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You may not realize it but your take on hot button, political and cultural issues is shaped by 2 theological realities. The Creator/creature distinction and a theology of the body.
Embodied holiness means recognizing the body's value and importance in the Christian faith. To embody holiness, Christians strive to think about the treat their bodies to the glory of God.
While MAHA’s accomplishments will boost health and wellbeing, they fail to explain the why behind the what. Why does it matter to eat real foods and combat chronic disease in the first place? Having the tools and knowledge to care for our bodies is great. But without knowing why we should eat well or exercise, our efforts lack a sustainable foundation. Caring for the body doesn’t matter if you don’t know why your body matters. MAHA needs a meaningful view of the body. That’s where the Christian faith comes in.
A theology of the body helps Christians understand that caring for physical health is not about perfection or control, but faithful stewardship. While the MAHA movement highlights important health concerns, Scripture alone explains why the body matters. When Christians think rightly about the body, health becomes an expression of obedience rather than obsession.
A theology of the body helps Christians understand that caring for physical health is not about perfection or control, but faithful stewardship. While the MAHA movement highlights important health concerns, Scripture alone explains why the body matters. When Christians think rightly about the body, health becomes an expression of obedience rather than obsession.
Teens face challenges from constant access to social media and the pressure to have an ideal body. In response, many teens find themselves struggling with negative body image and even an eating disorder. In this post, you'll find helpful information about common eating disorders and gives warning signs that you might be at risk of developing one. If you are currently struggling with an eating disorder, you are not alone. God’s love and care for you. In him, there is hope!
Women 40+ juggle a lot, from family and busy schedules, to a career and hormone shifts, the last thing they want to juggle is another to do. This post aims to make a healthy lifestyle a bit easier by summing up 3 of the most effective habits 40+ women can incorporate for improved health.
if you’re single now, it’s a calling for your present season. God, in his sovereignty and providence, could change that season tomorrow. He could change it in two years or twenty. At the same time, he may leave you and me in that season for the rest of our lives. But that’s a reality he doesn’t ask us to accept today.
Because the MAHA Movement could change the trajectory of American health, it’s important for Christians to think it through from a biblical worldview.
For these reasons and more, the church needs to know how the Bible addresses the body. Christians must affirm that the body is valuable and that God has ultimate authority over it. By standing on a biblical understanding of the body, we can build a theology of the body from Scripture. Equipped with this understanding, we can confidently address some of the most pressing issues of our day.
Christians struggling with anxiety can praise God for these creational interventions and proclaim them to others. Rather than overlooking our body’s role, we glorify God for his masterful design and embrace creational interventions as a means of enhancing human flourishing through our mind-body connection.
Ozempic and most other GLP-1s are given via weekly injections at $1,000+ a pop. And to be clear, these are weight MANAGEMENT drugs meant to produce up to “about 15% weight loss.” For their benefits to continue, you must continue taking them…indefinitely. Studies show once off them, many people regain the weight lost.
God weaves throughout our lives. He shapes day after day and year after year, one circumstance at a time. And for believers, no occurrence is ever wasted or pointless. Each one is part of the greater narrative he promises to work out for his glory and the good of those who love him.
If you know you need to make lifestyle changes, here are 5 habits that I think are essential to boost your wellbeing.
The SBC passed a surprising resolution to help 75% of pastors who have experienced a stress-related health crisis.
Understand Healthy is a program anyone can implement no matter your age or limitation. You don’t have to be a Christian to do it because it’s ultimately for anyone wanting to cultivate lasting lifestyle change. That said, I did write it with a few specific contexts in mind.
As biblical counselors, a theology of the body will help you stand with confidence on a biblical worldview that doesn’t devalue or distort physical realities.
Knowing how obesity impacts your body can motivate you to combat it.
Knowing how obesity impacts your body can motivate you to combat it.
Knowing how obesity impacts your body can motivate you to combat it.
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to release a series of posts regarding a driving conviction that I’ve had for years – the overlap of Christianity and the obesity epidemic. That connection is the main reason I became a […]
The Lord gave me a driving passion years ago to help Christians recognize that the well being of their bodies matters and then to equip them with the basics of bodily care. Because we were created as embodied spiritual and […]
Chances are either you are personally affected by disability or know someone who is, as 1 in 4 people, endures a physical or cognitive impairment. Even more, the South has the highest prevalence of disability in the country, a reality […]
In this post, I’m reviewing Table for Two: Biblical Counsel for Eating Disorders for two main reasons. First, it’s pertinent to embodiment, and second, it provides biblical help in an area where the church needs more guidance. But I also […]
May is mental health awareness month. As someone who went through a period of depression over 10 years ago, I can appreciate when mental health issues get attention. I think that attention is especially important for believers, as depression is […]
Have you gotten the message yet? The message that your material body doesn’t actually matter. This is the underlying message of the transgender movement. Instead, the movement claims all that actually matters is whatever your immaterial mind wants to believe […]
Sleep Studies show adults need seven to nine hours of sleep. A regular lack of sleep can cause concentration problems, weight gain, high blood pressure, mood and memory issues, weak immune system, and increase risk of heart disease, diabetes, and […]
On the surface you may think the body positivity movement is about accepting yourself, being ok with your size or shape, promoting diversity in media campaigns, and rejecting body-shaming. But we live in a cultural moment that seeks to breed […]
My posts normally revolve around the body, and while this one doesn’t really address the body, it does explain why I started Forsaken Body in the first place. I hope my unexpected journey encourages you. I graduated with a PhD […]
I recently read a surprising article about millennials and their health. I felt it was important to echo things from that article because I’m a millennial, suffered the same medical issue, and write about the body. Millennials are quite possibly […]
Lainey’s Struggling with Body Image Book Lainey’s Teens & Eating Disorders Minibook This is my fourth and final post on developing a biblical, God-honoring body image. The previous one established a context for understanding body image based on Scripture, and […]
Lainey’s Strugging with Body Image Book Lainey’s Teens & Eating Disorders Minibook Christians need a different foundation for body image. Rather than one that is subjectively informed by insecurities and worldly influences, our body image should be objectively constructed by […]
Lainey’s Struggling with Body Image Book Lainey’s Teens & Eating Disorders Minibook If you asked people to describe what they looked like, their response would be a telling representation of their body image. Very simply, body image is the mental […]
Lainey’s Struggling with Body Image Book Lainey’s Teens & Eating Disorders Minibook I want to start a series on body image because it’s a struggle common to most people, not just teenage girls. Body image is also a topic that […]
Last week, I discussed the reality of ministry burnout. If you missed that previous post on what burnout is and its physical ramifications, be sure to read that one first. In this post, I’ll cover factors that lead to burnout […]
Like many of my posts, this one comes from personal experience too, my own combined with years of being in church leadership and seminary. I’m also writing on this topic because burnout and a forsaken body go hand in hand. […]
Fat is commonly misunderstood. Whether it’s the need for dietary fat or the function of fat in the body, there are mixed messages everywhere. For instance, a few decades ago, dietary fat was labeled bad for you. We were obsessed […]
Your body has a future. Value it in the present. This was part of Paul’s message to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. He proved the body’s value and God’s authority over the body by discussing the resurrection. Resurrection is […]
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 15 years and have trained many people of varying ages and ability levels. Most trainers have a preferred population group they’d rather train – like college athletes, postpartum moms, or senior adults. I […]
What is a forsaken body? What does it look like? How do you recognize it? Can you avoid one? Forsaken bodies look different. They come in all different shapes, sizes, and conditions. The bottom line is they’re all ignored, mistreated, […]
New year. New you. Out with the old. In with the new. Peace out, 2020. Hey there, 2021! However you say it, the new year is here. And with it comes new intentions, plans, resolutions. Around 75 million Americans will […]
It’s been awhile since my last post. It turns out that working on a dissertation plus another writing project can keep you pretty busy. Who knew?! So now that most gyms are open again, I wanted to post about exercise. […]
Struggling with Body Image Book In this post, I want to suggest ways women can fight discouragement over their body during menopause. And more specifically, how Christian women can seek to honor the Lord while dealing with physical changes in […]
Is everyone ok out there? Things are a bit crazy right now. I don’t know about you, but I find solace in the fact that Scripture tells us nothing is new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Everything we’re experiencing today […]
Lainey’s Struggling with Body Image Book Lainey’s Teens & Eating Disorders Minibook I struggled a bit to write this post. It is immensely personal, but my hope is that some of you may find my story helpful. About 13 years […]
You are made in the image of God. We’ve all heard it. You’ve probably said it. But what does the image of God really mean? And do we grasp its significance? While Scripture doesn’t fully explain it, I want to […]
Ok, I need to confess something. I’ve struggled to workout over the last few weeks. If you know me, you’re probably shocked. But yes, it’s true. Most days I haven’t done much more than walk. Thankfully, I live in a […]
Right now, everyone is coping with abrupt, unexpected change. Creating some kind of normalcy with those regular things you did just two weeks ago will help. Exercise is something that you can continue at home, even if you don’t have […]
If you missed part 1 of this post, you should check it out here first! It has information on the diet industry that might surprise you! Plus, you don’t want to miss tips 1 and 2! Watch the sugar 3. […]
“No thanks, I’m on a diet.” If you’re the average American, especially female, you’ve likely uttered those words at some point in your life. But what’s the appeal of dieting anyway? Is it the promise of quick results, the allure […]
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