How to Train Your Mind and Body to Actually Follow Jesus | with John Van Lenten

Rob Dayton sits down with his longtime friend John Van Lenten to talk about what it looks like to actually live the words of Jesus, not just agree with them.

John shares how the Challenge has been stretching his intimacy with the Trinity, especially journaling from Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit. They dig into how Holy Spirit disrupts the “I already know the right answer” mindset and turns Scripture into something personal and alive.

A big moment is “Regulate how you see.” John admits he first took it as behavior control, but it turned into a deeper shift: changing how you see people, circumstances, and even frustration. John also shares a powerful reframe on repentance: turning your mind toward Jesus, not just away from sin.

They also connect the physical part of the Challenge to spiritual growth. Pushing through workouts becomes training for self control and obedience, so your supernatural response starts becoming your natural response.

You’ll hear:

• Why mindset change is the real battleground of following Jesus
• How “Regulate how you see” applies to people and problems
• Repenting toward Jesus, not just trying to stop sinning
• Why the physical challenge builds spiritual authority
• How thanksgiving can flip your response in hard moments

Journal Prompt
What is my default response when something annoying or hard hits my day?
What would change if I gave thanks first and asked God what He is doing in me?

Links
📘 100xLife Book → https://100xlife.com
🙌 Challenge Waitlist → https://100xlife.com/challenge
📱 Instagram → @100xlifemovement

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Restart
01:41 Rob and John’s Story and Friendship
06:35 Intimacy with the Trinity and Inviting Holy Spirit
13:17 Regulate How You See and the Mindset Shift
20:27 The Challenge, Physical Training, and Obedience
38:12 Thanksgiving as the Switch and Final Encouragement