Temple Keepers

Matthew Headden
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Temple Keepers is a faith and fitness podcast for Christian men and women who want to honor God with their whole lives. Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and caring for it is not vanity. It is stewardship. Hosted by Matthew and Leah Headden, this podcast is for you if you are trying to lose weight, break unhealthy patterns, build strength, lead your family well, or simply stop feeling stuck, Temple Keepers will help you get back to what matters most.  Just honest conversations, biblical truth, real science, and practical steps to help you walk in greater health, freedom, and obedience. This is for the person who knows their health journey is about more than appearance. It is about worship. It is about discipline. It is about becoming the man or woman God has called you to be. Welcome to Temple Keepers.

  1. Surfeting -The Sin Jesus Warned us about Nobody is Talking About

    APR 24

    Surfeting -The Sin Jesus Warned us about Nobody is Talking About

    Send us Fan Mail Do you start eating and feel like you can't stop? In this episode, I unpacks the biblical warning of surfeiting and how overeating, overconsumption, cravings, stress, and self-focus can weigh down both the body and the spirit. I walks through the physiological side of overeating, the emotional and spiritual roots behind cravings, and the practical path back to God’s design through nourishment, movement, fasting, and surrender. If you have felt stuck in cycles of overeating, brain fog, stress eating, insulin resistance, or spiritual heaviness, this message will help you see the root more clearly. Connect With Us Free Temple Keeper Guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching Instagram (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/ Instagram (Leah): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/ Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/ Chapters 00:00 Understanding Surfeiting and Its Impacts 12:15 Physiological and Emotional Triggers of Overeating 12:41 Understanding the Trap of Surfeiting 14:45 The Spiritual Side of Nutrition 17:09 Addressing the Root Causes of Cravings 20:35 Practical Steps to Nourishment 23:51 Casting Stress onto the Father 25:55 Transforming Our Relationship with Food #ChristianHealth #christianliving #weightloss Support the show

    29 min
  2. Retraining Your Reactions God’s Way | Feelings Are Real. But They Are Not Instructions

    APR 18

    Retraining Your Reactions God’s Way | Feelings Are Real. But They Are Not Instructions

    Send us Fan Mail What if the reason you keep going back to the same habits is not weakness, but training? In this episode, I unpack the connection between behavioral psychology, neuroplasticity, spiritual warfare, and everyday obedience. I explains why stress eating, scrolling, avoidance, and other automatic reactions often feel so natural, how those patterns get trained into the brain, and why real freedom requires retraining your reactions instead of just trying harder. This is a powerful conversation on feelings, obedience, extinction bursts, perseverance, naming emotions, and surrendering to God for true transformation.  Connect With Us Free Temple Keeper Guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching Instagram (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/ Instagram (Leah): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/ Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/ Chapters 00:00 Understanding Behavioral Psychology and Spirituality 05:10 The Science of Habits and Neuroplasticity 09:05 Training for Godliness: A Deeper Dive 14:03 The Struggle of Change and the Extinction Burst 18:11 The Power of Perseverance 19:42 Recognizing and Naming Emotions 21:27 Creating New Pathways for Change 27:04 The Journey of Transformation 29:23 Surrendering to God for True Freedom Tags behavioral psychology, Christian habits, neuroplasticity, retraining your brain, feelings are real but not instructions, emotional eating, stress eating, Christian mindset, spiritual warfare, training for godliness, extinction burst, take every thought captive, renewing your mind, obedience to God, Christian self control, Temple Keepers Podcast, Matthew Headden, identity in Christ, breaking bad habits, Christian growth, perseverance, freedom in Christ Hashtags #ChristianMindset #BehavioralPsychology #FreedomInChrist Support the show

    32 min
  3. Overcoming the All or Nothing Mindset | The Floor and the Full

    APR 15

    Overcoming the All or Nothing Mindset | The Floor and the Full

    Send us Fan Mail If you struggle with the All or Nothing mindset, this episode will change your life. In this episode, I break down why one slip can turn into a full spiral, why perfectionism is arrogant and unbiblical, and why God never asked you to be perfect. He asked you to be faithful. I talk about the shame cycle behind all-or-nothing thinking, the psychological trap that keeps people stuck, and the simple framework of the floor and the full that helps you build consistency without living in guilt, pressure, or self-condemnation. If you are tired of starting over, blowing it after one cookie, and swinging back and forth between extremes, this episode will help you choose faithfulness over flawlessness and finally build momentum that lasts.  Connect With Us Understanding your Cravings and Overcoming them: https://thetemplekeepers.com/sugar Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching Instagram (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/ Instagram (Leah): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/ Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/ Support the show

    8 min
  4. Holy Habits | Crucifying the Habits Holding You Back

    APR 2

    Holy Habits | Crucifying the Habits Holding You Back

    Send us Fan Mail What if the issue is not that you need a better plan. What if something in you needs to die? In this episode, we talk about obedience, sacrifice, Holy Week, daily surrender, and what it really means to take up your cross and follow Jesus. We unpack why so many Christians say they love God while still living on autopilot, why habits are never neutral, and why real spiritual growth does not come from managing sin better but from crucifying the flesh and walking in the power of the resurrection. If you are tired of scrolling, stress eating, snoozing, negotiating, or living stuck in the same cycle, this episode will challenge you to stop playing games and choose one habit to hand over to God this week. Connect With Us Free Temple Keeper Guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching Instagram (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/ Instagram (Leah): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/ Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/ Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Obedience and Sacrifice 00:13 Living a Life Reflective of Faith 05:46 Crucifying Habits for Spiritual Growth 10:52 The Power of the Resurrection and New Creation 12:26 Choosing One Habit to Change Tags holy habits, obedience to God, Christian obedience, sacrifice and surrender, take up your cross daily, crucify the flesh, spiritual growth, Christian habits, Holy Week message, resurrection power, new creation in Christ, daily surrender, faith in action, Christian discipline, stop living on autopilot, biblical habits, Temple Keepers Podcast, Matthew Headden, Leah Headden, Christian health, faith and fitness, surrender to God, obedience over feelings Hashtags #HolyHabits #ChristianObedience #SpiritualGrowth Support the show

    14 min
  5. Sugar Cravings Explained | Comfort Eating, Cravings, and How to Break the Cycle

    MAR 30

    Sugar Cravings Explained | Comfort Eating, Cravings, and How to Break the Cycle

    Send us Fan Mail Why do sugar cravings feel so strong, even when you know they are not helping you? In this episode, we talk about what is really behind sugar cravings, how comfort and emotional patterns shape the way we eat, and practical steps to help you break the cycle. If you feel stuck in cravings, comfort eating, or frustration with your health journey, this conversation will help you get to the root and start responding differently. Connect With Us Free Temple Keeper Guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching Instagram (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/ Instagram (Leah): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/ Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/ Chapters 00:00 Understanding Sugar Cravings 06:04 The Role of Comfort in Eating 08:38 Practical Steps to Overcome Cravings  #SugarCravings  #EmotionalEating  #ChristianHealth Support the show

    12 min
  6. Why You Do What You Don't Want to DO

    MAR 26

    Why You Do What You Don't Want to DO

    Send us Fan Mail If you feel stuck in patterns like emotional eating, self-sabotage, or frustration with your health journey, this episode will help you get to the root. We unpack the deeper drivers behind your habits, why willpower alone keeps failing, and how lasting change actually begins. Connect With Us Free Temple Keeper Guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching Instagram (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/ Instagram (Leah): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/ Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/ Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Struggle with Self-Control 02:50 The Seven Primal Questions 05:23 Counterfeit Answers and Their Consequences 08:05 Breaking the Cycle of Self-Doubt 10:38 Building Evidence of Change Support the show

    13 min
  7. How to lose weight during Menopause (What nobody is telling you)

    MAR 19

    How to lose weight during Menopause (What nobody is telling you)

    Send us Fan Mail Everything you've been told about losing weight during menopause is wrong.  More cardio? Making it worse. Eating less? Making it worse. In this episode, I will  break down the biological shift happening in your body during menopause . The estrogen-muscle-metabolism chain that nobody explained to you.  Why menopause is a magnifying glass for what your life looked like before it, what nutrient deficiencies are driving your cravings, and the single most effective God-given tool to take back your health in this season. If you're a woman over 40 who's been feeling frustrated, discouraged, or like your body has betrayed you ...this episode is for you.  Your body was fearfully and wonderfully made for this exact season.  It just needs a new strategy. In this episode you'll learn: Why more cardio and eating less is making menopause weight gain worse The estrogen-muscle-metabolism-insulin chain reaction happening in your body Why menopause is a magnifying glass (and what that means for your health history) The nutrient deficiencies driving your cravings, fatigue, and brain fog Why strength training is a spiritual act of stewardship, not vanity A simple 4-step action plan you can start this week Scripture referenced: Psalm 139:14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ––– Connect With Us ––– Free Temple Keeper Guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching Instagram (Matthew ): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/ Instagram (Leah ): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/ Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/ If this episode blessed you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. She's not broken. She just needs a new strategy. Support the show

    16 min
  8. How to stop eating at night

    FEB 13

    How to stop eating at night

    Send us Fan Mail Here's the the real reason you can't stop eating at night and give you a 4-step battle plan to win the 10 PM pantry battle. JOIN THE ACADEMY (7-Day Free Trial) Click here to join hundreds of Temple Keepers in the Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy WORK WITH US Apply to work with Matthew 1-on-1: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching Church & Business Partnerships: https://thetemplekeepers.com/church-partnerships FREE GUIDE Get our free "Becoming a Temple Keeper" guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3uWpatjWb5EuERdE1mUWph Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/temple-keepers/id1765618462 // FOLLOW US Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/ Leah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/ Matthew on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mheadden SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1fP6VGGk-RBOUFWwxfpCZw Support the show

    7 min
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Temple Keepers is a faith and fitness podcast for Christian men and women who want to honor God with their whole lives. Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and caring for it is not vanity. It is stewardship. Hosted by Matthew and Leah Headden, this podcast is for you if you are trying to lose weight, break unhealthy patterns, build strength, lead your family well, or simply stop feeling stuck, Temple Keepers will help you get back to what matters most.  Just honest conversations, biblical truth, real science, and practical steps to help you walk in greater health, freedom, and obedience. This is for the person who knows their health journey is about more than appearance. It is about worship. It is about discipline. It is about becoming the man or woman God has called you to be. Welcome to Temple Keepers.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Headden
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Temple Keepers LLC
  • Show Website
    Temple Keepers

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