80s Diet Culture Time Capsule with Amy Carlson
Diet culture in the 80s greatly impacted body image for many women. But the fact that there was straight-up body image propaganda placed on the desks of young girls nationwide—how rude! From skincare to haircare to “delicious dieting” (no, we’re not making this up), this pamphlet packed a punch. But to what end? And what was the impact of this messaging?
Body Shaming Ourselves & What the Bible Says with Travis Stewart
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.
Aging Gratefully with Heather Creekmore
Aging is a journey filled with wisdom, beauty, and profound growth, and there’s no need to fear or stigmatize it. In this episode, Chrissy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Heather Creekmore about transforming our perceptions of aging. Together they attack the cultural messages and unrealistic expectations placed on women to maintain a youthful appearance, and how these pressures intersect with body image issues.
Reclaim Your Summer with Heather Creekmore
Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy being with friends and family, and there’s no need to continue waiting until you’re a certain size to enjoy it. Heather Creekmore chats with Chrissy about transforming the way we see our bodies this summer including the pressures of altering our bodies for the season, the toxic messages of diet culture, and the benefits of improving the quality of the content we consume.
The Enemy Lies About Body Size, But God’s Truth Leads To Freedom! with Chrissy Kirkman
In this exclusive solo episode, our host, Chrissy Kirkman, shares profound insights drawn from her personal journey. Diving into ten pervasive lies perpetuated by the enemy, Chrissy counters each with transformative truths anchored in scripture.
A Grace-Rooted Approach to Navigating Diet Culture as Christians, with Megan Becker
Megan Becker, MPH, RD shares with host Chrissy Kirkman how seemingly small life experiences and innocuous comments, often referred to as “micro-shame moments,” can significantly impact our self-perception. Megan emphasizes the importance of breaking free from the body-image fixation passed down through generations and discusses how grace is the key to overcoming guilt and shame narratives.
Diversity in The Kingdom of God with Jessica-Lauren Newby
How do you practice nourishing yourself in a way that honors God and cares for your body? Have you considered that more than one body type reflects His image? Host Chrissy Kirkman talks with private practitioner and speaker, Jessica-Lauren Newby, drive home what the Bible says about caring for our bodies– and celebrating them according to His perfect and diverse design.
Diet Culture Soup with Dr. Alisa Shanks
A marinade infuses flavor. Unfortunately, we live in a diet culture infused with toxic messages about size, shape, body image, worth, value, what is and isn't "okay" to eat, how our bodies are "supposed" to look, and other lies from the enemy. Listen as Dr. Alisa Shanks helps us see how even in the midst of an eating disorder, God is the God of hope, healing, and restoration.