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By Matthew Headden
Temple Keepers is a faith and fitness podcast for Christian men and women who want to honor God with their whole lives.
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and caring for it is not
The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.
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Send us Fan Mail If you keep saying “I am” and then letting shame, food, addiction, failure, or your past finish the sentence, this episode is for you. Matthew breaks down guilt versus shame, the identity loop, self-forgiveness, and how to stop answering to names God never gave you. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If eating healthy feels confusing, expensive, and impossible to maintain, you probably do not need another diet. Matthew explains how to take the meals your family already loves and improve them with protein, produce, God-given carbohydrates, and fat on purpose—without tracking every bite or replacing everything you eat. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If every meal becomes a fight, your child refuses healthier foods, and you are exhausted trying to change the whole house, this episode is for you. Matthew talks with occupational therapist Dr. Katie about picky eating, autism, ADHD, visual schedules, sensory needs, gradual food exposure, and why healthy change begins with safety—not pressure. You will learn how to meet your child where they are, involve them in the process, build predictable family routines, and lead by example without trying to overhaul everything overnight. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If you walk every day but still feel weak, struggle with blood sugar, or cannot get your metabolism moving, walking may not be enough. Muscle helps your body use glucose, improves insulin sensitivity, supports your metabolism, and protects your ability to live, lead, and serve as you age. Matthew explains how to start strength training with your real schedule, set your floor and your full, and stop doing nothing because you cannot do everything. 📘 Free Temple Keeper Guide https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide 🏛️ Temple Keeper Academy https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy 🤝 Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching 📸 Instagram Matthew https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/ 🌿 Instagram Leah https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/ 🌐 Website https://thetemplekeepers.com/Chapters00:00 Why Fit People Can Eat More 00:39 Why Walking Is Not Enough 01:06 Muscle, Glucose, and Insulin Sensitivity 01:49 You Cannot Supplement Your Way Around Weakness 02:00 Build a Plan Around Your Real Schedule 02:23 Set Your Floor and Your Full 03:17 Start Where You Are—But Keep Progressing 04:49 Strength Training as Stewardship Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If you know you should be leading your family, but your habits are telling them a different story, Chris’s testimony will hit hard. He shares how he went from depressed, exhausted, and 260 pounds to losing 50–60 pounds, gaining muscle, renewing his faith, and finally leading his family from the front. Support the show
The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.