In this episode, I open up about my own journey of moving away from using food as a reward and learning to see it as the blessing God always intended it to be. I share how diet culture shaped my thinking for years, leading me into patterns of deprivation, nighttime overeating, guilt, and “starting again on Monday.” I talk honestly about the exhausting season of motherhood when I had four boys under seven, how giving so much of myself - physically and emotionally - left me searching for comfort and escape, and how food often became the quickest relief.

Together, we explore why treating food as something we have to earn disconnects us from our bodies, fuels emotional eating, and keeps us stuck in the restrict-binge cycle. Then I walk through what it looks like to embrace a biblical perspective instead - seeing food as God’s daily provision, not a prize or a test. I share six practical steps you can start using right away to shift your mindset and build a more peaceful, grounded, God-honouring relationship with food.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in food rules, reward patterns, or cycles of guilt, this episode will help you imagine a gentler way forward - one marked by nourishment, gratitude, and freedom.

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Have you ever finished a meal - or a weekend full of food and wine — and found yourself wondering, “Did I just overeat? Was that a sin?” I know I have, and it’s a question that came up for me after a recent weekend away in the Barossa Valley. In this episode, I’m sharing a compassionate, biblical perspective on a topic many of us quietly wrestle with overeating. We’ll explore six key truths that help us understand what overeating really is - and what it isn’t. From the Bible’s portrayal of food as a gift, to the heart posture behind gluttony, to the physiological realities of hunger, exhaustion, and stress, we’ll unpack how God meets us in our humanity with grace, not shame. I also share one of my favourite Scripture stories - Elijah under the broom tree - as a tender reminder of how God cares for our bodies and our hearts before He calls us to action. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a clearer, gentler understanding of your hunger, your body, and your heart. You’ll be encouraged to approach food, fullness, and your own needs with curiosity instead of guilt, and you’ll be reminded that God’s goodness and provision are not measured by portion sizes - He simply wants you to taste and see that He is good.

I would love to connect with you!

You can send me an email anytime:

loz.perry@outlook.com

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What does it really mean to live a good and flourishing life – and how do virtues fit into that picture? This week, I’m diving into a topic I didn’t expect to love quite so much: virtue. When I first studied it earlier this year, I had no idea how deeply it was tied to human flourishing, calling, and spiritual growth. But what I discovered changed the way I think about faith, purpose, and the way we live out our vocation every day.

In this episode, I’ll unpack what virtues are, why they matter so much for those of us who want to reflect Christ in our work and relationships, and how they’re essential to living a truly fruitful and flourishing life. I’ll also share some of my own challenges in ministry – like striving, busyness, comparison, and people-pleasing – and how God’s grace has met me in each one.

Whether you’re in formal ministry, leading in your workplace, or simply trying to live faithfully in the everyday, this conversation will encourage you to grow in Christlike character and to see your calling through the lens of virtue and grace.

I would love to connect with you!

You can send me an email anytime:

loz.perry@outlook.com

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