Body and Soul
Hosted by Janet Taves, a registered nurse, and Jono Taves, a doctor of physical therapy, Body and Soul exists to inspire and equip believers to steward their whole lives—both physical and spiritual—with faithfulness and intention. Rooted in the truth that we belong, body and soul, in life and in death, to our faithful Savior Jesus Christ, this podcast explores how we can think biblically about our health and bodies in order to wisely number our days, live out the one anothers of scripture, and become wholeheartedly willing and ready to live for Christ in every season of life.
Body and Soul
A Conversation with Abbey Wedgeworth
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In this episode, Janet interviews Abbey Wedgeworth who invites us to consider how deeply God cares for every part of who we are — both body and soul. She talks about how miscarriage was one piece of opening her eyes to this, and what it looks like to disciple our kids with this truth in mind. Abbey shares the analogy of two colors of playdough mixed together — inseparable, just like our body and soul. We know this conversation with encourage you as you parent your children, or as you consider your own understanding of both spiritual and physical life.
Abbey is a wife, mother, and writer, known for her books Held and the Training Young Hearts series (and a new book coming out March 17, 2026). She’s passionate about discipleship and Bible literacy, and she loves seeing how the gospel transforms the way we think and live. Abbey lives on the beautiful South Carolina coast with her husband, David, and their three boys.
Connect with Abbey:
Instagram: @abbeywedgeworth
Website: https://www.abbeywedgeworth.com/ (join her email list here)
Abbey's Resources:
Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God's Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage
Referenced by Abbey:
"The Body Teaches the Soul" by Justin Earley
Christine Chappell: Postpartum Depression Resources
"Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On For Life" by David Thomas