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...

Hey there, food freedom seeker! Welcome to the very first episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast. I'm Brittany Braswell, your food freedom and body image coach, and we're about to dive into a topic that's been a bit hush-hush: Gluttony. We're here to spill the beans and debunk some common misconceptions, so stick around.

Misconceptions About Gluttony

You've probably heard some doozies about gluttony, like "You should eat to live, not live to eat" or "Gluttony is one of the 7 deadly sins" (which, by the way, isn't even in the Bible). And let's not forget the classic, "You should just have more self-control and willpower." But guess what? Those shame-inducing comments don't solve squat when it comes to your relationship with food.

Let me drop a truth bomb 💣. Gluttony isn't just about scarfing down too much grub. There's a myriad reasons why someone might eat a large amount of food or feel like they've lost control around certain foods. Take 'Sharon', for instance. She's been ba...