In this episode, we shine a light on a dark side of competitive sports: performance enhancing drugs. From anabolic steroids and human growth hormone (HGH) to EPO (erythropoietin), we break down what these substances are, how they work, and the serious side effects they can cause.
Why do so many athletes turn to PEDs? Whether it’s the pressure to win, the desire to recover faster, or the temptation to stay ahead of the competition, we explore the common motivations behind their use — and why these shortcuts come at a high cost.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we’re called to walk in integrity, humility, and holiness — even in how we train and compete. This episode challenges the temptation of performance-enhancing drugs and reminds us to pursue God’s Kingdom, not the fleeting "success" the world promises. Tune in for more. Let's Go!
 
Scriptures to check out:

Proverbs 13:11-16
Ecclesiates 2:11
Jeremiah 29:11
John 8:36
Romans 8:28
Psalms 119:37
Philippians 2:3-5
1 John 1:9
1 John 2:15-17
1 Corinthians 10:31
Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 27:5-6 
Isaiah 55:8-9
Romans 13:1-7
3 John 1:8
1 Timothy 1:8
1 Timothy 2:9-10 
Romans 14 
1 Corinthians 8
Romans 12:1-2
Psalm 139:14
James 4:17
1 Corinthians 9:24-27


 
Check out the following resources below:
 
Anabolic Steroids and Other Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs) | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) https://share.google/qReH6BzjtDPkKWlNW
 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23309-human-growth-hormone-hgh
 
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/performance-enhancing-drugs/art-20046134
 
https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/blood-doping-epo-faq/
 
The Prohibited List | World Anti Doping Agency https://share.google/91hdhKwxH4yQqzRxI
 
What Does the Bible Say About Steroids? https://share.google/D7tWfow90RJTRacVN
 
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanity
 
 
 
 
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