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Old School Food Freedom

Old School Food Freedom

By: FINDINGbalance Inc. Christ-Centered Food Freedom Support
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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.

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Episodes
  • 65: Unburdened: Jesus' Invitation to a Better Way with Ruth Harper

    65: Unburdened: Jesus' Invitation to a Better Way with Ruth Harper
    Jun 17 2025

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    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 God helps soothe food and body image struggles, and steps to take to choose a supportive yoke.

    Jesus wants to unburden you from your struggles. He deeply desires to walk alongside you. And while that may seem a world away from where you are right now, let this be your reminder that you don’t have to carry it all.

    Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at

    https://www.findingbalance.com/2025/06/unburdened-Jesus-invitation-to-a-better-way

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    The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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    47 mins
  • 64: When Fertility, Food, and Movement Connect w/ Ashley Smith

    64: When Fertility, Food, and Movement Connect w/ Ashley Smith
    Jun 3 2025

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    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 and hair loss, the signs and symptoms of HA are often mistaken for other issues. In today’s conversation, discover common misdiagnoses for HA, the vital role of 3 key hormones in women’s health, and why fertility is essential for all women—not just those who want to get pregnant.

    Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at

    https://www.findingbalance.com/2025/06/when-fertility-food-and-movement-connect

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    Production & Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leah Bryant Co

    The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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    45 mins
  • 63: Christian Eating Disorder Treatment Options with Amie Shields

    63: Christian Eating Disorder Treatment Options with Amie Shields
    May 20 2025

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    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, what Christian recovery can look like, and how to find help through Charis today.

    Know someone who needs Christ-centered care? This episode is for them.

    Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at

    https://www.findingbalance.com/2025/05/christian-eating-disorder-treatment-options

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    CREDITS:
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    Production & Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leah Bryant Co

    The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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    37 mins
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