Ep42 Your Body is a Gift: Body Image & Eating Disorders w/ Megan Lawrence, LAMFT
This Whole Life
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?" ~ 1 Corinthians 6:19 "Why isn't my body different?" "Why did God give me this particular body?" "What if I feel frustrated by, or even hate, my own body?" All of us have feelings & questions about the bodies that God has given us, and sometimes those feelings can become deep experiences of sadness, disgust, or shame; especially in a culture that idolizes on...
About Podcast
How does our mental health relate to our faith? How can we become whole while living in a broken world? Every day, we all strive to encounter God amidst the challenges of balancing faith and family, work and leisure, our sense of self and complicated relationships. Pat & Kenna Millea bring joy, hope, and wisdom to those who believe there *is* a connection between holiness and happiness. Kenna is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; Pat served for 15 years as a youth minister; together they have 7 children and a perfectly imperfect marriage. From their education and experience, they share tools, resources, interviews, and stories that point the way to sanity and sanctity. (Music: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.)