In this insightful episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, host Heather Creekmore welcomes bestselling author, speaker, and Bible teacher Lisa Whittle to discuss her new book, Body and Soul, and the powerful concept of "whole body theology." Together, they delve into the intersection of faith and body image, explore what it means to have a biblical foundation for how we view our bodies, and confront the complicated journey many Christians face with body image and self-worth.

Key Points & Takeaways:


Whole Body Theology Defined:
Lisa shares her journey into developing a “whole body theology” — a comprehensive, biblical belief system that addresses our entire personhood (body, soul, and spirit). This theology is designed to give believers a scriptural foundation for making body-related decisions, rather than relying solely on diet culture or secular self-esteem movements.


The Need for a Biblical Approach:
Both Heather and Lisa highlight the shortcomings of how the Church often compartmentalizes spiritual and physical health, or accidentally echoes secular body positivity without offering a theological alternative. Lisa asserts that lasting body image peace is grounded in spiritual transformation and discipleship, not just new diets or positive mantras.


Personal Body Image Stories:
Lisa vulnerably recounts her own "complicated" story with body image, including familial pressures, diet culture, and early struggles with eating disorders. She reveals how the truth of Scripture and God’s view of her body brought genuine freedom, something diets and cultural messages never provided.


Discipleship Around Body Image:
The conversation stresses the Church’s responsibility to disciple believers in whole body theology, integrating faith and embodied life. Lisa advocates for developing a framework where everyday choices with food, movement, rest, and even work are filtered through the lens of glorifying God.


Misuse of Scripture in Body Image:
Common verses like “your body is a temple” or “fearfully and wonderfully made” are often misapplied, leading to shame, diet obsession, or misunderstanding. True whole body theology digs deeper into Scripture for a holistic, grace-filled perspective rather than cherry-picking verses to fit societal standards.


Rejecting Judgement & Assumptions:
Both speakers caution against judging others' bodies from the outside or assuming someone's spiritual health by body size. Such partiality is unbiblical and harmful, and they call for more compassion and understanding within the Church community.


Dangers of Diet and Body Positivity Culture:
Lisa and Heather warn against simply swinging from diet culture to secular body positivity without a biblical root. They challenge listeners not to accept cultural solutions but to pursue God’s truth for genuine freedom and transformation.


About Lisa’s Bible Study (Body and Soul):
Lisa explains how her new six-week Bible study walks individuals or groups through the process of building a whole body theology. With videos, scripture dives, reflection questions, and practical steps, participants learn to draw their body beliefs from Scripture—not from culture.

Practical Encouragements:


Lasting body image freedom comes from aligning your beliefs about your body with God’s Word, not with fleeting diets or positive slogans.


True discipleship includes how we steward, honor, and view our physical selves as integral to spiritual life.


It’s time for the Church and its people to lead—not follow—in honest, compassionate, gospel-oriented conversations about body image.

Get Connected & Resources:


Heather Creekmore’s 40 Day Body Image Journey:
Sign up at improvebodyimage.com to dig deep into Scripture and pursue body image freedom.


In His Image Conference:
Join Heather outside Dallas, Texas, this November—early registration details are here: https://www.wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com/events/in-his-image-body-image-conference-for-teen-girls-and-women-2025


Get Lisa Whittle’s Book:
Body and Soul: A Six-Week Bible Study is available on Amazon (affiliate link), LisaWhittle.com, and wherever books are sold.


Connect with Heather:
Visit heathercreekmore.com for more encouragement, resources, and podcast info.

Thanks for tuning in to Compared to Who? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who needs biblical hope for their body image journey!

In this insightful episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, host Heather Creekmore welcomes bestselling author, speaker, and Bible teacher Lisa Whittle to discuss her new book, Body and Soul, and the powerful concept of "whole body theology." Together, they delve into the intersection of faith and body image, explore what it means to have a biblical foundation for how we view our bodies, and confront the complicated journey many Christians face with body image and self-worth.
Key Points &amp; Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>
Whole Body Theology Defined: Lisa shares her journey into developing a &ldquo;whole body theology&rdquo; &mdash; a comprehensive, biblical belief system that addresses our entire personhood (body, soul, and spirit). This theology is designed to give believers a scriptural foundation for making body-related decisions, rather than relying solely on diet culture or secular self-esteem movements.
</li>
<li>
The Need for a Biblical Approach: Both Heather and Lisa highlight the shortcomings of how the Church often compartmentalizes spiritual and physical health, or accidentally echoes secular body positivity without offering a theological alternative. Lisa asserts that lasting body image peace is grounded in spiritual transformation and discipleship, not just new diets or positive mantras.
</li>
<li>
Personal Body Image Stories: Lisa vulnerably recounts her own "complicated" story with body image, including familial pressures, diet culture, and early struggles with eating disorders. She reveals how the truth of Scripture and God&rsquo;s view of her body brought genuine freedom, something diets and cultural messages never provided.
</li>
<li>
Discipleship Around Body Image: The conversation stresses the Church&rsquo;s responsibility to disciple believers in whole body theology, integrating faith and embodied life. Lisa advocates for developing a framework where everyday choices with food, movement, rest, and even work are filtered through the lens of glorifying God.
</li>
<li>
Misuse of Scripture in Body Image: Common verses like &ldquo;your body is a temple&rdquo; or &ldquo;fearfully and wonderfully made&rdquo; are often misapplied, leading to shame, diet obsession, or misunderstanding. True whole body theology digs deeper into Scripture for a holistic, grace-filled perspective rather than cherry-picking verses to fit societal standards.
</li>
<li>
Rejecting Judgement &amp; Assumptions: Both speakers caution against judging others' bodies from the outside or assuming someone's spiritual health by body size. Such partiality is unbiblical and harmful, and they call for more compassion and understanding within the Church community.
</li>
<li>
Dangers of Diet and Body Positivity Culture: Lisa and Heather warn against simply swinging from diet culture to secular body positivity without a biblical root. They challenge listeners not to accept cultural solutions but to pursue God&rsquo;s truth for genuine freedom and transformation.
</li>
<li>
About Lisa&rsquo;s Bible Study (Body and Soul): Lisa explains how her new six-week Bible study walks individuals or groups through the process of building a whole body theology. With videos, scripture dives, reflection questions, and practical steps, participants learn to draw their body beliefs from Scripture&mdash;not from culture.
</li>
</ul>
Practical Encouragements:
<ul>
<li>
Lasting body image freedom comes from aligning your beliefs about your body with God&rsquo;s Word, not with fleeting diets or positive slogans.
</li>
<li>
True discipleship includes how we steward, honor, and view our physical selves as integral to spiritual life.
</li>
<li>
It&rsquo;s time for the Church and its people to lead&mdash;not follow&mdash;in honest, compassionate, gospel-oriented conversations about body image.
</li>
</ul>
Get Connected &amp; Resources:
<ul>
<li>
Heather Creekmore&rsquo;s 40 Day Body Image Journey: Sign up at <a href="https://improvebodyimage.com/">improvebodyimage.com</a> to dig deep into Scripture and pursue body image freedom.
</li>
<li>
In His Image Conference: Join Heather outside Dallas, Texas, this November&mdash;early registration details are here: <a href="https://www.wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com/events/in-his-image-body-image-conference-for-teen-girls-and-women-2025">https://www.wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com/events/in-his-image-body-image-conference-for-teen-girls-and-women-2025</a>
</li>
<li>
Get Lisa Whittle&rsquo;s Book: Body and Soul: A Six-Week Bible Study is available on <a href="https://amzn.to/4n93EFY">Amazon</a> (affiliate link), <a href="https://lisawhittle.com/">LisaWhittle.com</a>, and wherever books are sold.
</li>
<li>
Connect with Heather: Visit <a href="https://heathercreekmore.com/">heathercreekmore.com</a> for more encouragement, resources, and podcast info.
</li>
</ul>
Thanks for tuning in to Compared to Who? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who needs biblical hope for their body image journey!

The go-to podcast for Christian women who want to grow stronger in their faith and stop living stuck in comparison!

Are you a Christian woman who’s tired of measuring yourself by the world’s standards? Have you tried to “fix yourself” with willpower, self-help, or even Christian clichés—but still feel like you’re falling short?Do you know the truth of God’s Word, yet struggle to believe it in your daily life?

Bonus: Have you ever wished you could just pray your struggles away in an instant? (Your secret’s safe here.)

If you answered yes, then Compared to Who? is the show for you!

Each week, we tackle the real issues Christian women face—comparison, body image issues, performance pressure, insecurity, identity, spiritual maturity, and more—through a practical, grace-filled, gospel-centered lens. You’ll find encouragement to trust God’s Spirit, rest in His promises, and grow deeper in your walk with Christ.

I’m Heather Creekmore—best-selling author, speaker, and follower of Jesus. After decades of chasing approval and perfection, I discovered that true freedom only comes through surrendering to Him. Now I help women like you exchange striving for peace, insecurity for identity, and comparison for confidence in Christ.

Every episode is packed with relatable stories, biblical truth, and honest encouragement to help you stop living stuck—and start living free in Jesus.

Find out more about me and the ministry of Compared to Who? at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

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

The go-to podcast for Christian women who want to grow stronger in their faith and stop living stuck in comparison!
Are you a Christian woman who&rsquo;s tired of measuring yourself by the world&rsquo;s standards? Have you tried to &ldquo;fix yourself&rdquo; with willpower, self-help, or even Christian clich&eacute;s&mdash;but still feel like you&rsquo;re falling short?Do you know the truth of God&rsquo;s Word, yet struggle to believe it in your daily life?
Bonus: Have you ever wished you could just pray your struggles away in an instant? (Your secret&rsquo;s safe here.)
If you answered yes, then&nbsp;Compared to Who?&nbsp;is the show for you!
Each week, we tackle the real issues Christian women face&mdash;comparison, body image issues, performance pressure, insecurity, identity, spiritual maturity, and more&mdash;through a practical, grace-filled, gospel-centered lens. You&rsquo;ll find encouragement to trust God&rsquo;s Spirit, rest in His promises, and grow deeper in your walk with Christ.
I&rsquo;m Heather Creekmore&mdash;best-selling author, speaker, and follower of Jesus. After decades of chasing approval and perfection, I discovered that true freedom only comes through surrendering to Him. Now I help women like you exchange striving for peace, insecurity for identity, and comparison for confidence in Christ.
Every episode is packed with relatable stories, biblical truth, and honest encouragement to help you stop living stuck&mdash;and start living free in Jesus.
Find out more about me and the ministry of&nbsp;Compared to Who?&nbsp;at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.improvebodyimage.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758629449501000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CbbfkEG9w0k4Z9QBqp5C5">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
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