How Selah House Uses Christ-Centered Care to Bring Real Recovery with Amanda Sloan
"We don't know what's on the other side, but what we do know is that if we surrender and we go through the path of treatment, we can get to the other side."
Amanda Sloan is here today, and she is walking us through one of the most tender and often overwhelming decisions someone with an eating disorder can face. She’s a faith-driven leader in eating disorder outreach with over 10 years of experience, and she represents Selah House, one of the nation's long-standing Christ-centered eating disorder treatment centers. Amanda's heart for people who are suffering comes through in every word, and I think you're going to feel Jesus throughout this conversation.
If you or someone you love is wondering if it's time for more support, this conversation will meet you right there with hope.
Here’s what we cover:
What "acute" really means and why waiting longer makes things harder
The different levels of eating disorder treatment, inpatient, residential, PHP, and IOP, are explained simply
How Selah House weaves worship, prayer, Bible study, and equine therapy into daily recovery
The beautiful parallel between Job's suffering and the eating disorder recovery journey
What Jesus teaches us in the garden about surrender and the treatment decision
How to know when it's time to make the call and what that first phone call actually looks like
Why recovery is possible and what a breakthrough can look like on the other side
Friend, if you're scared, you're not alone, and you don't have to have it all figured out before you make the call. God meets us exactly where we are, and there is real freedom on the other side of surrender. You have to take one step and let God steady the ground beneath your feet.
"Worship is our weapon, and God is with us always. So we don't have to worry about what this process looks like." — Amanda Sloan
Recovery from an eating disorder is possible, and we have seen it. Moms are calling back with reports of freedom years later, and alums use their stories to spread awareness. The Lord restores! That's the story of Job, and it can be your story too.
If you're ready to take the next step toward residential eating disorder treatment, you can reach Selah House's admissions line at 866-91 FREED. They are ready to answer your questions, walk you through the process, and ensure nothing takes you by surprise.
And if you're scared to reach out to Selah House and not quite ready to make that call, FINDINGbalance is here. You can email us at prayer@findingbalance.com and say I need prayer for the next decision I have to make. We are here to pray for you and to help you.
We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please drop us an email at admin@findingbalance.com, send us a voice message via SpeakPipe, or you can also subscribe for more practical episodes coming your way.
More About Amanda Sloan
Amanda Sloan is a faith-driven leader in eating disorder care with a deep passion for helping individuals find true healing and freedom in Christ. Having witnessed the isolation and bondage that eating disorders create, Amanda is committed to walking alongside clients with compassion, excellence, and grace. She believes lasting recovery extends beyond food and body image into restored relationships, identity, and spiritual wholeness, made possible through Christ-centered care. Amanda represents Odyssey’s Eating Disorder Network, including Selah House, one of the nation’s long-standing Christ-centered eating disorder treatment centers.
Hello Freedom Community
Our Hello Freedom community is launched! This is a Christ-centered space to find connection, encouragement, and gentle steps toward freedom from food and body-image struggles.
No pretending, no fixing yourself first, come just as you are. If you want in, your next step is to join us at findingbalance.com/community.
You were not meant to walk this alone. We're saving a seat for you!
Mentioned Scriptures
Job 1-2, Job 3-31, Job 16:8, Job 19:20, Job 19:14, Job 3:24, and 2 Chronicles 16:9
Connect with Amanda Sloan
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
The Daily Vitamin eDevo: A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups: Find connection with prayer groups and our Hello, Freedom! community.
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.
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Wrap-up music by Jesse Quinn – Christian Instrumental
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
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.
