Are you tired of starting over on your health journey? Do you feel like every diet begins with hope but ends in defeat? In this episode, we’ll show you how inviting God into your weight loss journey can change everything. Jes and Martin explain why Phoenix Chronicles isn’t a diet—it’s the spiritual foundation to help you stay on one. Through prayer, worship, and scripture, they break down how to fight the emotional, spiritual, and mental battles that threaten your progress. This episode is about more than food—it’s about freedom. Learn how to develop spiritual discipline that fuels lasting change and restores your relationship with your body.

Jes and Martin also share daily habits you can adopt right away: 15 minutes of prayer, daily worship, and Bible reading—with a bonus tip to make your health boundaries stick. They also reflect on powerful testimonies of faith that remind us what it means to live boldly and sacrificially for Christ.

For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below:

[0:00] Intro

[1:04] Phoenix Chronicles isn’t another diet—it’s a tool to help you stay faithful on a good one. Jes and Martin talk about how prayer and worship strengthen your ability to stay the course.

[4:54] Why worship matters: Singing transforms the heart. God sees you in your weakness and meets you there through praise.

[6:33] Dive into God’s Word. Use specific scriptures to prepare for the battle of dieting. Highlights include Ephesians 3, Philippians 4:13, and Romans 12.

[9:14] Martin shares a moment when stress didn’t lead him to food—and how that revealed God’s transformation in his life.

[13:24] Count your blessings! Jes and Martin share personal gratitude examples and why this simple act keeps your mindset joyful.

[16:54] Jes and Martin reflect on the sacrifices others have made for Christ and what we can learn from their courage.

[23:05] Jes breaks down the Phoenix Chronicles daily practice: 15 minutes of prayer, worship, and Bible study—plus the power of Scripture memorization.

[31:12] Add one more habit to the daily three. Review your health boundaries daily. Pray over them, keep them visible, and let God help you stay committed.

[33:36] Jes shares encouraging feedback from a podcast listener at church.

[34:15] Closing thought: How hungry are you for change? Surrender the idols and let God transform your health from the inside out.

RESOURCES

Visit the Pheonix Chronicles Website: https://www.thephoenixchronicles.com/

Buy A Pheonix Chronicle by Martin Crowe: https://www.thephoenixchronicles.com/book