The True Health Program – Church Resource

I love the local church.

It has changed my life. I quit my old job, uprooted my family & moved states for the local church. It is everything to me.

One thing the church has taught me is following Jesus means following Him with all of me (body, mind & soul). Not just part of me.

Here’s the problem: following Jesus has been reduced to a mental practice only. A belief system; a private, therapeutic, internal exercise; only impacting the mind.

But Jesus told us to “Love God with all your heart, soul, mind & strength.” Or in other words: every part of us. 

So how do we actually do this?

This is where we come in. 

We help your church pursue true health, which is aligning every area with God’s design of health: physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally & spiritually.

We are redefining health to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind & strength” so that we can “love our neighbor as ourself.”

This is the main reason. The motivation. We increase levels of health to love others better. Because a healthier you leads to a more loving you. “So the world may know we are followers of Jesus by the way we love one another.” One of our core pillars is health is a means to an end: to love others better. It’s not to become the healthiest self, it’s to become a more accurate representation of Jesus.

Our 4-week program called The True Health Program is the solution.

The True Health Program is 4 weeks long.

The content is centered around redefining health through the 9 Correct Understandings of Health:  

• Health is holistic (physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally, spiritually)
• Health is a stewardship (1 Corinthians 6)
• Health is freedom (increased ability to do what God is calling you to do)
• Health is an alignment with God's design (body, mind, soul)
• Health is a means to an end (to love others better)
• Health is a spectrum (ranging from season to season)
• Health is a tension to manage (not a problem to solve)
• Health is sustainable (something you maintain in every season)
• Health is your holistic pursuit towards Jesus (Jesus is the perfection of health)

The program concludes with introducing the 7 Habits of Health: the practical application of pursuing true health:

• Habit #1: Sleep Well – consistently getting 7-9 hours of sleep every night
• Habit #2: Eat Clean – prioritizing whole / real / clean foods 80+% of the time
• Habit #3: Move Often – getting 8k+ steps each day
• Habit #4: Increase Clarity – revealing your inner atmosphere through self-awareness
• Habit #5: Decrease Stress – minimizing anxiety and maximizing peace
• Habit #6: Cultivate Community – surrounding yourself with like-minded, same valued people
• Habit #7: Embrace Purpose – using your health to serve & love others better

SESSION 1 - REDEFINING IT

CONTENT

• We uncover common misunderstandings of health, the difference between culture’s version of health & Scripture’s version of health (aka “true health”), and how health is a stewardship (1 Corinthians 6).

• Correct Understandings #1-2

APPLICATION

• Members start crafting a plan to improve their sleeping habits
• The win = get 7+ hours of sleep each night

SESSION 2 - GOD'S DESIGN OF HEALTH

CONTENT

• We unpack how health is freedom, how health is an alignment with God’s design, and what God’s design actually is. We take a look at God’s design for the body, mind & soul, and how each area impacts our overall health.

• Correct Understandings #3-5

APPLICATION

• Members start crafting a plan to improve their nutrition habits
• The win = eat 1 meal consisting of whole/clean/real foods each day

SESSION 3 - THE SAME PURSUIT

CONTENT

• We explain how your health and your faith are connected. We cover how your pursuit towards a truly healthy life is the same pursuit towards Jesus, the full embodiment of true health.

• Correct Understandings #6-7

APPLICATION

• Members start crafting a plan to improve their movement habits
• The win = get 8k+ steps each day

SESSION 4 - THE 7 HABITS OF HEALTH

CONTENT

• We provide a simple & clear framework on how to live a truly healthy life – and it’s found in The 7 Habits of Health. These are the 7 basic habits that anyone in any season of life, or any level of health, can incorporate into their day-to-day to live a truly healthy life

• Correct Understandings #8-9

APPLICATION

• Members will take an assessment to measure each area of health, write a letter to themselves to inspire themselves & build a sustainable plan moving forward

(4) Lesson Modules, including:

• (4) Teaching Video's (one for each week)
• Session Outlines & Summaries
• Key Scriptures
• Questions for Discussion
• Weekly videos to help develop healthy habits around sleep, nutrition & movement

Digital Copy of the Member Workbook (print copies available on Amazon)

Additional Resources, including

• Chapters from Alex's books
• Summary Charts
• Program Tips
• (1) "How To Use The Workbook" section
• 40 Workouts, with explanations
• 40 Recipes

(1) True Health Assessment (a quiz to measure each area of health)

How much does it cost?

$39.99 per person. If your church would like to cover partial / full cost for your members / staff, please reach out to Trevor at [email protected].

Is this to be done individually or with a group?

Whatever you prefer, both work! If you do it with a group, we recommend you watch each session's video together, then work through the questions & homework after.

Can this be done in-person and/or digitally?

Either! Similar to the dynamics of an in-person small group vs digital small group, the True Health Program can be adapted for your specific demands.

Do I need to workout / exercise during the program?

No! There are no workout / exercise requirements in this program. Members will be encouraged to be physically active / get steps in during this program though!

How much time do I need?

We recommend allocating 60 minutes each week. 

Do I need to be in-shape?

Absolutely not! This is not a workout regimen or diet plan (in fact, neither of these are included in this program). This is lecture-based teaching series to help you change (improve) your definition of health in order to be better stewards. 

I love this! I'm just having a hard time articulating / communicating *what* this exactly is. Any tips?

Here are a few:

01 – "This program: A) connects health & faith, B) helps you redefine health from a biblical lens, C) provides actionable steps for anyone to improve their health."

02 – Use the "Dave Ramsey" analogy (Dave Ramsey helps people in churches be better stewards of their money, where this program helps people in churches be better stewards of their health)

03 – Go to holohlth.com/truehealthprogram and show the 2:20 minute promo video at the top of the site.

TRUE HEALTH PROGRAM

CLICK HERE to check out the program (you will first need to sign-up, then log-in by following the steps via email)

TRUE HEALTH PROGRAM: MEMBER WORKBOOK

CLICK HERE to access the digital version

CLICK HERE to buy physical copies

01 –

"As a whole, the reminder of what true health looks like. Our bodies are a gift from God and we are called to steward ours for his glory. Another take away is how impactful the first 3 habits of sleeping well, eating clean, and moving often truly are. They are simple enough where everyone can begin improving their lives, and the cumulative effects of these are noticeable. I thought the "letter to yourself" in week 4 was a powerful moment...well done."

02 –

"The connection between health and living the way Jesus would want us to. Health is really a tool to be able to carry out our mission to be the type of Jesus followers we should be."

03 –

"Understanding that God has created ALL of me to experience and glorify Him. Specifically thinking through my mind and how God has designed it and desires for me to glorify Him with it.. That has been what I have come back to repeatedly over these past four weeks."

04 –

"It is a four week program that helps you learn what it means to be truly and wholly healthy. It takes what we typically think about "health," deepens that understanding, and helps you learn how to live out of that truth."

05 – 

"Health is more than just a number on a scale. Health is truly connected to all aspects of our life being aligned for a greater purpose."

06 – 

"The True Health Program is a 4-week program where you learn what true health actually is, the way God designed health, for your mind, body, and soul. Through this program, you will experience freedom by engaging in the 7 habits of true health."

Hey everyone!

I want to share an exciting new opportunity with you. It's called the True Health Program! (CLICK HERE to learn more) 

Jesus said the #1 commandment is to "Love God with all our heart, soul, mind & strength." Or in other words, every part of you. 

But how can we practically do this? 

That's what this program is all about. 

Our hope for you is to become healthy in every area of your life. To redefine health & learn what God's design of health is, so that we can love our neighbor better! Because a healthier you leads to a more loving you (but more on this in the program).

Practically, you will engage in weekly activities to build personal plans to implement what you've learned each week too (including sleeping well, eating clean & moving often). There is no other program like this – and we are excited to share it with you!

Here are some details of the program:

• The program is 4 weeks long. The dates & times are ___________.
• Each week is a ________ (virtual or in-person) gathering.
• Each gathering will be ______ (60, 75, etc) minutes.
• Price: $39.99
• Program To-Do's:
•  Attend each gathering for 4 weeks
•  Participate in conversation, homework & group texts throughout the week
•  Do the activities in the Member Workbook

At the end of the 4 weeks, you will:

•  Understand how health & faith intersect
•  Learn God's design of health
•  Improve every area of health
•  Develop a personal plan for sleeping well, eating clean & moving often

Just image if health wasn't a struggle anymore? It doesn't have to be!

Jesus invites us to experience "life to the full" in John 10, and when we align each area of our health (body, mind & soul), we can! 

I hope you can join!

I look forward to hearing back. Let me know if you have any questions.

– (insert your name here)