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Whether you’re soaking up the sunshine at the beach ☀️🌊 or bundling up in the frigid cold ❄️, I pray you have a truly blessed weekend. I hope you find time to rest , relax , and genuinely enjoy the moment — even if it’s something simple like a quiet cup of coffee, a cozy blanket, a good conversation, or a much-needed nap. And wherever you are, don’t forget to worship the Lord . Not just in church — but in the everyday moments too. Because God is just as present at the shorel

I read Psalm 116:6 the other day, and the word “unwary” really hit me. “The LORD preserves the unwary; I was brought low, and He saved me.” (Psalm 116:6) So I looked up what unwary  means. Unwary  means: not on guard unsuspecting vulnerable not cautious simple / inexperienced In other words… someone who isn’t prepared for the battle. And the verse says: ✅ God preserves that person. ✅ God protects that  person. ✅ God saves that  person. This is such a comfort because so many

If you’ve ever had a slip—or a full-out binge—and thought:  “I’ve ruined everything. I’ll just start again tomorrow.”  This episode is for you. In this podcast episode, we talk about why overeating is a three-part problem—physical, psychological, and spiritual—and how ignoring any one of these after a slip can keep you stuck in shame and discouragement. You’ll learn practical, grace-filled steps to get back on track immediately (not tomorrow): • How to stop the shame cycle an

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you didn’t even know what to pray? That’s where Daniel was in Daniel 10. He was fasting, mourning, and physically weak… and then God sent him this message: 📖 “O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” (Daniel 10:19) What hits me every time is this: ✅ God didn’t tell Daniel, “Try harder.” ✅ God didn’t shame him for being weak. ✅ God strengthened him with His words. And this matters in recovery too.

Psalm 104:24, 27(NIV) How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time. God has made so many wonderful creatures and He feeds them all. He loves us as the crown of His creation and will feed us as well so we need not worry. Worry can lead to overeating, but trust in God brings peace that leads to freedom from overeating. Let’s remember His love when worries ove

Most people think recovery is just about “trying harder.” But if you’ve struggled with overeating long enough, you already know: Willpower runs out. Motivation fades. Cravings get loud. That’s why Step 11 matters so much. Because Step 11 isn’t about food first — it’s about connection first. When we build a daily habit of time with God (in His Word + prayer), we’re not just “being spiritual.” We’re re-centering our entire day around truth. And something powerful happens when w

If You Messed Up This Week, Read This Before You Quit If you’re ending this week thinking… “I blew it again.” “I had a good streak, and then I messed up.” “I’m back at square one.” I used to get so discouraged after a slip and give up thinking I failed again. Please hear this: You are not a failure. And you don’t have to quit. Shame loves the moment you want to quit — when those thoughts start saying: “You’ll never change.” “You’re too weak.” “God must be disappointed in you.

Have you ever done “all the right things” …and still felt pulled toward food? Here’s the truth most of us don’t hear enough: The struggle isn’t just about what we eat — it’s about what we’re trusting in. Because when stress hits…when emotions rise…when life feels heavy… food promises comfort. But it never delivers peace. 📖 “For our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His holy name. Let Your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in You.” Psalm 33:21–22 (ES

Control can feel like the “responsible” thing to do. When life feels shaky, we make the lists…  we work harder…  we try to manage outcomes… and honestly? It can look wise from the outside. But there’s a difference between:  ✅ planning  and  ❌ controlling Planning says: “I’ll do my part and trust God with the outcome.” Control says: “I have to make sure everything turns out okay.” Control is what we do when trust feels risky. But control doesn’t bring peace — it comes from fea

Does your recovery feel like it’s taking forever ? Maybe you’re doing the right things, staying abstinent, working the steps—and still waiting for peace or weight loss to come.   In this episode of the Reshape and Recover Podcast , Julie and Tony explore what we can learn from David’s long waiting season —from being anointed king to years spent hiding in caves—about trusting God during the slow, unseen work of recovery.   You’ll hear how David’s story mirrors the recovery jou

Sometimes trusting God doesn’t feel safe. Not because God isn’t good… but because life has been hard. When you’ve been hurt by people… when things have been unpredictable… when you’ve watched Christians suffer too… it can be hard to believe: “Everything is going to be okay.” And if you’re someone who tries to control outcomes to avoid pain — I get it. I’ve been there. But here’s what I’m learning in recovery: trust isn’t pretending nothing will hurt. Trust is believing God wi

Mark 11:24 (ESV) “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” In this Scripture, Jesus invites us to pray and trust that God hears our prayers and is already working all things out for our good. We don’t get everything we think we want, but “if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” (1 John 5:14). Jesus encourages us to pray, trusting that God hears us. Dear Lord, thank You that You hear our prayers

Most people think recovery from overeating is something you “arrive at” someday. But the truth is: Recovery is something you practice daily. That’s why Step 10 is so powerful. In Step 10, we do a quick personal inventory and set right any wrongs we have done. We are keeping our consciences clean and our minds at peace. In my book 12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating, I write: “We keep spiritually fit by doing a daily inventory—a Step Ten. A daily reprieve from our food addict

On January 29 , I’ll be hosting a free live webinar  for those struggling with overeating, weight, and food obsession. This will be a Christ-centered teaching drawn from my own recovery journey and years of walking with others through the same struggle. This webinar is for those who love God, have tried to “do the right things” with food and weight, and still find themselves stuck in cycles of guilt, overeating, or starting over. If that’s you, this isn’t about trying harder

I baked these muffins recently using ingredients I already had on hand, without much expectation — and they turned out great! They’re lightly sweet, filling, and satisfying without feeling heavy or indulgent. For many of us, food can feel complicated. We want to eat in a way that supports our health, but we don’t want to slip into restriction, guilt, or an “all-or-nothing” mindset. Recipes like this remind me that it doesn’t  have to be extreme to be helpful. This is real foo

If you’ve ever found yourself slipping back into old habits with food, you’re not alone. Lasting recovery doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when recovery becomes a true priority, not just a hope or a wish. In this episode of the Reshape and Recover Podcast, Julie and Tony share six practical, faith-based ways to make recovery from overeating a daily priority—protecting your heart, strengthening your spiritual life, and building habits that support freedom and lasting chan

Step One isn’t about giving up. It’s about telling the truth. For many of us, the real struggle isn’t knowing what to do — it’s admitting that willpower, diets, and “trying harder” haven’t brought lasting freedom. Step One invites honesty without shame. It simply says: I can’t do this on my own — and that’s okay. Powerlessness isn’t weakness. It’s the place where self-reliance ends and real help can begin. “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — Joh

Luke 1:78-79 (ESV) Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. In these verses, Zechariah is prophesying about how God will come to us; quiet and gentle like a sunrise. He comes to those “who sit in darkness” – not because we have earned it, but because He loves us. He shows us the way to peace one step at a time. We need

Step 9 is often the step people fear the most… but it’s also one of the most freeing. Making amends is more than saying “I’m sorry.” It’s about taking responsibility for our part, making things right where possible, and choosing peace over pride. When unresolved resentment or guilt lingers, it doesn’t just affect our relationships —it quietly fuels compulsive overeating. That’s why Step 9 matters so much. ✔️ We don’t blame ✔️ We don’t justify ✔️ We don’t reopen wounds ✔️ We s

January 2nd is a fresh page. Not a “perfect start.” Not a promise to never struggle again. Just a new beginning. If sugar has felt harder to say no to than you’d like to admit, you’re not weak — you’re human. Sugar is addictive. And willpower alone was never meant to carry the weight of this battle. But here’s the good news: there is hope. Freedom doesn’t come from trying harder — it comes from healing deeper. You don’t have to give up everything overnight. You don’t have to