"In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thes. 5: 18). In addition to its spiritual benefits, gratitude affects human health, mood, and the brain. This episode of Physically Spiritual explores Thanksgiving.

“Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us” How many times have we prayed these words of the Our Father? If we forgive, this prayer is a promise of mercy, but, if we don't, we condemn ourselves. This episode of Physically Spiritual will explore the idea of forgiveness.

Do we have a natural desire for God, or is our desire for God a supernatural gift? This was one of the most debated theological questions of the 20th century. This episode of physically spiritual explores how this theological debate can inform our approach to healing.

Is a memory just a movie in our heads, or, is it more than that? Memories are a record of our full lived experience, but it is not a perfect recording of the past. This episode explores what memory is and how to change our relationship with the present by renegotiating our records of the past.

How many lies do you believe? Christ tells us that “the truth will set you free.” You may think you know the truth and agree with all the doctrines of the Church, but how free are you? This episode explores the lies that the enemy of our nature tells us, and how to experience the person who is Truth.

How does your body react to God’s presence? That might seem like an odd question, but I think our visceral reaction to God is a foundational aspect of the spiritual life that is often ignored. After sinning, Adam and Eve hid from God in fear, yet God tells us throughout the Scripture, “do not be afraid.”

In the book of Exodus, God tells his people “I, the LORD, am your healer.” God comes to heal our broken nature. This episode of Physically Spiritual takes a deeper dive into how the devil is the enemy of human nature and how the Lord heals us.

God’s call is the same for all of us; to be like him. Christ commands us to “Be perfect, as my heavenly father is perfect.” This episode of Physically Spiritual explores this high calling and what it means for our lives.

In his letter on prayer, “Rejoice and be Glad”, Pope Francis says “Think of your own history when you pray, and there you will find much mercy.” God wants to enter the particulars of our life and heal us. Fr. Bill Watson SJ, the founder & president of the Sacred Story Institute, is joins the show this episode, to discuss the evidence based ways that Ignatian Spirituality can heal the deleterious effects of our modern lifestyle.

The rules of a game almost never change in the middle of a match. Have you ever felt like the rules of life changed somewhere in the middle? This episode explores how the genetic theory of Antagonistic Pleiotropy sheds light on common mistakes in the spiritual life.

Applying the best insights from faith and reason takes us from surviving to thriving. This episode of Physically Spiritual podcast goes behind the curtain by sharing the parts of Andrew's story that led to this show and becominggift.com.

There are more microorganisms in the body than there are known stars in our galaxy. These little creatures are responsible for helping the body function properly, and influence thoughts and feelings. In this episode we discuss the body's microbiomes.

Have you ever wondered why your body seems like your worst enemy sometimes? You may be so overwhelmed by a big presentation or test that the benefit of hours of preparation evaporates in the frantic energy of the body. You might feel so disconnected during a once in a lifetime experience that, while your body was present, afterward, you’re not sure you were there. This episode explores the automated part of the nervous system that we share with all mammals, and how learning how to connect with and harness its energy, we can get unstuck.

Have you ever wondered why your body seems like your worst enemy sometimes? You may be so overwhelmed by a big presentation or test that the benefit of hours of preparation evaporates in the frantic energy of the body. You might feel so disconnected during a once in a lifetime experience that, while your body was present, afterward, you’re not sure you were there. This episode explores the automated part of the nervous system that we share with all mammals, and how learning how to connect with and harness its energy, we can get unstuck.

In this episode, Andrew explores how the body remembers our choices and environment. Genes are expressed or silenced through a process called Epigenetics. This episode explores some of the implications of epigenetics, healing, and holiness.

Is the body a complex machine and the brain a supercomputer, or does this explanation of what we are fall short? This episode of Physically Spiritual explores the intelligence of the body and how by harnessing its instincts, the body can become an ally on our journey to health and holiness.

Have you ever felt stuck, unable to live your hopes and beliefs? We need to try to grow, but change does not happen through brute force. In this episode, I discuss how healing the roots of struggles can change the fruit life bears.

Have you ever felt stuck, unable to live your hopes and beliefs? We need to try to grow, but change does not happen through brute force. In this episode, I discuss how healing the roots of struggles can change the fruit life bears.

In this episode of Physically Spiritual we will explore why we can be stuck in sin after conversion and receiving the sacraments.

Trying to heal without knowing God's design is like trying to use a GPS without knowing your destination. This episode will explore God's design and the redemption of humanity.