Keywords: Christian body image, Biblical body image study, Christian women body image, faith-based body positivity, Psalm 139:14, postpartum body image Christian, aging gracefully Christian, Christian wellness
Introduction: Biblical Body Image for Christian WomenDo you ever look in the mirror and feel disappointment, frustration, or even grief over how your body has changed? Whether it’s postpartum recovery, the lines and silver hairs of aging, or the cultural pressure to stay youthful and thin, body image struggles are not just for teenagers.
This episode of The Holistic Healing Podcast is for Christian women who want to align their view of their bodies with God’s Word and experience freedom from comparison and self-criticism.
Today’s guest, Kasey Shuler, author of Love Beyond Looks: A Five-Week Bible Study on Body Image, shares how to:
If you want to see yourself as fearfully and wonderfully made, this conversation will equip you with biblical truth, practical tools, and a renewed perspective on your body.
Episode Highlights: Faith-Based Body Image Tips and Truths[00:31] Why body image is more than a teenage struggle — Kasey shares her postpartum experience and why women at every age need a biblical perspective.
[01:26] The God who never changes — Why your worth must be rooted in God’s character, not fluctuating body changes.
[03:18] The cultural obsession with youth — How beauty ideals affect self-worth and why the church should address them.
[04:42] Smile lines as joy lines — Seeing aging as evidence of a life lived in gratitude and grace.
[07:06] Postpartum compassion — Learning to honor your body for the miracles it has carried instead of criticizing it.
[08:06] Three main influences on body image — Family, peers, and media—and how to replace harmful influences with biblical truth.
[10:48] Psalm 139:14 in real life — How to actually live out the truth of being fearfully and wonderfully made.
[14:19] Grieving body changes without losing identity — Why lament can be a godly first step toward freedom.
[17:38] Rewiring your brain with Scripture — How to capture and replace toxic thoughts consistently.
[19:35] Raising kids with a biblical body image — How to avoid appearance-based compliments and teach God’s design for the body.
[22:23] Talking about food God’s way — Focusing on nourishment and energy rather than body size.
[24:13] The one habit that can transform your body image — Capturing negative thoughts and replacing them with God’s truth.
Key Takeaways: Faith-Based Body Positivity for Christian WomenQ: What does the Bible say about body image? The Bible teaches that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance (1 Samuel 16:7) and that we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). Your worth comes from being created in God’s image, not
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