# Why Would a Christian Exercise?

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Podcast: [Messages by Desiring God](https://stenobird.com/podcast/messages-by-desiring-god-608146)
Published: 2026-03-14T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/17299314/why-would-a-christian-exercise
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Duration seconds: 1640

## Resource

David Mathis | Exercise may seem like a distraction from a life of serving others, but God can use our movement to deepen our joy and broaden our love.

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