Chrissy Kirkman is the executive director of FINDINGbalance, a Christ-centered nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping people find freedom from eating issues through a non-diet, intuitive eating approach. Chrissy also hosts the FINDINGbalance podcast, called Old School Food Freedom Podcast.
Chrissy also shares her personal struggle with disordered eating that led her to seek help from FINDINGbalance before she became executive director. It’s such a God story!
On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Chrissy and Jayme talk about:
Taking time with Jesus that is not rooted in performance or achievement
Chrissy’s struggle with disordered eating, body image struggles, comparison, restriction, and over exercising
How to overcome self-hatred, self-loathing, insecurity, unworthiness, and shame about our bodies
Embracing intuitive eating as the way God designed for us to live and eat
What full surrender to Jesus looks like
Chrissy taking the lead at FINDINGbalance in 2020
Dealing with imposter syndrome and being willing to be used by God just as we are
Christ-centered resources and encouragement available through FINDINGbalance
How diet culture can seep into church culture — and how to address this with truth, love, and grace
Help and support for friends and family of someone struggling
A reminder that we don’t have to fix people. We need to be a safe community and point them to Jesus.
The power of prayer and community support to feel less alone
Bible verses referenced in this episode:
Galatians 5:1
Psalm 145:18
How to connect with FINDINGbalance:
Visit the FINDINGbalance website for more resources: https://www.findingbalance.com/
Weekly Daily Vitamin Devotional email
Eating disorder self-test
Lasting Freedom Program self-study course
Prayer and community groups: for overcomers and for loved ones
Ministry leaders “action paks” worksheets and videos for churches to facilitate
Need prayer? Email prayer@findingbalance.com
Need to find local (or online) Christian treatment? https://christiantreatmentfinder.com/
Follow FINDINGbalance on Instagram: @findingbalanceofficial
Follow FINDINGbalance on Facebook: FINDINGbalance
Follow FINDINGbalance on YouTube: FINDINGbalance, Inc.
How to connect with Chrissy:
Follow Chrissy on Instagram: @chrissy.kirkman
Listen to the Old School Food Freedom Podcast
Episode #56: Supporting a Child Through an Eating Disorder
Episode #57: Supporting a Significant Other with an Eating Disorder
How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:
Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com
Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl
Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.
Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/
DISCLAIMER:
Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.