The Intersection of Metabolic Health and Spiritual Health | Pastor Gary Evensen - E437

The Intersection of Metabolic Health and Spiritual Health | Pastor Gary Evensen - E437

Pastor Gary Evensen is the longtime leader of North Jersey United Pentecostal Church and an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International. Since his conversion in 1980, he has spent more than four decades in ministry, serving in roles from deacon to pastor and helping lead churches across the country. Alongside his wife Milly—a gifted gospel singer and pianist—he has been deeply involved in missions and church planting, including pioneering their current congregation in Secaucus. Pastor Evensen brings a lifetime of experience in faith, leadership, and personal transformation to every conversation.

In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Pastor Gary talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:41) Gary's spiritual and metabolic health journey

  • (12:45) Fasting and the Christian life

  • (16:01) Fasting and physical health/wellbeing

  • (23:08) Dealing with guilt and shame without turning to unhealthy coping habits

  • (31:58) Cortisol, B1 deficiency, and obesity

  • (47:57) The health issues faced by pastors and people in ministry

  • (57:19) Outro

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