
30 episodes

Old School Food Freedom FINDINGbalance, Inc.
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.9 • 16 Ratings
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In today’s diet-culture society, food issues and body hatred have become the norm. But you were created to be FREE. Join FINDINGbalance Executive Director Chrissy Kirkman as she interviews a wide range of Biblically-sound experts, thought-leaders, artists, and everyday people who will inspire you to interrupt negative cultural soundtracks and get back to the old-school basics of God’s original design for our relationship with food and our bodies. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
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30. The Enemy Lies About Body Size, But God’s Truth Leads To Freedom! with Chrissy Kirkman
In this exclusive solo episode of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, our host, Chrissy Kirkman, steps into the spotlight to share profound insights drawn from her personal journey. Diving into ten pervasive lies perpetuated by the enemy, Chrissy counters each with transformative truths anchored in scripture. This episode unravels the misconception of tying body size to happiness, emphasizing the peace found in embracing God's flawless design for our lives and bodies.
BONUS: Don't miss out on the incredible resource shared in this episode—the free Freedom Prayer Journal download, accessible here in the show notes. It serves as a practical tool, guiding individuals on their path to embracing God's truth and experiencing lasting freedom.
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LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Chrissy Kirkman, Executive Director at FINDINGbalance & Host of The Old School Food Freedom Podcast
In this episode:
If you’re tired of believing the enemy's lies about body size and want to walk in God’s truth, enjoy our free Freedom Prayer Journal download designed to help you go deeper with God through prayer journal prompts to fuel your journey to freedom.
BONUS LINK:
Freedom Prayer Journal
Key Scriptures:
John 8:44
2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Galatians 2:20
Scriptures To Combat The Lies:
1 Corinthians 10:13b-14
2 Corinthians 10:121
Peter 3:3-4
Luke 12:35
Matthew 15:11
Ephesians 4:15a
Proverbs 16:31
2 Corinthians 4:6
John 10:10
Jeremiah 30:17a
Matthew 19:26
Ephesians 2:10
Proverbs 31:30
Romans 12:2
Galatians 5:1
Romans 5:51
Samuel 16:7
Philippians 2:13
Song of Songs 4:7
Psalm 139:14
John 8:32
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” - Old Jeans (Funk)
Interlude music by “Hotham” - Morning Thoughts
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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29. "Jesus Showed UP at the Holy & Whole Conference!” with the FINDINGbalance Team
Oh this is a fun one, y'all! In this episode of the Old School Food Freedom podcast, host Chrissy Kirkman and her team share their transformative experiences from the 2023 Holy and Whole Women’s Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. They discuss the powerful moments of worship, the freedom of chains breaking, and the genuine sense of community that emerged. The team also shares touching stories of connections made with attendees and the impact of the event, highlighting the importance of faith in the process of recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating. This episode captures the heartbeat of the FINDINGbalance mission to provide Christ-centered resources to those battling food and body image issues. Join us to hear heart-felt moments and plenty of laughs!
Many people are hurting and held captive by food and body image bondage. God is moving through FINDINGbalance to raise awareness of the massive sea of deception that is diet culture and make His truth for grace and freedom resound. #GivingTuesday is November 28, 2023. Will you join God in His work to illuminate truth that leads to freedom? You can make a difference by giving a one-time, tax-deductible gift or joining our Fb Giving Family as a monthly supporter. We can't do this alone. When you donate to FINDINGbalance, your gifts impact countless lives for a lifetime and we are grateful for your support!Donate to FINDINGbalance
In This Episode:
The FINDINGbalance Team:
Chrissy Kirkman, Executive Director
Amy Schaller, Outreach Coordinator
Liesl Dunlap, Bookkeeper & Board Treasurer
Tammy Boyd, Prayer Group Coordinator
Link: "No Chains" - KB https://bit.ly/3ZOE7qT
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” - Old Jeans (Funk)
Interlude music by “Hotham” - Morning Thoughts
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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28. Setting Pride Aside to Walk In True Freedom with Gina Izbicki, RDN
Join host Chrissy Kirkman in a heartfelt conversation with Gina Izbicki, RDN, exploring the transformative power of faith in attaining personal freedom and recovery. Gina shares from her journey of battling body image issues and pride to embracing true freedom through faith and biblical truth. She also discusses the importance of helping the next generation fight societal pressures. This episode is an inspiring testament to the liberating feeling of being unapologetically authentic and confident in our bodies.
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LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Gina Izbicki, RDN
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Mentioned in this episode:
Scriptures References
Matthew 6:25, 1 Samuel 16:7
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” - Old Jeans (Funk)
Interlude music by “Hotham” - Morning Thoughts
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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27. Have You Been Misinformed About Gluttony? with Char-Lee Cassel
Welcome to a brand new episode of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast! Join in as host Chrissy Kirkman engages in a captivating conversation with Char-Lee Cassel, MS, RDN, ACSM-CEP, to explore a thought-provoking question: Have you been misled about gluttony? Listen as Char-Lee and Chrissy hash out the cultural and Biblical subtleties surrounding the concept of gluttony, highlighting instances where our perceptions might not align with the truth. Allow God to renew your mind and heart as you gain insights into these heart issues and break free from the bondage associated with gluttony.
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LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Char-Lee Cassel, MS, RDN, ACSM-CEP
Website
Intuitive Eating for Christian Women Website
Intuitive Eating for Christian Women Membership
Intuitive Eating For Christian Women Free Facebook Group
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Mentioned in this episode:
The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast with Brittany Braswell, RD - Episode 1 - A Controversial Conversation About Gluttons That Could Free You From Shame
Fat & Faithful: Learning to Love Our Bodies, Our Neighbors, and Ourselves by J. Nicole Morgan
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” - Old Jeans (Funk)
Interlude music by “Hotham” - Morning Thoughts
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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26. Finding Healing and Freedom From Body Objectification with Kirsten Schmidt, Part 2
In this episode of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, host Chrissy Kirkman reunites with certified health and nutrition coach, Kirsten Schmidt, for the second part of their engaging conversation. This time, they dive deeper into crucial topics like body image and self-worth. Kirsten shares profound insights on how our perception of our bodies relates to broader cultural issues. Join Chrissy and Kirsten as they explore how to become better stewards of our bodies and play a role in helping others recognize God's original and beautiful design for our bodies, free from shame.
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LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Kirsten Schmidt, Certified Health & Nutrition Coach
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Free Masterclass
Mini-Course
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” - Old Jeans (Funk)
Interlude music by “Hotham” - Morning Thoughts
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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25. Finding Healing and Freedom From Body Objectification with Kirsten Schmidt, Part 1
In the next two episodes of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, host Chrissy Kirkman teams up with certified health and nutrition coach, Kirsten Schmidt. In this first part, they're on a journey to unmask the impact of body objectification in today's culture. Kirsten talks about the dangers of elevating "being healthly" to an idol, and helps us understand how shame can destroy our ability to see our bodies as gifts. Join Chrissy and Kirsten as they dig into these profound ideas and guide you toward a more balanced way of looking at your body and well-being. And stay tuned for the second part of this insightful conversation, coming your way soon!
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LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
_
Kirsten Schmidt, Certified Health & Nutrition Coach
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Free Masterclass
Mini-Course
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
_
FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
_
CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” - Old Jeans (Funk)
Interlude music by “Hotham” - Morning Thoughts
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Customer Reviews
LOVE the AUTHENTIC discussions!
What a refreshing podcast on healing from food struggles! Thank you!