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Jun 18, 2025 25 min

What Are You Really Thirsting For?

from Revelation Within On the Go! Hosted by Heidi Bylsma-Epperson and Christina Motley

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the question, “What am I truly thirsting for?” We open a new series focused on caring for our bodies as sacred spaces, not problems to fix. Shifting our mindset in this way reshapes how we respond to emotional eating, self-image, and daily struggles. Drawing from Scripture, we reflect on the Hebrew idea of "thirst"—a deep, soul-level longing—and how only God's presence can satisfy that ache. Like the deer in Psalm 42, our hearts chase after true refreshment, yet we often settle for broken substitutes like food, performance, or approval. Christina shares a recent personal moment of emotional craving, where she realized her deeper need wasn’t food—it was God’s comfort in a hard place. We talk about how God meets us in our dry, weary spaces, just as seasonal rains bring new life to parched hills. We also offer a journaling prompt to help you name your own "dry places" and a breath prayer to connect with God in those moments. This episode is an invitation to see your body as already beloved and to tend to it with grace—because Jesus is present, even in your thirst. November 17, 2026 Tuesdays 3:30pm 8 sessions Fresh Wind Fresh Desire Find out more https://teamlifeisgood.com/fresh Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the question, “What am I truly thirsting for?” We open a new series focused on caring for our bodies as sacred spaces, not problems to fix. Shifting our mindset in this way reshapes how we respond to emotional eating, self-image, and daily struggles. Drawing from Scripture, we reflect on the Hebrew idea of "thirst"—a deep, soul-level longing—and how only God's presence can satisfy that ache. Like the deer in Psalm 42, our hearts chase after true ...

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What Are You Really Thirsting For?

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  1. 0:00 Introduction to Attending the Temple
  2. 8:27 What Are You Thirsty For?
  3. 14:01 Exploring Scripture About Thirst
  4. 16:16 When Comfort Food Isn't the Answer
  5. 22:11 God as the Spring of Living Water
  6. 23:51 Journaling and Breath Prayer Practice

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