Do you find yourself feeling tired, worn out, or weighed down by it all? You’re not alone.
In this episode with longtime FINDINGbalance friend Ruth Harper, we gently explore Jesus’ invitation to us in Matthew 11:28-30. Experiencing a yoke with Jesus in a loving and supportive way comes more easily to some than to others. It’s related to what’s happening in your individual attachment system.
We dig deep into what a“yoke” is and how to choose a supportive yoke. And lastly, we explore how attachment styles(or attachment theory) beautifully tie into the conversation about yokes.(You’ll also get an update about Chrissy’s social media detox!)
A big focus of this episode is that Jesus wants to unburden you from your struggles. He deeply desires to walk alongside you. And while that may seem a world away from where you are right now, let this be your reminder that you don’t have to carry it all.
In this episode, we cover:
An update on Chrissy’s social media detox
The various meanings of what it means to be“yoked”
What is actually being shared in Matthew 11:28-30
How Jesus provides a helpful and loving yoke
How to identify if you’re in a yoke of bondage
How to think about“attachment theory” with your relationship with God
What to know if you don’t feel lovingly yoked to Jesus
Why it’s so important to be compassionate
Resources to help heal a challenging attachment style
How a healthy attachment style with God helps to heal food and body image struggles
Steps to take to choose a supportive yoke
How to find trusted Christian treatment providers
Embodied techniques to help take in scripture
This episode felt so grounding and peaceful to us. We felt the Lord with us as we were recording, and pray you do, too.
Having this reminder that we have choice when it comes to what we’re yoked to can be so powerful and freeing!
If you’ve been struggling with anything shared today(being yoked to unsupportive thoughts or behaviors), consider reaching out to Ruth for help. We’re also so grateful to have Ruth’s guidance and grace in our Lasting Freedom Course!
We’d love to hear from you! If you’d like to hear even more about attachment styles or deep dives into specific scriptures, please email admin@findingbalance.com to let us know.
More About Ruth Harper
Ruth Harper is a Registered Dietitian who owns a solo private practice near Pittsburgh, PA where she works with clients seeking recovery from eating disorders or who are seeking repair of their relationship with food and body. Ruth enjoys biking, hiking, running, and studying the Bible with friends. She has been married for over 30 years, and treasures spending time with her 2 adult sons, their wives, and 5 delightful grandchildren.
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.
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.
