My guest on this podcast is author, speaker, and pastor Shane Idleman (https://shaneidleman.com/). What makes Shane's story truly inspiring is the fact that he abandoned a promising career as a Corporate Executive in the health and fitness industry to pursue a dream that God instilled in his heart following his commitment to Christ. In his words: “While I had focused on prosperity, wealth, and success, I had starved my soul. I tried everything that the world had to offer, but ultimately, I found that it offered little of lasting value.” When asked why he thinks that his books are being so well received, Shane added: “The overwhelming response simply reflects the need that we all have for the truths found in God’s Word.” Shane is the founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship (https://westsidechristianfellowship.org/) in Southern California, 60 miles North of Los Angeles. Shane also hosts a podcast at Idleman Unplugged Podcast (https://idlemanunplugged.podbean.com/). Shane has written 12 compelling books with a unique perspective on various subjects. His books include... - Feasting & Fasting: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why - 40 Days to Reset Your Life: Applying God's Wisdom for Physical and Spiritual Renewal - Help! I'm Addicted: Overcoming the Cravings that Overcome You - If My People: In Case of National Emergency Read This - Desperate for More of God: The Heart Cry of Every Believer - What Works When "Diets" Don't: Your Personal 8-Step Weight-Loss Success Guide ...and many others, which you can download for free on his church’s website https://westsidechristianfellowship.org/free-ebooks/. You can also find Shane on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shaneidleman/?hl=en Twitter https://twitter.com/IdlemanShane YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WestsideChristian Full Show Notes Here: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/idleman During our discussion, you'll discover: -Who is Shane Idleman?...06:19 -Shane’s background and destructive lifestyle...09:44 -How Shane returned to God...17:18 -The importance of self-discipline for spiritual growth...34:23 -How trials and tribulations make you a better man...47:40 -Shane’s book and his fasting protocol...50:40 -Health-related topics from a biblical perspective...1:14:35 Additional Resources: Ben Greenfield Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/collections/books Ben Greenfield Social Media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield Youtube handle: @BenGreenfieldLife #spirituality #spiritual #spiritualfitness #bengreenfield