This week's episode is a little bit different  and special episode for many reasons, one being we’re interviewing Sadie’s, older sister Rev. Carrie Carpenter! With today being the first day of Lent (Ash Wednesday) we wanted to talk to Carrie about diet culture and how it shows up in church culture, specifically this time of year when it’s a common religious practice for folks to either fast or give up specific foods for Lent…which can be triggering for those with a disordered relationship with food.

Carrie shares with us how she observes Lent as a clergyperson in the United Methodist Church, and how, for her, it’s not necessarily about fasting or giving things up; instead, it’s about being reflective and more intentional. It’s also about observing where there are needs that need to be met within her community, finding opportunities to consider how to live into grace, care for the people who are on the far margins of our society, and have authentic conversations about reconciliation and restoration.…and that it’s not all about giving up candy and potato chips for 40 days

We also chat with Carrie about other ways diet culture intersects with church culture and have a mini-exploration of faith-based diet books and programs: The Daniel Plan, Eat and Stay Thin: Simple, Spiritual, Satisfying Weight Control, The Weigh Down, and more!

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https://katebowler.com/the-preachers-wife-2/
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