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...

Should I Be Avoiding Processed Foods? The Great Clean Eating Debate

Let’s be honest for a sec.
If you’ve ever stood in the grocery aisle debating between the “organic, non-GMO, clean” label and the one that’s two bucks cheaper, wondering if you’re about to poison your family (or your testimony 😅)… you are so not alone.

Clean eating has become one of those buzzwords that sounds holy and healthy, but deep down can make us feel anything but free.

In episode 187 of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast, I tackled one of the most common food fears I hear from my clients: Should I be avoiding processed foods?
And girl, buckle up, because we’re breaking chains, not bank accounts, today.

What Even Is “Clean Eating,” Anyway?

You’d think after years in the nutrition field, we’d have a universal definition of “clean eating,” right? Nope. 🙃

Everyone seems to define it differently. For some, it’s “only foods from the earth.” For others, it’s “nothing with preservatives, sugar, or that you ...

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 felt that wave of shame hit right after eating—like somehow you’ve “messed up” again?
That internal voice whispering, “You shouldn’t have eaten that. You should’ve had more control.”

Guess what? So has nearly every Christian woman I’ve coached through her food freedom journey.

In this episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast, I sat down for a live coaching call with one of our Joy-Filled Eater students, Michelle—a compassionate, faith-filled woman who’s been doing the hard, holy work of untangling years of disordered thoughts around food and her body.

What unfolded was a powerful conversation about how faith can motivate healing instead of fueling shame—and how to finally stop feeling like God is disappointed in you every time you eat.

What Shame Around Food Really Sounds Like

If you’ve ever struggled with food guilt or body shame, you’ll recognize the mental chatter Michelle shared during our session:

“I know what I should do—I teach these same principles to other...

Why Intuitive Eating Hasn’t Worked (and the 3 Keys to Food Freedom That Lasts)

Have you ever tried to assemble a piece of IKEA furniture without looking at the instructions? 🙋‍♀️ (Yep… guilty over here.) At first, it feels freeing. Like, “I’ve got this! I’ve done something similar before. No big deal.”

But then… you realize you’re missing a peg. The back panel is on upside down. And suddenly, what was supposed to be a cute bookshelf is wobbly, crooked, and one sneeze away from collapsing. Oy vey!

That’s exactly how so many women try to approach intuitive eating.

You hear about it. You’re intrigued. You decide to toss out all the diet rules and just “eat what sounds good.” But before long, things feel wobbly. You’re confused, frustrated, maybe even convinced something must be wrong with you.

Friend, hear me on this: If intuitive eating hasn’t worked for you, it’s not because you failed. It’s because you were missing pieces of the foundation.

And today, I want to walk you throug...

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...

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...

Can the Desire to Lose Weight AND Pursue Food Freedom Coexist?

“I want food freedom… but I also kinda want to lose weight. Is that wrong?”

Oh friend, if I had a dollar for every time a Christian woman whispered this question with a cocktail of guilt, shame, and curiosity—I’d be writing this blog from a beach house in Maui. 🏖️

But in all seriousness, if you’ve been wrestling with this exact thought, I want you to hear me loud and clear:

You are NOT disqualified from pursuing food freedom just because part of you still wants weight loss.

Let’s break this tension down together—with grace, truth, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit (not the scale).

The Honest Truth: You’re Not Alone in This Tension

First, a big ol’ exhale. You’re not the only Christian woman who feels this way. This desire to “want both” is extremely common—especially if you’ve grown up in a performance-based or image-focused environment.

“Brittany, I don’t want to obsess over food anymore... but also, I’d love...