In this episode, we explore the deeper spiritual and emotional roots of gluttony, body image, and desire, featuring insights from Alisa Keeton of Revelation Wellness. Discover how disordered desires influence our relationship with food and body, and learn practical steps to pursue wholeness in Christ. Keywords gluttony, body image, desire, spiritual healing, health, wellness, Revelation Wellness, disordered desire, body positivity, Christian health Key Topics The biblical and spiritual understanding of gluttony as disordered desireThe role of desire, hunger, and attachment in eating behaviorsThe influence of the enemy in using food and beauty to distract and destroyThe importance of embodied presence and spiritual connection in healingPractical steps for honesty, community, and slow change in overcoming gluttonyThe impact of culture, media, and diet culture on body image and desireThe significance of understanding our body as a gift for ability, not vanityThe role of compassion, curiosity, and surrender in the journey to wholeness Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest Lisa Keaton 01:51 Lisa Keaton's background and mission with Revelation Wellness 04:07 Understanding gluttony beyond food and calories 06:55 The biblical and spiritual roots of desire and hunger 09:46 The enemy's use of food and beauty in the garden 15:05 Disordered desire as a form of idolatry 20:01 The cultural barrage against our bodies and desires 25:02 The true meaning of fitness and health in God's design 29:54 The importance of embodied presence and spiritual connection 35:03 Practical steps: honesty, community, slow change 40:09 Rebellion against excess and cultural lies 44:59 The role of compassion and curiosity in healing 50:02 Dealing with cravings and disordered desires 54:51 The power of surrender and God's love in transformation 58:09 Closing thoughts and resources for further help ___________ Alisa Keeton is the founder and CEO of Revelation Wellness®, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping people break free from body shame and diet culture by experiencing deep spiritual healing and embodied physical health. She has spent more than 30 years helping people move beyond surface-level fitness to understand that we don’t just have bodies, we are our bodies, fearfully and wonderfully made for communion with God. She is the bestselling author of The Wellness Revelation, Heir to the Crown, and The Body Revelation, and host of the Revelation Wellness podcast, which has reached more than 9 million downloads. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, Simon and a proud parent of her two children, Jack and Sophia. https://www.revelationwellness.org/ The Body Revelation https://a.co/d/0iBuD7Xa _____________________________________________ Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainings Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups: https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1 Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements: https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey
