Honoring My Temple

Kelly Wenner

Honoring My Temple is a short, practical podcast for Christians who want to honor God through the everyday choices they make with their health, habits, and bodies. In these up-to-20-minute episodes, Kelly Wenner, founder of SoulStrength Fit, shares biblical encouragement, mindset shifts, and simple, actionable guidance around faith-based fitness, nutrition, self-discipline, and intentional living. Drawing from SoulStrength Fit workouts, devotionals, coaching programs, and published books, each episode is designed to help you steward your physical health according to God’s design—without overwhelm, extremes, or perfectionism. This podcast is for anyone who wants to: Build consistent, Christ-centered health habitsStrengthen their body while growing in wisdom and self-disciplineApproach fitness and nutrition from a biblical perspectiveLive with greater intention, clarity, and purpose in everyday lifeWhether you’re working through a SoulStrength Fit program, reading one of the devotionals, or simply looking for encouragement to stay aligned with your goals, Honoring My Temple is a weekly reminder that caring for your body is part of faithful stewardship. Short. Grounded. Scripture-rooted. Practical for real life. Grab your copy of Honoring My Temple:  Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the Center

Episodes

  1. 26 MAR

    Why You Turn to Food for Comfort (and How to Stop)

    Why You Turn to Food for Comfort (and How to Stop) Have you ever found yourself reaching for food—not because you’re hungry, but because you’re stressed, overwhelmed, bored, or just trying to feel better? In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we’re talking about the real reason behind comfort eating—and why it’s not just about food. When life feels out of control, it’s easy to try to manage how we feel with what we can control… like food, habits, or distractions. But those in-the-moment choices often leave us feeling worse, not better. Together, we explore: Why we turn to food for comfort The deeper root behind stress eating and emotional eating What the Bible says about living by the flesh vs. the Spirit (Romans 8:12–13) How to “mortify” unhealthy patterns—not through willpower, but through the Spirit Practical ways to respond differently in moments of temptation This episode will help you move from being driven by cravings and impulses… to living with wisdom, self-discipline, and peace. Because true change doesn’t come from trying harder— it comes from staying connected to God and allowing His Spirit to work in you. If this resonated with you, share this episode with a friend or leave a review—it helps more people discover the message. Connect & Go Deeper Get Started with SoulStrength Fit  for only $5https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/programsNEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple PlannerGrab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingGet your meal plan and recipe guide here

    17 min
  2. 19 MAR

    You Don’t Need More Motivation — You Need This

    What if the reason you’re struggling with discipline… isn’t because you lack it? In this episode, we break down one of the most powerful—and often misunderstood—verses for your health, habits, and daily life: 2 Timothy 1:7 — “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.” This isn’t about how you feel. It’s about what you’ve been given. If you’ve ever found yourself saying: “I’ll start when I feel more motivated.” “I’ll be consistent when life slows down.” “I just don’t feel disciplined…” This episode will challenge that way of thinking—and show you a better way forward. We talk about: Why discipline isn’t something you wait to feel What it means to “fan into flame” the gifts God has given you How your daily choices either strengthen or quiet the work of the Spirit And how to apply power, love, and self-discipline to your eating habits, workouts, and everyday decisions Because freedom isn’t doing whatever you want— it’s not being mastered. You don’t need more motivation. You need to take the next right step. 🎧 Listen now and start moving forward—one decision at a time. Connect & Go Deeper Get Started with SoulStrength Fit  for only $5https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/programsNEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple PlannerGrab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingGet your meal plan and recipe guide here

    13 min
  3. 13 MAR

    I Don’t Have Enough Time

    Do you ever feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day? Between work, family responsibilities, spiritual growth, and caring for our health, it can feel impossible to do everything we know we should be doing. And when life gets busy, it’s often the things that matter most — time with God, caring for our health, or investing in meaningful habits — that get pushed aside. In this episode, we take a biblical look at what it means to live faithfully in seasons when time feels limited. Because the goal isn’t perfection — and it isn’t trying to do everything. It’s learning to offer what we have. We’ll talk about what it means to “number our days,” how God’s grace empowers us to do what we cannot do on our own, and how small, faithful choices can shape our lives more than we realize. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, busy, or like you simply don’t have enough time for the things that matter most, this conversation will encourage you to take a deep breath, refocus on what matters, and move forward one faithful step at a time. Connect & Go Deeper Get Started with SoulStrength Fit  for only $5https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/programsNEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple PlannerGrab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingGet your meal plan and recipe guide here

    13 min
  4. 6 MAR

    God’s Design for Health

    What if the reason your days sometimes feel harder than they should… isn’t just how much you have to do? What if it’s about whether your body has the resources it needs to do it? In this episode, we explore God’s design for health and how simple daily habits can dramatically change how we move through our lives — physically, mentally, and spiritually. Because the truth is, life rarely slows down. Our responsibilities don’t disappear when we feel tired, foggy, or depleted. But when we care for our bodies the way they were designed to function, the same days can feel very different. In this conversation, we talk about how aligning our daily habits with God’s design for the body can strengthen our energy, resilience, and ability to live faithfully in the life He has placed in front of us. Healthy habits aren’t about vanity. They’re about stewardship. When we care for our bodies well, we give ourselves the strength, clarity, and stability needed to show up fully for our responsibilities, our families, and our calling. If you’ve ever wondered why some seasons of life feel heavier than others — even when your responsibilities haven’t changed — this episode may help you see your health in a completely different way. Connect & Go Deeper Get Started with SoulStrength Fit  for only $5https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/programsNEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple PlannerGrab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingGet your meal plan and recipe guide here

    18 min
  5. 26 FEB

    The Bible Doesn’t Say to Workout

    The Bible doesn’t tell us to work out. It doesn’t command us to lift weights, prioritize protein, avoid processed foods, or follow a fitness plan. It doesn’t directly address smartphones, social media, sedentary desk jobs, engineered convenience foods, or a culture built around comfort and overconsumption. And yet… Scripture is not silent. While the Bible may not list every modern scenario, it gives us something better — timeless wisdom. Principles that guide how we think, how we choose, how we respond, and how we live in every area of life. Colossians 3:17 tells us: “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” What does that actually mean? What does it look like to: Work in Jesus’ name? Parent in Jesus’ name? Manage money in Jesus’ name? Speak, forgive, and respond in Jesus’ name? Scroll and consume media in Jesus’ name? And if nothing is excluded — what does it look like to care for your body in Jesus’ name? This episode explores: A biblical view of health and fitness What it means to steward your body as a temple The connection between sanctification and daily habits Why strength and consistent movement matter for long-term function and service How to apply biblical wisdom to modern health decisions In a world where movement is no longer built into daily life — and where we have more health knowledge than ever — the question isn’t whether we know what to do. The question is whether we will steward what we’ve been given. Living in Jesus’ name means representing His character in every area of life — including how we eat, how we train, how we build strength, and how we care for the body God entrusted to us. Not from obsession. Not from vanity. Not from neglect. But from wisdom. From gratitude. From stewardship. Because spiritual growth isn’t compartmentalized. It shapes how we live — in our words, our habits, and even our health. Connect & Go Deeper Get Started with SoulStrength Fit  for only $5https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/programsNEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple PlannerGrab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingGet your meal plan and recipe guide here

    14 min
  6. 20 FEB

    Pursuing Excellence: Your Body as a Living Sacrifice (Romans 12)

    What does it really mean to pursue excellence as a Christian? In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we explore the biblical call to excellence — not perfectionism, and not mediocrity — but wholehearted faithfulness in how we live. God does not expect perfection from us in this life. But He does call us to growth. To maturity. To stewardship. Rooted in Romans 12, we unpack what it means to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice — and why caring for your health is not vanity, but obedience. The world pushes two extremes: • Obsess over the body • Or dismiss it entirely Scripture rejects both. Your body is not an idol. But it is not irrelevant either. It matters. It houses the Holy Spirit. It is entrusted to you by God. In this episode, we talk about what pursuing excellence in health actually looks like: Prioritizing God-given whole foods (plants and animals)Understanding the role of protein, strength, and nourishmentWhy strength training is wisdom — not vanityThe power of walking for long-term health and longevityStewarding your body for the tasks God has given youThis is about temple care with purpose. Eating well. Lifting weights. Walking daily. Not for image. For obedience. If you’ve ever wondered how faith and fitness connect — or how to honor God through your daily health habits — this episode will give you biblical clarity and practical wisdom. “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 Not perfectly. But faithfully. Connect & Go Deeper Get Started with SoulStrength Fit  for only $5https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/programsNEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple PlannerGrab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingGet your meal plan and recipe guide here

    15 min
  7. 11 FEB

    Biblical Health: Start With This Verse

    When it comes to honoring God with your health, this verse changes everything. In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we unpack one foundational passage that reshapes the way we think about food, fitness, and self-discipline: “I have the right to do anything—but not everything is beneficial… I will not be mastered by anything.” —1 Corinthians 6:12 What does it really mean to put God at the center of your health? It’s not about more rules. It’s not about restriction. And it’s not about perfection. It’s about understanding what true freedom actually looks like. Yes—you are free to eat what you want. You are free to care for your health—or not. But you are never free from the consequences of your choices.  In this episode, we explore: • What it means to be “mastered” by something • How food and habits can quietly control us • The difference between permission and wisdom • Why feeling unable to stop certain behaviors is not true freedom • How to grow in self-discipline through small, prayerful choices If you’ve ever thought, “I know I shouldn’t, but I can’t help it,” this conversation is for you. This week, begin practicing one simple question before each decision: “I have the right to do this—but is it beneficial?” Because biblical health isn’t about legalism. It’s about living unmastered and learning to choose what leads to life. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. If you'd like to go deeper, grab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits with God at the Center on Amazon. Connect & Go Deeper Grab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterLearn more about SoulStrength Fit faith-based fitness programsConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingConnect & Go Deeper Get Started with SoulStrength Fit  for only $5https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/programsNEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple PlannerGrab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingGet your meal plan and recipe guide here

    11 min
  8. 3 FEB

    Small, Faithful Steps Matter

    Episode 2: Small, Faithful Steps Matter In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we explore why small, faithful steps matter—not because they earn God’s love, but because they reflect how we steward what He has entrusted to us. Using Jesus’ Parable of the Talents, we’re reminded that faithfulness isn’t measured by how much we’re given, but by what we do with what we have. Every servant in the parable was entrusted with something—and every one of us has been entrusted with real, tangible gifts in our daily lives. We reflect on what stewardship looks like across the many areas God has placed in our care, including: Our time and energyOur relationships and responsibilitiesOur talents, interests, and resourcesOur thought life and inner worldAnd yes—our physical bodiesThis episode gently but clearly reframes health and fitness as a stewardship issue, not a vanity issue. We address the common belief that caring for your body is about appearance or pride, and instead return to Scripture’s call to faithfulness, diligence, and excellence—with the right motive. You’ll hear why: God does not call us to mediocrity, but to faithfulnessDiscipline and effort are affirmed in Scripture when rightly orderedCaring for your body can support your ability to live out patience, clarity, gentleness, and self-disciplineFaithfulness isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up with what you’ve been givenUltimately, this episode invites you to shift the goal: Not perfection. Not comparison. But faithful stewardship. One day at a time. One small, faithful step at a time Connect & Go Deeper Grab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterLearn more about SoulStrength Fit faith-based fitness programsConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week prograConnect & Go Deeper Get Started with SoulStrength Fit  for only $5https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/programsNEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple PlannerGrab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingGet your meal plan and recipe guide here

    14 min
  9. 27 JAN

    Your Body Matters To God

    Episode 1: Your Body Matters to God — Choosing Abundant Life Here and Now In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we pause to consider what it truly means to live the abundant life Jesus promised—not someday, but here and now (John 10:10). Abundant life isn’t limited to one area of faith, and it certainly isn’t defined by comfort, ease, or external success. It’s about fullness—a life shaped by walking with Christ and learning to live according to God’s design in every area of life. One way that abundant life is expressed is through how we steward our bodies, habits, and daily choices. In this episode, we explore why our health, energy, and well-being matter to God—not from a place of pressure or perfectionism, but as part of faithful stewardship and spiritual formation. Drawing from Scripture, including Deuteronomy 30 and Jesus’ words in John 10, we talk about how seemingly harmless comforts—food, distraction, routine habits—can quietly steal from the life Jesus desires for us when they begin to have mastery over us. You’ll hear a powerful reminder from Rick Warren that reframes how we view our bodies, along with thoughtful reflection questions to help you examine where you may be choosing comfort over life. In this episode, you’ll be invited to reflect on: What abundant life looks like for you right now, in this seasonHow food, comfort, or habits may be influencing your peace and self-disciplineHow awareness can become the first step toward freedom and changeThis episode isn’t about guilt or pressure—it’s an invitation. An invitation to choose life, one faithful decision at a time, and to learn how to walk in step with the Spirit in every area of life, including how you care for your body. This episode isn’t about guilt or pressure—it’s an invitation. An invitation to choose life, one faithful decision at a time, and to learn how to walk in step with the Spirit in every area of life, including how you care for your body. Connect & Go Deeper Grab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterLearn more about Connect & Go Deeper Get Started with SoulStrength Fit  for only $5https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/programsNEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple PlannerGrab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the CenterConnect with Kelly on InstagramLearn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coachingGet your meal plan and recipe guide here

    9 min

About

Honoring My Temple is a short, practical podcast for Christians who want to honor God through the everyday choices they make with their health, habits, and bodies. In these up-to-20-minute episodes, Kelly Wenner, founder of SoulStrength Fit, shares biblical encouragement, mindset shifts, and simple, actionable guidance around faith-based fitness, nutrition, self-discipline, and intentional living. Drawing from SoulStrength Fit workouts, devotionals, coaching programs, and published books, each episode is designed to help you steward your physical health according to God’s design—without overwhelm, extremes, or perfectionism. This podcast is for anyone who wants to: Build consistent, Christ-centered health habitsStrengthen their body while growing in wisdom and self-disciplineApproach fitness and nutrition from a biblical perspectiveLive with greater intention, clarity, and purpose in everyday lifeWhether you’re working through a SoulStrength Fit program, reading one of the devotionals, or simply looking for encouragement to stay aligned with your goals, Honoring My Temple is a weekly reminder that caring for your body is part of faithful stewardship. Short. Grounded. Scripture-rooted. Practical for real life. Grab your copy of Honoring My Temple:  Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the Center

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