Today Heather digs into the concept of addiction--but not in a way you might expect. Heather isn't talking about drugs or alcohol or other things that you expect people to be addicted to. Instead, she talks about being addicted to body change--of chasing idols of body image and beauty through controlling and manipulating her body size and shape. Heather breaks down some amazing teaching from Dr. Tim Keller on the topic of addictions and idolatry and she applies this teaching to our issues with food and body. The sermon she refers to throughout today's episode is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcuE9ewrwVw Here are some other topics talked about in today's episode, I'm a Body Change Addict: 
How the prophet Jeremiah shows us Israel's idolatry problem and how this applies to us today!
The deep spiritual desire we have to find affirmation.
What addiction really is and how it's a spiritual problem.
The addiction cycle and what Jeremiah 2:27 teaches us about it.
How we can see what our addictions are as we compare what bothers us versus what bothers are friends.
How addictions can't be solved just through changing our bodies.
The  Biggest Loser definition of salvation.
How scolding and shaming never helps us change anything.
What does work to break us out of addiction and sin.
How our priorities reveal our treasures and our idols.
Tim Keller's solution of thinking about these issues as issues between our bridegroom (Jesus) and his bride (us) and how this changes things.
Why we all want to look flawless.

Take the 5 Day Email Challenge from Compared to Who? and join the friends list at www.Comparedtowho.me

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Connect with Heather or drop her a message at Heather@ compared to who.me. 

Today Heather digs into the concept of addiction--but not in a way you might expect. Heather isn't talking about drugs or alcohol or other things that you expect people to be addicted to. Instead, she talks about being addicted to body change--of chasing idols of body image and beauty through controlling and manipulating her body size and shape. Heather breaks down some amazing teaching from Dr. Tim Keller on the topic of addictions and idolatry and she applies this teaching to our issues with food and body. The sermon she refers to throughout today's episode is available here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcuE9ewrwVw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcuE9ewrwVw</a> Here are some other topics talked about in today's episode, I'm a Body Change Addict: <ul> <li>How the prophet Jeremiah shows us Israel's idolatry problem and how this applies to us today!</li> <li>The deep spiritual desire we have to find affirmation.</li> <li>What addiction really is and how it's a spiritual problem.</li> <li>The addiction cycle and what Jeremiah 2:27 teaches us about it.</li> <li>How we can see what our addictions are as we compare what bothers us versus what bothers are friends.</li> <li>How addictions can't be solved just through changing our bodies.</li> <li>The <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/buying-biggest-loser-definition-salvation-day-10/"> Biggest Loser definition of salvation</a>.</li> <li>How scolding and shaming never helps us change anything.</li> <li>What does work to break us out of addiction and sin.</li> <li>How our priorities reveal our treasures and our idols.</li> <li>Tim Keller's solution of thinking about these issues as issues between our bridegroom (Jesus) and his bride (us) and how this changes things.</li> <li>Why we all want to look flawless.</li> </ul> Take the 5 Day Email Challenge from Compared to Who? and join the friends list at <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/5-day-email-challenge/">www.Comparedtowho.me</a> Learn more about <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/burden-of-better-book-for-christian-women-on-comparison/"> The Burden of Better and start reading the first two chapters for free here.</a> Connect with Heather or drop her a message at <a href="mailto:heather@comparedtowho.me">Heather@ compared to who.me. </a>

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!**
Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? 
Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? 
Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better?
Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.)

If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you!

Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective.

I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey.

Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: https://www.comparedtowho.me

Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!**
<ul>
<li>Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? </li>
<li>Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? </li>
<li>Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better?</li>
<li>Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.)</li>
</ul>
If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you!
Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective.
I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey.
Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">https://www.comparedtowho.me</a> 
Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024">https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024</a>

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