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You know the Bible says you're fearfully and wonderfully made… but do you actually BELIEVE it? In today's episode, I'm joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and author of Identity Forged in Fire, Tessa Armstrong, for a powerful conversation about body image, comparison, disordered eating, and finding our true identity in Christ. Tessa shares her personal journey of overcoming an eating disorder, the lies that kept her trapped in shame, and how God used therapy, Scripture, and community to bring healing. We're diving into what it really looks like to move God's truth from your head to your heart, renew your mind, and stop looking to the world to tell you who you are! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How childhood experiences, body comments, and cultural pressures can shape your identity and relationship with foodWhy knowing you're fearfully and wonderfully made isn't the same as truly believing itHow to break free from comparison and stop finding your worth in your appearance, achievements, or others' approvalPractical ways to invite the Holy Spirit into renewing your mind and replacing lies with biblical truthWhy identifying the core beliefs behind negative thoughts is essential for lasting transformationHow God can use difficult seasons to refine your character and deepen your identity in ChristWhy therapy, Christian community, and asking for help can be powerful parts of your healing journey Pre-order Jesus Ate Carbs Here: https://yourdailybreadco.com/jesus-ate-carbs/ Connect with Abbie Here: https://bio.site/abbiefrye Connect with Tessa Here: https://www.instagram.com/tessaarmstrong8/ Buy Her Book, Identity Forged in Fire Here: https://a.co/d/03fuPNC5

Just because something gets you results doesn't mean it's actually bearing fruit in your life! In today's episode, we're diving into the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13 and what Jesus teaches us about the importance of deep roots and lasting transformation. Whether you've tried countless diets, exercise programs, or quick fixes that worked temporarily but never lasted, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success actually looks like in your health journey. God doesn't want shallow, short-lived results for you. He wants lasting transformation that produces the fruit of the Spirit and draws you closer to Him! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What the Parable of the Sower teaches us about healing our relationship with foodWhy not everything that produces results actually produces fruitThe difference between temporary weight loss and sustainable, Spirit-led health habitsWhy quick fixes and shallow transformations often fail when life gets difficultHow to measure success by the fruit of the Spirit instead of just numbers on the scaleWhy lasting healing requires deeper roots in Christ, not another diet or exercise planHow Jesus Ate Carbs and my new 12-week group coaching program, The Table, can help you go deeper and experience lasting transformation Learn more about Abbie's group program, The Table, here: https://yourdailybreadco.com/table/ Pre-order Jesus Ate Carbs here: https://yourdailybreadco.com/jesus-ate-carbs/ Connect with Abbie here: https://bio.site/abbiefrye

Have you spent years dieting, restricting food, obsessing over your weight, or treating your body harshly? Here's the good news: God isn't finished with you, and you're not too far gone for healing! In today's episode, we're diving into Nehemiah 9 to explore God's faithfulness, forgiveness, and provision, even when His people repeatedly went astray. We'll talk about why God's plan for your body has always included adequate nourishment, how to receive His forgiveness for past mistakes, and what it looks like to stop living restricted and start stewarding your body His way.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why God remains faithful even when we've been unfaithfulWhat Nehemiah 9 reveals about God's provision of food and physical nourishmentWhy nourishment is a gift from God, not something you have to earnHow to receive God's forgiveness and release guilt over how you've treated your body in the pastWhy you're never too far gone to heal your relationship with food or improve your body imageHow to move from restriction and food rules toward nourishment, satisfaction, and Spirit-led stewardshipHow Jesus Ate Carbs can help you walk out a new, biblical approach to eating and caring for your body Pre-Order Jesus Ate Carbs: https://yourdailybreadco.com/jesus-ate-carbs/ Work With Abbie: https://bio.site/abbiefrye

If you’ve been worrying about food, your body, holiday eating, or whether you’re doing enough for your health, Jesus has an invitation for you: seek Him first. In this episode, we’re diving into Matthew 6:25-34 and the difference between intentional stewardship and frantic self-optimization. You’ll learn why Jesus tells us not to worry—not because our health doesn’t matter, but because our Heavenly Father already knows what we need. Plus, we’ll talk about how seeking God first can completely change the heart posture from which you care for your body.What You'll Learn: What Jesus means when He says, “Do not worry” about what you’ll eat, drink, or wearThe difference between caring for your health and anxiously trying to control itWhy the order matters: being with Jesus before doing for JesusHow seeking God first can move you from frantic self-optimization to peaceful, intentional stewardshipWhy God cares about the details of how you nourish, move, and care for your bodyHow Matthew 6 can help you navigate food and body-image anxiety heading into the holidaysWhy seeing yourself through God’s eyes is foundational to healing your relationship with food Pre-Order My Book, Jesus Ate Carbs Here: https://yourdailybreadco.com/jesus-ate-carbs/ Connect with Abbie: https://bio.site/abbiefrye Group Coaching Program "The Table" Information: https://yourdailybreadco.com/table/

What does it look like to move forward when God hasn’t shown you the whole plan? In this episode, I’m joined by Pilates instructor and Faith Moves founder Danielle Sperry for a conversation about walking by faith, surrendering control, and taking the next step before you feel completely ready. We also talk about navigating body image and comparison in fitness spaces, keeping movement from becoming an idol, inviting God into our wellness routines, and finding confidence through obedience instead of outcomes.What you'll learn: What walking by faith instead of sight can practically look likeHow to take the next step when God hasn’t revealed the whole planWhy confidence often comes after obedience, not beforeHow to navigate comparison and body-image pressure in fitness spacesHow to shift your focus from exercising to look smaller to stewarding your body wellWhy fitness can become an idol—and how to keep God firstHow prayer can change the way you enter and leave your workoutsWhy God cares about the seemingly small details of your health, movement, and everyday lifeHow Danielle turned her faith and love of movement into Faith Moves Pre-Order Abbie's Book Jesus Ate Carbs: https://yourdailybreadco.com/jesus-ate-carbs/ Work With Abbie: https://bio.site/abbiefrye Learn about Danielle & Faith Moves: https://www.instagram.com/myfaithmoves

Diet culture has taught us to fear bread, but Jesus used bread to point us back to Himself. In this episode, we’re continuing our Matthew series with Matthew 12:1–8 and unpacking what the “bread of the Presence” can teach us about food freedom. We’ll talk about why carbohydrates don’t need to be feared, how food rules can keep us in bondage, and why following Jesus matters more than following diet culture. Plus, I’m sharing why this message became the heart behind the title of my new book, Jesus Ate Carbs, available for pre-order now!What you'll learn: What Matthew 12:1–8 teaches us about food rules, mercy, and freedomThe biblical significance of bread and the “bread of the Presence”Why diet culture’s rules around carbohydrates can create unnecessary fear and bondageHow Jesus modeled freedom around food instead of fear, guilt, or restrictionHow eating bread can become an opportunity to remember Jesus and the gospelWhy Jesus Ate Carbs was written to help you heal your relationship with food, break free from food rules, and put Jesus at the center of how you eat Pre-Order Jesus Ate Carbs here: https://yourdailybreadco.com/jesus-ate-carbs/ Work with Abbie here: https://bio.site/abbiefrye

If figuring out what, when, and how much to eat feels exhausting, confusing, or all-consuming, something is off. In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to Him, take His yoke, and receive rest—and that invitation applies to your relationship with food too. In this episode, we're talking about what it looks like to stop carrying your health journey alone, allow Jesus to lead, and experience greater freedom and peace around food. Plus, I’m sharing how Jesus Ate Carbs will help you practically bridge the gap between your faith and your health.What you'll learn: What Matthew 11:28–30 can teach us about our relationship with foodWhy food and body image were never meant to feel constantly burdensomeWhat it actually means to be “yoked” with Jesus in your health journeyHow to recognize when you're partnering with the world's wisdom instead of allowing Jesus to leadHow Jesus Ate Carbs can help you get Jesus at the center of your relationship with food Pre-Order my book Jesus Ate Carbs here: https://yourdailybreadco.com/jesus-ate-carbs/ Work with Abbie here: https://bio.site/abbiefrye

What if intuitive eating isn’t something you need to learn—but something God designed your body to do from the beginning? In this episode, we’re kicking off our Matthew series with Matthew 11:25–26 and exploring the childlike trust we were created to have with food. We’ll talk about how diet culture disconnects us from our God-given hunger and fullness cues, what it looks like to return to the way God designed us to eat, and how my new book, Jesus Ate Carbs, can help you go deeper in healing your relationship with food through a biblical lens. What you'll learn: Why children naturally demonstrate many of the principles of intuitive eatingHow diet culture can disconnect you from your God-given hunger and fullness cuesThe difference between trusting your body as god and trusting the God who designed your bodyWhy external food rules aren't meant to replace the wisdom God built into your bodyHow Jesus Ate Carbs can help you reconnect with your body's cues and heal your relationship with food through Scripture PRE-ORDER JESUS ATE CARBS HERE: https://yourdailybreadco.com/jesus-ate-carbs/ WORK WITH ABBIE HERE: https://bio.site/abbiefrye

Wedding culture tells women to get “wedding ready”—lose the weight, tone the arms, fit the dress, plan the perfect day, and somehow make it all look effortless. But what if God is inviting us to prepare for something much deeper than a wedding? In this episode, I’m joined by bride-to-be Nicole Maxson for an honest conversation about preparing for marriage, navigating body image and comparison, and resisting the pressure to “sweat for the wedding.”What you’ll learn: The difference between preparing for a wedding and preparing for a marriageHow Proverbs 24:27 can change the way we think about preparation and building a strong foundationHow to navigate body comparison and the pressure to look “wedding ready”How to examine the heart posture behind exercise and healthy habitsHow social media, Pinterest, and other people’s opinions can fuel comparison during wedding planningHow to steward your body for God’s glory without slipping into restriction, obsession, or controlWhy sustainable habits matter more than changing your body for one highly photographed dayHow to keep Christ, covenant, and gratitude at the center of the bridal season Ready to find food freedom in Christ? Book a free initial call with Abbie: https://bio.site/abbiefrye Connect with Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.maxson/

Is enjoying delicious food a gift from God—or a slippery slope toward gluttony? In this episode, we're unpacking what Scripture really says about pleasure, gratitude, and eating. You'll discover the difference between enjoying God's gifts and making food an idol, so you can experience freedom from guilt while honoring God at the table.What You'll Learn: What Ecclesiastes teaches about enjoying food as a gift from GodThe difference between enjoyment, indulgence, and gluttonyWhy food itself is never the enemyHow to identify when food has become an idolWhy your heart posture matters more than what's on your plateHow gratitude transforms meals into worshipPractical questions to help you discern your relationship with food Ready to heal your relationship with food? Book a free call with Abbie here: https://bio.site/abbiefrye

Not everyone responds to stress by eating more. For many people, anxiety causes them to lose their appetite altogether. In this episode, we'll explore what Scripture says about caring for your body during stressful seasons, why nourishing yourself is an act of faith, and practical strategies to help you eat even when you don't feel hungry.What You'll Learn: Why anxiety can suppress your appetiteWhat Psalm 102 and Acts 27 teach about nourishing yourself during hardshipThe science behind stress, digestion, and appetite lossWhy eating can be an act of obedience and trust in GodHow under-fueling can worsen anxiety and emotional regulationWhat "Nutrition 911 Meals" are and how to prepare themPractical meal ideas for days when eating feels difficult Connect with Abbie here: https://bio.site/abbiefrye

If you've ever found yourself thinking..."God must be disappointed in me." "I'll never change." "I have to be perfect for God to love me."...this episode is for you.This week I'm joined by Christian therapist Anna Adams, ALC, for a powerful conversation about renewing your mind, recognizing the difference between conviction and condemnation, and learning to identify the lies that are keeping you stuck in shame. Together, we unpack how our thoughts shape our relationship with God, our bodies, and ourselves—and how Scripture invites us into freedom, not fear.In this episode, we discuss: Why so many Christians mistake condemnation for God's voice The difference between conviction from the Holy Spirit and shame from the enemy How distorted thinking impacts your relationship with food and your body Practical ways to renew your mind using biblical truth Why healing starts with recognizing the lies you've been believing How God's kindness—not criticism—leads us to repentance What it actually looks like to partner with God in your healing journey Ready to heal your relationship with food with Jesus at the center? Book a FREE 30-minute call with Abbie here: https://bio.site/abbiefrye Connect with Anna Adams: Website: https://faithandtrustcounseling.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandtrust.counseling/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anna.faithandtrust

Should Christians take GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro? In this episode, we're diving into a biblical perspective on these increasingly popular weight-loss medications. Rather than giving a one-size-fits-all answer, we'll explore how to seek the Holy Spirit's wisdom, discern God's direction for your health journey, and ensure that Christ—not any tool—remains at the center of your confidence, healing, and identity. What You'll Learn:  Why GLP-1 medications are a tool—not a savior  How to discern whether a GLP-1 is right for your unique situation  The difference between quieting food noise and healing your relationship with food  Common risks and limitations of GLP-1 medications  Questions to prayerfully ask before making a health decision  How to pursue health in a way that brings glory to God  Why your confidence and identity should always be rooted in Christ Ready to heal your relationship with food with Jesus at the center? Book a FREE 30-minute call with Abbie here: https://bio.site/abbiefrye

Have you invited Jesus into every part of your health journey? ...or just the parts you're comfortable giving Him? In today's episode, we're exploring 1 John 2:20-23 and talking about the hidden places where we often keep Jesus at arm's length. Maybe it's the scale. Maybe it's calorie tracking. Maybe it's body image. Maybe it's control. Whatever "room" you've kept locked, Jesus isn't asking to condemn you—He's asking to lead you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why healing your relationship with food starts with surrender—not another nutrition plan. The difference between asking Jesus to bless your plans versus letting Him lead them. How control keeps us from experiencing God's best. Why obedience matters more than sacrifice. How to recognize the areas of your life you've been reluctant to surrender. Ready to heal your relationship with food with Jesus at the center? Book a FREE 30-minute call with Abbie here: https://bio.site/abbiefrye

Do you ever feel like you're constantly busy and spiritually exhausted? In today's episode, we're diving into 1 John 3:18-20 to uncover one of the most overlooked keys to peace: intentionally creating space to rest in God's presence. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to "set our hearts at rest in His presence." Why faith requires intentional actions—not striving. How busyness can crowd out intimacy with God. Practical habits that help cultivate a quieter, more peaceful life. Why condemnation is often an invitation to spend more time with Jesus. Ready to heal your relationship with food with Jesus at the center? Book a FREE 30-minute call with Abbie here: https://bio.site/abbiestasior