Grace Filled Food Freedom

Grace Filled Food Freedom is a podcast that helps Christian women ditch the diet mentality and find food freedom through their faith. It's the place for real, honest talk about eating, weight loss, and body image all through a Biblical lens. Listen in and find hope, motivation, and encouragement that'll inspire you to keep your eyes on God and His plan for your health and wellness.

Surrendering the Scale: Trusting God With Your Goal Weight

You have a number in mind — one you believe will finally make you feel confident, content, or “okay” in your body. But what if that number is carrying more weight than you realize? In this episode, we talk about goal weights, why we get attached to them, and how to shift from chasing a number to pursuing peace, sustainability, and trust with God instead. If the scale has been quietly stealing your joy, this conversation invites you to loosen your grip and refocus on what truly matters. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/trusting-god-with-your-goal-weight/ Links mentioned: Get your Overcoming Weight Loss Idols For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Who HE Is [A Chew the Word Study] Season 1 Episode 2: Ditching the Diet Mindset Season 2 Episode 21: The Keto Diet: Is It Biblical? Season 3 Episode 6: How to Align Your Weight Loss Goals and Values Season 4 Episode 2: 3 Inspiring Tips for When You Feel Weight Loss Discouragement   Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

12-29
09:10

A Christian Perspective on Ozempic and Weight Loss Medications

Everyone is talking about Ozempic—but your heart feels torn. Is taking weight-loss medication faithful, unfaithful, wise, or giving up? In this episode, Brandice gently unpacks how to quiet the noise, release the shame, and invite the Holy Spirit into your health decisions. Whether you’re considering GLP-1 medications or already using them, you’ll walk away with clarity, compassion, and peace. Get your show notes: https://gracefilledplate.com/a-christian-perspective-on-ozempic/ Links mentioned: Get your Prayer for Weight Loss Toolkit  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Breaking Up With the Scale Workshop Season 1 Episode 11: Should Christian Women Try to Lose Weight to “Look Better”? Season 2 Episode 2: What about Weight Loss Shortcuts? Season 3 Episode 14: How to Manage Your Weight Loss with Grace and Wisdom Season 4 Episode 20: A Christ-Centered Approach to Self-Love and Weight Loss Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

12-15
20:24

Nourished by Faith, Not Fear: A Christian Approach to Calorie Deficits

Calorie deficits can feel confusing, triggering, or downright exhausting—especially when you’re trying to honor God with both your body and your mindset. In this episode, we explore a Christian, grace-filled approach to calorie deficits that removes the fear, pressure, and perfectionism. You’ll walk away with clarity, peace, and practical ways to support your body without slipping back into diet culture. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/christian-approach-to-calorie-deficits/ Links mentioned: Get your Overcoming Weight Loss Idols For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Let’s Talk, God! About Body Image Season 1 Episode 2: Ditching the Diet Mindset Season 2 Episode 21: The Keto Diet: Is It Biblical? Season 3 Episode 6: How to Align Your Weight Loss Goals and Values Season 4 Episode 2: 3 Inspiring Tips for When You Feel Weight Loss Discouragement   Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

12-01
09:48

A Grace-Filled Approach to Breaking the “Monday” Cycle

Do you keep promising yourself you’ll “start Monday”? In this episode, discover the spiritual and emotional reasons the restart cycle feels so hard to break—and how small, grace-filled steps with God can help you shift from constant restarting to real, sustainable change. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/breaking-the-monday-cycle/ Links mentioned: Get your 10 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Overeating For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Grace Filled Plates: A 30-Day Devotional Season 1 Episode 45: How to Set Goals Season 2 Episode 15: I Need More Willpower! Season 3 Episode 13: How to Stay Consistent with Your Diet and Overcome Bingeing Season 4 Episode 16: Creating Stress-Free Healthy Habits Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

11-17
10:28

How to Honor the Hunger God Gave You

You were never meant to fear your hunger—it was designed by God as a signal of care. In this episode, Brandice shares simple, grace-filled ways to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms and honor the hunger God gave you—without turning it into another diet or rulebook. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/how-to-honor-the-hunger-god-gave-you/ Links mentioned:  Get your 15 Tips from the Bible to Overcome Overeating  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Armor + Fruit Bible Study Bundle Season 1 Episode 5: Why You Need to Trade Food Guilt for God's Grace Season 2 Episode 8: Help! I Want to Stop Overeating After Dinner! Season 3 Episode 20: How to Pause and Bring Jesus into Your Struggle Season 4 Episode 7: How Do You Follow God’s Leading in Your Food Choices Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

11-03
09:56

Food Freedom in the Season of Caregiving

Feeling stretched thin while caring for everyone else? You’re not alone. In this episode, Brandice shares how to find food freedom and self-care in the middle of caregiving. Learn to release guilt, rest in God’s grace, and find peace in this season—without the overwhelm. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/food-freedom-in-the-season-of-caregiving/ Links mentioned: Get your Binge Proof Action Planner  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Chew the Word Scripture Study Season 1 Episode 5: Why You Need to Trade Food Guilt for God's Grace Season 2 Episode 16: How to Measure Health Progress When You're Seeking Food Freedom Season 3 Episode 2: What to Do When People Irritate You into Overeating Season 4 Episode 10: Tips for Eating Mindfully at Every Social Gathering Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

10-20
10:08

Breaking Through Weight Loss Plateaus with Grace

You’ve been consistent with new habits, but the scale just won’t budge. Discouragement creeps in, and you wonder if it’s even worth it. In this episode, discover why plateaus are a normal part of the journey—and how you can reframe them as a God-given opportunity to grow in both health and faith. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/weight-loss-plateaus/ Links mentioned: Get your 10 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Overeating For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Breaking Up With the Scale Workshop Season 1 Episode 6: 3 Reasons Your Motivation to Lose Weight Has Gone Missing Season 2 Episode 3: Do You Need a PROGRAM to Lose Weight? Season 3 Episode 14: How to Manage Your Weight Loss with Grace and Wisdom Season 4 Episode 2: 3 Inspiring Tips for When You Feel Weight Loss Discouragement Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

10-06
09:10

Food, Faith, and Freedom: Do Macros Fit In?

Macros: should you count them, or skip them altogether? In this episode, we unpack what counting macros really means, when it can be helpful, and how to discern whether this practice draws you closer to food freedom—or further away. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/do-macros-fit-in/ Links mentioned: Get your Overcoming Weight Loss Idols For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Healthy Habit Planner Season 1 Episode 22: The Best Foods to Eat for Weight Loss Season 2 Episode 18: Does Finding Food Freedom Mean I’ll Gain Weight? Season 3 Episode 9: I Don’t Want to Eat Healthy: How to Figure Out Why and Do It Anyway Season 4 Episode 14: The Solution to Obesity: Is it Controlling Calories or Emotions? Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

09-22
11:05

Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do? (Food Edition)

Why do we do the very things we don’t want to do? In this episode, we dig into Romans 7:15 and explore how Paul’s struggle mirrors our own—especially when it comes to food. Learn how to step away from condemnation and into curiosity, so you can invite God’s truth into your food struggles and start walking toward lasting freedom. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/why-do-i-do-what-i-dont-want-to-do/ Links mentioned:  Get your 15 Tips from the Bible to Overcome Overeating  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Grace Filled Plates: A 30-Day Devotional Season 1 Episode 5: Why You Need to Trade Food Guilt for God's Grace Season 2 Episode 12: Why Do We Eat in a Way Contradictory to Our Goals? Season 3 Episode 20: How to Pause and Bring Jesus into Your Struggle Season 4 Episode 7: How Do You Follow God’s Leading in Your Food Choices Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

09-08
10:07

[Encore] Finding Freedom from Sugar Addiction

Season 5 kicks off in September 2025. In the meantime, while we take a short break, you're getting the most popular episodes from season 4. Enjoy! Struggling with sugar cravings and wondering if sugar addiction is real? In this episode of Grace Filled Food Freedom, we dive into the mindset behind sugar struggles, how restriction fuels cravings, and a grace-filled approach to finding food freedom. Learn practical strategies to navigate sweets without guilt and replace diet-driven fears with truth from God's Word. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/finding-freedom-from-sugar-addiction/ Links mentioned: Get your Binge Proof Action Planner  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: How to End All-or-Nothing Eating Once and For All Season 1 Episode 8: How to Find Food Freedom in 3 Unexpected Ways Season 2 Episode 18: Does Finding Food Freedom Mean I’ll Gain Weight? Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

08-25
12:49

[Encore] How to Stop Self-Sabotaging with Food

Season 5 kicks off in September 2025. In the meantime, while we take a short break, you're getting the most popular episodes from season 4. Enjoy! Do you ever find yourself self-sabotaging your own weight loss success? In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop self-sabotaging with food. You’ll walk away with spiritual wisdom and practical tips to help you overcome negative self-talk and start walking in true freedom! Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Classical Conversations, the Christ-centered curriculum we use in our home! You’re their first teacher—be their best teacher. Learn how to make homeschooling doable at classicalconversations.com/gracefilled. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/how-to-stop-self-sabotaging-with-food/ Links mentioned: Get your 10 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Overeating For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Who HE Is [A Chew the Word Study] Season 2 Episode 15: I Need More Willpower! Season 3 Episode 8: What to Do When You Have No Self-Control with Food Season 3 Episode 18: How to Stop Snacking in the Middle of the Night Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

08-11
09:02

[Encore] How to Eat with a Christ-Centered Mindset

Season 5 kicks off in September 2025. In the meantime, while we take a short break, you're getting the most popular episodes from season 4. Enjoy! Do you want to eat in a way that aligns with who you are in Christ—but keep falling back into old habits? In this episode, we explore what it means to eat with your new nature in mind. You’ll learn how to shift your focus from food to faith, release guilt and fear, and invite God into your daily food choices. If you’re ready to stop striving and start walking in grace-filled freedom, this episode is for you! Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Classical Conversations, the Christ-centered curriculum we use in our home! You’re their first teacher—be their best teacher. Learn how to make homeschooling doable at classicalconversations.com/gracefilled. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/eat-with-a-christ-centered-mindset/ Links mentioned:  Get your 15 Tips from the Bible to Overcome Overeating  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Armor + Fruit Bible Study Bundle Season 1 Episode 30: When God is Your Weight-Loss Plan Season 2 Episode 4: How to be a God-Pleaser, With Grace! Season 3 Episode 16: What Does the Bible Say about Eating Healthy? Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

07-28
09:30

Small Steps, Big Grace: God’s Role in Habit Change

Struggling to find motivation to exercise? In this episode of Grace-Filled Food Freedom, we talk about how to approach movement with grace—not guilt—and why even small steps can make a big difference. If you’re tired of all-or-nothing thinking, this conversation will refresh your perspective. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Classical Conversations, the Christ-centered curriculum we use in our home! You’re their first teacher—be their best teacher. Learn how to make homeschooling doable at classicalconversations.com/gracefilled. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/gods-role-in-habit-change/ Links mentioned: Get your Binge Proof Action Planner  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Healthy Habit Planner Season 1 Episode 29: How to Be TRULY, Biblically Healthy Season 2 Episode 4: How to be a God-Pleaser, With Grace! Season 3 Episode 20: How to Pause and Bring Jesus into Your Struggle Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

07-14
10:18

Cinnamon Rolls, Kale, and the Holy Spirit: Finding Balance without Guilt

Are your healthy habits stressing you out? In this episode, we talk about how to create stress-free habits that actually stick—without falling into all-or-nothing thinking. Learn how to plan without obsessing, build consistency without burnout, and invite God into your daily choices. If you’re tired of starting over, this episode will help you build habits that last! Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Classical Conversations, the Christ-centered curriculum we use in our home! You’re their first teacher—be their best teacher. Learn how to make homeschooling doable at classicalconversations.com/gracefilled. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/creating-stress-free-healthy-habits/ Links mentioned: Get your 10 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Overeating For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Who I Am [A Chew the Word Study] Season 1 Episode 9: Should You Keep Trigger Foods in the House? Season 2 Episode 21: The Keto Diet: Is It Biblical? Season 3 Episode 16: What Does the Bible Say about Eating Healthy?  Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

06-30
09:48

A Christ-Centered Approach to Self-Love and Weight Loss

 Struggling with body image? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to love your body without idolizing it—and how to invite God into your health journey for lasting peace and purpose. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Classical Conversations, the Christ-centered curriculum we use in our home! You’re their first teacher—be their best teacher. Learn how to make homeschooling doable at classicalconversations.com/gracefilled. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/a-christ-centered-approach-to-self-love-and-weight-loss/ Links mentioned: Get your Overcoming Weight Loss Idols For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Breaking Up With the Scale Workshop Season 1 Episode 22: The Best Foods to Eat for Weight Loss Season 2 Episode 18: Does Finding Food Freedom Mean I’ll Gain Weight? Season 3 Episode 9: I Don’t Want to Eat Healthy: How to Figure Out Why and Do It Anyway Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

06-16
12:43

What’s REALLY Behind Your Food Struggles? How to Uncover the Root and Break Free

Struggling to stay on track when your loved ones aren’t on board with your healthy habits? In this episode of Grace-Filled Food Freedom, I share practical ways to set grace-filled boundaries and explore what’s really behind those strong food cravings. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Classical Conversations, the Christ-centered curriculum we use in our home! You’re their first teacher—be their best teacher. Learn how to make homeschooling doable at classicalconversations.com/gracefilled. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/whats-really-behind-your-food-struggles/ Links mentioned:  Get your 15 Tips from the Bible to Overcome Overeating  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Grace Filled Plates: A 30-Day Devotional Season 1 Episode 1: From Food Struggle to Food Freedom Season 2 Episode 15: I Need More Willpower! Season 3 Episode 16: What Does the Bible Say about Eating Healthy? Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

06-02
13:29

Grace Over Guilt: Inviting God into Your Desires

Struggling to stick to your eating plan or healthy habits? In this episode of Grace-Filled Food Freedom, we talk about why motivation fades, how to create a plan that actually fits your life, and what to do when your good intentions keep falling short. You'll walk away with grace-filled encouragement and practical steps to move forward—without guilt or perfectionism. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Classical Conversations, the Christ-centered curriculum we use in our home! You’re their first teacher—be their best teacher. Learn how to make homeschooling doable at classicalconversations.com/gracefilled. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/grace-over-guilt/ Links mentioned: Get your Binge Proof Action Planner  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: A Biblical Approach to Overcoming Overeating Season 2 Episode 4: How to be a God-Pleaser, With Grace! Season 3 Episode 3: How to Stay Mindful of God in Your Eating Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

05-19
13:24

Platinum Coaching Call Sneak Peek: Abiding in Christ for Food Freedom

 Feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of life? In today’s episode of Grace-Filled Food Freedom, we’re diving into what it really means to abide in Christ—and how staying connected to Him can bring peace, purpose, and even freedom in your eating habits.  If you’re tired of striving and ready to experience lasting fruit, this conversation is for you! Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Classical Conversations, the Christ-centered curriculum we use in our home! You’re their first teacher—be their best teacher. Learn how to make homeschooling doable at classicalconversations.com/gracefilled. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/abiding-in-christ-for-food-freedom/ Links mentioned: Check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum. It's by far the Best Waiting List on the Internet because you'll get SO much helpful info. So be sure to get on the waiting list now! You may also enjoy: How to End All-or-Nothing Eating Once and For All! Season 2 Episode 5: What are the First Steps to Finding Freedom IN CHRIST From Overeating? Season 3 Episode 16: What Does the Bible Say about Eating Healthy? Season 4 Episode 11: Platinum Coaching Call Sneak Peek: Is Overeating a Sin? Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

05-05
11:37

Creating Stress-Free Healthy Habits

Are your healthy habits stressing you out? In this episode, we talk about how to create stress-free habits that actually stick—without falling into all-or-nothing thinking. Learn how to plan without obsessing, build consistency without burnout, and invite God into your daily choices. If you’re tired of starting over, this episode will help you build habits that last! Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Classical Conversations, the Christ-centered curriculum we use in our home! You’re their first teacher—be their best teacher. Learn how to make homeschooling doable at classicalconversations.com/gracefilled. Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/creating-stress-free-healthy-habits/ Links mentioned: Get your 10 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Overeating For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Healthy Habit Planner Season 1 Episode 12: How to Eat Less by Tithing Bites Season 2 Episode 16: How to Measure Health Progress When You're Seeking Food Freedom Season 3 Episode 11: Craving Carbs? Here’s How to Beat It   Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

04-21
13:17

How to Eat with a Christ-Centered Mindset

Do you want to eat in a way that aligns with who you are in Christ—but keep falling back into old habits? In this episode, we explore what it means to eat with your new nature in mind. You’ll learn how to shift your focus from food to faith, release guilt and fear, and invite God into your daily food choices. If you’re ready to stop striving and start walking in grace-filled freedom, this episode is for you! Get your show notes:  https://gracefilledplate.com/eat-with-a-christ-centered-mindset/ Links mentioned:  Get your 15 Tips from the Bible to Overcome Overeating  For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list   You may also love: Armor + Fruit Bible Study Bundle Season 1 Episode 30: When God is Your Weight-Loss Plan Season 2 Episode 4: How to be a God-Pleaser, With Grace! Season 3 Episode 16: What Does the Bible Say about Eating Healthy? Get a FREEBIE:  Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

04-07
09:05

Jessica Schum-Durst

I can take a deep breath after listening. We all have our stories and Brandice shares hers with honesty. I came away with the comfort that though she has not "arrived", neither have I, yet she provides me with a feeling we are on a journey together and we both have something to offer. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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