Forsaken Body

In this important episode, Lainey and Nicci discuss how the Bible can help Christians tackle a negative body image. Before examining specific verses, they explain why Christians first need a biblical view of the body. Lainey also dives into 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, which is a critical text for the rest of the season. This episode is helpful for Christians and non-Christians alike because it lays out aspects of a biblical worldview on the body, which is so needed in our day! Purchase the Psalm 139 shirt to support the podcast and affirm a biblical view of the body.

From positive self-talk, to loving yourself, and self-improvement strategies, the world offers several ways to deal with negative body image. But is the answer located within yourself? In this episode, Lainey and Amy talk about whether or not strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy or the body positivity movement are the best ways to tackle negative body image. Listen to other podcasts Lainey has been on and read articles she's written here. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to purchase the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast.

Lainey and Nicci walk through the basics on body image, and the reasons why men and women, young and old have one. Body image is simply a mental picture of your body that may or may not reflect reality. Listen to this episode to learn why its important to form your body image based on God's Word instead of the world. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to purchase the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast. Visit Lainey's ⁠website⁠ for more on body image and lots of other biblical resources on all things embodiment and Christianity.

Plastic surgeries are on the rise. With new disorders like Snapchat dysmorphia, the desire to match filtered social media images is behind much of this increase. Lainey and Nicci discuss how negative body image often drives body-enhancing surgeries, and how Christians can develop discernment in this area. Interested in learning how to live a healthy lifestyle? Check out Lainey's online program, Understand Healthy, for more. Click ⁠here⁠ to purchase the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast.

In this episode, Lainey and Nicci talk through a biblical framework that Christians can use to form their body image. Part of glorifying God in your body (1 Corinthians 6:20) means holding to a body image that honors God by recognizing your body's value and His authority over it. Lainey and Nicci hope this episode helps you learn how to do that. Click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠to get the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast. Read a post from Lainey's blog where she shares some of the reasons she created Understand Healthy.

Most eating disorders arise between ages 12-35. While women struggle more often with anorexia and bulimia, bigorexia is on the rise in men, especially among those in college. Lainey and Nicci end the episode discussing factors that often lead to eating disorders as well as a powerful video (linked below) that depicts how easily they can develop. Eating disorders and social media video Lainey's blog post reviewing Table for Two Click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠to get the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast.

Lainey and Nicci talk through what negative body image is and give questions that can help you assess if you have one. They also explain how negative body image affects men and women differently and finish the episode discussing the biggest contributors to negative body image. Spoiler alert - social media influences body image more than anything else. Click ⁠here ⁠to get the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast. Visit Lainey's ⁠website⁠ for more on body image and lots of other biblical resources on all things embodiment and Christianity.

Lainey and Nicci are back to introduce this season's topic on body image. This episode lays an important foundation for understanding all the factors Christians should consider when thinking about their bodies. They also discuss many of their own body image issues and layout some of the topics this season will cover. Because everyone has thoughts about their bodies, men and women, young and old won't want to miss this season! Click here to get the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast. Visit Lainey's website for more on body image and lots of other biblical resources on all things embodiment and Christianity.

Lainey and Nicci wrap up the season on body image with several updates and announcements. It's been awhile since their last episode, so don't miss this one! Missionaries Biblical Counselors Church/Parachurch

What do body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria have to do with negative body image? What is the difference between the two? How does a biblical understanding of embodiment address such a challenging and controversial topic like gender dysphoria? You don’t want to miss this episode, as Lainey and Amy carefully consider these issues that Christians must be equipped to address. Click here to get the Psalm 139 shirt. Comprehensive resource on the Trans Youth Phenomenon from the Family Research Council. Rosaria Butterfield's helpful article on whether or not to use trans pronouns. Chloe Cole testimony: 48:35-54:00

Don’t miss the last episode of Forsaken Body’s first season. Lainey and Nicci cover a variety of questions, recap the first season, and preview the topic for the next season. We're grateful you listened to our first season and hope you'll join us for season two. In the meantime, keep spreading the word about the Forsaken Body Podcast! To keep up with Lainey's work, subscribe to her newsletter. Also, be sure to check out her new ministry specific pages too.

Lainey and Nicci continue discussing ministry burnout by following up on critical points from the last episode. They explain necessary safeguards against stresses of ministry work, which they sum up under the two B's - boundaries and body. If you serve in ministry or know someone who does, this episode will provide ways to guard physical health while engaged in spiritual service to the Lord. Learn more about how Understand Healthy can support your ministry here. If you enjoy Forsaken Body's content, please consider donating here.

Ministry burnout is a bigger reality than many of us realize. It hits when your physical and spiritual well being are finally so overwhelmed that you can’t snap out of it and do the next thing. After years of seminary, volunteering, ministry and mission work, Lainey and Nikki share some thoughts on this common issue that is seldomly discussed. Want to learn more about Understand Healthy? Check it out here! If you enjoy Forsaken Body’s content, please consider donating.

Lainey and Nicci consider today’s episode to be one of the most important they’ve done so far. We live in a fast paced world and deal with sources of stress every day. But what happens when that stress is ongoing and chronic? How does our body handle chronic stress? What happens physically when you face stress day after day, month after month, and year after year? For example, cortisol and inflammation are part of God’s good design for our bodies, but when they’re ongoing issues, they can wreak havoc on your health. If you or a loved one deals with persistent forms of stress, you won’t want to miss this episode. Lainey and Nicci also discuss several bible verses that can help believers manage chronic stress. If you enjoy Forsaken Body’s content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.

In this episode, Lainey and Nicci cover a reality everyone deals with at some point: stress. But what exactly is stress? Why does it happen? And more importantly, how does stress affect us?  This episode on stress introduces another factor in the body stewardship discussion, particularly how God created our bodies with limitations. Given the reality of stress in our daily lives, it's an important episode to listen to. If you enjoy Forsaken Body’s content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.

Today, the stewardship basics series continues with Lainey and Nicci addressing the critical issue of sleep. We all know we need it, but for different reasons, many of us fail to get enough. From brain health and mood, to immunity, concentration, metabolism, job performance, blood pressure, and more, God created our bodies to require sleep. So, just how important is sleep to our physical health? Should you take something to help you sleep? What are some sensible tips for getting more sleep? They address these questions and more.  If you enjoy Forsaken Body’s content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.

Lainey and Nicci continue to work through body stewardship basics, but shift the topic to the importance of getting adequate rest. Cultivating patterns of rest can be hard depending on your profession, season of life, or mindset common to many Americans. Not only is rest an essential aspect of caring for ourselves as embodied beings, but it is also an example set for us in Scripture. Listen to this episode to learn about rest from a physiological and theological perspective, along with helpful tips for increasing rest in hectic schedules. To stay up to date with events and announcements from Lainey's ministry, subscribe to her newsletter here.  Also, if you enjoy Forsaken Body’s content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.

Lainey and Nicci continue to work through their stewardship series with the focus on God designing your body to require certain nutrients.  In this episode, they discuss lots of eating tips based on their recommendations as a personal trainer and nurse practitioner. Like the exercise tips and trick episode, you won’t want to miss this super practical episode geared to help you better steward your body to the glory of God. If you enjoy Forsaken Body's content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.

Lainey and Nicci end their series on exercise in this episode filled with tips and tricks. With Nicci being a lifelong exerciser and Lainey’s nearly 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, they covered a lot of helpful information. This episode will benefit those new to exercise and will give fresh ideas if you’ve worked out for years. For free workout routines, visit Lainey’s website.  If you enjoy Forsaken Body's content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.

In honor of all those New Year's Resolutions, Lainey and Nicci have fun in this episode discussing crazy diets you’ve probably never heard of before. After that, they get into more popular ones you might have even tried before closing things out with a consideration of how Christians should approach dieting. 0:0-21:36: From consuming cotton balls, ice, baby food, and more, you won't believe how insane some of these diets are! 21:27-44:10: What about intermittent fasting, keto, and veganism? Are those diets ok? This segment got interesting, as Lainey and Nicci didn't always agree.  44:11-46:36: Lainey briefly considers how Christians should approach weight loss while also striving to honor God in their bodies. For more on New Year's Resolution keeping, read one of Lainey's blog posts in which she points out the need for self-control. Self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, so for believers it is key to rely on His ability to keep those good intentions that we start the year with. Visit Lainey's website for more on her program Understand Healthy that counters fad diets by seeking to cultivate lasting lifestyle change through progressive behavior change. If you enjoy Forsaken Body's content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.