🎙️#85 - Honor the Giver by Taking Care of the Gift | Can You Be Spiritually Healthy but Physically Unhealthy?

Written by
Dr. Chris Netley
Published on
May 23, 2026

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Episode Summary

What does it really mean to be healthy?

In this episode of the Build Beyond Podcast, Chris Netley explores the relationship between physical health, spiritual health, gratitude, and personal responsibility. Drawing from his experiences as a healthcare provider and his ongoing faith journey, Chris reflects on questions that many people avoid asking themselves:

Can you be spiritually healthy but physically unhealthy?
Are we honoring the gift of the human body?
Where is the line between legitimate limitations and excuses?

This episode dives into faith, fitness, chronic disease, joy, suffering, stewardship, and the tension between worshipping the body versus neglecting it entirely. Chris also discusses how physical health may allow us to better serve others, fulfill our purpose, and continue doing good work for longer.

A thoughtful and vulnerable conversation about health, meaning, and what it means to reach your full potential.

Chapters

00:00 Faith and Healthcare: A Personal Journey

03:45 Defining Health: Physical vs. Spiritual

06:22 The Interconnection of Health and Spirituality

14:32 Joy as a Measure of Spiritual Health

20:46 Maintaining Balance: Adapting and Self-Managing

27:48 The Body's Role in Spiritual and Physical Health

41:18 Honoring the Gift: Taking Care of Our Bodies

Where to find Chris Netley

BuildBeyondHealth.com

Instagram: @BuildBeyondHealth

YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC

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Facebook: Build Beyond Health, PLLC

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