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You Made New Podcast

88 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

A Christ-Centered Approach to Health and Wellness hosted by Faith-Based Health Coach Jaci Wightman

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5-20 Abiding in His Love

March 11, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Here we are, standing at the summit of our journey, and the view is so breathtaking, it's hard to find words to describe. Because we've learned to abide in Christ, we'll also enjoy the privilege of abiding in His LOVE. Yes, we've probably felt hints and glimpses of this love at different times in our lives, but we've now reached a whole new level in our relationship with Him. Truly, nothing will ignite our hearts more than learning to dwell continually in His soul-healing, heart-restoring, l...

5-19 Infused With Joy

March 08, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

I have to admit, this episode is one of my favorites I've ever recorded. We get to talk about one of the most amazing gifts that comes from abiding in Christ: the privilege of experiencing HIS joy. It's a joy unlike anything we've ever tasted--a happiness that fills and saturates and consumes us in a way that is truly mind-blowing. I promise you: it's every bit as awesome as it sounds. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.com. Thanks so much for listen...

5-18 Healing Our Brokenness

March 04, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

As you've been trying to shed your fig leaves and abandon all your hiding places, have you struggled with an inner reluctance to let go? Many of our coping mechanisms came into being to protect us from pain and to cover up our brokenness, so the prospect of living without them may feel incredibly vulnerable or even scary. In this episode, we'll talk about how Christ can heal our inner wounds in a way that not only sets us free from the aprons and escapes that bind us, but uncovers the person...

5-17 More on the Transformation Process

March 01, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

As we continue walking farther away from our hiding places and closer to Jesus Christ, there's more we can learn about the transformation process. The Lord doesn't just want to change our behavior--He wants to bring our dead hearts back to life. He wants to completely rewire the way we think. That will take even deeper personal exploration and a lot more time drawing closer to Him. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.com. Thanks so much for listening!...

5-16 Exploring a New Relationship

February 25, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

This one took a lot for me to record. We're talking about something so close to my heart, it was difficult to find words to describe it. Yes, we've had to spend some time in the desert tackling some really tough stuff. But this is the point where that dry, barren landscape suddenly begins to blossom and flourish with more beauty that we ever imagined possible. That's because this is the point where we truly begin to SEE and KNOW Christ for ourselves. And the results won't just ignite our hea...

5-15 A Trek Through The Desert

February 22, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Our journey is taking us through some pretty intense territory, so we're going to take this episode to slow down and explore how to navigate it. Leaving behind our comfort zones and coping mechanisms is an incredibly difficult process, so we're relying on the Lord to strengthen us and empower us as we continue moving forward. Life in Christ is the prize, and we'll get there as we do all we can to truly come to know Him. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightm...

5-14 The True Path to Change

February 18, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

At this point in our season, we've now reached a crossroads. It's a place where the path splits in two completely different directions. We know that, to truly find life in Christ, we need to forsake our aprons and escapes once and for all. But we have to make sure we're heading down the right road, because there's only one path that will actually allow us to get us there. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.com. Thanks so much for listening! :)

5-13 The Powerful Cleansing of Repentance

February 15, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

It's time to dive deep into the powerful concept of repentance by exploring the idea of confession. Don't shy away from this idea, because it's the way we get really real with the Lord. If we're intent on building a personal relationship with Him, we've got to be vulnerable and confess our baggage in an open and honest way. And we can do it with confidence, knowing He'll embrace our vulnerability and shower us with much-needed healing.

5-13 The Powerful Cleansing of Confession

February 15, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

It's time to dive deep into the powerful concept of repentance by exploring the idea of confession. Don't shy away from this idea, because it's the way we get really real with the Lord. If we're intent on building a personal relationship with Him, we've got to be vulnerable and confess our baggage in an open and honest way. And we can do it with confidence, knowing He'll embrace our vulnerability and shower us with much-needed healing. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online cours...

5-12 Shifting Our View of Repentance

February 11, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Repentance isn't the most popular subject. You may even be tempted to skip right over this episode. But we can't skip it today, because it's one of the Lord's main calls to His people all throughout the scriptures. Thankfully, there's another way to view repentance that will completely shift any negative view we may have. In reality, it's a beautiful doctrine that will dramatically change our hearts and minds if only we'll let it.  Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses a...

5-11 How We Come to Know Him

February 08, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

I absolutely love the content in this episode. It completely shifted my mindset when it comes to how and why I draw near to Christ. Join me as we dig deeper into what it really means to know our precious Savior and how we can truly become one with Him. Nothing will change our lives more than when we finally begin to understand this important process. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.com. Thanks so much for listening! :)

5-10 Prone to Wander

February 04, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

It’s time to pause and look back at everything we’ve learned so far from Adam and Eve. It’s fair to say that the path they walked—and we walked right along with them—will never move us from spiritual death to eternal life. So how in the world do we get there? In this episode, we’ll begin to outline a new path, one that will lead us right to the heart-reviving, life-restoring Bread of Life. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.com. Thanks so much for li...

5-09 Other Ways We Point

February 01, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

As we wrap up this last detail in Adam & Eve's story, we're going to switch gears completely and look at other ways we blame that we may not even be aware of. Believe it or not, our accusation may in fact be directed at those we love--at our greatest supporters and companions. Why would we point our finger in their direction? Because we feel like they're not doing enough to help us overcome the effects of the Fall.  Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.c...

5-08 Our Pointing Finger of Blame

January 28, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

This is the last detail we're going to explore in the story of Adam and Eve--and it's a big one. When asked if they've eaten the forbidden fruit, Adam points his finger in blame at Eve, and Eve points her finger at the serpent.  We also have ways we point our finger at others, often even holding them responsible for our own sinful thoughts & actions. But if we truly want to experience new life in Christ, we've got to take a good hard look at our tendency to blame, and allow Him to teach us i...

5-07 A Closer Look at Religious Hiding

January 25, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

For those of us who are active in our religion, it's easy to believe that we're not the ones in hiding. That unlike Adam and Eve, we're not the ones running off into the trees. But could it be that, just like the Pharisees, we have times where we honor the Lord with our lips while our hearts are far from Him? In this episode, we'll explore what religious hiding can look like in our everyday lives, and what a deceiving type of escape this can be.  Find out more about my YouTube channel and o...

5-06 A Game of Hide & Seek

January 21, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

As we begin to look at the next detail in Adam & Eve's story, our goal is to evaluate how we choose to run off just like they did. In what ways do we hide ourselves "from the presence of the Lord God" (Gen. 3:8)? Initially, those of us who are active in our faith may not think this part applies to us, but there are many subtle ways we can choose to escape--especially when we look deep in the recesses of our mind and heart. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwig...

5-05 Why Aprons Just Don't Work

January 18, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode, we'll wrap up our look at different kinds of fig leaves by talking about why they don't really work. While it's true they can feel really comforting in the moment, these types of counterfeit clothing hold us back from finding true and abiding life in Christ. In the end, they're just a bunch of flimsy fig leaves that will always fail us in the long run and keep us from the many amazing gifts our sweet Savior has to offer. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online cou...

5-04 A Really Sneaky Fig Leaf Apron

January 14, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

As we continue to discuss ways we reach for counterfeit clothing just like Adam and Eve, today we're exploring a really sneaky fig leaf apron that can hide deep in our subconscious. Slowly and subtly, it often wraps its leaves tightly around our heart without our even realizing it. It's made from the seductive leaves of DENIAL. Thankfully, we can begin to shed this false covering through the empowering grace of Jesus Christ. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciw...

5-03 Our Nakedness & Our Fig Leaves

January 11, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

To begin to explore the path that will lead us to life in Christ, we're going to follow in the footsteps of Adam & Eve. Like them, we too have eaten the forbidden fruit and experienced spiritual death. But there's much more we've chosen to DO and BELIEVE as a result of the Fall. Today we'll take a closer look at our own personal nakedness, and the metaphorical fig leaves we've sewn together to try and cover it up. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.com...

5-02 A New View of Eternal Life

January 07, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

Today’s content was truly a game-changer for me. We're going to talk about a new perspective on eternal life that may just knock your socks off. When it comes to escaping the ravages and misery of spiritual death, the Lord has prepared a way out: and it’s more amazing and mind-blowing than we can even comprehend. From the lips of the beloved apostle John, we’ll learn exactly how our listless, empty souls can be brought back to life—right now in our everyday experience. Find out more about m...

5-01 Pursuing Spiritual Health - What It Means to be Made Alive in Christ

January 04, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In seasons 1-4, we've explored many different aspects of physical, mental, and even emotional health. Now it's time to turn our sights to the most important pursuit of all: SPIRITUAL health. I'm not talking about a few little changes here and there, like improving our prayers or better church attendance. I'm talking about a radical, life-altering experience with the Lord where we learn exactly what it feels like to be MADE ALIVE IN HIM. Buckle up, because it's going to be a pretty incredible...

4-10 Live Out Loud

December 10, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

We're ending Season 4 with a bang: our last trait is to LIVE OUT LOUD.  In other words, our job is to talk, share, post, and testify in every way we possibly can of Christ's amazing power to deliver. Of His ability to save us from food addiction. From an eating disorder. From a negative body image, or mental obsession over our weight, or any other "horrible pit" the enemy has drop-kicked us into (Psalm 40). Put simply, the goal of Christ-centered health is to make sure everyone around us is ...

4-09 Connection

December 03, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

One of the most vital things we learned in 2020 was how crucial CONNECTION was to our mental, physical, and emotional health. Especially SOCIAL connection. Connecting with others fills a place deep inside us and buoys us up through both the good times and the bad. But as we look at this trait through the lens of Christ-centered health, we'll see it with an even more powerful and life-changing perspective. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.com. Thank...

4-08 The Courage to Be Imperfect

November 19, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

This was a big one for me. Trait #8 is the COURAGE TO BE IMPERFECT. It comes from Brene Brown’s TED talk, The Power of Vulnerability, but we’ll also find this idea repeated all throughout the scriptures. The contrast is glaring: our world believes health is all about perfection. Perfect body, perfect weight, perfect diet, perfect abs. But the Lord encourages us to actually embrace our weakness and imperfection. Join me as we talk about the reason why. Find out more about my YouTube channel ...

4-07 Fearlessness & Humility

November 12, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

We're touching on two different traits today in our top ten list for Christ-centered health. They are FEARLESSNESS & HUMILITY. (For more on fear, see Season 2, Episodes 4-6 for my three-part series). While humility may not seem like an important aspect of our health journey, it actually plays a huge role in helping us move forward, and can even keep us stuck if we're not careful. But if we humble ourselves as a little child, the Lord is then free to outline the individual path that will work...

4-06 Patience

November 05, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

I'm pretty sure Trait #5 isn't going to be anyone's favorite. It's PATIENCE. Just the thought of all the long-suffering patience requires is enough to drive any of us crazy. We want a quick fix. We want our suffering and our struggles to stop ASAP. But what if the Lord could transform our outlook so we see patience as a gift? What if He could help us understand its value in creating--and maintaining--lasting change? Most importantly, what if the trials that require our patience are those tha...

4-05 Spirit-Led

October 28, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

I know we've talked a LOT in this podcast about Trait #4: being SPIRIT-LED. But in this episode, I'm going to get really specific and include several examples of what that can look like in our everyday lives. Our health often includes things outside of just diet and exercise, and we need to allow the Lord to lead us through His Spirit to the answers that will bless all the various aspects of our personal health and wellness.  Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaci...

4-04 Grace

October 22, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

We've come to Trait #3 on our top ten list:  GRACE. You may wonder what grace has to do with dieting or food or body image or health. But once we open our scriptures and begin to chat about this amazingly beautiful concept, you'll soon see what a crucial component it is in building a strong foundation in Christ. For once we're truly filled and saturated with the Lord's wondrous grace, we'll approach our entire health journey very differently. Find out more about my YouTube channel and onlin...

4-03 Freedom

October 15, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Trait #2: As we continue to explore what Christ-centered health really looks like, not just on the outside, but deep in our minds and hearts, the second thing we need to focus on is FREEDOM.  Once we surrender our health into the Lord's capable hands, He'll keep His promise in John chapter 8 and make us "free indeed." There are so many areas of bondage in our lives that need His healing touch, and today we'll talk about exactly how He can do that. Find out more about my YouTube channel and ...

4-02 Surrender

October 08, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Trait #1: I actually changed this first trait just minutes before I started recording. (I'll explain why as we chat.) While balance and moderation definitely play a huge role in our efforts to find Christ-centered health, I believe the true key lies in SURRENDER--in turning the whole process over to the Lord to let Him guide and direct our efforts. Only He can lead us to a place of peace physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online co...

4-01 The Top 10 Traits of Christ-Centered Health

October 01, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Welcome to Season 4! I'm excited to focus this entire season on the subject of HEALTH. Our main goal will be to redefine the way we look at health and the resulting goals we often choose to pursue. In our current culture, the loudest message is that health = thinness, but that's not a standard we're going to embrace. I believe the Lord sees it very differently, and we need to make sure our paradigm is aligned with His so we're pursuing the right goals and focused on the right priorities. Fi...

3-10 Now It's Your Turn

September 10, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

In this episode, we’ll wrap up our season on Faith-Based Eating with the opportunity for some personal reflection. We’ve worked hard this season to lay the foundation for a new way of thinking, and now it’s your turn to put it into action. As you ask the Lord for specific guidance to know your next step, it may lead you in a totally different direction than it led me. But that’s OK, because He alone knows what you need most and what will bring true and lasting healing. Find out more about m...

3-09 One Day At A Time

September 03, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Ever feel like the journey to food freedom is just too long and hard? While the struggle can be incredibly difficult for many of us, there's a gospel-centered perspective that can help us find the strength to endure. To continue walking the path with Christ's hand in ours until all old patterns are broken and all disordered eating is healed and we really truly are FREE. He really will get us there one day at at time. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman....

3-08 A New View of Our Body

August 27, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this season, we've talked a lot about one key truth: underneath all our disordered eating and our food struggles hides some faulty thinking that needs to be shifted and rewired. As we continue to uncover these deeper layers, we need to explore our view of our body--how we treat it, view it, feed, it, and even listen to it. Only then can we shift our perspective to a higher, more Christ-empowered view.  Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.com. Thank...

3-07 I Can't, He Can

August 20, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

After diving deep into the spiritual--or heart--side of the food battle, we need to stop and  acknowledge that there IS a physical side to this struggle. For many of us, our wrestle with food may be complicated by the fact that our body is actually addicted to carbs and/or sugar. In other words, it's not just that our mouths enjoy the taste, but our brain also relishes the intense endorphin hit. As we acknowledge these addictive tendencies, it will allow the Lord to help us heal and stabiliz...

3-06 Making Our Belly Our God

August 13, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

In Philippians 3:19, Paul talks about those who "make their bellies their gods," and that "all they can think of is their appetites" (Message translation). Even though we may think we understand what he's trying to say, the truth is that it can be really hard to see food as an idol in our lives. In this episode, we'll explore this idea in greater depth, and learn more about how to offer the affection of our hearts to God rather than our favorite treats. Find out more about my YouTube channe...

3-05 A 180 Degree Shift

August 06, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Building on our last episode, we'll continue with the theme from 2 Corinthians 10 of fighting with the right weapons, which will include not only rejecting the world's theories on conquering the food fight, but also embracing the Lord's scripturally-based, gospel-centered system. There's only one way we can do this, and it starts with a 180 degree shift from everything our culture has been telling us about how to overcome.  Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwi...

3-04 Choosing the Right Weapons

July 30, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

While we're beginning to see that our struggle with food is first and foremost a spiritual battle, we also need to make sure we're choosing the right weapons. In this episode, we'll contrast 2 passages from Paul that show us exactly how to approach such a battle. If we place our trust in God's weapons as Paul encourages us in 2 Corinthians 10, we're promised that we really will (perhaps for the first time in our lives) find lasting success. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online ...

3-03 The Spiritual Side of the Battle

July 23, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

We often tackle the food on a physical level, meaning we focus mainly on reigning in our cravings through willpower and behavioral modification. But what we tend to forget is that it really is a spiritual battle as well. In this episode, we'll look at several different scriptural passages that outline this struggle, and how the Lord intends for us to overcome through strength in Him. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightman.com. Thanks so much for listenin...

3-02 Examining Our Desires

July 16, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this episode, we're going to do some honest, real, and authentic self-evaluation. In order to break free from the attachment we have to food, we need to know why we're attached in the first place. We need to do a little digging and look at where those strong, influential desires are coming from. Only as we understand what's going on underneath the surface can we allow the Lord to heal and change and transform the "wants" of our heart. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online cou...

3-01 Season 3 Introduction

July 09, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

I hope you're ready, because in this season, we're going to talk about FOOD. Our focus will be an in-depth look at Faith-Based Eating--what that means and how to apply it on a personal level. More importantly, we'll talk about how our heart can be deeply attached to food, and how to break that emotional connection that keeps us running back to the treats again and again. Join me as we learn how to eat in a faith-based way that will help us find true FREEDOM in our personal struggle with food...

2-20 Abiding In His Love

July 02, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

As we conclude our look this season at the Health of the Mind, we'll zero in on one of the most beautiful ways the Lord can heal and transform us: by inviting us to abide in Him. As we learn how to enter into this very intimate and personal relationship, the changes we'll experience will be astounding. Perhaps the most precious will be a deeper understanding of the Lord's love for us. We'll not only know we're loved--we'll truly taste it and feel it and abide in His life-changing love every ...

2-20 How We Experience His Love

July 02, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

As we conclude our look this season at the Health of the Mind, we'll zero in on one of the most beautiful ways the Lord can heal and transform us: by inviting us to abide in Him. As we learn how to enter into this very intimate and personal relationship, the changes we'll experience will be astounding. Perhaps the most precious will be a deeper understanding of the Lord's love for us. We'll not only know we're loved--we'll truly taste it and feel it and abide in His life-changing love every ...

2-19 Entering Into His Rest

June 25, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

There's almost nothing our poor, stressed out minds need right now more than REST. Thankfully, it's more than just an attractive concept--it's a truth found all over the scriptures. Christ really does promise we can enter into His rest (Matthew 11, Hebrews 4). But this beautiful gift doesn't happen automatically. In this episode, we'll talk about what it means to actually enter into His rest, and exactly how that can happen for each of us. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online c...

2-18 The Powerful Practice of Solitude

June 18, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

When we first think of solitude, we often conjure up images of escaping to the oceans or the mountains for a little peace & quiet. Or even some uninteruppted scripture study time. But I believe it goes much deeper than that. To truly have our minds changed and renewed, we need to seek specific, focused time alone with the Lord. Time where He has our full attention. Time where He can purify our minds from all that unhealthy baggage. It's a practice that Jesus sought out in His own personal mi...

2-17 Confessions of a People Pleaser Part 3

June 11, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

To wrap up this series, we'll look at a passage from Matthew 7 where the Lord has some harsh things to say to a group of people who were trying to serve in His kingdom. It's a dynamic we desperately need to explore, because as people pleasers, we often pride ourselves on all the good things we do for others. But in this instance, Jesus saw right through their efforts and pinpointed the hidden motives of their heart. We'll also tie codependency into our discussion, and look at how to purify o...

2-16 Confessions of a People Pleaser Part 2

June 04, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode, you'll hear some of my own personal experiences with people pleasing (even from a very young age), and how deeply this coping mechanism influenced my interactions with others. We'll also talk about what it looks like, with the Lord's help, to leave that particular belief system behind and move to a place where feelings are acknowledged rather than repressed, and we find the courage to express ourselves in even the most difficult of situations. Find out more about my YouTube...

2-15 Confessions of a People Pleaser Part 1

May 27, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

If we truly want a mind that is rescued, redeemed, and restored, we've got to look at some of the coping mechanisms that live deep in our subconscious mind and end up controlling our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. For me, one of those strategies was people pleasing. I know, on the outside, people pleasing may seem like a kind, compassionate, and even others-focused way to live, but there's a darker side hiding underneath this deceptive coping mechanism, and I truly believe the Lord wants ...

2-14 Cleaning Out the Dark Corners

May 21, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

To truly have a sound mind, the renewing and reconstruction process can get a little messy. Sometimes it means we need to do a little deep cleaning of the dark corners and hidden places of our minds--all the thoughts and feelings we've ignored or suppressed or buried away from view. The Lord wants every part of our mind to be made new, and that even includes those things that hide deep in our subconscious. Thankfully, with His help, even the messy little corners of our minds can be brightene...

2-13 The Battle for our Minds Part 2

May 12, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

In the second half of this two-part series, we'll continue our look at the helmet of salvation and how we can "put on Christ" in such a way that our minds are not just peaceful, but fully protected. Recently, the battle for my own mind ramped up to epic proportions, so this episode is a very personal testament to the Lord's ability to help us rise up triumphant in what can often be a very bloody and brutal battleground. Find out more about my YouTube channel and online courses at jaciwightm...