Biblical Counseling: What Does God Say to Those Who Struggle with Body Image?

TGC Q&A

English - July 01, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB
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Shanda Anderson answers the question, “What Does God Say to Those Who Struggle with Body Image?” She addresses:

Biblical encouragement for someone struggling with an eating disorder (1:54)Cultural directives for identity formation (2:28)Social media as a weapon of mass destruction (4:46)Loves disordered by sin (6:20)Recognizing and struggling with motivations behind habits (9:15)God-given value that overcomes body image struggles (13:16)Shame as a barrier to healthy identity (17:15)Practical tools for embracing your identity in Christ (18:48)Can God take away an eating disorder? (21:45)Reflecting Christ by reflecting his glorious beauty (26:55)

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Shanda's recommended resources:

2017 Gospel Identity Conference with Tim KellerBroken Body Image from Christian Counseling & Education Foundation (CCEF)Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall: Body Image Distortions from CCEFWhen Eating Isn't Enough by Michael R. Emlet