Show Notes
What if the healthiest thing you could do this week wasn't another workout—but taking care of your soul?
In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Lorimer, lead pastor of Orchard Community Church in Erie, Colorado, for the Erie Wellness Podcast's very first conversation about spiritual wellness.
Jeff is a Colorado native, former Spanish teacher, husband, father, and pastor who believes that caring for our spirit is just as important as caring for our body. Together, we explore what spiritual wellness really means, why it matters, and how intentionally nurturing our relationship with God can influence every area of our lives.
Jeff shares practical wisdom on developing healthy spiritual rhythms, navigating stress and anxiety, finding purpose, and building a supportive community that encourages growth.
Along the way, Jeff reminds us that spiritual wellness isn't about trying harder—it's about tending to the soil of our hearts so healthy fruit can grow.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What spiritual wellness is and why it matters
- "You are not a body—you are a soul living in a body."
- The coffee bean, carrot, and egg analogy for responding to life's challenges
- What the Fruits of the Spirit really mean
- Why heart work is hard work
- How doom scrolling, anxiety, and distractions can impact our spiritual health
- Practical habits to nourish your soul each day
- The importance of faith, accountability, and community
- How to discern God's voice through Scripture, prayer, trusted relationships, and life's circumstances
- Helping children develop a strong spiritual foundation
One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation was realizing that spiritual wellness isn't about having all the answers.
It's about intentionally tending to your soul so that, when life gets difficult, you become someone who brings hope, peace, and transformation to the people around you.
Whether you're returning to your faith, or you're simply curious about spiritual wellness, I hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged and inspired to take one small step toward caring for your soul.
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