On the last episode, Rodney outlined key characteristics of body shame and it way it changes how we view ourselves. On this episode, we explore the cost of body image issues without shaming ourselves, as well as the pathway toward healing.

Body image issues can be a hard thing to define because it is so engrained in our culture. On this episode, Rodney defines and outlines key characteristics of body shame and it way it changes how we view ourselves. Stay tuned for next week, when Rodney explores the cost of body shame.

In the previous episode, Rodney unpacked the topic of food, exploring what a healthy and unhealthy relationship with food looks like. This week, we have on Tyra, who was willing to talk about her relationship with food and how that impacted her life.

How often do you think about food? Is it constantly on your mind? Exploring our relationship with food can be complicated because food is essential to survive. So, what does a healthy relationship with food look like? In this episode, Rodney explores what’s underneath our desire for food, as well as some useful red flags to pay attention to, as we learn grace for ourselves in this area.

Fear can be crippling and feel insurmountable. Scripture says repeatedly, “Do not fear.” So, if we find ourselves paralyzed by fear, do we stop and ask ourselves why? What are the good reasons why God told us not to fear. Do we take the time to examine our fear without judging ourselves? What is fear trying to tell us? In this episode, we look at fear in our lives through a curious lens.

When exploring the world of codependency, it is easy to misinterpret certain codependent actions as healthy, or on the flip side, mistake some healthy boundaries as cruel. What is the balance? We DO need others, so how do we find healthy interdependence without becoming codependent?

There are times when it feels like if one more thing happens, the weight of the world is going to knock us into the ground. Luckily, we serve a God who is big enough that we can be honest about our pain. What do we do in that desperate place? Rodney uses the story of Elijah exhausted in the dessert to shine light on God graciousness, love, and restoration for us!

Ever felt overwhelmed by your packed schedule, only to find yourself interrupted again? In today's episode, we dive deep into the importance of protecting our calendar but being open to the providential ministry opportunities or people God places in our path. We'll explore a powerful Bible story to uncover valuable lessons for our recovery journey.

We all lack self-awareness in certain areas. God often uses others to help us grow in self-awareness, because without self-awareness, meaningful change won’t happen. Rodney breaks down the complicated, and sometime painful process, of stepping out of denial, into becoming more self-aware, and gain healing!

This week we have the exciting opportunity of hearing an interview Rodney did with a pastor in South Carolina, Pastor Brian Trent at Lighthouse Church. What a joy it is the here his perspective of Celebrate Recovery and how it has changed the culture of their church!