The self-help industry is brimming with yet another book that is "sure to change your life." But the more that we grow in God's Word, the more that we realize the ONLY book that can change our life is... the Bible!In this episode we dive into 7 tips to develop a better Bible study habit. And this is a habit that is sure to change your life! If you are feeling stuck in your bible study right now, or are craving to spend more time in God's Word, but don't know where to start, this episode is for you. Scriptures referenced in this episode:Revelation 21:3John 6:35Galatians 6:9John 15:5Luke 14:26Article referenced in this episode:Guinness World Record: Best-Selling BookResources referenced in this episode:The Bible RecapGrace Bible Reading PlanKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at movedbyhimpodcast@gmail.com (or message me on Instagram at @movedbyhim_)!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

Nothing could be more antithetical to scripture than the lie of the self-help industry that "you need to find yourself." Whether coined in the terminology of finding your identity, finding your passion, finding your purpose, finding your dream career, or finding your voice, all of this narrative stands in opposition to Christ's call for us to lose our lives for His sake. Dive into this episode for scripturally-dense conversation on how to posture our hearts and live our lives different from the way the world tells us to. If the pressure of trying to "find yourself" is weighing you down, Jesus wants to lift that burden from you. Scriptures referenced in this episode:Romans 7:18Galatians 5:16-17Matthew 11:28-30Luke 9:23-27Matthew 10:39John 12:25Luke 9:1-3Know that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at movedbyhimpodcast@gmail.com (or message me on Instagram at @movedbyhim_)!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

Have you ever bought into the lie that finally getting the six pack, running the marathon, losing the last 10 pounds, etc. would change your life? The media and the self-help industry loves to capitalize on our physical insecurities and convince us that finally achieving our dream body will also mean achieving our dream life. FALSE.God's Word tells us that while our body is a temple (for the Holy Spirit), our heart is truly where life change begins. Tune into this episode for edifying conversation on how to approach the lie of "change your body, change your life." Scriptures referenced in this episode:1 Corinthians 6:19-201 Corinthians 3:16-17Romans 12:11 Corinthians 13:13Proverbs 3:1-5Matthew 5:8Psalm 37:41 Samuel 16:7Psalm 51:10Proverbs 4:23Know that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at movedbyhimpodcast@gmail.com (or message me on Instagram at @movedbyhim_)!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

This week holds deep significance in the Christian faith, but what does it have to do with working out? When we really dive into the Word to understand what was required of God's people in the Old Testament we gain a new appreciation for what Jesus offers us in the present day - freedom from legalism and full access to God, at all times. In turn, we have the responsibility of stewarding our physical body as the temple for the Holy Spirit. When we really pause to understand the significance of God dwelling within us, we gain a new level of respect for our flesh suit. Tune into this episode for an edifying conversation on the what life looked like before Jesus walked the earth, what Jesus offers us through His self sacrifice, and an understanding of our bodies as a temple for the Holy Spirit. May this episode get you fired up to celebrate Jesus!Scriptures referenced in this episode:John 3:16Exodus 25:8-9Exodus 40:34Leviticus 1:1-9Matthew 27:50-54Romans 8:3-4Romans 8:10-11Video mentioned in this episode:Depiction of the TabernacleKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at movedbyhimpodcast@gmail.com (or message me on Instagram at @movedbyhim_)!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

This is a JUICY bonus episode, discussing the recent Planet Fitness scandal from a Biblical worldview. After a women encountered a man in a Planet Fitness woman's locker room, she took her thoughts online, and then promptly had her membership revoked, sparking a call to #boycottplanetfitness for their locker room policies. So should you cancel your Planet Fitness membership?Tune in for more context and conversation on how to approach this sort of topic matter from a Biblical perspective.Scriptures referenced in this episode:Genesis 1:27Psalm 139:13-14Ephesians 4:14-15Ephesians 5:11Proverbs 31:8Matthew 18:6Mentioned in this episode:Planet Fitness Locker Room PolicyKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at movedbyhimpodcast@gmail.com (or message me on Instagram at @movedbyhim_)!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

The self-help industry is centered on lies from the enemy. The name "self-help" alone is contradictory to what God calls us to, which is depending on Him for all things. Tune into this episode for context on how we even got into this mess (hello, Adam + Eve) and why we are so obsessed with self-help content (did you know it's a $13.4 BILLION industry in the U.S.?!). Listen in for an answer to the question, "Is ALL self-help content bad?" And learn about what self-help messages to really watch out for!Scriptures referenced in this episode:Genesis 3:1-7Romans 8:1Isaiah 43:212 Corinthians 12:9Ephesians 2:8-92 Peter 2:1-3Research and related articles mentioned in this episode:Self-Improvement Market Worth $13.4 Billion in the U.S.Global Self-Improvement Market Size Likely to Grow at a CAGR of 8% By 2032Know that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at movedbyhimpodcast@gmail.com (or message me on Instagram at @movedbyhim_)!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

We are called to be ambassadors for Christ, so what does that look like in our wellness journey? This episode discusses how to bring Jesus into your own exercise routine, nutrition regimen, workout playlists, workout apparel, and more. As you become sanctified through your walk with Jesus, and pray for opportunities to reach others for His kingdom, you will see open doors in your wellness routine to both evangelize the good news of the Gospel and to live by example!Scriptures referenced in this episode:Proverbs 4:231 Timothy 4:81 Corinthians 2:12-141 Peter 1:13-162 Timothy 2:21Other episodes to check out:Reframing Exercise: Don’t Worship Your Body, but Use Your Body for WorshipJesus Denounced Food Rules, So Why Are You Still Creating Them?I Changed My Mind: Secular Workout MusicI Changed My Mind: Revealing Workout ClothesKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at movedbyhimpodcast@gmail.com (or message me on Instagram at @movedbyhim_)!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

New age spirituality is creeping into the fitness industry. From tarot cards at the front desk of barre studios, yoga classes at nearly every gym across the country, and a general openness to trying things like horoscope readings, psychics, and sound bath meditations to improve wellbeing, the industry that is meant to make us well is leading us down a path of darkness.As Christians, we must be discerning about what we open our heart to and allow into our lives. The great news is that the Holy Spirit is your best friend when it comes to determining which classes and gyms to step into and which to avoid. Join me in this episode for a conversation on defining new age spirituality and some thoughts on why it's working its way into spaces where we never thought we'd see it. Scriptures referenced in this episode:John 12:46Leviticus 19:31Colossians 2:6-8Genesis 1:312 Corinthians 5:17Philippians 3:20-21Research and related articles mentioned in this episode:Ligonier Editorial: What Is New Age SpiritualityPsychiatric Times: Religion, Spirituality, and Mental HealthOther episodes to check out:I Changed My Mind: YogaKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at movedbyhimpodcast@gmail.com (or message me on Instagram at @movedbyhim_)!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

Let's dive into the science! In this episode I share all the details on a recent piece of research comparing intermittent fasting to calorie counting. I offer my thoughts on the results of the study and also give you clear steps to determine if intermittent fasting or calorie tracking is right for you.I have yet to talk much on this podcast about intermittent fasting (also called time restricted eating), so this felt like the perfect opportunity. This nutrition tactic has some definite benefits, but it is not an approach for everyone, so tune in to learn more about what the science shows, how intermittent fasting works in the body, and whether you could get the results you're looking for with this approach!The scriptures I referenced in this episode:Matthew 6:16-18John 14:25-27Links to the research and related articles:Original Research: Time-Restricted Eating Without Calorie Counting for Weight Loss in a Racially Diverse PopulationWebMD News Brief of the studyHealthline Article on the studyInformative video:Intermittent Fasting - How It WorksLinks to other episodes to check out:Don't Waste Your Time Reading That Fitness Magazine - Here's WhyThe Great Tracking Debate: Should You Be Tracking Your FoodKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at reed@fitfeedbyreed.com!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

If you are on a journey to better health, your kitchen is where you should start (besides looking into your heart to examine your relationship with Christ). Your kitchen is the starting place for the nutrition decisions you make all day long. What you keep in your cupboards and how you prepare the foods in your refrigerator determine many of your health outcomes.In this episode I give you 4 steps to organize your kitchen for better success with your health and weight loss journey. I talk about everything from sorting through your foods with some inspiration from a stoplight (red light, yellow light, green light foods), positioning and organizing your foods with intentionality, and how even cleaning your kitchen can impact your health journey! The scriptures I referenced in this episode:Psalm 147:10-11Psalm 20:71 Timothy 4:8Additional episodes and resources to check out:Busy? Here’s a New Way to Meal Prep With Delicious + Time-Saving TacticsPart 1: How to Read a Nutrition Label - Ingredients to Watch ForPart 2: How to Read a Nutrition Label - Assessing the Macros For Your GoalsKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at reed@fitfeedbyreed.com!Grateful for this free content? I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews

Meal prepping is a absolute game changer when it comes to improving your nutrition and creating ease in your life. This episode is all about leveraging a NEW approach to meal prepping - The Mix + Match Meal Prep - for a simpler and faster way of enjoying a variety of meals throughout the week. Tune in to learn all the details of making this approach come to life in your kitchen. Here's a teaser...Each week you are going to prepare the following:2+ proteins2+ veggies2+ complex carbohydratesoptional: 2+ healthy fat sourcesreally optional: 2+ snack options(these items can be purchased pre-made at the grocery store if desired)Then you are going to mix and match the foods you've prepared to create complete meals by leveraging condiments, sauces, and spices that bring your food to life. With inspiration from your favorite restaurants, cuisines around the world, and family favorites, you'll create a variety of meals that both nourish and satisfy!In this episode, I even offer some biblical encouragement, so that you can actively bring God into your kitchen for your next meal prep! Because He wants to be in the little things... even your meal prep routine.The scriptures I referenced in this episode:Colossians 3:23-24Galatians 5:22-232 Timothy 1:7Additional episodes and resources to check out:Part 1: How to Read a Nutrition Label - Ingredients to Watch ForPart 2: How to Read a Nutrition Label - Assessing the Macros For Your GoalsThe Macronutrient You’re Likely Most Deficient In + How to Get More of It (The Protein Episode)Blog Post: Healthy Meal Prep GuideKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at reed@fitfeedbyreed.com!Grateful for this free content? I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews

We are made to worship and if our worship isn't intentionally directed at God throughout our days there are tons of things that can take His place. Fitness is one of those things that can easily become a "religion" in our lives - I know this from personal experience! If our energy, time, attention, and thought space is constantly being directed toward our physical being, there is a good chance that fitness is starting to compete with our faith in God. Our physical body and fitness level can become a god of sorts; something we begin to worship without even realizing it.In today's episode, I share 4 questions to ask yourself to identify if fitness is becoming a religion to you. I pray that this episode is encouraging and directs you back to God!The scriptures I referenced in this episode:Exodus 32:21-24Revelation 4:9-11Romans 8:5-8Galatians 5:16-18Additional episodes to check out:I Changed My Mind: YogaHow to Keep God at the Center of Your Wellness Journey, Not Your BodyReframing Exercise: Don’t Worship Your Body, but Use Your Body for WorshipKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at reed@fitfeedbyreed.com!Grateful for this free content? I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews

I officially entered a new decade this past week, so I'm reflecting with some advice for my 20-year-old self! I dive into 20 specific pieces of advice, in the categories of faith, family/friends, fitness, and food. My 20-year-old self would be shocked at what my life looks like today, and that is all testament to the saving grace of Jesus Christ! No matter your age, I pray that this episode offers ideas, scriptures, and reflection that you can take into your own life, today.  The scriptures I referenced in this episode:Proverbs 3:5-6John 17:17Ephesians 5:33Proverbs 27:17Matthew 5:14-16Proverbs 4:23John 4:7-14Additional episodes to check out:I Changed My Mind: Secular Workout MusicI Changed My Mind: Revealing Workout ClothesI Changed My Mind: On Becoming a MomI Changed My Mind: Finding My Worth in My AppearanceI Changed My Mind: YogaOther resources to check out:Lifeway Research: Christians Don’t Share Faith With Unchurched FriendsYour Yo-Yo Diet Upgrade: Build Healthy Habits CourseIf you are grateful for this free content and are willing to write a podcast review, or simply give a quick rating that would be the greatest birthday gift of all :) Thank you for your dedicated listenership and encouragement!

One of the most popular times to pop in some headphones and jam out to music is while working out, but what's coming out of those headphones, and how is it affecting your heart? In this episode, I discuss how the Lord has changed my mind on secular workout music and encouraged me to fill my heart (and ears) with uplifting music focused on Him, rather than profane music focused on the things of this world. Gone are the days of me deadlifting to heavy rap music with lyrics about promiscuity and anger. Beyond sharing my own story in this episode, I share 3 steps to seek God's direction in your own workout playlists and offer some encouragement for how fun this journey toward more God-centered playlists can be!The scriptures I referenced in this episode:Proverbs 4:23Colossians 3:5-82 Timothy 1:7Additional episodes to check out:I Changed My Mind: Revealing Workout ClothesI Changed My Mind: On Becoming a MomI Changed My Mind: Finding My Worth in My AppearanceI Changed My Mind: YogaMy Testimony: From Eating Disorder to Empowered DiscipleKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at reed@fitfeedbyreed.com!Thank you for making this show possible. If you are grateful for this free content I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews!

Modesty... the age old Christian topic that many of us don't want to touch because there a lot of ways to interpret what modesty is and is not. In this episode, I share my own personal journey with some recent convictions about modesty that the Lord has placed on my heart. Through the many things He has changed my mind on, I've come to realize that much of the journey of sanctification is simply keeping our hearts open to hear from God and to be willing to be obedient in what He asks of us.  The scriptures I referenced in this episode:2 Corinthians 5:17Romans 12:2Proverbs 31:301 Peter 3:3-41 Timothy 2:9-10Additional episodes to check out:I Changed My Mind: On Becoming a MomI Changed My Mind: Finding My Worth in My AppearanceI Changed My Mind: YogaMy Testimony: From Eating Disorder to Empowered DiscipleKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at reed@fitfeedbyreed.com!Thank you for making this show possible. If you are grateful for this free content I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews!

If you had asked me a decade ago what I thought my life would look like now... I would have imagined myself living in a bustling city, strutting down the sidewalk to my "important" job in perfectly paired heels and pencil skirt, definitely not married, and DEFINITELY not with a child at home. I feel incredibly blessed to be celebrating my first Mother's Day this year (Happy Mother's Day to you too!), but I didn't always plan or desire for my life to look like this. In this episode I share my personal journey from pursuing the "boss babe" life and idolizing career over everything, to accepting Jesus as my Savior, and gaining a new appreciation for marriage and family. I discuss the way God has been working in me to shift toward a God-centered life over a self-centered life and how I am continuing to grow and learn, now as a mother to a sweet baby girl. The scriptures I referenced in this episode:John 17:14-17Genesis 1:28Psalm 127:32 Peter 2:1-3Deuteronomy 6:5-7Additional episodes to check out:I Changed My Mind: Finding My Worth in My AppearanceI Changed My Mind: YogaMy Testimony: From Eating Disorder to Empowered DiscipleBible study suggestion: Experiencing GodLearn more about the Your Yo Yo Diet Upgrade: Build Healthy Habits Course here! Tune into the episode for your discount code to enter at checkout.Thank you for making this show possible. If you are grateful for this free content I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews!

We all need regular reminders that we are perfectly made in God's image. In today's world, it is so easy to get wrapped up in finding your worth in your appearance. In this episode, I share my personal journey with idolizing my appearance and releasing that as I grew with God through my 20s; from the bondage of an eating disorder to then idolizing my ability to perform, and finally stepping into the freedom of simply taking care of my body so that I can steward it for God's kingdom. I am by no means perfect at this, so I share 3 specific tactics I use when the devil's words start to creep into my mind. The scriptures I referenced in this episode:Proverbs 31:17, 30John 1:12Mark 10:42-45Additional episodes to check out:I Changed My Mind: YogaMy Testimony: From Eating Disorder to Empowered DiscipleReframing Exercise: Don’t Worship Your Body, but Use Your Body for WorshipKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at reed@fitfeedbyreed.com!Thank you for making this show possible. If you are grateful for this free content I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews!

This episode kicks off a new series, all about various health + wellness topics I've changed my mind on, over the recent years. I'm starting the series with the topic of yoga. This episode dives into the Hindu roots of yoga and assesses how we are to approach the practice of yoga as a Christian. I share how I went from doing yoga on a weekly basis in my early twenties to no longer doing it at all and what realizations and scriptures brought me to that conclusion.The scriptures I referenced in this episode:2 Corinthians 5:17-21Romans 12:2Matthew 11:28-30Revelation 21:4Romans 12:11 John 2:15-17Matthew 5:16Another episode to check out: My Testimony: From Eating Disorder to Empowered DiscipleThe websites I quoted on the background of yoga:The origin of yogaThe Hindu roots of yogaKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at reed@fitfeedbyreed.com!Thank you for making this show possible. If you are grateful for this free content I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews!

In this episode I answer a listener question: When I focus on taking care of my body, sometimes it can consume me and cause God to come second. How can I change that?The ultimate reflection point is where your focus is, which can be easily seen in the way you steward your resources - time, talent, and treasure. This episode breaks down examples, activities, and assessments to understand where your focus is, and ideas for ways to reprioritize God into His well-deserved #1 spot, while still pursuing your health goals!The scriptures I referenced in this episode:Psalm 37:23-24Colossians 3:23-242 Corinthians 10:5Matthew 6:19-21Links to some additional episodes to check out:The Enemy Doesn’t Want You Doing This: 25 Ways to Love Jesus in the Little MomentsWant Results? Here Are 3 Reasons to Stop Hating Your BodyI love getting listener questions - feel free to reach out with your questions by emailing me at reed@fitfeedbyreed.com.Thank you for making this show possible. If you are grateful for this free content I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews!

We don't build a church so we can worship the physical building. We build a church so that we can worship God. But are you building your body so that you can worship your physical being, rather than using your body for worship? This episode dives into understanding the classic "your body is a temple" scripture and helps you to understand whether you are idolizing your own body. Tune in for a biblical understanding of your body, along with 2 questions to help you reframe your motivation for exercise.The scriptures I referenced in this episode:1 Corinthians 6:12-20Exodus 32:1-4Links to some additional episodes to check out:3 Questions to Ask Yourself If Your New Year’s Resolution Didn’t StickWant Results? Here Are 3 Reasons to Stop Hating Your BodyJesus Denounced Food Rules, So Why Are You Still Creating Them?Why Running Is NOT the Silver Bullet to Losing Body Fat5 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re Striving for a Bikini BodWant a more lasting solution to changing your health habits? Click the link for more details on the YOUR YO-YO DIET UPGRADE: BUILD HEALTHY HABITS COURSE. Thank you for making this show possible. If you are grateful for this free content I would love to hear from you in the podcast ratings + reviews!