Today's conversation is all about breaking down the barriers to hospitality and inviting others into our imperfect homes and lives. Host Heather Creekmore welcomes hospitality expert and author Abby Kuykendall to talk honestly about why so many of us fear having people over, how our obsession with perfection holds us back, and why biblical hospitality is an act of obedience, not perfection.

Abby shares personal stories, practical tips, and a refreshing perspective: God doesn’t ask for Pinterest-perfect homes or Martha Stewart-level parties—He asks for our willingness and intention. The conversation touches on the lies that keep us isolated, how hospitality and body image are linked by the pressure to be “enough,” and the surprising joy that comes from letting others see our real lives, mess and all.

You’ll walk away encouraged to stretch your “hospitality muscle,” start small, and remember that true community isn’t about impressing others—it’s about loving them well. Abby also shares insights and resources from her new book, Let the Biscuits Burn, packed with ways to undo perfectionism in hospitality and embrace the blessing of real connection.

Key Topics


The barriers and fears around inviting others into our homes


Cultural messages about self-care vs. the biblical call to hospitality


The difference between entertaining and true hospitality


Practical first steps to open your home when you feel intimidated


Lies from the enemy that keep us from building community


Why showing our real, imperfect lives builds deeper relationships


Links between body image issues, isolation, and hospitality


Abby Kuykendall’s new book and resources for becoming more hospitable


Using tools (like ChatGPT!) to help break down conversational barriers


Setting healthy boundaries in hospitality

Noteworthy Quotes


“God doesn’t ask for perfection. He asks for that willingness and heart to be obedient.”


“When you open yourselves up...this is my authentic, vulnerable self—that opens the door for others to feel comfortable being raw and intimate themselves.”


“We think we want perfection, but that actually would isolate us from people even more.”

Resources


Let the Biscuits Burn: Cultivating Real Life Hospitality in a World Craving Connectionby Abby Kuykendall
[Get it wherever books are sold! Includes hosting tips, conversation starters, and more.]


Connect with Abby Kuykendall:


Instagram: @abbykuykendall


Website: abbykuykendall.com


[Podcast: Let the Biscuits Burn (available wherever you listen)]
Learn about the In His Image Conference 2025 here: https://www.wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com/events/in-his-image-body-image-conference-for-teen-girls-and-women-2025

Connect with Heather


www.improvebodyimage.com


Instagram: @comparedtowho

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend who needs encouragement to open their home and heart—imperfections and all.

Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—every bit helps the message of grace and real connection reach more women!

Today's conversation is all about breaking down the barriers to hospitality and inviting others into our imperfect homes and lives. Host Heather Creekmore welcomes hospitality expert and author Abby Kuykendall to talk honestly about why so many of us fear having people over, how our obsession with perfection holds us back, and why biblical hospitality is an act of obedience, not perfection.
Abby shares personal stories, practical tips, and a refreshing perspective: God doesn&rsquo;t ask for Pinterest-perfect homes or Martha Stewart-level parties&mdash;He asks for our willingness and intention. The conversation touches on the lies that keep us isolated, how hospitality and body image are linked by the pressure to be &ldquo;enough,&rdquo; and the surprising joy that comes from letting others see our real lives, mess and all.
You&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged to stretch your &ldquo;hospitality muscle,&rdquo; start small, and remember that true community isn&rsquo;t about impressing others&mdash;it&rsquo;s about loving them well. Abby also shares insights and resources from her new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/45vKH9d">Let the Biscuits Burn,</a> packed with ways to undo perfectionism in hospitality and embrace the blessing of real connection.
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Key Topics
<ul>
<li>
The barriers and fears around inviting others into our homes
</li>
<li>
Cultural messages about self-care vs. the biblical call to hospitality
</li>
<li>
The difference between entertaining and true hospitality
</li>
<li>
Practical first steps to open your home when you feel intimidated
</li>
<li>
Lies from the enemy that keep us from building community
</li>
<li>
Why showing our real, imperfect lives builds deeper relationships
</li>
<li>
Links between body image issues, isolation, and hospitality
</li>
<li>
Abby Kuykendall&rsquo;s new book and resources for becoming more hospitable
</li>
<li>
Using tools (like ChatGPT!) to help break down conversational barriers
</li>
<li>
Setting healthy boundaries in hospitality
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Noteworthy Quotes
<ul>
<li>
&ldquo;God doesn&rsquo;t ask for perfection. He asks for that willingness and heart to be obedient.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
&ldquo;When you open yourselves up...this is my authentic, vulnerable self&mdash;that opens the door for others to feel comfortable being raw and intimate themselves.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
&ldquo;We think we want perfection, but that actually would isolate us from people even more.&rdquo;
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/45vKH9d">Let the Biscuits Burn: Cultivating Real Life Hospitality in a World Craving Connection </a>by Abby Kuykendall [Get it wherever books are sold! Includes hosting tips, conversation starters, and more.]
</li>
<li>
Connect with Abby Kuykendall:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/abbykuykendall">Instagram: @abbykuykendall</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://abbykuykendall.com/">Website: abbykuykendall.com</a>
</li>
<li>
[Podcast: Let the Biscuits Burn (available wherever you listen)]
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Learn about the In His Image Conference 2025 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>
</ul>
<hr>
Connect with Heather
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://instagram.com/comparedtowho">Instagram: @comparedtowho</a>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend who needs encouragement to open their home and heart&mdash;imperfections and all.
<hr>
Don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe and leave a review&mdash;every bit helps the message of grace and real connection reach more women!

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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!
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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.
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