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"Welcome to 'The Bible and the Geek,' where faith meets the digital age! Join me on an insightful journey that dives deep into the Bible, and explores its relevance in today's world of technology, theology, and culture. In each episode, I embark on thought-provoking discussions on biblical teachings, unraveling their meaning and practical applications in our modern lives. From in-depth Bible studies to profound theological insights, I seek to understand how ancient truths intersect with cont ...
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A podcast on healthy living for those living with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and those who love them. Join certified personal trainer and health coach Wendy Coop as she guides you on your health journey toward balancing your blood sugar and optimum health. As a fellow type 2 diabetic, Wendy has had her ups and downs with diabetes and offers practical advice and a listening ear to those who want to show up more fully for themselves and their families. She discusses this through the inters ...
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Torah is one of the most profound sources of wisdom available to us. In this podcast, Jewish leaders from around the world read essays from Hebrew College faculty and rabbinical alumni about how Torah can help us navigate the most pressing issues of our time. Together, we explore the ways Torah can help us approach the world with creativity, healing, and hope. Find out more at hebrewcollege.edu/podcast.
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Welcome to "Strong Faith Fit Life," the podcast that empowers you to build strength from the inside out. Hosted by Deborah Hawkins, this dynamic show is your ultimate guide to embracing a holistic approach to wellness through the integration of faith, fitness, and nutrition. In each episode, Deborah combines her passion for faith and wellness to bring you a refreshing perspective on what it means to live a strong and vibrant life. With inspiring conversations, practical tips, and real-life s ...
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My guide to voting in the upcoming election. A Christian's guide to voting. ******Grab your 21-Day Foundations of Faith Reading Plan here ➡️ http://faithbibleplan.com A shocking number of Christians are planning to sit out the next election. In this episode, I'll discuss why that's a bad move and how we can think biblically about the issues. Outrea…
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A short review of the Matt Walsh movie, "Am I Racist?" from a Christian perspective. ******Grab your 21-Day Foundations of Faith Reading Plan here ➡️ http://faithbibleplan.com Read the blog post: https://bibleandthegeek.com/am-i-racist-movie-review/ Links: Am I Racist? Movie https://www.amiracist.com/ Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham https://amzn.to/3…
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In America, we have rampant consumerism. We consume Shows, movies, music, food, and more. If you can think about it you consume something. Not all consumerism is bad! We need to consume healthy foods, and we need to consume information to help us achieve our goals. So how do we find what is good and what is not? Listen to the episode for some pract…
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What is the best Bible for beginners? I will discuss two good options in this episode! ******Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wendycoop Timecodes: 0:00 So you're a beginner who needs to choose a Bible? 1:43 Why you should get a study bible 2:50 ESV Study Bible 4:29 NLT Every Woman's Study Bible 6:52 Translations to avoid Grab you…
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Where should you start reading the Bible for a beginner? I'll give you some solid recommendations! ******Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wendycoop Timecodes: 0:00 Why read the Bible? 1:54 The first book of the Bible you should read 3:13 The second book of the Bible you should read 4:33 The third book of the Bible you should read…
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Was the word "homosexuality" added to the Bible in 1946? Let's do a Bible study on this. ******Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wendycoop Grab your 21-Day Foundations of Faith Reading Plan here ➡️ http://faithbibleplan.com This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning if you buy something, I'll rece…
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Join me and client Kathy discussing what it is like to reach for your goals and achieve them! You don’t want to miss this episode. It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t f…
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What does it mean when a popular and influential pastor steps down? We will examine the news of Dr. Tony Evans stepping down and consider what the appropriate actions for believers should be in light of this. Links for today's show: Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2024/june/tony-evans-sin-step-down.html Christian …
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Have you ever walked away from someone feeling exhausted? They can’t, won’t, shan’t do what needs to be done? Or how about having a conversation with someone who you ask for advice, and they give you the final result advice, with no solutions for you or your life? At Strong Faith Fit Life, we believe that every person who comes to us needs just a f…
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Have you ever worked with a coach or therapist who you could tell was just focused on the “program” and not the person in front of them? It’s frustrating not to be seen as a whole person and feel like you are one of the masses, especially when goals for health and wellness are so unique! Come find out about why it’s important to have customized pro…
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A is for Accountability Have you ever wondered why some people find success and others seem to fall off the wagon over and over and over again? Well, wonder no more. Join us today and find out how accountability elevates our ability to achieve a goal and keep the momentum for the next goal! Don’t forget to check out episode 026 to get an overview o…
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Curious about what to put in your home gym? Check out my recommendations for getting your home gym equipment from Amazon. ****Get your Amazon home gym essentials here: https://amzn.to/4d28vV4 Episode inspiration: https://youtu.be/iHCtSMzeX-w?si=de7vXMOcgoQIpyCg Looking to build your home gym? Check out these Amazon home gym essentials in my latest …
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An interview with my husband, Eric, on what it's like to be married to a type 2 diabetic. ****Hire me to write your fitness content. DM me on IG at https://instagram.com/mrswendycoop How hard is it to be married to a type 2 diabetic? What are the special challenges that come with this kind of diagnosis? Tune into this interview about diabetes and m…
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Everyone needs Realistic Goals. In our exploration of the GRACE-filled method, we work with a coach to reach realistic behavior-based goals. There is nothing like biting off more than you can chew or having a dream with no path to get there. Coaching helps provide the direction and skills needed to grow realistically. Don’t forget to check out epis…
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Thoughts and reaction to the Oprah weight loss special 2024 from a type 2 diabetic on Ozempic. ****Book a coaching discovery call today! http://coachwendycoop.com In this episode, a diabetic reacts to Oprah's weight loss with Ozempic in 2024. Tune in to the Unconventional Diabetic Podcast for all the details and insights! This episode is not sponso…
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Tips and tricks for how to fly with diabetes. ****Get my recommended supplies on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VHcd01 Chapters: 0:00 Why you should pack supplies 2:54 Supplies to keep in your carry-on bag 8:54 Resources at the airport 12:05 On the plane Americans with Disabilities Act https://www.ada.gov/ American Diabetes Association Fact Sheet: https:…
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What is sola scriptura and what does it mean? ******Grab your FREE Foundations of Faith Reading Plan here ➡️ http://faithbibleplan.com Become a Founding Member of the Community: https://biblegeekcommunity.com What is Sola Scriptura? https://www.gotquestions.org/sola-scriptura.html What are the Five Solas? https://www.gotquestions.org/five-solas.htm…
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Everyone needs good, Godly advice. In our exploration of the GRACE method, we start with G for God-centered advice. The truth is not subjective. It is prayerful and God-centered. It is spoken with love and not flippant advice. When we get good advice and a coach who helps us walk out that Godly advice, we can find success in all the areas we need t…
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Have you ever gotten sick after achieving a big goal? Or how about finding yourself falling short because you feel like something is holding you back? Have you ever considered that it’s you, your inner you that is holding you back? Join me in finding out why internal resistance is keeping you from moving forward and stepping into who you are fully!…
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Have you ever gotten sick after achieving a big goal? Or how about finding yourself falling short because you feel like something is holding you back? Have you ever considered that it’s you, your inner you that is holding you back? Join me in finding out why internal resistance is keeping you from moving forward and stepping into who you are fully!…
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Unlocking Internal Blocks Day Have you ever gotten sick after achieving a big goal? Or how about finding yourself falling short because you feel like something is holding you back? Have you ever considered that it’s you, your inner you that is holding you back? Join me in finding out why internal resistance is keeping you from moving forward and st…
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Have you ever gotten sick after achieving a big goal? Or how about finding yourself falling short because you feel like something is holding you back? Have you ever considered that it’s you, your inner you that is holding you back? Join me in finding out why internal resistance is keeping you from moving forward and stepping into who you are fully!…
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Grab a notebook and pen and join me for a goal-setting workshop to help you work on next year's dreams! Timestamps: 10:13 - Reflection 21:07 - Star Joyful activities 25:28 - x out time wasters 29:50 - circle things you desire for next year 34:40 - Get creative and write perfect day or year 42:11 - Write 10 goals 45:25 - Number 10 goal 1-10 53:40 Wr…
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Join Wendy Coop as she discusses how to start a Christian YouTube channel in 2024. Resources: Tube 1K Challenge: https://wendycoop.com/think Video Ranking Academy: https://wendycoop.com/vra vidIQ Research Tool: https://vidiq.com/wendycoop Foundation of Faith Reading Plan: http://faithbibleplan.com Join the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com…
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Join Wendy Coop as she discusses how to choose a Bible translation. Resources: Foundation of Faith Reading Plan: http://faithbibleplan.com Join the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/wendycoop Resource page: https://bibleandthegeek.com/resources Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@bibleandthegeek…
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Join Wendy Coop as she discusses 5 easy tips for beginners for studying the Bible. Resources: Foundation of Faith Reading Plan: http://faithbibleplan.com Join the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/wendycoop Resource page: https://bibleandthegeek.com/resources Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@bibleandthegeek…
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Which is the better translation for bible study: ESV or NIV? Let's take a look inside both bibles and compare! ******Grab your FREE Foundations of Faith Reading Plan here ➡️ http://faithbibleplan.com Join the Patreon community: https://patreon.com/wendycoop Get the merch: https://bibleandthegeek.creator-spring.com Timecodes: 0:00 Which Bible transl…
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What do we mean when we say God is love? Have you thought about it? Let's take a look at 1 John 4 to see what the Bible says. ******Grab your FREE Foundations of Faith Reading Plan here ➡️ http://faithbibleplan.com Join the Patreon community: https://patreon.com/wendycoop This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meanin…
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My testimony of being a Christian, then Muslim, then coming back to Christ! Listen to my journey of faith and how I came back to Jesus after a year of being a Muslim. Check out the shop for inspirational and faith-based goodies! https://wendycoop.gumroad.com/ To hire Wendy to speak at your church, organization, or conference, email: bibleandthegeek…
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Discussing 11:11 and whether or not angel numbers are biblical. Angel numbers are a popular topic of discussion and speculation, but do they have a biblical basis? In this video, I'll explore the topic and give my opinion on whether or not angel numbers are based on biblical scripture. Angel numbers article: https://www.gotquestions.org/angel-numbe…
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Join Wendy as she discusses whether or not running is a great way to lose weight. Check out these links for resources mentioned in the show. This episode is not sponsored. However, some links may be affiliate links. That means I may earn a commission if you purchase through the link at no additional cost to you. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition…
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This week, Hebrew College rabbinical student Jessica Spencer is here to talk about how she helped found a yeshiva in her hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland. Modeled after projects like Pardes and Hadar, Azara brings together Jews from across the denominational spectrum to study sacred texts and stories. Tune in this week to discover how Azara is guidi…
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This week, we’re pleased to bring you a discussion with three Hebrew College rabbinical students, Becca Heisler, David Mahfouda, and Chaim Spaulding, who have started a food coop for the Hebrew College community. Using local sources, students work together in preparing the meals, taking turns, and sharing responsibilities. Spending all day filling …
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Did you ever play a sport when you were a kid? How about now as an adult? Did you know that a good coach is worth their weight in gold? We all know this to be true! If you watch the Olympics we know those athletes are coached by the best. When it comes to your health goals you should be coached by someone who is working for you best! In this episod…
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In a post-COVID world, we all recognize that well-being extends from the family. It is our responsibility to create environments that help set our families up for success. In this episode find: Catchphrases Chaucer, Machiavelli, Sun Tzu Influencers Our job as parents More is caught than taught Resources: Catchphrase examples: https://correctley.com…
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Today, in the second half of this two-part series we are discussing 3 new practical tips for managing stress and anxiety. There are many ways to handle stress, but the best practice is a holistic approach. No one thing is the best so the best approach is to use many coping mechanisms. In this episode you'll find: Sleep is important Cortisol plays a…
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Today, in this two-part series, we are discussing 3 practical tips for managing stress and anxiety. There are many ways to handle stress, but the best practice is a holistic approach. No one thing is the best so the best approach is to use many coping mechanisms. In this episode find: Prayer and meditation The benefits of Prayer Verse to meditate o…
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We have all experienced anxiety of some type. For many of us that anxiety is our bodies talking to us to get us to do something we should. Over the next 3 episodes find out some tips for approaching your anxiety. In this episode find: Anxiety Digging into who you are Writing a letter that answers vulnerable questions You don’t want to miss this epi…
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Is nothing working? You can’t lose the weight? Do you think you might have a thyroid issues? Tune into today’s show to hear about your thyroid and how to partner with your doctor to see results. In this episode find: Statistics about Autoimmune Types of hypothyroisim What the symptoms are What tests to ask your doctor about Encouragement to not tak…
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Women are expected to be strong. We can see throughout history that strong women are written about and honored for their strength. Even today strength is often undervalued because we expect people to just show up. In this episode find: Shield Maidens Amazon Women Spartan Women What spartan women can teach us about strength A reference to Plutarch Y…
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For years I heard the trope calories in calories out. But what I didn’t know is that we are much more complex than the simple trope allows! We are not simple machines you feed food into and get a printed result. Instead we have a complex relationship with the microbes in our guts! Come find out how your microbiome can affect your weight loss. In th…
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An object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest stays at rest unless something acts upon it to change its direction! Find out why Newton’s 1st principle applies to fitness and how you can use fitness challenges to make healthy changes in your life! In this episode find: Newton’s 1st Law of Motion Why my bed has more gravity around it Wha…
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Do you need to correct your relationship with food? Do you feel like you are always at war with what you are eating or that something is terribly wrong with one particular food group or specific food? If yes then this episode is for you! Come learn how intuitive eating can repair your relationship with food. In this episode find: What Intuitive eat…
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There are always two sides to our faith, it’s either strong or it’s growing. What do we do in response to the challenges we face when it comes to our faith? How do we grow? How do we walk in faith when it feels like we can’t see the way through? Listen today to learn about a Tale of Two Faiths and how to apply this to your life. In this episode fin…
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How do you eat an elephant? Or how about this how to you approach your goals? Do you focus on them too narrowly? Do you focus on just the end and hope you get there? No matter where you are focusing I promise you are likely missing a few important skills that is the difference between a dream and success! In this episode find: Journal Writing Goal …
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You are what you eat! Are you a Nerd? A DumDums, or how about a Smarties? As a kid, I took the fun adage you are what you eat to mean product names. As an adult, I realized that, you are what you eat took on a whole new meaning and now I believe you really ARE what you eat, and it shows on your body! In this episode find: Play on candy words Good P…
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The Gym can be a scary place. But I can tell you that you don’t lack the confidence to go to the gym, but instead, you lack the knowledge of what to do at the gym! Come find out why you lack the knowledge and how to rock your time in the gym! In this episode, you'll find: Gym Fails Knowing is half the Battle Tip 1 - Start at home Tip 2 - Have a pla…
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Even among educated fitness professionals, there are myths surrounding women and weightlifting. Most of them are fear-based and not grounded in reality. Some of them are just good information for anyone lifting weights and they aren’t even gender specific. Regardless of what you have heard, come find out why 3 powerful myths are keeping women out o…
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Do you ever find yourself sitting on the couch at night eating a bag of pretzels or potato chips wondering how you got here? Or do you find yourself standing in the light of a refrigerator before bed grabbing some ice cream to snack on wondering why you are so hungry? When we are in the moment making choices that don’t align with our goals we are b…
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Do you find yourself running from one little fire in the house to the next? Are you constantly chasing after kiddos, and activities, feeling frazzled at the end of the day? Do you find yourself sitting on the couch after the kids go to bed snacking on chips, cookies, and more? In this episode find: Tips to make yourself a priority Why you shouldn’t…
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