TheTruth About Peaceful Eating: What No One Told Us-Part 1

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What if all your struggles with food aren't actually about food at all? This eye-opening conversation launches a powerful three-part series called "The Truth About Peaceful Eating: What No One Told Us," exploring the complex relationship between faith, food, and freedom.
Hosts Heidi and Christina vulnerably share their decades-long battles with food obsession and body image, revealing how these struggles often mask deeper spiritual hungers. Through personal stories—from classroom candy binges to secret nighttime eating—they illuminate how food becomes a battlefield when we believe we're not enough, that God is disappointed in us, or that we must fix ourselves to be worthy of love. This conversation offers both compassion and hope for anyone trapped in cycles of shame and food obsession.

Ready to discover what you're really hungry for? Join us as we taste and see that the Lord is good in ways food could never satisfy.

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Chapters

1. Introducing Peaceful Eating Series (00:00:00)

2. What If The Problem Isn't Food? (00:02:51)

3. Food Standing In For Deeper Needs (00:05:47)

4. God's Loving Gaze on Our Hearts (00:12:06)

5. An Invitation to Deeper Grace (00:18:58)

6. Freedom in Christ, Not in Food Plans (00:26:12)

173 episodes

TheTruth About Peaceful Eating: What No One Told Us-Part 1

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published 22 days ago

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Ready to discover what you're really hungry for? Join us as we taste and see that the Lord is good in ways food could never satisfy.

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Chapters

1. Introducing Peaceful Eating Series (00:00:00)

2. What If The Problem Isn't Food? (00:02:51)

3. Food Standing In For Deeper Needs (00:05:47)

4. God's Loving Gaze on Our Hearts (00:12:06)

5. An Invitation to Deeper Grace (00:18:58)

6. Freedom in Christ, Not in Food Plans (00:26:12)

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Why Does the Path to Peaceful Eating Feel So Difficult?! 30:28

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Send us a text Have you ever thought, “Why can’t I just get over this food thing already?” You’re not alone—I’ve been there too. In this honest conversation, we unpack why making peace with food and your body can feel so frustratingly out of reach. Christina and I share our personal journeys, from restrictive diets in our teens to obsessing over “good” and “bad” foods, and how early experiences shaped the way we view food and ourselves. It’s a layered struggle that many people face, and there’s so much more behind it than just willpower. We dig into how the brain forms patterns around control and comfort, and how real change starts by addressing our thoughts, not just our behaviors. With insights from both neuroscience and Scripture—like Jesus’ reminder to “clean the inside of the cup first”—we explore what healing can truly look like. You’re not broken or weak; there’s a path forward grounded in gratitude, truth, and community. No matter how long you’ve wrestled with this, there is real hope for freedom and peace—with food, with your body, and with yourself. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org…

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The Truth About Peaceful Eating: What No One Told Us-Part 3 16:55

8 days ago16:55

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Send us a text Can we truly make peace with food and our bodies? After years of diet culture, food rules, and body shame, the question feels almost too hopeful to ask. But the answer is a resounding yes—and it's what God wants for us. In this final episode of our three-part series "The Truth About Peaceful Eating: What No One Told Us," we unpack a revolutionary truth: peace doesn't wait for you at the end of a perfect journey; peace meets you on the way. While the world tells us to try harder and fix ourselves, the gospel offers something radically different—you're already loved, already enough, already free. Ready to experience this freedom? Join our new class "Transforming Grace: Discovering Peaceful Eating" starting this June, where we'll walk this journey together with practical tools, teaching, and community support. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org…

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The Truth About Peaceful Eating: What No One Told Us-Part 2 26:03

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Send us a text Mind renewal isn't just a spiritual catchphrase—it's the transformative key to peaceful eating that's been missing from our conversations about food and body. In part two of our special series "The Truth About Peaceful Eating: What No One Told Us," we dive deep into how our thoughts shape our relationship with food more profoundly than any diet plan ever could. For years, many of us have exhausted ourselves trying to change our behavior around food through increasingly complex rules and restrictions. We've blamed ourselves for lacking willpower when these approaches inevitably fail. But what if the problem was never our discipline or determination? What if we've been believing the wrong story all along? Be sure to join us for this important conversation and discover why mind renewal might be the missing piece you've been searching for all along. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org…

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TheTruth About Peaceful Eating: What No One Told Us-Part 1 28:08

22 days ago28:08

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Send us a text What if all your struggles with food aren't actually about food at all? This eye-opening conversation launches a powerful three-part series called "The Truth About Peaceful Eating: What No One Told Us," exploring the complex relationship between faith, food, and freedom. Hosts Heidi and Christina vulnerably share their decades-long battles with food obsession and body image, revealing how these struggles often mask deeper spiritual hungers. Through personal stories—from classroom candy binges to secret nighttime eating—they illuminate how food becomes a battlefield when we believe we're not enough, that God is disappointed in us, or that we must fix ourselves to be worthy of love. This conversation offers both compassion and hope for anyone trapped in cycles of shame and food obsession. Ready to discover what you're really hungry for? Join us as we taste and see that the Lord is good in ways food could never satisfy. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org…

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The Life-Giving Truth About Mind Renewal 26:55

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Send us a text Mind renewal was never meant to be complicated, exhausting, or just another spiritual checklist. Yet many believers have turned this life-giving practice into legalism, self-help, or an overwhelming to-do list, missing its true power. Instead of striving to earn God's favor through mental exercises, we are invited into something far greater—alignment with God's perspective, bringing peace rather than pressure. True mind renewal refreshes the soul rather than depleting it. It’s about thinking God’s thoughts after Him, allowing His Word and Spirit to transform us. When we stop striving and simply receive the mind of Christ, we experience a gift, not a burden—a daily invitation into God’s presence that brings joy, contentment, and lasting change. Join us for this wonderfully freeing episode! Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org…

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Embracing Grace: The True Meaning of Look and Learn 31:19

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Send us a text Have you ever beaten yourself up after failing, believing harsh self-criticism would lead to positive change? The "Look and Learn" tool is meant for mind renewal, yet many have turned it into another form of self-punishment. Instead of viewing failure through a lens of shame, Scripture invites us to embrace God's grace. Romans 8:1 reminds us there is no condemnation for those in Christ, and Psalm 103:12 assures us that our transgressions are removed as far as the east is from the west. God isn't standing at a distance in disappointment—He draws near with compassion and restoration. When practiced as intended, Look and Learn becomes grace in motion, strengthening intimacy with God rather than pushing Him away. It shifts our perspective from self-rejection to redemption, helping us replace lies with life-giving truth. Every failure becomes a seed for growth, ensuring nothing is wasted in God's economy. Instead of running to condemnation, run to grace. Ask what God wants to reveal, and let this powerful tool guide you into freedom, intimacy, and transformation. Ready to change how you handle failure? Listen now and discover the true meaning of Look and Learn. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org…

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God's Resume: The "You Were Faithful When" Tool 22:58

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Send us a text When life feels anything but good, can we truly trust God's faithfulness? In this episode, we explore that question with honesty, acknowledging the real tension between intellectually knowing God is faithful and emotionally struggling to feel it. Drawing from Psalm 88, we find comfort in knowing that even biblical writers wrestled with doubt. We also share personalized Scripture prayers that affirm God's unchanging character and introduce the powerful "You Were Faithful When" mind renewal tool. This simple practice helps us recall specific moments of God's faithfulness, declaring: "You were faithful then, and You will be faithful now." Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org…

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The "Impossible Day" Survival Guide 38:50

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Send us a text Have you ever woken up to a day that feels utterly impossible? When insecurity, rejection, and the weight of expectations leave you wanting to pull the covers over your head and hide from the world? You're not alone. In this deeply personal episode, we dive into the universal struggle with inadequacy and how to find solid ground when everything feels shaky. Whether you're feeling inadequate, rejected, or overwhelmed by expectations, this episode offers both compassion and practical tools, including the I Deserve a Donut book and app, by Barb Raveling, to renew your mind. Join us in discovering that impossible days don't have to defeat us—they can become opportunities to experience God's strength in profound new ways. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org…

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Rewriting Your Thoughts with God’s Truth 30:12

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Enduring Love: Discovering God’s Affection in Life’s Trials 33:56

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Redeeming Love: You Never Let Go of Me 38:02

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Send us a text In this episode of the Revelation Within On the Go podcast, Heidi and Christina explore the profound impact of biblical truths, revealing the unbreakable bond we share with God through Jesus’ sacrifice. Reflecting on passages from Ephesians and Romans, they celebrate our secure identity in Christ and the peace granted by the Holy Spirit as a seal of promise. Addressing the deep-seated human fear of separation from God, they challenge misconceptions linked to sin and emotional struggles, such as eating disorders. Through personal stories and biblical insights, they highlight the difference between feelings and Scriptural truths, emphasizing the unshakable nature of God’s love and grace. You are encouraged to renew your mind with God’s promises, create a “God list” to reshape perceptions, and embrace your identity defined by Christ’s love for a transformative relationship with God. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org…

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