EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 28 MIN
Biblical Truths for a Healthy Relationship with Food and Body: 4 Things Every Christian Should Hear
from Nourished & Free: The Podcast · host Michelle Yates, MS, RD, LMNT
What does the Bible really say about health, food, and body image? You asked, I'm delivering! Due to popular demand, here's another episode on the topic of faith & food freedom or being a Christian woman while navigating a healthy relationship with food.I've boiled my thoughts down to 4 biblical truths I think every Christian woman (or man, really) needs to hear about honoring God with her body.... without making health an idol. Learn how faith and science work together, why “your body is a temple” is often misunderstood, and how to find peace in biblical stewardship, not obsession.TOPICS COVERED00:00 — What happens when you mix theology with health advice?00:59 — Can faith and health coexist?02:21 — Made in the image of God… Not the image of Instagram07:03 — When “healthy” becomes an idol12:42 — Who’s really in control of your body?15:00 — Stewardship without obsession17:10 — Science: The part of God’s plan we keep ignoring17:47 — Control, trust, and letting God be God21:47 — How the appeal to nature fallacy confuses Christians26:04 — Living nourished, not obsessedRESOURCES MENTIONEDSystematic review on body fat % and all cause mortalitySend an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!Support the showLEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free®📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly!)📖 Check out my blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!)🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition
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What does the Bible really say about health, food, and body image? You asked, I'm delivering! Due to popular demand, here's another episode on the topic of faith & food freedom or being a Christian woman while navigating a healthy relationship with food. I've boiled my thoughts down to 4 biblical truths I think every Christian woman (or man, really) needs to hear about honoring God with her body.... without making health an idol. Learn how faith and science work together, why “your ...
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