A Theology of Exercise: Why Christians Should Train Their Bodies for God's Glory

Podcast: Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis · Jonny Ardavanis

Opublikowano: 2026-07-07

What does the Bible actually say about exercise, fitness, and taking care of your body? In this conversation, a Desiring God pastor and author David Mathis unpacks a biblical theology of exercise — covering the six-layer biblical story of the human body (creation, the fall, the incarnation, the indwelling Holy Spirit, obedience, and future glorification), how to think about 1 Timothy 4:8 ("bodily training is of some value"), and why sedentary modern life and body-idolatry are two ditches to avoid. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with no...