This episode is part 8 in my solo series on the spiritual component of health. God wired us for relationships. The spiritual component of health is all about relationships, our love relationship with God, our love relationships with one another, and our love relationship with ourselves. In this episode, I connect the dots between this relational aspect to our makeup and our health and well-being. 01:10 - Introduction 04:56 - Modern science confirms ancient biblical teaching on relationships 07:13 - The great commandment and our health 09:35 - Any loving father wants what's best for his kids 12:19 - Emotional responding 16:05 - Forgiveness and relationships 17:45 - Pursuing peace with everyone 19:30 - Taking personal responsibility 20:37 - Summary The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health - David's book The Rising Relative Risk of Mortality for Singles - Meta Analysis The Health Benefits of Strong Relationships - Harvard Health study