Food, Faith, and Fasting

Rita Madden, and Ancient Faith Ministries•www.ancientfaith.com

Religion & Spirituality

Christianity

Ancient Ingredients for Modern-Day Health

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Episodes

Establishing Behaviors That Last

St. Issac of Nineveh tells us that “a small but always persistent discipline is a great force; for a soft drop falling persistently hollows out hard rock.” In this episode, Rita discusses ways to set realistic goals for healthy behavior change.

Oct 11, 2011

Self Care

What does it mean to truly love and care for ourselves? How is this related to our health and faith? In this episode, Rita takes a look at the Akathist of Thanksgiving service to gain insight on how to properly nurture ourselves to aid us in proper care of body and soul alike.

Sep 28, 2011

Exercise a Step Further

In this episode, listeners will continue to learn ways to make exercise a regular part of their everyday routines.

Sep 14, 2011

Exercise as a Joyful Part of the Day

Exercise does not have to be a laborious and taxing process. And you don’t have to run marathons to attain its benefits. Writings from the second century by Clement of Alexandria explain that when it comes to physical activity we must keep a balance—neither doing nothing nor killing ourselves with exhaustion. In this podcast, listeners will attain practical ways to make exercise a practical and lasting part of their lives.

Aug 23, 2011

Silence as a Tool for Stress Management

St. Gregory of Nyssa explains to us that the life of the body is one of flux and change. We have sleep to relax tension. But what should this look like, and how can we attain it in a healthy manner? This podcasts looks at the importance of silence and proper sleep as ways to manage our stress and care for our health.

Aug 01, 2011

Stress Management and Our Spiritual and Physical Health

Elder Paisios constantly stressed the power of positive thinking. In this episode, the listener will learn the effects of poor stress management on the body and how positive thinking is important for our health and weight management.

Jul 18, 2011

Sacred Eating in the Restaurant

Many meals are eaten in the restaurant setting. This podcast will provide strategies on how to eat in a spiritually minded manner at the restaurant and explains how these good food choices can benefit your health.

Jul 07, 2011

Eating in a Spiritually Minded Manner

St. Seraphim of Sarov states that “everyday we should partake of just enough food to allow the body, being fortified, to a be a friend and helper to the soul in performing the virtues. Otherwise with the body exhausted the soul may also weaken.” In this episode, Rita provides wisdom from the early Church Fathers regarding what foods we should be eating and how to consume them in a sensible and healthful manner.

Jun 18, 2011

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