Welcome back to the "Compared to Who?" podcast! In today’s episode, host Heather Creekmore continues the Waiting for Weight Loss series, taking us through the third "exhale": Establishing Your Purpose.

Episode Highlights:

• Heather Creekmore gets real about her longtime struggle with believing that she needed to “fix” her body before stepping into her God-given purpose.

• She addresses the misconception that physical appearance is necessary for spiritual effectiveness, referencing Biblical truths and reflecting on Jesus’ own earthly life.

• Do you ever feel like your body is an accident or a barrier to God’s plans? Heather dives deep into the theological roots of these beliefs and encourages listeners to release them.

• Discover why God intentionally created your body for HIS purposes—not your goal weight, not your own timeline—and how the idea of stewardship is often misunderstood.

• Real talk about shifting your focus: from waiting for weight loss to living out your calling, right now.

• Listen for practical encouragement: Heather leads a breathing exercise to help you exhale the pressure and inhale purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• God’s purpose for your life is not on hold until you hit a certain weight or achieve a certain look.

• Your body was intentionally crafted, and you can embrace your calling today.

• Stewardship of your body matters, but it shouldn’t overshadow all other gifts and stewardship principles—in fact, there’s no direct Biblical command to be a “good steward” of your body above all else.

• The more you step into your purpose and gifting, the more you’ll find peace with your body image.

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