S3. E13. God healed her eating disorder: From “sweating for the wedding” to surrender (feat. Lauren Brafford)

Just because something gets you results doesn't mean it's actually bearing fruit in your life! In today's episode, we're diving into the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13 and what Jesus teaches us about the importance of deep roots and lasting transformation. Whether you've tried countless diets, exercise programs, or quick fixes that worked temporarily but never lasted, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success actually looks like in your health journey. God doesn't want shallow, short-lived results for you. He wants lasting transformation that produces the fruit of the Spirit and draws you closer to Him! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What the Parable of the Sower teaches us about healing our relationship with food Why not everything that produces results actually produces fruit The difference between temporary weight loss and sustainable, Spirit-led health habits Why quick fixes and shallow transformations often fail when life gets difficult How to measure success by the fruit of the Spirit instead of just numbers on the scale Why lasting healing requires deeper roots in Christ, not another diet or exercise plan How Jesus Ate Carbs and my new 12-week group coaching program, The Table, can help you go deeper and experience lasting transformation

Have you spent years dieting, restricting food, obsessing over your weight, or treating your body harshly? Here's the good news: God isn't finished with you, and you're not too far gone for healing! In today's episode, we're diving into Nehemiah 9 to explore God's faithfulness, forgiveness, and provision, even when His people repeatedly went astray. We'll talk about why God's plan for your body has always included adequate nourishment, how to receive His forgiveness for past mistakes, and what it looks like to stop living restricted and start stewarding your body His way. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why God remains faithful even when we've been unfaithful What Nehemiah 9 reveals about God's provision of food and physical nourishment Why nourishment is a gift from God, not something you have to earn How to receive God's forgiveness and release guilt over how you've treated your body in the past Why you're never too far gone to heal your relationship with food or improve your body image How to move from restriction and food rules toward nourishment, satisfaction, and Spirit-led stewardship How Jesus Ate Carbs can help you walk out a new, biblical approach to eating and caring for your body

If you’ve been worrying about food, your body, holiday eating, or whether you’re doing enough for your health, Jesus has an invitation for you: seek Him first. In this episode, we’re diving into Matthew 6:25-34 and the difference between intentional stewardship and frantic self-optimization. You’ll learn why Jesus tells us not to worry—not because our health doesn’t matter, but because our Heavenly Father already knows what we need. Plus, we’ll talk about how seeking God first can completely change the heart posture from which you care for your body. What You'll Learn: What Jesus means when He says, “Do not worry” about what you’ll eat, drink, or wear The difference between caring for your health and anxiously trying to control it Why the order matters: being with Jesus before doing for Jesus How seeking God first can move you from frantic self-optimization to peaceful, intentional stewardship Why God cares about the details of how you nourish, move, and care for your body How Matthew 6 can help you navigate food and body-image anxiety heading into the holidays Why seeing yourself through God’s eyes is foundational to healing your relationship with food

What does it look like to move forward when God hasn’t shown you the whole plan? In this episode, I’m joined by Pilates instructor and Faith Moves founder Danielle Sperry for a conversation about walking by faith, surrendering control, and taking the next step before you feel completely ready. We also talk about navigating body image and comparison in fitness spaces, keeping movement from becoming an idol, inviting God into our wellness routines, and finding confidence through obedience instead of outcomes. What you'll learn:

Diet culture has taught us to fear bread, but Jesus used bread to point us back to Himself. In this episode, we’re continuing our Matthew series with Matthew 12:1–8 and unpacking what the “bread of the Presence” can teach us about food freedom. We’ll talk about why carbohydrates don’t need to be feared, how food rules can keep us in bondage, and why following Jesus matters more than following diet culture. Plus, I’m sharing why this message became the heart behind the title of my new book, Jesus Ate Carbs, available for pre-order now! What you'll learn: