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If you’ve ever said, “I should be able to do this on my own,” or buried yourself in shame for starting over again… this episode is for you.

Leah and I sat down with Carrie — one of our Temple Keeper Academy sisters — for a real, unfiltered coaching session.
No polish. No performance. Just honesty, conviction, and the kind of hope that comes when you finally let God into the one area you’ve tried to control alone.

Carrie grew up in diet culture. She performed for worth, got “ripped” but wrecked, and then swung to the other extreme—ready to quit altogether.
In this first of a live coaching series, we walk through her story and dismantle the all-or-nothing mindset that’s been keeping her—and so many of us—stuck.

We talk about what it means to steward the temple, not build the church of me.
We expose why willpower is actually a form of self-worship.
And we start rebuilding her health on wisdom, worship, and identity.

What You’ll Feel in Your Bones
• The relief of trading willpower for wisdom
• The peace that comes from surrendering performance
• The hope that your workouts can become worship
• The joy of feeding the version of you God already sees

Lines Worth Keeping Close
“We don’t build the church of me. We steward the temple of God.”
“Willpower is self-worship. Wisdom is surrender.”
“Workouts can become worship when your ‘why’ is obedience.”

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Feeling foggy, exhausted, or distant from God? Matthew and Leah share how to renew your mind and body so you can live sober-minded, Spirit-led, and fully alive in your calling.

Leah and I explore the powerful connection between science, scripture, and stewardship.

⚔️It isn’t just about avoiding alcohol; it’s about living with clarity in body, soul, and spirit.

⚔️From 1 Peter 5:8’s call to be watchful and alert to the Greek word nēphō meaning calm, steady, and spiritually awake—this conversation reveals how your biology and theology are linked. You’ll learn why brain fog, stress, sleep, food, and even your phone shape how clearly you hear God’s voice, and how aligning your body with His design restores peace and power.

🔥What You’ll Learn
The biblical meaning of sober-mindedness—and how to live it daily
How inflammation and gut health affect spiritual clarity
Why rest is a spiritual discipline and sleep is an act of trust
How circadian rhythm mirrors divine order
The truth about dopamine, screens, and spiritual focus
The biological effects of alcohol and stress on your faith life
Habits of the Temple Keeper lifestyle: God Food, sleep, movement, and stewardship

🔥Memorable Quotes
“We live more under the influence of sugar, caffeine, and stress than the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew Headden
“Being sober-minded isn’t about restriction—it’s about freedom.” – Leah Headden
“Rest is not laziness. Rest is worship. It’s saying, ‘God, I trust You while I sleep.’” – Matthew Headden
“Our chemistry is our clarity.” – Matthew Headden

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This conversation is raw and faith-filled. Chrissy shares how years of dieting and starting over were never the real issue. The deeper work was inside. Shame. Hiding. Self-protection. And trying to do life without fully surrendering to Jesus.
When she put Christ at the center. everything changed. She stopped letting the scale and the cookies “talk” to her. She learned to peel back layers in God’s presence. accept help. and even see an injury as God’s invitation to trust.
If you’ve tried everything and feel stuck. this is your reminder that the body follows the heart. Give it to God. Walk in obedience. Freedom is possible.

🪔 Key Takeaways
• Diets without discipleship do not transform the root. Heart work precedes body change.
• Stewardship is worship. When Christ is the center. quitting is no longer an option.
• Ownership breaks bondage. It may not be your fault. It is your responsibility.
• The scale and snacks have no voice. Identity is set by God’s Word. not numbers or cravings.
• Trials can become training. Injuries and interruptions can teach surrender. humility. and joy.
• Weight loss is a byproduct of alignment. Seek God first. the body follows.

💬 Memorable Quotes
“Clean the inside of the cup first.”
“I’m not seeking the scale anymore. I’m seeking God.”
“It may not be your fault. but it is your responsibility.”
“Worship never stops. so stewardship continues.”
“What the enemy meant for harm. God used for good.”

📖 Scripture Anchors
John 5:6. Do you want to get well.
Matthew 23:26. Clean the inside of the cup.
James 1:2–4. Trials produce perseverance.
Romans 12:2. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
1 Corinthians 6:19–20. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Ready to honor God with your body and lead your family with purpose. Comment “Temple Keeper.”
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