You Are a Soul
In the modern world, we have developed a skewed view of what it means to have a soul. In the original Hebrew, soul was often translated as ‘Nephesh,’ but this word more accurately means ‘a holistic representation of a complete person.’ What does it mean if we’ve been viewing souls wrong? What if we don’t have a soul, but rather, are a soul? And how should this influence the way we live? In this series, Matt Alexander walks through holistic soul care, one step at a time.
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1 - You are A Soul
As humans, we love to compartmentalize all the parts of ourselves into neat, separate little “cubbies.” However, we’re not meant for such separation. Humans aren’t cubbies—we’re ecosystems. Join Matt Alexander as he walks through each aspect of soul care, and how to holistically care for each asp...
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2 - Emotional Health
The Western world places a lack of value on emotions. In fact, so many of the messages surrounding emotions are incredibly negative, which places a huge resistance on growing in emotional health. Emotions must be felt. It is important to be aware of the way that we feel, so that we can grow throu...
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3 - Relational Health
There is a loneliness epidemic in the Western world. So many people have found themselves isolated that it is now considered a public health crisis. Jesus modeled healthy relationships better than anyone else alive. He had close friends with whom He shared His joys and burdens. In what ways can y...
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4 - Spiritual Health
There is so often a disconnect in how we integrate our spirituality with our everyday lives. This is why we see so many Christians living into their faith, and yet having major issues in other areas of their day in and day out. Jesus pursued a healthy and robust spirituality in His life. In what ...
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5 - Physical Health
Jesus lived a fully human life. He didn’t separate His spiritual life from His physical existence. Our bodies are not secondary to who we are—rather they are the core of who we are. Pay attention to what your body needs. How is your sleep? How is your diet? How can you be fully active in the body...
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6 - Mental Health
Cultivating positive mental health often feels like an uphill battle. We live in an anxious world, and so it’s incredibly easy to neglect that sphere of the ecosystem that is our soul. Jesus wants to guide us into a deeper understanding of our mental health. In Him, we can find strength, peace, a...
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7 - Vocational Health
The way we approach work must be aligned with who we are as people, but it should not define us. Human beings were created to have work and purpose. A healthy vocation must have a robust inner dimension. That is to say—good work takes listening to the Spirit and the practice of discernment.
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8 - Crafting a Rhythm of Life
Now that we’ve gone through each aspect of our holistic “ecosystems,” Matt Alexander wraps up his study by walking through tangible ways to implement Soul Care into our daily rhythms. Consider ways in which you can apply these studies to your own life. How can you live into your purpose while con...