Old School Food Freedom
In today’s diet-culture society, food issues and body hatred have become the norm. But you were created to be FREE. Welcome to Old School Food Freedom, where we go back to the basics, God’s basics, for how we view food, our bodies, and our worth. Hosted by FINDINGbalance Executive Director Chrissy Kirkman, this podcast features Biblically-sound experts, thought-leaders, artists, and everyday people who will inspire you to interrupt negative cultural soundtracks and rediscover God’s original design for your relationship with food and your body. This show will deliver practical, faith-filled insights on how to break free from diet culture and body shame through the lens of scripture. If you’re looking for guidance on how to heal your relationship with food while deepening your faith, you're in the right place. We’ll answer questions like What does the Bible say about food freedom? How can I overcome an eating disorder or disordered eating with Jesus? What is the biblical perspective on diet culture? How can I find peace with food as a Christian? What does it mean to treat your body as a temple in relation to eating? How can I break free from diet culture with Jesus? How can I align my eating habits with biblical teachings? What are the first steps to finding food freedom in Christ? This podcast is for anyone ready to walk away from diet culture and into the freedom that Christ offers. Whether you’re recovering from an eating disorder, disordered eating, wrestling with body image, or simply craving a more peaceful relationship with food, this space was made for you. If you want to experience true food freedom with Jesus, this podcast will give you the encouragement, truth, and tools to do just that.
Episodes
If you've heard the term body dysmorphia on social media and you're wondering whether what you're experiencing is actually body dysmorphic disorder or body image struggles, this conversation will finally help you understand the difference, and know if you need help.
Dr. Erica Faulhaber is a licensed professional counselor and certified eating disorder specialist breaking down body dysmorphia. She w...
If you've been asking yourself whether you're physically, emotionally, and spiritually prepared for a relationship, or if you're navigating what dating looks like when food and body image are still really tender, this one's for you.
Grace McCready is back with a story from her first date. She discovered her date had made health an idol instead of keeping Jesus first. Her takeaway? Both people ...
If you've been curious about the long-term physical effects of eating disorders and dieting, this episode is for you. We're talking about what eating disorders can leave behind physically, and the hope that Jesus can still bring healing.
This episode came from a brave listener request in our community about the long-term effects of eating disorders and dieting, and what healing can look like over time. ...
“The scale has quietly become a false idol for many of us, stealing our peace and distorting our God-given identity."
Dr. Kari Anderson is a licensed eating disorder counselor who gets it; she's walked through binge eating recovery herself. In this conversation, we're talking about how the scale has become a false idol, why body neutrality is the missing piece in healing your relationship with food...
“Thankfully, the story does not end there. I figured it out. And God's absolute, total grace and faithfulness showed me the way and led me to the right help.
Kristin Fickes’ story is relatable, and her experience is a gift. She’s someone we're linking arms with at FINDINGbalance in this fight against eating disorders. It's a Kingdom campaign and we're on it together.
In this conversation, we’re...
Chrissy sits down with podcast growth strategist (and our incredible producer) Leah Bryant for an honest conversation about food freedom, body image, faith, and healing. Leah shares her story of growing up in 90s diet culture, the moment God began shifting how she saw herself, and why freedom in Christ isn’t achieved...it’s received.
“Every yes, no matter how small, is a step toward freedom.”
That is why we exist...
From a young age, many girls are exposed to body image issues and eating habits that may not be the most uplifting. Years go by, and that young girl shows her daughter the very same habits. But it is possible to break the cycles passed down from generation to generation with God’s love, grace, and support.
Chantia Sturman, licensed therapist and founder of Darling, Arise (which you’ll hear more about), joins Chri...
“If you’re not intentionally giving your body the rest it needs, your body will rest when it's not convenient for you.”
Wow! How much of a reality check is that? So once we recognize that drive to overexercise or avoid rest, what do we do about it?
Registered Dietitian, Nicole Speeney, has walked this path both personally and professionally.
In this episode, Nicole shares with us the behavioral, phy...
Clutter is about so much more than just the stuff piled in corners and stuffed into closets.
You may even read that and not want to listen, but the Lord put this message in your path for a reason.
There are quite a few similarities between body image, eating disorders, and a cluttered home. But the truth is that your body is a good body. It’s honorable and worthy of respect. And so is your home.
In this episode wit...
The word “somatic” has been making its rounds on the internet in recent years. But what does it actually mean? And is there a way to incorporate somatic-based treatment ideas into a Christ-centered eating disorder recovery plan?
This conversation was inspired by a listener who reached out to ask if we’d have Tracy back on the show. (We love hearing from you! If you have thoughts or questions for us while you’re ...
What if you could recognize the parts of yourself that hold you back, and finally live fully loved?
In this follow-up conversation, Chrissy and licensed professional counselor Travis Stewart discuss the Three Chairs Framework. You’ll learn how to identify and work with your Child Self, False Self, and Wise Self, process emotions with grace, and begin moving toward freedom from shame and people-pleasing through Ch...
What if you had a way not only to understand but transform behaviors and habits you’re tired of struggling with? Because the truth is… You do have the freedom and the God-given right to live a full and happy life!
This episode marks the start of Season 7 of The Old School Food Freedom Podcast!
In the first part of a two-part conversation, listener favorite, Travis Stewart, a licensed professional counselor, retu...
Tired of food struggles, body shame, and cultural lies about your worth? Old School Food Freedom is a safe, hope-filled space where we laugh, cry, pray, and replace lies with Biblical truth. Join host Chrissy Kirkman as she shares real stories, Christ-centered encouragement, and the reminder that you were made for freedom, free from dieting, shame, and the pressure to measure up.
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All or nothing thinking doesn’t just show up with food struggles and body image issues—it also shows up in our relationship with social media.
The last time Allie Marie Smith was on the podcast, she invited Chrissy to try a social media reset. What started as a few days, has stretched out to months.
“That experience reshaped my connection with Jesus, with myself, and the people around me!” -Chrissy
In this episode,...
The enemy is so sneaky with how he uses the pressures of diet culture and goal setting. But what if you were to learn that there’s a way to take back this territory the enemy has held hostage from you—things like food, movement, and gentle nutrition?
Amia Freeman found Christ through fitness, and today she’s sharing how God helped her reclaim this territory in this throwback episode!
With Amia, you’ll discover ho...
We’ve all heard the term in the Bible, but what exactly is a “yoke?” As it turns out, there are a few meanings for the word. And the concept ties in beautifully with attachment styles (or attachment theory).
In today’s episode, Ruth Harper—a Registered Dietitian and longtime friend of FINDINGbalance—shares more on the subject. You’ll learn what attachment theory is all about, how a healthy attachment style with G...
What if your “healthy habits” are actually causing harm? God created us with such attention to detail! But sometimes… we seek control amidst the chaos of life and cause confusion to this delicate inner world He’s created.
This is especially true in the case of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea(HA). Today’s guest, Ashley Smith of The HA Society, has firsthand experience with.
From missing periods and infertility to brain fog...
It can be difficult to find treatment that fully integrates faith in Christ—especially in-person care. That’s why we’re excited to share this conversation with Amie Shields, founder of Charis Eating Disorder Care, a Christ-centered nonprofit treatment center in Florida.
In this episode, Amie shares her powerful story of moving from bondage to breakthrough, the heart and mission behind Charis Eating Disorder Care,...
Every moment on social media matters. It shapes who we are and the women we will become. But even hearing that, it still feels impossible to break the habit of reaching for the phone to see what your friend has been up to, or what the latest trending Reel is, or even using these apps for work. So… what are you to do?
Allie Marie Smith joins Chrissy to talk about this very thing! Her new book is called Social Medi...
The voice of the enemy is loud and persuasive—and sometimes easier to hear than God’s tender, loving messages. Satan is sneaky with the agreements he lures us into. Once we realize the weight of all those lies we’ve believed, it can feel like a hopeless situation we can’t untangle from.
But nothing could be further from the truth! Jordan and Marie Foote are back to help us understand how spiritual roots connect t...
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