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72. What 1 Samuel 16:7 teaches us about body image, health, and what God is actually looking at.

This week, I'm sharing something a little different.

Instead of showing you another healthy meal or workout, I'm inviting you into the struggle behind the salad.

In this honest conversation, I share 5 Biblical Wellness Fails I made just this past week—from skipping workouts and spiraling over feeling "puffy" to judging myself in photos, checking my abs before checking my heart, and yes... even putting Doritos on my salad (don't knock it til you try it).

Together, we'll explore what God is teaching us through 1 Samuel 16:7:

"The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."

If you've ever struggled with body image, food guilt, perfectionism, shame, or trying to be "healthy" for the wrong reasons, I hope this episode reminds you that Biblical Wellness isn't about becoming more impressive—it's about becoming more available to love God and serve others. (top 2 commandment

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why your health struggles might actually be revealing something deeper.
• How worldly wellness subtly shapes our thoughts, even as Christians.
• What 1 Samuel 16:7 teaches us about body image and "heart health."
• A simple Biblical Wellness Workout to practice this week.
• How to invite God into your everyday health habits without striving for perfection.

Whether you're a Christian woman pursuing healthier habits, rebuilding your relationship with food, growing in your faith, or simply looking for a more Christ-centered approach to wellness, this episode will encourage you to slow down, check your heart before your body, and let God redefine what true health really looks like.

This week's Core Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

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071. In this episode of the Healtheology Podcast, we explore the Biblical wellness framework behind RPMS: Relational, Physical, Mental, and Spiritual wellness — and how Jesus modeled all four in Luke 2:52.

If you’ve ever felt like parts of your life are “working”… but not working together… this episode is for you.

We talk about:

•  Why modern wellness often feels disconnected 
•  How Jesus lived a whole, integrated life 
•  The connection between your thoughts, body, relationships, and faith 
•  Why health is about capacity, not vanity 
•  “Not waffles… spaghetti!” 🍝 
•  How to stop chasing checkboxes and start building rhythms rooted in Jesus 

This isn’t about becoming perfect overnight.

It’s about re-centering your entire life around Christ — one small, intentional step at a time.

📖 Scripture Mentioned

•  Luke 2:52 
•  John 13:34–35 
•  1 Corinthians 6:19 
•  Romans 12:2 
•  John 15:4 

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70: The 7 S’s of God-Centered Health (He Must Increase, We Must Decrease)

What if the habits you’ve been chasing for better health were never meant to make you the main character?

In this powerful episode of the Healtheology Podcast, Katie Hardy unpacks the 7 S’s of God-Centered Health. They're rhythms that help you feel spiritually lit from the inside out… not skinny, stressed, or stuck in another start-over cycle.

Building on Episode 69, this conversation shows you how true Biblical Wellness flows from consulting God first and then stewarding your body, mind, and relationships in a way that glorifies Him (not your own willpower).

Rooted in John 3:30 — “He must become greater; I must become less” — you’ll learn how to shift from self-focused health habits to Spirit-led rhythms that actually satisfy.

Inside this episode:

✨ Why self-centered health goals quietly leave us depleted
 ✨ The Biblical foundation for God-centered wellness
 ✨ The 7 S’s that support spiritual, physical, mental, and relational health
 ✨ How Katie personally got this wrong (and what God is reshaping now)
 ✨ Practical ways to pursue health with purpose, not pressure

If you’ve ever done “all the right health things” but still felt off… tense… or lonely — this episode will help you realign your habits with Heaven’s design.

Because here at Healtheology, we believe:

👉 It’s not Whole Health if God’s not a part of it.

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69. 5 Steps to Creating Godly Health Goals | Biblical Wellness

Most health goals fail not because of lack of discipline but because they’re built on pressure, comparison, and self-centered motivation instead of Biblical direction.

In this episode of the Healtheology Podcast, Katie Hardy walks you through 5 practical, Scripture-based steps for creating Godly health goals that align with who you are in Christ and where God is leading your life.

Rooted in Psalm 139:23–24, you’ll learn how to:

• Invite God into your health journey before setting goals
• Identify hidden habits and misaligned rhythms
• Discern God’s direction for your year
• Build goals across the RPMS of Relational, Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Wellness
• Hold your goals with sweet surrender instead of self-sabotaging stress

If you’re tired of starting over, burning out, or chasing goals that don’t satisfy, this episode will help you shift from self-improvement to spiritual formation and from temporary discipline to lasting discipleship.

📖 Verse of the Week: Psalm 139:23–24
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68. Taste and See: Breaking Free from Emotional Eating with Biblical Wellness

What if your next craving wasn’t a failure—but an invitation from God?
In this episode of The Healtheology Podcast, host Katie Hardy unpacks Psalm 34:8 to help you stop eating from emotion and start feeding your soul with Scripture.

“Taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the one who seeks refuge in Him.” 

You’ll learn how to:
 🍫 Recognize cravings as cues to connect with Christ
 🍷 Turn emotional eating (or drinking) into spiritual feeding
 😔 Trade guilt and shame for Spirit-led grace and growth
 🙌 Remember self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (so you always have it!)

Through honest stories, Biblical insight, and practical steps, Katie helps you replace quick fixes with lasting freedom—so you can experience the goodness of God, not just the comfort of food.

📖 Verse of the Week: Psalm 34:8
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67. BONUS: 3 Ways I Invite God Into My Daily Movement

This week I’m sharing something special usually reserved for paid Healtheology Substack subscribers (if you haven't heard of Substack, it's a newsletter platform). Here's a behind-the-scenes audio from my private video teaching, 3 Ways I Invite God Into My Daily Movement.

In this bonus episode, I walk you through simple, powerful ways to make movement—yoga, walking, workouts, even chores—an act of worship instead of just another task on your list.

You’ll hear how I personally integrate prayer, Scripture, and reflection into my daily movement, and how you can too.

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• The full 5P Rhythms for this week’s verse (Passage, Pause, Personal Story, Practice, Prayer)
• An exclusive video walk-through from me each week
• A monthly RPMS worksheet to track your Relational, Physical, Mental, and Spiritual rhythms

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66. Movement as Worship: How to Glorify God with Your Body | Biblical Wellness

What if your next workout, yoga flow, team sport, or walk around the block could be an act of worship instead of a chore or achievement?

In this episode of the Healtheology Podcast, Katie Hardy shares how to reframe movement—not as punishment, not as a way to ‘earn’ food, not just to change your body—but as a form of Christian fitness that glorifies God and strengthens your spirit.

Katie Hardy shares how to reframe movement—not as punishment, not as a way to “earn” food, not just to change your body—but as a way to glorify God and strengthen your spirit.

You’ll learn:

• 💪 Why movement matters for Biblical wellness (Romans 12:1)
• 🧠 How to memorize Scripture while you move (Psalm 119:11)
• 🙏 Ways to turn ordinary activity into prayer & praise
• 🔄 Shift from exercise for appearance → exercise for offering
• 💡 Practical ideas: prayer walks, worship workouts, Scripture-based yoga flows, & more

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65. Godly Relationships — Connecting, Befriending & Loving Like Jesus

You can double your protein, incorporate sprints, and go to church Sunday… but if your relationships are strained, shallow, or misaligned, your whole health suffers.

In this episode of the Healtheology Podcast, Katie Hardy unpacks Relational Wellness—how culture tempts us toward isolation, judgment, and unaligned connections, while Scripture calls us to love God and love others—no matter what.

Through 4 relational pitfalls, Bible context, and practical resolutions, you’ll learn:

• Why isolation leaves us spiritually and physically vulnerable (Genesis 2:18)
• How judging others damages relationships (Matthew 7:1)
• Why unaligned relationships can drain our health (1 Corinthians 15:33)
• How Jesus’ Greatest Commandment reframes relational wellness (Luke 10:27)

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64. The 3 Pitfalls of Worldly Wellness (and God's Fix)

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try to get healthy, you always end up right back where you started? Another diet, another workout plan, another Monday… and still nothing sticks.

Here’s the truth: if your health isn’t connected to God’s purpose, it won’t last.

In this episode of the Healtheology Podcast, Katie Hardy shares how to reframe your health as a Kingdom calling, not a personal project—with practical steps and powerful Scriptures to help you partner with God in your wellness journey.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why worldly health goals leave us burned out and disappointed
• How to anchor your health in Scripture and God’s purpose
• The RPMS wellness framework (Luke 2:52) and why it matters for you
• Simple, faith-filled steps to start with intention, not intensity
• A guided breath prayer meditation to store God’s Word in your heart

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This devotional-style worksheet helps you memorize Scripture, connect it to your health, plan your weekly rhythms, and walk it out with God.

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63. The 9 Bible Verses That Will Transform Your Health & Faith

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What if the Bible held a clear, step-by-step wellness plan—and you could learn it in just 9 verses?

In this episode of the Healtheology Podcast, I’m walking you through the Healtheology Storyline—a journey from Genesis to the Gospels to the early Church that shows how God cares about your whole health: mental, physical, relational, and spiritual.

Whether you’re a committed Christian or spiritually curious, this episode will give you:

• 9 Scripture passages that reveal God’s design for holistic wellness
• A deeper understanding of how your health and faith are connected
• Practical ways to “walk out” each verse in your daily life

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This simple, impactful devotional tool will help you:

• Memorize your chosen verse
• Connect it directly to your health goals
• Identify obstacles and how to overcome them
• Map out a Bible-backed wellness rhythm for the week

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