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 In this week’s Temple Keepers Podcast, Matthew opens his heart in a way few ever do.

With trembling honesty and soul-shaking conviction, he holds up a mirror—not to shame, but to free. Free from pride. Free from ego. Free from the lies we’ve believed for too long.

He asks one question:
Why are demons quicker to kneel before Jesus than we are?

From Scripture in Mark 5 to his own personal struggles, Matthew unpacks how false humility, perfectionism, and shame are really masks for ego… and how true healing begins the moment we admit: “I can’t—but He can.”

Through gut-punching stories, vulnerable examples from his marriage, and powerful reminders of God's truth, you'll see yourself in this episode. You’ll see how easily we edge God out while thinking we’re doing everything “right.”

But it’s not too late.
God doesn’t need your strength. He wants your surrender.
Whether you're someone who’s:
beating yourself up over a cookie,
terrified to walk into a gym,
hiding behind “I know what to do,” or
striving to be perfect every single day...
This episode is for you.

Here's What You’ll Learn:
How ego hides behind false humility and shame
Why your self-talk might be keeping you stuck
The spiritual trap of perfectionism (and how to break it)
What true humility looks like in your health, home, and walk with Christ
The difference between conviction and condemnation
How to take radical responsibility—and finally get free

💡 Quotables:
“You cannot be humble unless you're confident.”
“Willpower is self-worship.”
“If you show me someone’s habits, I’ll show you their future.”
“God meets us in our weakness—but not if we won’t let Him help.”

📣 If this episode spoke to you—don’t keep it to yourself.
Share it with someone you love. Forward it. Text it. Bring it into your community.

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🙏 “Lord, less of me, more of You.”

Let this be the day you stop striving and start surrendering. 

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 Hey, it's Matthew here with Leah, and this week we unpack something you've all asked for: "How do I simplify my food when life is busy, noisy, and overwhelming?" 

If you've ever felt stuck with meal prep, battling late-night snacking, or just don't know where to start with healthy eating—this episode is for you. 

We break it down to three key questions: 

1. How would this look if it were simple?
2. Does this choice glorify God?
3. Is what I'm eating God-made—or man-made?

Leah shares her superhero story: a single mom of 3, teacher, juggling side hustles, yet she cooked—and ate well*. And how she still meal preps today with that same simplicity-based system.
 
What You’ll Get from This Episode:
 

• How to strip away nutritional overwhelm and keep it simple.
• The concept of "God-Made vs Man-Made" foods.
• Why PVC—Protein, Veggie, Carb—is your new best friend.
• Easy systems like meal-stacking, rotating favorite meals, and why shortcuts (like frozen meal backups) are your friend.
• How to handle emotional eating, busy seasons, travel, and cravings.
• Why “making the scale your God” will kill your confidence and peace.
• The spiritual side of nutrition—letting go of control and leaning on God for freedom, not willpower.

Simplify Tools in the Academy:
If this episode hits home, know there’s a step-by-step blueprint waiting for you inside the Temple Keeper Academy. It includes:
 

• 10-minute daily lessons covering nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress with a biblical lens.
• Simple resources like the "God-Made Meal Planner” and rotating menus.
• Live coaching calls with me every Thursday.
• A community to cheer you on—even when you slip.
• Real accountability (not just willpower).
• Temple Keeper Training App (Yes, we program your workouts!)

** Start with a 7-day free trial →**
 https://thetemplekeepers.com/community-signup
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/temple-keepers/id1765618462
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetemplekeepers
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• Me (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/
• Leah: https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/
• Temple Keepers Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/temple_keepers_podcast/

 If this episode resonates with you, share it. Invite a friend to join us. Let’s walk this hard road in community—without going it alone.

Because your body isn’t just about weight—it's about worship.
Let’s simplify, surrender, and serve.

— Matthew and Leah Headden
 

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 This one starts when I tried to end it all.

But it wasn’t just about addiction.
This episode is about Surrender.
Your plate. Your weight. Your pain. Your past.
And how nothing really changes until you surrender. 

We’re talking about generational patterns, emotional eating, fake timelines, and trying to muscle our way to freedom. 

If you’re tired of white-knuckling it.
 If you’ve tried everything but you’re still stuck.
 If you want to lose the weight but gain your life back too… 

This episode is for you. 

💬 What I cover in this one: 

• What happened the moment I finally let go
• Why control is killing your peace, sleep, metabolism, and healing
• The stories you’re telling yourself that God never wrote
• What surrender actually looks like — in your workouts, food, and timeline
• The real reason you're exhausted, anxious, and still stuck
• How generational curses are really just generational choices
• The truth about the scale, obedience, and healing from the inside out

🙏 Want in on this kind of teaching weekly?

We do this live every Thursday night inside the Temple Keeper Academy.
Join us for 7 days. No strings. Just freedom.

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If this episode hits you… don’t keep it to yourself.
Someone you know is still stuck in the cycle.
 
Send the text.
Shoot the link.
Be the one that brings them into the freedom you’re finding.
 
I love y’all.
 
Let’s keep walking this out — together.
 
— Matthew
 

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In this raw and real episode of the Temple Keepers Podcast, I’m bringing you behind the scenes into a LIVE Q&A from our Thursday night Temple Keeper Academy coaching call.

Mike Moss showed up with a powerful question—one that so many of us wrestle with: "How do I keep going after the hype is gone?"

If you’ve ever struggled with starting strong and finishing weak…
If you’ve ever let your health fall apart when the season changed or the stress hit…
This episode is for you.

We dive deep into emotional eating, identity in Christ, motivation, lifestyle change, travel tips, and how to stay consistent even when life is unpredictable.

This wasn’t scripted. It wasn’t polished.
It was just real.


We talk truth. We talk Jesus.
And we walk away with practical tools and mindset shifts that can truly change your life.

💡 Key Takeaways

Stop losing weight and start releasing it.
Motivation fades—identity lasts.
Pain may get you started, but love keeps you going.
You take care of your car… why not God’s temple?
Preparation > Perfection
Obedience, not outcome, is the goal.
Food is not the enemy—emotional numbing is.
Gluttony is socially acceptable sin, but it’s still sin.
Stop justifying what God has called you to overcome.
You are not broken—you are called.

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✅ Weekly live group coaching calls like this
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I need you to hear this. 

During one of our Thursday night Temple Keeper Community coaching calls, Donna, a 64-year-old woman in our group, asked if she could share something. What came out of her mouth stopped all of us in our tracks. 

She’s spent her whole life tying her worth to how she looked. 

She’s been stuck in the same cycle for decades: binge eating, shame, dieting, repeat, even as a Christian. 

But that night, something broke. She shared her heart. She told us the real battle she’s been fighting since childhood. And everyone, including me, was in tears. 

This isn’t just about food. It’s about identity. About pain. About healing. 

And I know she’s not the only one. 

If you’ve ever used food for comfort…
 If you’ve ever tried to earn your worth by shrinking yourself…
 If you’ve ever thought “It’s too late for me”…
 You need to hear Donna’s story. 

I jump in at the end with practical truth, biblical encouragement, and the reminder that this is not your identity. And it’s not too late.  

🧠 Key Takeaways: 

• Emotional eating is usually a learned behavior — and it’s not your fault.
• If it didn’t cause it, it can’t solve it.
• Healing starts when we stop rooting our identity in our struggle.
• Christ is the one who comforts — not food, not your body, not your performance.
• You are not broken. You are being made new.
• God will use your story to help others when you let Him rewrite it.

  If you're tired of struggling alone and in silence and ready to find freedom 

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Have you ever found yourself eating when you weren’t hungry?                              Are you using food as a coping mechanism and calling it self-care?

In this raw, real, and faith-fueled episode, we (Matthew & Leah Headden) dive into the roots of emotional eating—not just from a fitness perspective, but from a spiritual one. This isn’t just about food. It’s about identity, comfort, and learned behaviors we picked up from our homes, schools, churches, and culture. But here’s the good news: you’re not broken, and it’s not your fault—but now it is your responsibility.

Whether you've turned to food for comfort, stress, celebration, or control… this conversation will speak directly to your heart.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Emotional eating is often a learned behavior, not a lack of willpower
✅ Food is rarely the root issue—it’s a response to something deeper
✅ You’re not addicted to food—you’re caught in a cycle of seeking comfort
✅ If it didn’t cause it, it can’t solve it
✅ There’s a difference between God’s food and man-made “food”
✅ Identity rooted in Christ is the starting point for healing
✅ Journaling, community, and accountability are game changers
✅ It’s not about being perfect—it’s about progress, stewardship, and grace
✅ If your pantry is your prayer closet… it’s time to let God take that space back

Feeling stuck? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay there.

📲 Follow us on socials for daily encouragement and updates:

• Matthew (God Food Guy): @godfoodguy
• Leah: @leahheadden
• Temple Keepers Podcast IG: @temple_keepers_podcast
• Spotify: Temple Keepers on Spotify
• Apple Podcasts: Temple Keepers on Apple
• YouTube: Temple Keepers YouTube Channel

💪 Ready to reclaim the healthy, happy version of YOU that God created?
 📞 Book a free call with Matthew:
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🫶 Want a faith-based community of believers on the same journey?
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My friend Rachel Baribeau isn’t just a speaker, author, or former ESPN sportscaster—she’s a daughter of the King who’s been radically transformed and is now walking boldly in her calling.

In this episode, we talk about what it means to walk away from worldly applause, how to reclaim your true identity, and why real joy is rooted in Jesus, not circumstances. Rachel shares how she overcame depression, abuse, and betrayal, and how God has used every ounce of her pain to bring healing to others. If you’ve ever felt like your story disqualified you… this is the episode you need to hear.

This one’s not just for the ladies—men, you need this too. Because the world will try to rename you. But God already called you His.

💥 Key Takeaways:

• God’s joy is a weapon—use it.
• If the world didn’t give you your name, don’t let it rename you.
• You don’t have to stay stuck in pain—healing is possible.
• The enemy attacks identity first—know who you are.
• You were created on purpose, for a purpose.
• Relentless joy isn’t a feeling—it’s a declaration.
• You can be in process and still be powerful.

🙌 Follow Rachel Baribeau:

• RachelBaribeau.com
• Instagram: @rachelbaribeau
• Relentless Joy (Book)
• I'm Changing the Narrative

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• Instagram
• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• YouTube

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💭 Final Word:

Temple Keepers—don’t let the world define what God already named.

If this conversation hit home for you, share it. Tag Rachel. Leave a review. Let’s get this message to every person who needs reminded that they are chosen, called, and covered.

You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
You just have to be willing to say yes.

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 Biggest Takeaway: God never told you to be motivated. Motivation is a feeling. Obedience is a calling. If you're waiting to feel ready, you're already behind.

Episode Overview: In this raw and vulnerable solo episode, Matthew Headden opens up about Memorial Day, honoring fallen brothers and sisters in arms, and why this hard day reminds him that we don't need motivation to obey—we need conviction.

You’ll hear:

• The real reason Matthew almost didn’t record this episode—and why he did anyway
• The difference between motivation and obedience (and why the Bible never calls for motivation)
• Romans 12:1, Gethsemane, and examples of biblical obedience that didn’t wait for feelings
• How your health impacts your marriage, your kids, your calling, and your legacy
• What we’re really saying when we hit snooze, stay up too late, or skip our workouts
• Two clear obedience-driven paths to help you steward your body starting today
• A bold call to men to step up, lead their families, and stop outsourcing health to their wives

Support & Resources: 

📘 God Food Guide → https://thetemplekeepers.com/godfoodguide
📘 Faith & Fitness Book → https://thetemplekeepers.com/faithandfitness
🤝 Ready for real support? Book a call → https://thetemplekeepers.com/form

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Biggest Takeaway: You were never asked to be perfect—just faithful with what you've been given. Your body is not your own. It's God's temple. And it's time we start treating it that way.

Episode Overview: In this powerful solo episode, Matthew Headden delivers a wake-up call rooted in Scripture, personal reflection, and hard data: we are not stewarding our bodies well—and that’s not just a health crisis, it’s a worship issue.

Pulling from 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the parable of the talents, and lived experiences, Matthew challenges believers to care for their bodies not as a vanity project, but as a sacred trust. Through the lens of stewardship, he shares the “report card” of America’s physical condition, contrasts it with God’s calling, and offers both mindset and action steps to honor God through movement, nutrition, rest, and discipline.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why "my body, my choice" is not a biblical mindset for believers
• How the way we treat borrowed things reflects how we value the Giver
• Why chronic disease and obesity are often stewardship failures, not fate
• What Scripture teaches about rest, movement, and fueling in obedience
• The true meaning of stewardship in light of Matthew 25 and 1 Peter 4:10
• Why guilt and shame are the wrong motivators, but conviction is powerful
• How to choose your first step—Matthew's bold plan or Leah's gentle start
• The legacy question: what habits are you passing down to your children?

Stewardship Starts Here: 👉 Download the God Food Guide
👉 Download the Faith & Fitness Book
👉 If you're tired of struggling on yo

ur own, we'd love to chat with you

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Biggest Takeaway:
You’ve been blindsided, not broken. The enemy's first play was food—and he's still running it today. But now you know the playbook, and it’s time to fight back with God’s truth, God's food, and God’s clarity.

Episode Overview:
In this solo episode, Matthew Headden kicks off a brand-new season of the Temple Keepers Podcast with a deep and personal message that hits at the root of one of the enemy’s oldest tactics: food. From the Garden of Eden to your dinner table, Satan has used appetite to hijack God’s design. But today, we’re calling out the play.

Matthew walks through Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and the Gospels to expose how Satan has consistently twisted our appetite to weaken our walk with God. But Jesus gives us the model to break the cycle—and this episode lays out the practical, biblical blueprint to start winning this battle in your own life.

You’ll hear:

• What the first and second things God ever said to man were (and why they matter)
• How Satan used food as the first temptation—and is still doing it today
• Why Jesus didn’t white-knuckle through His fast, and what His model teaches us
• How ultra-processed foods override God’s design for your hormones and cravings
• Why choosing man-made food is often a reflection of misplaced trust
• What Scripture says about appetite, idolatry, and turning back to God’s provision
• A practical, grace-filled guide to auditing your plate, finding community, and fixing your eyes on Christ

Whether you’ve struggled with food your whole life, or you’re just starting to question the world’s nutrition standards, this episode will open your eyes and strengthen your walk.

Resources & Links Mentioned:
👉 Download the God Food Guide
👉 Download the Faith & Fitness Book: What Does God Say?

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📱 Apple: Temple Keepers on Apple Podcasts
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