Episode 48: Loving Your Body as a Spiritual Practice, Why the Flesh Isn't the Body, and 3 Heresies We Kind of Believe

Published: April 6, 2023, 8:29 a.m.

b'Gosh, it can be hard to live in a body, let alone learn to love it. We have so many demands that compete for our attention, not to mention all the \\nmixed up messages we get as women\\u2014 how in the world are we supposed to honor these bodies God has given us?\\n\\nIn today\'s episode, we\'re honoring these long-suffering bodies of ours. Here\'s what we cover:\\n\\n1. Why so many of us bypass the body\\n\\n2. 4 insights from psychology about the body\\n\\n3. 3 ancient heresies that sneak into our modern thinking\\n\\n4. The difference between what the Bible calls "flesh" and "body" \\n\\n5. How to honor your body as part of spiritual practice\\n\\n6. Why I am learning to dance again (but definitely not in public)\\n\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here\\n\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors: \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\\n\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. \\xa0\\n\\nOrder Aundi Kolber\'s new book, Strong Like Water today!\\n\\nRelated episodes:\\n\\n\\u2060Episode 11\\u2060 How to Start Loving Your body with Christy Joy\\n\\n\\u2060Episode 19\\u2060 My Stroke and a Process of Healing\\n\\n\\u2060Episode 36\\u2060 How to Create Boundaries with Toxic Distractions\\n\\n\\u2060Episode 44\\u2060 Befriending Anger with Rowena Day\\n\\n\\u2060Episode 45\\u2060 and \\u2060Episode 46\\u2060 Strong Like Water with Aundi Kolber\\n\\nGet 46% off Boundaries for Your Soul & The Best of You. \\xa0\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and \\xa0any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content \\xa0and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'