Simply to Thrive

Nutrition and wellness are simple and absolutely relevant to life as a follower of Christ. Each week, nutritionist, health coach, and exercise physiologist Noelle Parton dives deep into the world of nutrition and wellness, but rooted in Biblical truth. As a nutritionist, her mission is to connect nutrition and wellness to faith through a simple and intentional lifestyle, and challenge the Church in truth and love to be intentional with our lifestyle choices. This podcast will educate, equip, and encourage you get back to the basics in order to thrive and walk into the abundance that God has for you. Welcome to this growing community of followers of Christ pursuing physical health to honor and glorify God.

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Episodes

I have an announcement

In this episode, I have an announcement for some restructuring of the podcast.

Jan 22, 2019•9 min

What I'm so excited for in 2019

Since this is the first episode of 2019 I wanted to share with you some of my reflections on 2018, what I’m looking forward to in 2019, and just some of my thoughts I’ve had over the past week of the new year.

Jan 08, 2019•20 min

How to make sustainable behavior change

It's getting close to the new year, which means people start to think about setting new goals and changing behavior regarding their physical health. In this episode, I talk about effective strategies to make sustainable, long-term behavior change that becomes part of your lifestyle.

Dec 11, 2018•29 min

On canola oil, tips for travel, and probiotic supplements

In episode 8, I’m addressing some of your nutrition/wellness questions. Specifically, I respond to your questions about canola oil, tips for staying healthy while traveling, and whether or not to take a probiotic supplement for immune health. I finish up the episode by talking about mindset during the Christmas season.

Dec 03, 2018•41 min

On being set apart

When thinking about caring for our bodies, the food we eat, our lifestyle choices, maybe it’s a small part of what it means to be set apart. Of not mirroring the world and the world’s ways, but influencing it and setting the example. Let's think through it.

Nov 20, 2018•21 min

Money Stewardship and Physical Health

Do the food and lifestyle products we spend the money that God has entrusted on matter? In episode 6, we chat about it - looking at what and how much money America overall spends on food, healthcare, etc. and if we should care as the Body of Christ with what we support.

Nov 07, 2018•27 min

Soy, immune health, sugar, and exercise

In today’s episode I’m addressing some of your nutrition/wellness/lifestyle questions. Specifically, I cover four main topics: whether or not soy is health; how to support the immune system (think getting into cold/flu season); healthy sweeteners; and the best exercise for health.

Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 10 min

Carrying Out The Great Commission

Does our physical health have any impact on our effectiveness in carrying out the Great Commission and purpose as a follower of Christ to further the Kingdom? In episode 4, I connect our lifestyle choices and how we care for our bodies to this greater purpose.

Oct 22, 2018•20 min

Being the Temple of the Holy Spirit

Our bodies are not our to do with whatever we please. In this episode we’re continuing to build the foundation regarding why nutrition, wellness, physical health are important as a follower of Christ by looking at this in light of being the temple of Holy Spirit.

Oct 16, 2018•25 min

Stewardship and Representing God Well

In episode 2, I start to unpack the overarching topic of why our lifestyle choices matter as a follower of Christ with part 1 of why. Starting in Genesis, how should we respond to the truths of the Bible claiming that part of our role as a human being is to represent God? Join the conversations on how the Scripture sheds light onto our perspective of the body and how stewardship comes into play.

Oct 08, 2018•37 min

My Health Journey

I’m sharing with you a little of my story about how God has moved through my circumstances to bring me to where I am today. Listen to the foundation of why I am so passionate about connecting nutrition and wellness to faith.

Sep 28, 2018•43 min

Welcome to Simply to Thrive

Welcome to Simply to Thrive - my weekly podcast where we dive deep into nutrition and wellness, but rooted in Biblical truth. My name is Noelle Parton… join me as we have conversations connecting these topics to faith as a follower of Christ.

Sep 22, 2018•6 min

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