Revelation Within On the Go!

Heidi Bylsma-Epperson and Christina Motley
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Revelation Within equips people with life-giving, grace-infused mind renewal tools to deepen their intimacy with Jesus so that counterfeit comforts (like overeating) lose their allure, and the joy and hope of Jesus fills their lives, satisfying their souls.In our podcast we talk about mind renewal, tips and tricks for getting and staying free from counterfeit comforts like overeating (over-scrolling, over-drinking, over-anythinging...)We began as Thin Within in 1975, a pioneer in intuitive, mindful eating back when diets were in their hey day! Thin Within has taught people how to tune in to their body's natural signals of hunger and satisfaction, remaining present with their meals and delighting in tastes and textures--and the Lord! In the 1980s, Thin Within became a Christian ministry, showing people that the emptiness that they have felt and often filled with food that their bodies don't require, was really placed in there to be filled full with God through Jesus. He wants to set us free from all strongholds! We  rebranded our ministry and our podcast in 2023 to Revelation Within. Join us!Visit us in our RevWithin.Team community as well! (https://revwithin.team)Find our listing of classes at https://www.revelationwithin.org

  1. 6D AGO

    Embodied and Honest: Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail In this second episode of our series on living life fully embodied, we talk about what it feels like to move through life physically present but emotionally and spiritually disconnected. We share how disembodiment can quietly shape everyday life through ignoring hunger and exhaustion, numbing with screens or food, staying constantly busy, and treating “pushing through” like a virtue. We explore the reality that numbness never stays contained to pain alone. When we disconnect from hurt, we often lose connection to joy, peace, and meaningful relationships too. At the same time, we recognize that many of these patterns began as survival during overwhelming seasons, chronic stress, loneliness, or environments where slowing down did not feel safe. We ground the conversation in Scripture and the example of Jesus, reflecting on the biblical call to wake up, walk wisely, guard our hearts, and bring our burdens honestly to Christ instead of carrying them alone. We also discuss the difference between conviction and condemnation, and how striving, self-reliance, and constant performance can slowly dull our awareness of the Holy Spirit’s leading. Throughout the episode, we encourage listeners to begin noticing what is happening beneath the surface without shame or fear. Awareness is not the end goal. It is the beginning of living more fully connected to God, to others, and to the body He has entrusted to us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels numb, and leave a review. Where do you notice yourself checking out most often? Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

    23 min

  2. MAY 6

    Embodied and Honest: Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of our four-part series on living embodied, we explore what it means to stop disconnecting from our bodies and start living with honesty before God. We share how many of us learned to survive hard seasons by numbing out, pretending we’re okay, and pushing through pain until disconnection became normal. From our perspective, embodiment is not about self-obsession or chasing trends. It’s about integrity, stewardship, and being truthful about what’s happening inside us. We ground the conversation in Scripture, looking at God breathing life into humanity in Genesis 2:7, the call to honor God with our bodies, and the reality of Jesus coming in the flesh. We also reflect on Elijah’s collapse in 1 Kings 19 and how God responded first with rest and nourishment before correction or instruction. That moment reshaped the way we think about burnout, healing, and the connection between body and spirit. We end by focusing on the resurrection of Jesus, reminding ourselves that He still carried a physical body, invited people to touch His wounds, and even ate with His disciples. That truth challenges the temptation to escape our limits or disconnect from ourselves. We leave listeners with one gentle question to begin practicing awareness without shame: “What is happening in my body right now?” because awareness is often the first step toward healing and change. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

    31 min

  3. APR 29

    Hidden Agreements

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how we can be disciplined, prayerful, and grounded in Scripture, yet still feel pulled back by patterns we don’t understand. We talk about hidden agreements—the quiet beliefs we’ve mistaken for reality—that shape how we respond, what we expect, and what we believe is possible with God. We share personal stories about wrestling with beliefs around control, credibility, appearance, and always needing to be “okay,” and we unpack how these internal agreements can operate unnoticed until we bring them into the light. Through Scriptures like Proverbs 23:7, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and Psalm 139:23–24, we talk about renewing the mind with honesty, grace, and truth. We also offer a simple practice we’ve found powerful for spiritual growth and inner healing: when a repeated struggle shows up, ask, “What would I have to believe for this to make sense?” Then bring that belief before God and ask if it aligns with His truth. We share how uncovering these deeper beliefs can loosen old patterns and open space for freedom, peace, and trust. If you’ve ever felt stuck and couldn’t explain why, this conversation will help you recognize what may be operating beneath the surface and give you a practical starting point for change. If this encourages you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. CLICK HERE to donate to our ministry and support this podcast. Thank you! Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

    28 min

  4. APR 22

    When You Feel Undone

    Send us Fan Mail When everything feels like it’s slipping and we’re trying to hold it together on the outside, the strain can be exhausting. We’re talking to those moments when we feel undone, overwhelmed, and one pull away from unraveling—not with quick fixes or pressure, but with honest stories, Scripture, and a gentle way back to steady ground. We hold onto truth like Colossians 1:17, reminding us that in God all things hold together, and Psalm 61:2, giving us language when our hearts feel faint and we don’t have the strength to push through. We also share what unraveling looks like in our real lives right now—walking through fear, uncertainty, and the weight of circumstances we didn’t choose. From there, we offer a simple four-step practice: pause and notice, name what’s happening inside, anchor in truth about who God is, and receive instead of striving. If you’ve ever wondered whether falling apart emotionally means you’re failing spiritually, we want to say this clearly: it doesn’t. There is a steady place to land, even here. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

    28 min

  5. APR 15

    “But What About…?”

    Send us Fan Mail Those “but what about” questions can get loud when you’re trying to stop dieting and start listening to God and your body. What about sin? What about nutrition? What if I take this freedom too far and end up worse than before? In this episode, we wrestle honestly with questions about sin, nutrition, and the fear of going too far with freedom. Instead of avoiding the tension, we lean into it, recognizing that these questions often mean we’re paying attention and growing. Anchored in Scripture, we remind ourselves that grace isn’t permission to stay stuck—it’s power for real change—and that God is actively working in us, even in our struggles with food, cravings, and setbacks. From there, we shift our focus from behavior to what’s underneath it. Rather than getting caught in cycles of shame, we practice a “look and learn” posture that brings insight and compassion. We talk about how nutrition matters, but it can’t fix disconnection and can easily become something we rely on too heavily. We explore what it looks like to eat with discernment, led by the Spirit, and why this kind of growth often feels slower—but leads to something deeper and more lasting than quick results. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

    24 min

  6. APR 8

    Discomfort As An Invitation

    Send us Fan Mail In this candid episode, we talk honestly about how quickly discomfort can take over—how one moment we feel fine, and the next we’re reaching for anything that helps us avoid what’s rising inside. Instead of rushing past it, we slow that moment down and offer a different lens: discomfort doesn’t mean something is wrong with us. It may actually be a signal that something within us needs attention, care, and honesty. Together, we explore how learning to stay present in those moments can gently shift the patterns of avoidance that keep us stuck. We ground this conversation in Scripture that reminds us we’re not alone in the middle of it—Psalm 145:8, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 147:3, and Matthew 11:28 all point to God’s nearness and compassion when we feel overwhelmed. We also share a simple practice we call “What If,” helping us move from anxious spirals into curiosity and trust: What if God is who He says He is? What if this moment we want to escape is actually an invitation to pause? We offer practical ways to name what’s underneath the discomfort, a short inner check-in, and a prayer for when words are hard to find—especially for those of us who feel caught in cycles of emotional eating, scrolling, or numbing out. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

    18 min

  7. APR 1

    Deep Dive Into Psalm 77

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit with Psalm 77, a passage that begins exactly where many of us have been—awake at 2 a.m., exhausted, anxious, and wondering if God has gone quiet. As we walk through the psalm together, we make space for its honest questions without shaming them or building a whole theology from a moment of pain. We talk about how the psalm models a practical pattern for renewing the mind: naming distress, examining the conclusions our thoughts are drawing, remembering what God has done, and meditating on who God is. The turning point comes with the simple decision, “I will remember.” We discuss how attention and agency shape our spiritual and emotional lives, and why renewing the mind isn’t pretending everything is fine. Christina shares from her breast cancer journey, where honesty and the choice to focus on life-giving truth meet in real time. We also explore the psalm’s shift from “I” language to “You,” the powerful image of God’s unseen footprints in the Red Sea, and the gentle reminder that the God who commands storms also shepherds His people with care. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

    25 min

  8. MAR 25

    Conviction Or Shame?

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we wrestle with a question many of us quietly carry: what if the harsh voice in our head isn’t the Holy Spirit at all? Together we explore how easily shame can masquerade as conviction and how that confusion fuels anxiety, diet spirals, and distance from God. Through honest stories—stepping away from worship leading because of body shame and freezing on camera in a classroom video—we reflect on how accusation can disguise itself as holiness. Anchoring the conversation in Romans 8:1, we remind ourselves that there is no condemnation in Christ, and that truth reshapes how we hear God’s voice. We also share a simple framework rooted in Scripture and practical awareness of how our bodies respond to inner messages. Looking at John 14:26, Romans 8, and John 8, we talk about how the Spirit teaches, reminds, and intercedes, while Jesus removes condemnation before inviting change. We walk through five questions we use to test any inner message—whether it aligns with Scripture, targets identity or behavior, draws us toward or away from God, carries hope, and brings peace to the body or agitation. Along the way, we practice slowing down, breathing, and picturing Jesus beside us as we remember that we are adopted, not enslaved to fear. If you’ve ever wondered whether your “motivation” is actually misery, this conversation offers clarity and a gentler path back to joy. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

    40 min
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Revelation Within equips people with life-giving, grace-infused mind renewal tools to deepen their intimacy with Jesus so that counterfeit comforts (like overeating) lose their allure, and the joy and hope of Jesus fills their lives, satisfying their souls.In our podcast we talk about mind renewal, tips and tricks for getting and staying free from counterfeit comforts like overeating (over-scrolling, over-drinking, over-anythinging...)We began as Thin Within in 1975, a pioneer in intuitive, mindful eating back when diets were in their hey day! Thin Within has taught people how to tune in to their body's natural signals of hunger and satisfaction, remaining present with their meals and delighting in tastes and textures--and the Lord! In the 1980s, Thin Within became a Christian ministry, showing people that the emptiness that they have felt and often filled with food that their bodies don't require, was really placed in there to be filled full with God through Jesus. He wants to set us free from all strongholds! We  rebranded our ministry and our podcast in 2023 to Revelation Within. Join us!Visit us in our RevWithin.Team community as well! (https://revwithin.team)Find our listing of classes at https://www.revelationwithin.org

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  • Creator
    Heidi Bylsma-Epperson and Christina Motley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Revelation Within On the Go!
  • Show Website
    Revelation Within On the Go!

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