What does the Bible reveal about body shame and image? Quite a lot it turns out! Travis Stewart is here to walk us through various scriptures and real-life examples. (Check out the full version of the episode here! One thing I find fascinating is that when we change how we see ourselves—it can actually have a far-reaching impact on society as a whole!
Tune in as Travis takes us on a journey of exploring how food and the human body is viewed in our culture, what the Bible teaches us about the body, and how we can find true freedom and healing in Christ! Definitely don’t miss the end of this episode where Travis dives deep into what The Last Supper reveals about our bodies and food.
In this episode, we cover:
- The role shame plays in keeping us struggling for food freedom
- Why it feels better to be upset with yourself vs “fixing” the problem
- What body issues we see in society and what the Bible says about it
- How not loving and caring for ourselves impacts society as a whole
- How gratitude is the counterbalance with many body image issues
- What the Last Supper reveals to us about body image and food
We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts on this conversation about faith, food, & body image to admin@findingbalance.com
More About Travis Stewart
Travis Stewart has been mentoring others since 1992 and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2005. His approach is relational and creative, helping people understand their story while also building hope for the future. Travis has experience with a wide variety of issues which might lead people to seek out professional help. This includes special interest in helping those with compulsive and addictive behaviors such as internet and video game addiction, eating disorders, shopping addiction, and spirituality. He was the visionary for the FINDINGbalance Hungry for Hope Conference, a faith-based conference that provided training and help for both professionals and lay people in the treatment of eating disorders. An excellent communicator and teacher, Travis is a regular consultant to FINDINGbalance and has spoken at schools such as Pepperdine University, Baylor, Washington University, and graduate schools and seminaries on the topic of eating disorders and body image.
Links & Mentioned Resources
Food, Body, and Freedom in Christ with Travis Stewart, MA, LPC, NCC
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Scriptures:
Matthew 26: 26-29
Genesis 12
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Connect with Travis:
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test: Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo: A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups: Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Christian Treatment Finder: Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course: A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.