Forsaken Body: Recent Episodes
Lainey Greer and Nicci DeLisi
On the Forsaken Body podcast, you’ll learn that to treat your body well you must first learn to think well of your body. From medicine to fad diets, exercise and the bible, we’ll discuss why your body matters and talk about how to care for it.
In this important episode, Lainey and Nicci discuss how the Bible can help Christians tackle a negative body image. Before examining specific verses, they explain why Christians first need a biblical view of the body. Lainey also dives into 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, which is a critical text for the rest of the season. This episode is helpful for Christians and non-Christians alike because it lays out aspects of a biblical worldview on the body, which is so needed in our day!
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From positive self-talk, to loving yourself, and self-improvement strategies, the world offers several ways to deal with negative body image. But is the answer located within yourself? In this episode, Lainey and Amy talk about whether or not strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy or the body positivity movement are the best ways to tackle negative body image.
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Lainey and Nicci talk through what negative body image is and give questions that can help you assess if you have one. They also explain how negative body image affects men and women differently and finish the episode discussing the biggest contributors to negative body image. Spoiler alert - social media influences body image more than anything else.
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Lainey and Nicci walk through the basics on body image, and the reasons why men and women, young and old have one. Body image is simply a mental picture of your body that may or may not reflect reality. Listen to this episode to learn why its important to form your body image based on God's Word instead of the world.
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Lainey and Nicci are back to introduce this season's topic on body image. This episode lays an important foundation for understanding all the factors Christians should consider when thinking about their bodies. They also discuss many of their own body image issues and layout some of the topics this season will cover. Because everyone has thoughts about their bodies, men and women, young and old won't want to miss this season!
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Don’t miss the last episode of Forsaken Body’s first season. Lainey and Nicci cover a variety of questions, recap the first season, and preview the topic for the next season.
We're grateful you listened to our first season and hope you'll join us for season two. In the meantime, keep spreading the word about the Forsaken Body Podcast!
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Lainey and Nicci continue discussing ministry burnout by following up on critical points from the last episode. They explain necessary safeguards against stresses of ministry work, which they sum up under the two B's - boundaries and body. If you serve in ministry or know someone who does, this episode will provide ways to guard physical health while engaged in spiritual service to the Lord.
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Ministry burnout is a bigger reality than many of us realize. It hits when your physical and spiritual well being are finally so overwhelmed that you can’t snap out of it and do the next thing. After years of seminary, volunteering, ministry and mission work, Lainey and Nikki share some thoughts on this common issue that is seldomly discussed.
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Lainey and Nicci consider today’s episode to be one of the most important they’ve done so far. We live in a fast paced world and deal with sources of stress every day. But what happens when that stress is ongoing and chronic?
How does our body handle chronic stress? What happens physically when you face stress day after day, month after month, and year after year? For example, cortisol and inflammation are part of God’s good design for our bodies, but when they’re ongoing issues, they can wreak havoc on your health. If you or a loved one deals with persistent forms of stress, you won’t want to miss this episode. Lainey and Nicci also discuss several bible verses that can help believers manage chronic stress.
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In this episode, Lainey and Nicci cover a reality everyone deals with at some point: stress. But what exactly is stress? Why does it happen? And more importantly, how does stress affect us?
This episode on stress introduces another factor in the body stewardship discussion, particularly how God created our bodies with limitations. Given the reality of stress in our daily lives, it's an important episode to listen to.
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Today, the stewardship basics series continues with Lainey and Nicci addressing the critical issue of sleep. We all know we need it, but for different reasons, many of us fail to get enough. From brain health and mood, to immunity, concentration, metabolism, job performance, blood pressure, and more, God created our bodies to require sleep.
So, just how important is sleep to our physical health? Should you take something to help you sleep? What are some sensible tips for getting more sleep? They address these questions and more.
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Lainey and Nicci continue to work through body stewardship basics, but shift the topic to the importance of getting adequate rest. Cultivating patterns of rest can be hard depending on your profession, season of life, or mindset common to many Americans. Not only is rest an essential aspect of caring for ourselves as embodied beings, but it is also an example set for us in Scripture. Listen to this episode to learn about rest from a physiological and theological perspective, along with helpful tips for increasing rest in hectic schedules.
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In this episode, Lainey and Nicci continue unpacking body stewardship basics. We’ve all experienced that feeling of guilt at one point or another for a variety of different reasons. When it comes to feeling guilty about something you’ve eaten, some amount you’ve eaten, or other health-related things - is it false guilt, or is it legitimate? Lainey and Nicci dive deep into the topic of guilt, false guilt, and how it relates to certain health behaviors, specifically food choices.
They also spend time discussing what honoring God, even in your eating and drinking (1 Corinthians 10:31), means on a daily basis. They unpack various food "rules," even some they battle, where those food rules come from, and how to combat them. Even if you don't personally struggle in these ways, chances are you know someone who does. This episode is definitely worth a listen.
If you enjoy Forsaken Body’s content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.
Have you wondered why fats were believed to be terrible in the 90s, and now, we know fats are fine, but carbs are totally off limits? Those divergent mindsets are driven by a psychology fueled by the diet industry that most people just accept. Lainey and Nicci discuss carbs and fats in detail today and connect the rates of some chronic diseases to low fat and low carb diets too.0:00-14:42 - Where low-fat and low-carb diets came from; how they convinced us our bodies don't need major nutrients, and the consequences of those lifestyles.14:43-32:55 - Nicci gives a deep dive into the medical reasons behind why we need both carbs and fats in our daily calorie intake.Be sure to join Lainey and Nicci next week as they work through the last episode on nutrition in their stewardship basics series. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!If you enjoy Forsaken Body’s content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.
Lainey and Nicci continue to work through their stewardship series with the focus on God designing your body to require certain nutrients.
In this episode, they discuss lots of eating tips based on their recommendations as a personal trainer and nurse practitioner. Like the exercise tips and trick episode, you won’t want to miss this super practical episode geared to help you better steward your body to the glory of God.
If you enjoy Forsaken Body's content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.
In this episode, Lainey and Nicci continue their discussion on stewardship basics but shift the topic to nutrition. From proteins and carbs to vitamins and minerals, they cover everything you need to know about what and how to eat. God created your body to need certain nutrients so listen to this episode to find out if you’re getting everything you need!
For more, visit Lainey's website to read some of her blogs on how to eat healthy without dieting.
If you enjoy Forsaken Body's content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.
Lainey and Nicci end their series on exercise in this episode filled with tips and tricks. With Nicci being a lifelong exerciser and Lainey’s nearly 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, they covered a lot of helpful information. This episode will benefit those new to exercise and will give fresh ideas if you’ve worked out for years.
For free workout routines, visit Lainey’s website.
If you enjoy Forsaken Body's content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.
In honor of all those New Year's Resolutions, Lainey and Nicci have fun in this episode discussing crazy diets you’ve probably never heard of before. After that, they get into more popular ones you might have even tried before closing things out with a consideration of how Christians should approach dieting.
0:0-21:36: From consuming cotton balls, ice, baby food, and more, you won't believe how insane some of these diets are!
21:27-44:10: What about intermittent fasting, keto, and veganism? Are those diets ok? This segment got interesting, as Lainey and Nicci didn't always agree.
44:11-46:36: Lainey briefly considers how Christians should approach weight loss while also striving to honor God in their bodies.
For more on New Year's Resolution keeping, read one of Lainey's blog posts in which she points out the need for self-control. Self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, so for believers it is key to rely on His ability to keep those good intentions that we start the year with.
Visit Lainey's website for more on her program Understand Healthy that counters fad diets by seeking to cultivate lasting lifestyle change through progressive behavior change.
In this episode, Lainey and Nicci discuss the incredible ways God designed our bodies to improve with cardiovascular and strength training. Knowing about these amazing adaptations, especially as a Christian, gives a deeper motivation to exercise. Nicci's medical expertise offers insight into the ways physical activity helps guard against and counteract chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, along with exercise effects on inflammation, osteoporosis, body composition, depression, and more.
0:00 - 6:08: Discussion of 1 Timothy 4:8 and Paul's claim to Timothy that physical training has value but godliness has value in all things. How should Christians understand this verse and still engage in physical activity?
6:09-33:08: A long list of bodily adaptations explained.
For a deeper dive into 1 Timothy 4:8, read Lainey's New Growth Press post here.
In this episode, Lainey and Nicci explain the basics of cardiovascular work, strength training, and flexibility. They discuss the details of what each one involves and why all three are equally important. Because most people do not meet the American Heart Association's exercise recommendations, you'll want to listen to this episode to find out how much cardio and strength training you should get every week. Exercise basics is the second episode in Forsaken Body's first series on working out. If you missed the first episode, Exercise: Do we really have to, don't forget to check that one out too!
For more on exercise, and even some free workouts, be sure to visit Lainey's website.
On this bonus episode, Lainey and Nicci discuss several tips for eating at the holidays. They talk about how its possible to enjoy good food without going overboard, while also honoring the Lord as you sit down to those Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. This episode is inspired by a Thanksgiving blog post Lainey did a few years ago that you can find here.
Listen as Lainey and Nicci start a series on all things exercise. In this episode, they get into their fitness background and tackle several common exercise myths. Lainey has been a personal trainer for nearly 20 years, and her fitness advice is based on the recognition that God made our bodies to improve with exercise. Nicci grew up loving to exercise with her dad and brothers and is also a well rounded Crossfit athlete. You won't want to miss this first episode in their series on exercise.
Listen as Lainey Greer and Nicci DeLisi launch the Forsaken Body Podcast. In this first episode, Lainey and Nicci give some details on why they started Forsaken Body and what types of topics the podcast will cover. You'll also learn more about their backgrounds, Christian faith, and how their careers will complement all kinds of topics to come on the Forsaken Body Podcast.
Join hosts, Lainey Greer and Nicci DeLisi, as they preview the upcoming launch of the Forsaken Body Podcast.