Healing Starts On Your Plate | A Dialogue on Health and Faith

Is there a connection between faith, mental health, chronic illness, and the food we eat? In this eye-opening episode of The Raw Faith Podcast, Marlyn sits down with Giovani Henry—Marine Corps and Army veteran, certified naturopathic practitioner, husband, and founder of Faith & Roots—to unpack why the Church rarely talks about physical health and why stewardship of our bodies is a biblical responsibility. Together they discuss: * Why healing requires both faith and discipline. * The connection between food, anxiety, depression, and inflammation. * What Scripture teaches about caring for our bodies. * Practical food swaps anyone can make today. * Common misconceptions about high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and processed foods. * How parents can create healthier generations. * The role of self-control in both spiritual and physical wellness. Whether you're struggling with your health, trying to lose weight, battling fatigue, or simply want to honor God with your body, this conversation will challenge your perspective and encourage you to take the next step toward biblical stewardship. Remember: This episode is intended for educational and faith-based discussion. Always consult your healthcare provider before making significant changes to your diet, supplements, or medications. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:57 Meet Giovani Henry 05:22 Opening Prayer 06:45 What Sparked Giovanni's Passion for Health? 11:55 Why the Church Needs to Talk About Health 16:18 Can Diet Affect Anxiety & Depression? 20:45 Taking Responsibility for Your Health 24:30 Why Lifestyle Changes Are So Difficult 27:55 Blood Work Isn't the Whole Story 30:58 The #1 Cause of Death in America 34:15 Common Health Misconceptions 37:50 Does Blessing Your Food Make It Healthy? 39:45 Where Giovanni Learned Everything About Health 41:55 Stress, Trauma & Unforgiveness Affect the Body 44:05 Everyday Habits That Are Hurting Your Health 47:15 Affordable Healthy Swaps for Families 49:55 What Biblical Wellness Really Looks Like 51:35 Raising Healthy Children God's Way 53:05 Giovanni's Final Challenge to Christians 54:15 Closing Prayer 55:05 Where to Find Giovanni & Faith & Roots Host IG: @therealmsmarlyn Podcast IG & Tiktok: @therawfaithpodcast Guest IG: @therealgiovanidhenry @faithandroots Website: www.faithandroots.com — 🎙️ The Raw Faith Podcast is a guest-based Christian podcast where real people share their testimonies, faith journeys, and honest conversations about walking with Jesus in today’s world. #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndHealth #BiblicalHealth #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #FaithOverFear #ChristianLiving #Stewardship #HolisticHealth #Wellness #AnxietyHealing #DepressionRecovery #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthyLifestyle #RawFaithPodcast