackle the epidemic of pornography and sexual perversion in every way possible. Seeing lives and marriages get free and experience the love of God in profound ways is what drives him every day. He leads Restored Ministries, is a certified speaker and coach for the John Maxwell Team, and formerly played hockey in the WHL and for Hockey Canada. You can visit www.restoredministries.ca.
