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Join me for a juicy culture chat on how ultra-processed food companies are profiting off the lack of homemaking and home cooking that is happening in the modern day. There has been a seismic cultural shift over the last century (on multiple fronts) that has led to a decline in the quality of food Americans eat on a regular basis. Fueled by a desire to work outside the home, fewer women are stepping into the role of homemaking and with strapped time, many families are relying on big food to feed them. This shift away from whole, unprocessed foods, made from scratch, and toward fast food drive throughs, frozen dinners, and processed snacks is having drastic implications for our health. With over 70% of Americans being overweight or obese, we have a problem on our hands that closely correlates with the decline in home cooking and the rise in big food. Tune into part 1 of this two-part series for statistical analysis of the decline in homemaking, along with some biblical encouragement on how wives are called to serve their husbands and families, just as the husband is called to serve his wife. Scripture referenced in this episode: Genesis 2:18 1 Corinthians 11:7-12 Publications/statistics referenced in this episode: - Percentage of women in the workforce in 1900 vs. 1930 https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/teacher-resources/statistics-changing-lives-american-women - How the appliance boom moved more women into the workforce https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/how-appliance-boom-moved-more-women-workforce - Statistics on female participation in the labor force https://ourworldindata.org/female-labor-supply - 10 major social changes in the 50 years since Woodstock https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/265490/major-social-changes-years-woodstock.aspx - Female preferences to work outside the home in 2019 https://news.gallup.com/poll/267737/record-high-women-prefer-working-homemaking.aspx - Trends in US home food preparation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3639863/ Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

How are we to know when to take servant action and when to embrace worshipful rest? The Bible has a lot to say about the interplay of the two and Mary and Martha, specifically, have a lot to teach us. In this episode, I deep dive into a couple scriptures that reveal Jesus' response to the worried and anxious action of Martha vs. the restful worship of Mary. While they both seemed to have positive intention, their heart posture was very different, and this impacted the way that they reacted to the presence of God in the flesh. Tune in for scriptural nourishment and practical encouragement on how to balance work and rest in your life! Scripture referenced in this episode: Luke 10:38-42 John 12:1-3 Other resources to check out: Chronology of the Four Gospels https://aschmann.net/BibleChronology/ChronologyOfTheFourGospels.pdf BibleRef Commentary on John 12:3 https://www.bibleref.com/John/12/John-12-3.html Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

Big food and big pharma are hot topics in the wellness space these days, and for good reason. They have proven to simply care about profits rather than the wellbeing of us all, as seen by the staggering decline in the health of the U.S. over the last few decades. The more that big food and big pharma play a role in our daily lives, often the worse our health is. In today's episode, we are diving into the topic of natural flavors - a mysterious addition to nearly all packaged foods that doesn't sound so mysterious, but actually in fact is. If you think you are getting something "natural" you've been duped by big food. There are a myriad of issues with the hundreds of chemical additives used in flavorings, but the root issue of all of this is that we are messing with God's design. God made food perfectly sweet, salty, satiating, satisfying, with just the right scent and flavor profile to nourish our bodies and allow our brains to communicate when to stop eating. Flavorists and food scientists, on the other hand, are designing hyper palatable foods to addict our brains and bodies to them. Tune into this episode to learn more about how natural flavors are made along with learning some practical tips on how to start kicking them out of your diet! Scriptures referenced in this episode: Genesis 1:29-30 Matthew 6:34 Isaiah 41:10 Other resources to check out: Article: US Obesity Rates Have Tripled Over the Last 60 Years https://usafacts.org/articles/obesity-rate-nearly-triples-united-states-over-last-50-years/ Article: Overweight & Obesity Statistics https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/overweight-obesity Article: Food Innovations in the 1980s https://greensboro.com/food-innovations-in-the-1980s/article_7e470dad-5c10-5a29-a96a-e8bbb813ceab.html Video: 60 Minutes Segment - Tweaking Tastes and Creating Cravings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Wh3uq1yTc Article: Natural vs. Artificial Flavors (EWG) https://www.ewg.org/foodscores/content/natural-vs-artificial-flavors/ Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

Cutting out seed oils is all the rage these days, but is it really justified? Some health experts claim that the inflammatory impact of seed oils is to blame for many of the health issues in the U.S., as seed oil consumption has increased exponentially over the last century. Originally used to lubricate machinery and make candles, seed oils crept into our diets starting in the early 1900s and they are now found in nearly all packaged foods. As women of the Word, let's take this conundrum to God and seek discernment. In this episode, I talk about everything from what seed oils are, to whether I think God intended for us to use them (because He made seeds after all), and how to make some simple swaps in your life to decrease your consumption of seed oils. Correction: I reference the consumption of animal fats in the Garden of Eden, mid-episode, and should have more correctly referenced the early times of Noah, given that God did not scripturally give the command for man to eat meat until Genesis 9:3. Scripture referenced in this episode: John 6:35 Other resources to check out: Article (and Graph): Why Is Vegetable Oil Unhealthy? https://www.jeffnobbs.com/posts/why-is-vegetable-oil-unhealthy Podcast: Avoid Seed Oils https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/avoid-seed-oils/#gsc.tab=0 Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

This is a special Mother's Day episode, all about surrender. Motherhood has been a sanctifying journey for me, so I'm sharing some personal stories today and LOTS of Biblical encouragement for you, no matter where you are in life. I dive into the topic of having my tattoos removed, and what inspired that choice. I share how God has grown me through pregnancy and motherhood, and I also share an exciting announcement! These are all experiences that point me back to the theme of surrender in my life. A theme that we are all called to in God's kingdom - may these stories and scriptures encourage you to surrender that next thing which you're white-knuckle gripping right now. Scriptures referenced in this episode: James 4:1-10 Leviticus 19:28 Psalm 23 Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

The world tells us that doing more and hustling harder will lead to the life of our dreams. If you just had more stuff and more significance from all your accomplishments, life would be fulfilling. But this runs counter to God's Word. While God calls us to work, He also calls us to rest. The Old Testament is full of God-given rules about keeping a Sabbath, and while we no longer function under the Levitical Law, Jesus set many beautiful examples of resting and praying to His Father. So what can we learn from that? If you feel like you are constantly running on the hamster wheel of life, this episode is for you. Join the conversation for lots of encouraging scripture and practical tips on how to step out of hustle culture and cultivate a Sabbath in your life. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Matthew 6:19-21 Proverbs 11:2 Genesis 2:1-3 Exodus 16:13-26 Leviticus 25:1-5 Mark 1:35-37 Psalm 23 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

Having a 5 year plan is critical to living a successful life, right? Wrong. Being obedient to God is ultimately what leads us to the greatest fulfillment in our lives. In this episode, we have a deep chat about another lie of the self-help industry and compare it to the Word of God, to understand how we should best approach planning, as Christians. God gave us brains to plan, but holding our plans like idols runs counter to what God commands us to. Tune in for a conversation to grow you in obedience to God and encourage you, whether you are full-blown type A (like myself) or the chillest woman to walk the earth. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 16:3 Jeremiah 29:11 Proverbs 19:21 Proverbs 3:5-6 Matthew 19:16-22 Matthew 5:21-22 Matthew 5:27-28 John 15:1-4 Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

The self-help industry is brimming with yet another book that is "sure to change your life." But the more that we grow in God's Word, the more that we realize the ONLY book that can change our life is... the Bible! In this episode we dive into 7 tips to develop a better Bible study habit. And this is a habit that is sure to change your life! If you are feeling stuck in your bible study right now, or are craving to spend more time in God's Word, but don't know where to start, this episode is for you. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Revelation 21:3 John 6:35 Galatians 6:9 John 15:5 Luke 14:26 Article referenced in this episode: Guinness World Record: Best-Selling Book https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/best-selling-book-of-non-fiction Resources referenced in this episode: The Bible Recap by Tara Leigh Cobble Grace Bible Reading Plan by Faith Womack Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

Nothing could be more antithetical to scripture than the lie of the self-help industry that "you need to find yourself." Whether coined in the terminology of finding your identity, finding your passion, finding your purpose, finding your dream career, or finding your voice, all of this narrative stands in opposition to Christ's call for us to lose our lives for His sake. Dive into this episode for scripturally-dense conversation on how to posture our hearts and live our lives different from the way the world tells us to. If the pressure of trying to "find yourself" is weighing you down, Jesus wants to lift that burden from you. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Romans 7:18 Galatians 5:16-17 Matthew 11:28-30 Luke 9:23-27 Matthew 10:39 John 12:25 Luke 9:1-3 Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

Have you ever bought into the lie that finally getting the six pack, running the marathon, losing the last 10 pounds, etc. would change your life? The media and the self-help industry loves to capitalize on our physical insecurities and convince us that finally achieving our dream body will also mean achieving our dream life. FALSE. God's Word tells us that while our body is a temple (for the Holy Spirit), our heart is truly where life change begins. Tune into this episode for edifying conversation on how to approach the lie of "change your body, change your life." Scriptures referenced in this episode: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Romans 12:1 1 Corinthians 13:13 Proverbs 3:1-5 Matthew 5:8 Psalm 37:4 1 Samuel 16:7 Psalm 51:10 Proverbs 4:23 Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

This is a JUICY bonus episode, discussing the recent Planet Fitness scandal from a Biblical worldview. After a women encountered a man in a Planet Fitness woman's locker room, she took her thoughts online, and then promptly had her membership revoked, sparking a call to #boycottplanetfitness for their locker room policies. So should you cancel your Planet Fitness membership? Tune in for more context and conversation on how to approach this sort of topic matter from a Biblical perspective. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Genesis 1:27 Psalm 139:13-14 Ephesians 4:14-15 Ephesians 5:11 Proverbs 31:8 Matthew 18:6 Mentioned in this episode: Planet Fitness Locker Room Policy https://www.planetfitness.com/about-planet-fitness/planet-fitness-policies Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

This week holds deep significance in the Christian faith, but what does it have to do with working out? When we really dive into the Word to understand what was required of God's people in the Old Testament we gain a new appreciation for what Jesus offers us in the present day - freedom from legalism and full access to God, at all times. In turn, we have the responsibility of stewarding our physical body as the temple for the Holy Spirit. When we really pause to understand the significance of God dwelling within us, we gain a new level of respect for our flesh suit. Tune into this episode for an edifying conversation on the what life looked like before Jesus walked the earth, what Jesus offers us through His self sacrifice, and an understanding of our bodies as a temple for the Holy Spirit. May this episode get you fired up to celebrate Jesus! Scriptures referenced in this episode: John 3:16 Exodus 25:8-9 Exodus 40:34 Leviticus 1:1-9 Matthew 27:50-54 Romans 8:3-4 Romans 8:10-11 Video mentioned in this episode: Depiction of the Tabernacle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K8faUuCD2Y Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

The self-help industry is centered on lies from the enemy. The name "self-help" alone is contradictory to what God calls us to, which is depending on Him for all things. Tune into this episode for context on how we even got into this mess (hello, Adam + Eve) and why we are so obsessed with self-help content (did you know it's a $13.4 BILLION industry in the U.S.?!). Listen in for an answer to the question, "Is ALL self-help content bad?" And learn about what self-help messages to really watch out for! Scriptures referenced in this episode: Genesis 3:1-7 Romans 8:1 Isaiah 43:21 2 Corinthians 12:9 Ephesians 2:8-9 2 Peter 2:1-3 Research and related articles mentioned in this episode: Self-Improvement Market Worth $13.4 Billion in the U.S. https://blog.marketresearch.com/self-improvement-market-recovers-from-the-pandemic-worth-13.4-billion-in-the-u.s Global Self-Improvement Market Size Likely to Grow at a CAGR of 8% By 2032 https://www.custommarketinsights.com/press-releases/self-improvement-market-size/ Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

We are called to be ambassadors for Christ, so what does that look like in our wellness journey? This episode discusses how to bring Jesus into your own exercise routine, nutrition regimen, workout playlists, workout apparel, and more. As you become sanctified through your walk with Jesus, and pray for opportunities to reach others for His kingdom, you will see open doors in your wellness routine to both evangelize the good news of the Gospel and to live by example! Scriptures referenced in this episode: Proverbs 4:23 1 Timothy 4:8 1 Corinthians 2:12-14 1 Peter 1:13-16 2 Timothy 2:21 Other episodes to check out: Reframing Exercise: Don’t Worship Your Body, but Use Your Body for Worship https://podcast.fitfeedbyreed.com/1884896/12536008-reframing-exercise-don-t-worship-your-body-but-use-your-body-for-worship Jesus Denounced Food Rules, So Why Are You Still Creating Them? https://podcast.fitfeedbyreed.com/1884896/12535368-jesus-denounced-food-rules-so-why-are-you-still-creating-them I Changed My Mind: Secular Workout Music https://podcast.fitfeedbyreed.com/1884896/12918297-i-changed-my-mind-secular-workout-music I Changed My Mind: Revealing Workout Clothes https://podcast.fitfeedbyreed.com/1884896/12804102-i-changed-my-mind-revealing-workout-clothes Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!

New age spirituality is creeping into the fitness industry. From tarot cards at the front desk of barre studios, yoga classes at nearly every gym across the country, and a general openness to trying things like horoscope readings, psychics, and sound bath meditations to improve wellbeing, the industry that is meant to make us well is leading us down a path of darkness. As Christians, we must be discerning about what we open our heart to and allow into our lives. The great news is that the Holy Spirit is your best friend when it comes to determining which classes and gyms to step into and which to avoid. Join me in this episode for a conversation on defining new age spirituality and some thoughts on why it's working its way into spaces where we never thought we'd see it. The scriptures I referenced in this episode: John 12:46 Leviticus 19:31 Colossians 2:6-8 Genesis 1:31 2 Corinthians 5:17 Philippians 3:20-21 Research and related articles mentioned in this episode: Ligonier Editorial: What Is New Age Spirituality https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/field-guide-on-false-teaching-new-age-spirituality Psychiatric Times: Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/religion-spirituality-and-mental-health Other episodes to check out: I Changed My Mind: Yoga https://podcast.fitfeedbyreed.com/1884896/12692584-i-changed-my-mind-yoga Don't forget to like + subscribe if you got value from this content! Your support is so greatly appreciated. God bless you!