Is Overeating a Sin? What the Bible Really Says About Gluttony and Food Freedom

Is Gluttony Really Your Problem… or Has the Church Been Talking About It Wrong?

Have you ever sat in a church pew, heard the word gluttony, and immediately felt your stomach drop because you thought, “Welp… that’s me. I ate past fullness last night. Guess I’m doomed.”

Friend… take a deep breath.

This episode (and this blog post) might just be the most freedom-infusing, shame-breaking conversation you’ve ever heard about gluttony, overeating, and your relationship with food.

And yes, it’s a little controversial.
And yes, it’s also deeply biblical.
And yes, we’re going there. Because you deserve truth and freedom, not fear and confusion.

So grab your iced coffee (or your reheated-for-the-third-time coffee if you’re a mama), pull up a cozy chair, and let’s dive into what Scripture really says about gluttony and why what you’ve been taught may have been unintentionally harmful.

What If You’ve Been T...

Ready for Food Freedom? Here's What It Actually Looks Like for Christian Women

Ever had your computer freeze on you mid-task and that little rainbow wheel of doom just spins… and spins… and spins? 😵‍💫

You're clicking, typing, praying over the keyboard like, “Lord, PLEASE let this thing come back to life”… but nothing happens.

All the potential is sitting right there on your screen, but you can’t move forward.

Sound familiar?

For so many Christian women struggling with food and body anxiety, that’s exactly what happens in your brain every single day.

The mental load, the constantly spinning thoughts about what you “should” eat, whether you messed up, if your body looks bigger today, whether you exercised enough, what people are thinking…

It's exhausting.
It steals your peace.
It hijacks your joy.
And it absolutely freezes forward movement in other areas of your life — especially the ones God has actually called you to.

But here’s the thing, sis:

Freedom is possible. Yes, for...

Ever feel like you’re the exception? 🙋‍♀️ Like, sure, other women can heal their relationship with food, but you? Nah. You’ve tried the therapy, the devotionals, the diets, the accountability groups, the affirmations… and still find yourself knee-deep in a pint of ice cream wondering if food freedom is even possible for you.

Friend, let me assure you right now: you are not the exception.

This lie is one of the enemy’s favorite tricks. If he can get you to believe that recovery isn’t possible for you, he keeps you stuck in shame, isolation, and a never-ending cycle of striving.

But here’s the truth: God’s freedom is for you, too. And in this post, I’m going to walk you through how to recover from binge eating as a Christian woman with practical tools, relatable stories, and most importantly—a Christ-centered lens.

Why Christian Women Struggle with Binge Eating

Let’s be real—binge eating is complicated. It’s not just about “loving food too much” (eye roll 🙄). For many women I wor...

We need to have a little heart-to-heart, friend. Because if there’s one struggle I see over and over again in the women I work with, it’s this: clinging to control with food and body feels safe, but it’s not peace. And it’s definitely not freedom.

If you’ve ever thought, “If I could just control what I eat better… if I could just stick to my food rules… if I could just control my body shape or size, THEN I’d finally feel at peace” — this post is for you.

Peace and control are not the same thing. In fact, they’re polar opposites. And I’m going to show you why today — with a little tough love, a lot of grace, and some Jesus-centered encouragement along the way. ❤️

Why Control Feels Like Safety (But Isn’t)

Let’s be real for a sec. Control feels safe. It feels predictable. It feels like we’re putting ourselves in the driver’s seat, keeping the chaos of life neatly packed into a box (or a color-coded planner 🙋‍♀️).

But here’s the deal: control is a counterfeit version of peace.

Thi...

Enough with the Quick Fixes: Here’s What to Reach for When Food and Body Control Isn’t Working

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling down the rabbit hole of diet rules, calorie tracking apps, “clean eating” lists, or “just one more workout will fix it”… 🙋‍♀️ friend, you are not alone.

But can we just be honest for a second? Quick fixes don’t fix much of anything. Sure, they might feel like they’re working for a hot second. But eventually—whether it’s two weeks or two years down the road—you find yourself back in the same cycle of restriction, control, frustration, and wondering if food will ever not feel like the boss of you.

That’s why today we’re talking about what to actually reach for when food and body control isn’t working (because honestly, it never really does).

This message is rooted in a powerful lesson from Exodus about God’s daily provision of manna and water for the Israelites—a story that has so much to say about our tendency to chase control instead of trust. An...

3 Ways to Help Your Kids Have a Healthier Body Image This School Year

If you’ve ever cringed at something your kid came home saying about food or their body after a day at school… friend, I get it.

I’ll never forget the day my son—fresh out of kindergarten—waltzed through the door clutching a worksheet from his “healthy eating lesson.” He proudly showed me where he had circled the “healthy” foods and X’d out the “unhealthy” ones, just like the teacher told him to.

Cue the deep sigh, the slow sink into my chair, and the eye roll (yes, all three happened in quick succession 😅). As a food freedom dietitian and mama who works hard to teach my kids that all foods are morally neutral, this worksheet felt like a flashing neon sign for one of those “We need to talk” moments.

Because here’s the deal—those kinds of messages? They don’t just stay on the worksheet. They sink deep into our kids’ little hearts and minds, shaping how they see food… and eventually, how they see themselves.

And...

Can I Really Trust My Hunger Cues?
3 Sneaky Lies Christian Women Believe About Hunger (and the Truth That Sets You Free)

Ever found yourself hovering in front of the pantry at 9:30 p.m. asking: “Am I actually hungry, or just bored? Emotional? Broken?”

If you’ve ever questioned your body’s hunger cues—or even thought, “If I listened to my hunger, I’d totally lose control and eat ALL the things”—we get that around here.

For Christian women navigating a disordered or anxious relationship with food, this kind of confusion isn’t just common... it’s practically expected in a culture that glorifies diets and demonizes carbs.

But here’s the truth bomb I want to lovingly drop in your lap today:

Your hunger cues are not broken.

Your body is not the enemy.

You can learn to trust your God-designed hunger again.

So, let’s talk about it. In this post (based on a recent episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast), we’re going to unpack:

• Why hunger feels so confusing after years of...

3 Summer Style Hacks to Feel More Confident

You don’t need a different body this summer. You need a different perspective.

Whew. Let that sink in for a second, friend.

If the thought of swimsuit season makes you want to grab your comfiest black leggings and oversized T-shirt (even in the blazing July heat 🥵), then keep reading… because this post? It’s written for you.

Whether you’re Googling “how to lose belly fat fast” (no judgment—we’ve all been there), or debating whether it’s actually worth going to the pool because you can’t stand the thought of being seen in a swimsuit, you’re not alone.

But what if I told you that your confidence this summer doesn’t have to come from losing weight or changing your body?
What if it could come from the inside out—through mindset, style choices, and a whole lotta grace?

Let’s dive into a new way to do summer.

☀️ The Lie We’ve Been Sold About Summer & Body Image

Every summer, the same messages creep in...

“You can’t wear that until you l...

Hey friend—real talk before we dive in.

Have you checked out The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE Podcast yet?

If your relationship with food and your body feels anything but joyful—if it’s marked by shame, fear, or constant overthinking—then you have got to give it a listen. 🎧

This totally FREE 6-part mini-series will kickstart your journey toward Christ-centered food freedom and body confidence. We talk about what “normal eating” actually looks like (hint: it’s not what diet culture told you), why you can stop chasing the "perfect" body, and how to start rebuilding trust with your body again.

Oh—and you’ll get a behind-the-scenes peek at The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE, my signature group coaching program that helps Christian women (just like you) stop obsessing about food and finally find peace in their bodies.

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The Fear of Weight Gain: A Conversation Worth Having

Let me take you back to a convo I had with a client—we’ll call her Sarah.

She whispered to me d...

Sacrificing your sanity doesn’t make you more holy. Let’s talk about what actually honors Jesus… and it starts with caring for YOU.

Are You Running on Empty?

Let me guess. You just reheated your coffee for the third time today (and still didn’t drink it). You’ve wiped sticky fingers, packed lunches, managed a toddler meltdown, and maybe—just maybe—answered three emails or texts in the middle of snack time chaos. Somewhere between all that, you remembered: “Oh yeah, I was gonna start working on food freedom this summer.”

Friend… can we talk?

Because I need you to hear me loud and clear:
Prioritizing your recovery isn’t selfish. It’s sacred.
Even as a mama. Especially as a mama.

The Lie That Keeps Christian Moms Stuck

I hear it all the time from the incredible women I work with:

“I’ll work on my food issues after the kids go back to school.”
“I feel guilty spending time on myself.”
“I can’t start healing until I get all my other responsibilities handled first.”

Sound familiar?...