Wholistic Hearts- A Journey from the Head to the Heart, Encounters with Jesus

Ep. 247 Five Postures of Encountering God: Lessons from Psalm 27
In this teaching episode, I invite you to walk through five powerful Hebrew verbs from Psalm 27:4-5 that reveal how we position ourselves for intimacy with Jesus in the Secret Place. These aren't just nice religious words—they're action words that teach us how to move from knowing about God to truly encountering Him in the land of the living, right here, right now.
Key Points
Our word for the year: "Behold" (based on Isaiah 43:18-19 and Psalm 27:4-5)
The five distinct postures David uses to encounter God: desire, seek, dwell, behold, inquire
How each Hebrew verb reveals a deeper layer of intimacy with the Lord
Transformation happens not in the doing, but in the being and beholding
We can see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living—not someday, but today

The Five Postures Explained
1. Desire (Sha'al) - Holy hunger that starts with Him
2. Seek (Baqash) - Active pursuit through worship, prayer, and study
3. Dwell (Yashab) - Staying present, making home in His presence
4. Behold (Chazah) - Gazing at Jesus with delight, encountering Him
5. Inquire (Bakar) - Bringing honest questions and searching for His heart
This Week's Invitation
Practice one posture each day:
Monday: Desire - Ask God to stir holy hunger in you
Tuesday: Seek - Actively pursue Him through worship and prayer
Wednesday: Dwell - Spend extra time just being in His presence
Thursday: Behold - Gaze at Jesus and delight in who He is
Friday: Inquire - Bring your questions and journal His responses

Reflection Questions
Which of the five postures comes most naturally to you?
Which posture challenges you the most?
What would it look like to approach God this week with all five postures instead of rushing through a checklist?

Journal Prompts
Read through Psalm 27 and write down what the Holy Spirit highlights to you
What did you see, hear, or feel during the encounter time at the end of this episode?
Track what God reveals to you through each posture this week

Music provided by SoundStripe
“Monte Rosa” by Alsever Lake
“Hol” by Stephen Keech
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What if your vision board about what GOD is doing this year that He's inviting you into?
In this episode, I'm walking you through how to create a Kingdom-centered vision board that flows from intimacy with Jesus, honors your current season, and leads to real transformation. This episode will help you approach visioning from a place of listening, surrender, and wholistic alignment with God's purposes for your life.
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
Recognize where you currently are. What season am I in? What season am I entering into?
Where are you feeling discouraged? Hopeless? Hopeful?
Ask the Father, what do you see when you look at me?
What are some of the promises, prophetic words, etc. you want to remind me in this season?
Who are you to me in this season? What part of your personality do you want to reveal to me, God?
What do I need to shift in my mindset to become the person you already see me to be in this season?
What have you been repeatedly highlighting for me? A verse? A phrase? A song?
In this season, what is bringing you joy?
What areas do you feel the Lord calling you into an upgrade?
Using your sanctified imagination, dream about a day 3 months from now, 6 months, 1 year…what does the day to day look like.

SCRIPTURES MENTIONED:
Habakkuk 2:2-3
Isaiah 43:18-19
Proverbs 16:9

Music by Aeroplanes “Too Far in Love” via Soundstripe
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Physical Vision Board:
Poster board or large cardstock
Magazines
Scissors & glue sticks
Markers, colored pens
Printed images (optional)
Stickers, washi tape

Digital Vision Board:
Canva, Pinterest, PowerPoint, or Google Slides

Atmosphere:
Worship music playlist
Candles/lighting
Your Bible & journal
Water/tea/coffee

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Welcome to 2026! As we step into this new year, let's talk about wholistic wellness: mind, body, and spirit.
In this episode, I'm sharing 18 practical ways to build a wellness framework that will help you thrive this year. Drawing from my background in personal training and years of walking through my own health journey, I'm sitting down with you like a friend across the table.
Rooted in 3 John 1:2—"Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health physically, just as I know your soul prospers spiritually"—this episode will help you align your wellness goals with God's heart for your wholeness.
Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your wellness routine, this episode gives you a roadmap to pursue wholehearted wellness—complete shalom peace—in every area of your life.
The 18 Ways to Holistic Wellness
Ask the Holy Spirit
Movement
Water & Electrolytes
Check Your Hormones & Thyroid
Check Your Poop
Probiotics
Meditation & Encounters
Breath Work
Mobility Work including Pelvic Floor Therapy
Know Your Purpose & Vision
Infrared Sauna
Supplements
Get Outside
Stay Connected IRL
Gratitude
Laughter
Feed Your Soul Life-Giving Content
Get a Counselor, Mentor, or Coach

Resources & Links Mentioned
Free Workout Resources:
Nourish Move Love (YouTube)
Sydney Cummings (YouTube)
Mind Pump Media (Podcast & YouTube)

Apps & Programs:
Strava App
Soul Space App
The Pause App by John Eldredge
Headspace

Electrolytes:
LMNT (Element) - drinklmnt.com
Liquid IV
Thorne Supplements

Supplement Brands:
Pure Encapsulations
Thorne
Paleo Valley
Designs for Health

Books:
Experiencing Jesus. Really. by John Eldredge

Podcasts:
Huberman Lab Podcast
A Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Additional Resources:
Bristol Chart for digestive health
Episode 35 - Original Wholistic Hearts Wellness list
Dr. Mallory Willis Episode - Pelvic floor health

Reflection Questions
What is Holy Spirit inviting you into this season—rest, discipline, or something else?
Which of the 18 areas do you most need to focus on right now?
What has been blocking your wellness journey emotionally or spiritually?
Who can you invite to walk this wellness journey with you for accountability and encouragement?

Disclaimer
Kristin is not a doctor, certified trainer, or functional medicine practitioner. This episode shares friend-to-friend conversation based on years of personal experience with personal training background, her own journey with autoimmune disease, and holistic health research for her and her family and friends. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.
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This precious encounter is based off of Luke 2:4-7. What would it be like to hold the Messiah?
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Have you received a prophetic word over your life? What was your response?
Today we find ourselves listening in on a conversation between Mary and Elizabeth.
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