Healthy in Body and Soul

Does Christ care about my waistline? Theologian and body-builder Jared Zimmerer, takes calls on health and God’s love for us – body and soul.

Questions Covered:

• 13:32 - Was it necessary for Jesus to be in good physical condition theologically speaking?
• 17:56 - Do you think it makes sense to manage time efficiently by praying during exercise?
• 22:52 - I was watching a Christian network years ago and there was concern about people doing yoga. I don’t see a problem if a person is doing it just for exercise. Can you comment?
• 28:08 - Why do we eat unclean foods when scripture tells us not to and it is physically and spiritually bad for us? 
• 33:13 - What better resource can I find to combine the faith life and fitness life in talking to friends or someone at my parish?
• 42:00 - How can I stay motivated when I don’t like to exercise at all?
• 45:00 - For an 18 year old male starting out, what regimen would you recommend assuming there’s no gym available?
• 46:31 - Is it okay to work out on Sunday?
• 49:20 - Recently, I saw a documentary recommending a vegan diet. Can you comment?
• 51:47 - What is your opinion on body building? Is it morally acceptable to compete in a competition?