“You can move well, eat well, and think well—but without spiritual health, something’s missing.” 🙏
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Scott and Pastor James Savage from Crosspoint dive into how faith and identity shape our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Dr. Scott: Today, I want to welcome James Savage to the Beyond the Adjustment podcast. James is with Crosspoint Church here in Dickson. Our topic today is spiritual health. There are many pieces to the puzzle of overall wellness, and one that I think often gets overlooked is spiritual health. You can eat well, move well, and even think well, but if the spiritual aspect is missing, I believe you’re missing a big part of what makes us whole. That’s why I’ve invited James today—this is his field. I’d love to hear your story and how you got started.
James Savage: Thanks, Dr. Scott. First off, thank you. I really appreciate the podcast. I’ve been listening, and I love how it brings different angles of health together. Being healthy isn’t always intuitive for people—what to eat, how much to work out—it all changes constantly. What I’ve heard so far helps simplify and ground it, especially for folks like me who don’t have that built-in health intuition.
Dr. Scott: That’s great to hear. So tell us—how did you get into ministry and spiritual health?
James Savage: I grew up as the class clown, the guy who liked to make people laugh and be the energy in the room. But as a teenager, I started to wonder—do people actually care about me, or just what I can offer them emotionally? That insecurity made me question if the love people showed me was real, and by extension, whether the God they told me about loved me too.
I never questioned if God existed; that always made sense to me. But one night, I had an experience that felt like either a perfectly timed coincidence or an answered prayer. I decided to believe it was God speaking to me—that He saw me and cared. That decision changed everything.
Dr. Scott: It sounds like that brought you a real sense of peace.
James Savage: Exactly. And that peace carries over into how I live my life. It’s not that everything is easy now, but I no longer look for my worth in what I do or how I perform. My identity is grounded in the love of Jesus. That kind of spiritual stability has incredible effects on your mental and emotional health.
Dr. Scott: It absolutely does. And it’s interesting how both of our professions intersect more than most people realize. Chiropractic is rooted in the idea that there’s a universal intelligence flowing through all things. It’s why natural healing emphasizes aligning with that intelligence instead of overriding it.
James Savage: That resonates with me. In our church, we talk about holistic health all the time. Jesus said to love God with your heart, soul, mind, and strength—and to love others as yourself. That’s the full picture: mind, body, and spirit. Even communion and baptism are physical expressions of spiritual truths. We bring our whole selves to the table—literally and figuratively.
Dr. Scott: It’s amazing how often spiritual health gets compartmentalized, even in healthcare. But the mind, body, and spirit aren’t separate silos. They affect each other deeply.
James Savage: Totally agree. And it’s in those moments of crisis—illness, grief, doubt—where you see the power of spiritual grounding. I’ve witnessed miracles, yes. But just as powerful are the people walking through valleys with a peace that doesn’t make sense on paper. That’s a miracle too.
Dr. Scott: Absolutely. I always say healing is natural—it’s our God-given right. The question is whether we’re doing the things that allow healing to happen.
James Savage: Right. Prayer isn’t an excuse to do nothing—it’s a launching pad for taking the right action. There’s a role for us to play, and Jesus taught that clearly. If we fight for our prayer life, fight for our families, and fight for our hearts through rhythms of solitude, ministry, and community—we’re walking in the right direction.
Dr. Scott: Well said. And it’s not about perfection. It’s about consistency over intensity. Take a step every day. That’s the real spiritual discipline, and it transforms everything else—mental health, relationships, even physical wellbeing.
James Savage: Exactly. When your identity is grounded in something unshakable, you’re free to live with compassion, patience, and love. That spills out into every part of your life.
Dr. Scott: James, thank you so much for being here today and sharing your perspective. This has been an incredible conversation.
James Savage: Thank you. It’s an honor. I love what you’re doing here.