Renewing Your Mind and Eating Habits: Food Addiction and the Gospel with Shannon Kay McCoy

Shepherd Press Podcast

In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Anthony Russo welcomes Shannon K. McCoy, author of 'Help! I'm a Slave to Food,' to discuss the concept of being a 'slave to food.' Shannon, a certified biblical counselor, shares how her personal struggles led her to write the book, and emphasizes the importance of viewing overeating as a spiritual issue rather than merely a dietary one. They delve into the biblical principles of putting off sinful habits, renewing the mind, and properly enjoying God's gift of food. Shannon shares how food addiction should be addressed within the context of spiritual warfare, highlighting the roles of the world, flesh, and the devil. She provides practical advice for changing one’s relationship with food, including relying on the Holy Spirit for conviction, the practice of fasting, and pursuing godly motives.

00:20 Meet Shannon K. McCoy

01:47 Understanding Slavery to Food

03:22 Personal Struggles and Spiritual Growth

05:20 The Spectrum of Food Issues

07:18 Gluttony: A Respectable Sin?

10:39 Diet Problem vs. Sin Problem

12:17 Finding Freedom in Christ

17:16 Principle of Replacement

20:53 Living a Life of True Repentance

23:49 Final Thoughts and Farewell

To learn more about Shannon and her works, visit her website: https://www.shannonkaymccoy.com/

Grab a copy of her mini-book 'Help! I'm a Slave to Food' here: https://www.shepherdpress.com/products/help-im-a-slave-to-food/

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