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Our relationship with our body is complicated. The struggle may come from emotional challenges brought on by body shame or the insecurity we experience from constantly comparing ourselves with others. Or it may come from physical challenges that we experience from aging, illness, or disability. The messages we hear from culture adds to the complexity. This is why this study is so important for all of us.

Body Matters helps us understand the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges of being embodied, as well as what Scripture has to say about the role our bodies play in our faith. We will identify common idols that enslave us, the lies we believe, and the roles of envy and comparison. This study also equips us to have healthy discipleship conversations so that we can embrace both our form and function and faithfully steward our bodies through changing seasons and circumstances.

Below you will find everything you need for this study. We have included teaching videos that correlate with the big ideas in this study as well as links to the book, leader guide, the first chapter, and any handouts you may need. For a short overview of this study click below.

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Teaching

Identity

We cannot be strong for others until we are first secure in our identity in Christ. Our ability to reflect his image will be hindered …

Articles

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Ezer | Growing in Empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another without being judgmental. Empathy says, “I get it. I’m with you.” You can …

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Body Matters Idols Chart

Our idolatry is a heart problem—a problem of disordered thinking that leads to disordered worship. Idolatry is taking the good gifts that God has given …

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Paper Doll Silhouette

Both today’s pop culture and religious culture are giving us confusing messages about our body. The goal of the Body Matters study is to help …

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Body Matters Symptoms Chart

Sin has clouded our vision and given us a false view of ourselves. In our Body Matters study, we provide a symptom checker for our …

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Body Matters Snapshot

What does it look like for a woman to have a healthy, God-honoring relationship with her body and body image? Our Body Matters study helps …

Life Change Videos

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Matti Craig: Engaging Body Functionality

The Body Matters study was not what Matti expected. God used it to release the weight of frustration around her chronic illness and bring her …

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Laurie's Story: The Powerful Process of Releasing Control

Laurie shares her process of recognizing the power of control and how God helped her to release it.

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Healthy Body Image through Changing Seasons

“My body grew as the baby grew, and I didn’t handle that very well. . . . My body is going to continue to change …

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