Aligning Body Image Beliefs with God’s Truth
“I was young when I heard the whisper that something was wrong with my body.”—Heather Creekmore
Many of us hear this same subversive whisper, this same voice that tells us we need to change. And we listen. That voice says we need to shrink our bodies, make ourselves more fit, more desirable so we can finally be accepted. But have we really questioned this voice? Have we put it to the test?
This kind of thinking flies in the face of the gospel truth: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). We don’t have to change for God to love us, He already does. It’s his love that changes us.
In this interview, Heather Creekmore, podcaster and author, shares how she chased the acceptable body through school, fitness instructor training, and even in marriage until she realized she was chasing an idol. Body image can be deceiving! That’s why we are excited to share with you this episode so we can stand up to the enemy and fight back with the truth.
If you feel the disparity between how you feel about your body and what you know God says about you, we hope this episode can give you the perspective and tools you need to get started capturing your thoughts and pick the lies from the truth. You’ll learn what to be aware of to prevent obsession, the foundational eating patterns to get in place first, and how to get started today. Listen to the full episode here: Episode 37: Aligning Your Body Image with How God Sees You.
Listening for the Lies of Body Image and Resting in the Truth
In episode 37 of The Joyful Health Show, Kasey interviews author and podcaster Heather Creekmore about how to align your body image with the way God sees you. Heather gets vulnerable and shares her personal stories of chasing body acceptance through diet, becoming a fitness professional, marriage, and more. Heather encourages us to start processing our thoughts when it comes to our bodies and notice how they line up with God’s words about us. Heather shares:
Generational idols and their influence on body image
How to conduct a “listen for the lies” exercise for your thought life around your body
What God requires for us when it comes to beauty and acceptance
About Heather Creekmore
Heather Creekmore
Author and podcaster, Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to a woman's struggle with body image and comparison. She's been featured on dozens of shows and podcasts but is best recognized from her appearance on the Netflix show, Nailed It. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband Eric have four children and live in Austin.
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Takeaways from Today’s Episode
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Compared to Who?: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image By Heather Creekmore
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