Heather interviews author and speaker, Abby McDonald about her new book, "Surrendering Certainty: Hearing God Today By Letting Go of Tomorrow."  Abby and Heather talk about how we can hear and receive direction from God even if we're not sure how things will work out. They talk about the challenge of wanting to know the future and Abby reminds listeners that we were never intended to carry that kind of knowledge. They also discuss why it's so hard to hear the voice of the Lord when we have thousands of other voices shouting at us from every direction. If you've ever felt overwhelmed with fear about making a decision or if you doubt, second-guess, and question whether or not that's God's voice you are hearing--this episode is for you.

Grab a copy of Surrendering Certainty here. (Amazon affiliate link)

Learn more about Abby McDonald here: https://www.abbymcdonald.org

The 40-Day Journey starts soon! Sign up here to join us: www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge

Heather's Books: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image

Learn more about the ministry, Heather, and this show: https://wwwimprovebodyimage.com

 

Heather interviews author and speaker, Abby McDonald about her new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4k9LKRP">"Surrendering Certainty: Hearing God Today By Letting Go of Tomorrow."&nbsp;</a> Abby and Heather talk about how we can hear and receive direction from God even if we're not sure how things will work out. They talk about the challenge of wanting to know the future and Abby reminds listeners that we were never intended to carry that kind of knowledge. They also discuss why it's so hard to hear the voice of the Lord when we have thousands of other voices shouting at us from every direction. If you've ever felt overwhelmed with fear about making a decision or if you doubt, second-guess, and question whether or not that's God's voice you are hearing--this episode is for you.
Grab a copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/4k9LKRP">Surrendering Certainty here. </a>(Amazon affiliate link)
Learn more about Abby McDonald here: <a href="https://www.abbymcdonald.org">https://www.abbymcdonald.org</a>
The 40-Day Journey starts soon! Sign up here to join us: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge">www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge</a>
Heather's Books:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image</a>
Learn more about the ministry, Heather, and this show:&nbsp;<a href="https://wwwimprovebodyimage.com">https://wwwimprovebodyimage.com</a>
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**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>

Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

**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.improvebodyimage.com

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: https://www.improvebodyimage.com
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>

Surrendering Certainty: How Do We Trust in God and Not Our Plans 

Is all that time on Instagram, TikTock or YouTube affecting your body image? Studies say, definitely. So, why do we still do it? Today, Heather interviews Allie Marie Smith, an author, podcast host, and director of an organization called Wonderfully Made. Allie has a brand new book out on the topic of social media and what she found may surprise or scare you. Today, Heather and Allie talk about the challenges that social media poses to our identity and the way we view ourselves. Allie encourages women to pay careful attention to how social media is affecting them and ask good questions about its usefulness in their lives.

Learn more about Allie Marie Smith here: https://alliemariesmith.com

Learn about Allie's brand-new book, Social Media Reset here: https://amzn.to/4382nX1

(Amazon affiliate link)

Learn more about Compared to Who? here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

 

Is all that time on Instagram, TikTock or YouTube affecting your body image? Studies say, definitely. So, why do we still do it? Today, Heather interviews Allie Marie Smith, an author, podcast host, and director of an organization called Wonderfully Made. Allie has a brand new book out on the topic of social media and what she found may surprise or scare you. Today, Heather and Allie talk about the challenges that social media poses to our identity and the way we view ourselves. Allie encourages women to pay careful attention to how social media is affecting them and ask good questions about its usefulness in their lives.
Learn more about Allie Marie Smith here: <a href="https://alliemariesmith.com">https://alliemariesmith.com</a>
Learn about Allie's brand-new book, Social Media Reset here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4382nX1">https://amzn.to/4382nX1</a>
(Amazon affiliate link)
Learn more about Compared to Who? here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
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Is Social Media Affecting My Body Image?

Today's summer replay will encourage you if you're a Christian women who has ever just woken up and felt less-than in her body. Maybe you call it feeling "fat" or maybe you feel "bleh" or "bloated" -- whatever your choice of words, there's a common feeling we all have some days where we just don't like how we feel in our bodies. Culture tells us if that's your feeling, then you should get on a new plan so you can change it. But, anyone who has struggled with body image issues for a while knows, it's not as simple as changing your body. How we feel about our bodies can change - even if our bodies haven't or don't. You'll learn six different strategies for what to do when you don't like how you feel in your body.

Learn more about Compared to Who? here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

Learn more about Heather's reading plans on YouVersion here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/youversion-bible-reading-plans-on-body-image-by-heather-creekmore

 

Today's summer replay will encourage you if you're a Christian women who has ever just woken up and felt less-than in her body. Maybe you call it feeling "fat" or maybe you feel "bleh" or "bloated" -- whatever your choice of words, there's a common feeling we all have some days where we just don't like how we feel in our bodies. Culture tells us if that's your feeling, then you should get on a new plan so you can change it. But, anyone who has struggled with body image issues for a while knows, it's not as simple as changing your body. How we feel about our bodies can change - even if our bodies haven't or don't. You'll learn six different strategies for what to do when you don't like how you feel in your body.
Learn more about Compared to Who? here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
Learn more about Heather's reading plans on YouVersion here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/youversion-bible-reading-plans-on-body-image-by-heather-creekmore">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/youversion-bible-reading-plans-on-body-image-by-heather-creekmore</a>
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What Should You Do When You Feel Fat?

Has the weigh-in woman at Weight Watchers shaped your concept of God? Today's episode was inspired when Heather heard a story of a woman whose body image issues and eating disorders could be traced back to the ever-present mental image of the weigh- in person at Weight Watchers. That woman either smiled or frowned, depending on what kind of week the person stepping on the scale had. But, have we twisted this kind of definition of success or failure, sin or holiness on to our infinite God? Is God pleased when we lose weight? Or, is that a concept that doesn't really connect with what we know of our all glorious heavenly father?

This episode will make you think and may challenge you to re-evaluate who you believe God is and what you believe about him.

Mentioned in today's show: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/live-podcast-q-a-using-the-lords-name-to-sell-weig

https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/have-we-christianized-disordered-eating-featuring

Amy Carlson on Self Control (Part 1): https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/is-self-control-really-the-solution-to-our-food-is

Self Control (Part 2): https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/do-i-need-more-self-control-to-stop-eating-feat-am

 

Learn more about Compared to Who? by visiting: Https://www.improvebodyimage.com

The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian

The 40 Day Journey (begins in September): https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge

 

Has the weigh-in woman at Weight Watchers shaped your concept of God? Today's episode was inspired when Heather heard a story of a woman whose body image issues and eating disorders could be traced back to the ever-present mental image of the weigh- in person at Weight Watchers. That woman either smiled or frowned, depending on what kind of week the person stepping on the scale had. But, have we twisted this kind of definition of success or failure, sin or holiness on to our infinite God? Is God pleased when we lose weight? Or, is that a concept that doesn't really connect with what we know of our all glorious heavenly father?
This episode will make you think and may challenge you to re-evaluate who you believe God is and what you believe about him.
Mentioned in today's show: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/live-podcast-q-a-using-the-lords-name-to-sell-weig">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/live-podcast-q-a-using-the-lords-name-to-sell-weig</a>
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/have-we-christianized-disordered-eating-featuring">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/have-we-christianized-disordered-eating-featuring</a>
Amy Carlson on Self Control (Part 1): <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/is-self-control-really-the-solution-to-our-food-is">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/is-self-control-really-the-solution-to-our-food-is</a>
Self Control (Part 2): https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/do-i-need-more-self-control-to-stop-eating-feat-am
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Learn more about Compared to Who? by visiting: <a href="Https://www.improvebodyimage.com">Https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian</a>
The 40 Day Journey (begins in September): <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge</a>
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