Forsaken Body

Lainey Greer and Nicci DeLisi
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Forsaken Body

On the Forsaken Body podcast, you’ll learn that to treat your body well you must first learn to think well of your body. From medicine to fad diets, exercise and the bible, we’ll discuss why your body matters and talk about how to care for it.

  1. 12/21/2023

    How does the Bible address negative body image?

    In this important episode, Lainey and Nicci discuss how the Bible can help Christians tackle a negative body image. Before examining specific verses, they explain why Christians first need a biblical view of the body. Lainey also dives into 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, which is a critical text for the rest of the season. This episode is helpful for Christians and non-Christians alike because it lays out aspects of a biblical worldview on the body, which is so needed in our day! Purchase the Psalm 139 shirt to support the podcast and affirm a biblical view of the body.

    41 min

  2. 12/21/2023

    How does the world deal with negative body image?

    From positive self-talk, to loving yourself, and self-improvement strategies, the world offers several ways to deal with negative body image. But is the answer located within yourself? In this episode, Lainey and Amy talk about whether or not strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy or the body positivity movement are the best ways to tackle negative body image. Listen to other podcasts Lainey has been on and read articles she's written here. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to purchase the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast.

    34 min

  3. 12/21/2023

    Does everyone has a body image?

    Lainey and Nicci walk through the basics on body image, and the reasons why men and women, young and old have one. Body image is simply a mental picture of your body that may or may not reflect reality. Listen to this episode to learn why its important to form your body image based on God's Word instead of the world. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to purchase the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast. Visit Lainey's ⁠website⁠ for more on body image and lots of other biblical resources on all things embodiment and Christianity.

    34 min

  4. 12/21/2023

    Plastic surgery and negative body image

    Plastic surgeries are on the rise. With new disorders like Snapchat dysmorphia, the desire to match filtered social media images is behind much of this increase. Lainey and Nicci discuss how negative body image often drives body-enhancing surgeries, and how Christians can develop discernment in this area. Interested in learning how to live a healthy lifestyle? Check out Lainey's online program, Understand Healthy, for more. Click ⁠here⁠ to purchase the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast.

    33 min

  5. 12/21/2023

    Biblical principles for a God-honoring body image

    In this episode, Lainey and Nicci talk through a biblical framework that Christians can use to form their body image. Part of glorifying God in your body (1 Corinthians 6:20) means holding to a body image that honors God by recognizing your body's value and His authority over it. Lainey and Nicci hope this episode helps you learn how to do that. Click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠to get the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast. Read a post from Lainey's blog where she shares some of the reasons she created Understand Healthy.

    52 min

  6. 12/21/2023

    Negative Body Image and Eating Disorders

    Most eating disorders arise between ages 12-35. While women struggle more often with anorexia and bulimia, bigorexia is on the rise in men, especially among those in college. Lainey and Nicci end the episode discussing factors that often lead to eating disorders as well as a powerful video (linked below) that depicts how easily they can develop. Eating disorders and social media video Lainey's blog post reviewing Table for Two Click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠to get the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast.

    52 min

  7. 12/21/2023

    What are the biggest contributors to negative body image?

    Lainey and Nicci talk through what negative body image is and give questions that can help you assess if you have one. They also explain how negative body image affects men and women differently and finish the episode discussing the biggest contributors to negative body image. Spoiler alert - social media influences body image more than anything else. Click ⁠here ⁠to get the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast. Visit Lainey's ⁠website⁠ for more on body image and lots of other biblical resources on all things embodiment and Christianity.

    42 min

  8. 12/21/2023

    Introducing Season 2

    Lainey and Nicci are back to introduce this season's topic on body image. This episode lays an important foundation for understanding all the factors Christians should consider when thinking about their bodies. They also discuss many of their own body image issues and layout some of the topics this season will cover. Because everyone has thoughts about their bodies, men and women, young and old won't want to miss this season! Click here to get the Psalm 139 shirt and support the podcast. Visit Lainey's website for more on body image and lots of other biblical resources on all things embodiment and Christianity.

    40 min
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    On the Forsaken Body podcast, you’ll learn that to treat your body well you must first learn to think well of your body. From medicine to fad diets, exercise and the bible, we’ll discuss why your body matters and talk about how to care for it.

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    • Creator
      Lainey Greer and Nicci DeLisi
    • Years Active
      2022 - 2023
    • Episodes
      29
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Lainey Greer and Nicci DeLisi
    • Show Website
      Forsaken Body

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