How is your spiritual life really going?

Most of us answer that question by looking at our devotional checklist — did I pray today, did I read my Bible, did I make it to church. But what if that's not the best way to measure it? What if your spiritual life isn't about what you do — but about who you're becoming?

In this episode, we look at a better way to gauge the health of your soul: the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in every area of your life — your relationships, your work, your mind, and yes, your body and your health.

But here's the honest part. Sometimes, when we ask ourselves how we're really doing, the answer is not great. Sometimes we're discouraged. Worn down. Irritable. Ready to give up.

If that's where you are, this episode is for you. We'll look at a moment in Scripture where one of God's faithful servants hit complete burnout — and the surprising, deeply practical way God met him there. It's not what you might expect. And it just might change the way you think about caring for yourself, body and soul.

Because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is also the most practical one.

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Do you ever pray about your eating? Your habits? The pull toward food when you know you're not really hungry?

So many of us pray about our marriages, our kids, our finances — but quietly believe our eating, our cravings, and our body image are too small or too vain to bring before God. They aren't. Your habits shape who you're becoming. And the person God is forming in you is being shaped, breath by breath, choice by choice, in the small moments no one sees.

In this episode of Honoring My Temple, I'm sharing a prayer a friend gave me — a beautiful, simple prayer for self-control that you can save, screenshot, and come back to again and again. I'm also walking you through how to use breath prayers in the moments you need God most — when stress hits, when comparison creeps in, when you're standing in front of the pantry at 9pm and you know you're not actually hungry.

Inside this episode:

• Why your eating, your habits, and your self-discipline matter to God
• A powerful prayer for self-control (saved at the bottom of these notes)
• What breath prayers are and why they're a beautiful tool for in-the-moment temptation
• How to identify what you're really feeling — and how to choose a prayer that meets you there
• Why prayer and action go together (and what to do when the pull hits hard)
• The kind of person God is forming in you — one breath, one choice, one redirection at a time

If you've ever felt ruled by food, or stuck in a cycle of stress eating and comfort eating, this episode is for you. You are more capable than you think — because He is with you.

🤍 SAVE THIS PRAYER

Heavenly Father, develop the fruit of self-control in my life. I know self-control comes not from within me, but from the Holy Spirit at work in me. Continue to build more self-control into my life. Rather than resist or self-sabotage, help me desire to have more structure, commitment, and dedication with my food and exercise choices. Come, Holy Spirit. Amen.

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You Are Closer Than You Think: Don't Quit Before the Breakthrough

Have you ever felt stuck in your health journey — like no matter how hard you try, you keep falling back into the same habits, the same struggles, the same frustration? Like the goal you're working toward keeps slipping further out of reach?

In this episode, Kelly opens up about the moments we most want to give up — and why those moments are often closer to breakthrough than they feel.

We'll talk about:

Why most people don't need more knowledge — they need character transformation

The difference between justification and sanctification, and why it matters for your daily habits

What Philippians 1:6 actually promises about the work God is doing in you

Why discipline is slow, steady work — and why that's a good thing

How the enemy uses discouragement to pull you out of the water right before you reach the shore

What changes when you stop swimming alone

If you've been tempted to quit on a goal, a habit, or a healthier way of living, this episode is your reminder that you are equipped, you are not alone, and you may be far closer to the breakthrough than you can see.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13

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If you’ve ever felt like your joy, your peace, or your confidence is being quietly stolen from you in your health journey… this episode is for you.

In this episode, let’s talk about how the enemy uses food, body image, and your health as a weapon—to steal your joy, distract your focus, and keep you from walking in wisdom and self-discipline.

Your health journey isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual.

And when you begin to see what’s really happening, you can start to fight back.

In this episode, I talk about shifting your mindset from:

“How quickly can I lose weight?”

to

“How joyful can I be while walking with Jesus in this process?”

Because that one shift changes everything.

We’ll also talk about:

How the enemy works subtly through thoughts, comparison, and daily habits

Why awareness is the first step in fighting back

What it looks like to invite Jesus into your meals, your workouts, and your daily decisions

How to pursue discipline without losing your joy

If you’re ready to stop letting your health journey steal from you—and start walking in both joy and discipline—this episode will give you a new perspective.

And if you’re looking for support in this area, I’d love to help you go deeper. I offer an 8-week coaching program with 1:1 support to help you put Jesus at the center of your health journey and build lasting habits that align with your faith.

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This Is Why You Keep Falling Back Into Old Habits

Why is it so easy to follow through for others… but so hard to follow through for ourselves?

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest struggles so many of us face—breaking old habits and staying consistent with the changes we want to make.

You’ve probably said it before:

“I’m going to start working out.”

“I’m going to eat better.”

“I’m going to stop doing this.”

And then… you don’t follow through.

But what if the issue isn’t just motivation… or time?

What if it’s something deeper?

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you keep falling back into old habits

The real reason consistency feels so hard

What the Bible says about discipline, character, and follow-through

Why being dependable for others—but not yourself—is holding you back

How small, daily choices shape your character

And how to start becoming someone you can actually depend on

We’ll walk through powerful truths from Scripture, including Luke 16:10 and 2 Corinthians 3:18, and how they apply directly to your habits, your health, and your daily life.

This isn’t about being perfect.

It’s about becoming more consistent.

More disciplined.

More aligned with the person you want to be—and who God is shaping you to become.

If you’ve been struggling to stay on track, break habits, or follow through on your goals… this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward becoming more dependable—one small decision at a time.

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Losing weight quickly might sound like a win—but what if it comes at a cost?

In this episode, I share a personal experience of dropping 10 pounds in a short period of time… and why it completely changed the way I think about weight loss.

Because not all weight loss is the same.

If you’re focused on the number on the scale, you could be losing muscle, slowing your metabolism, and making it harder to sustain results long-term.

In this episode, we shift the focus from weight loss to fat loss—and what it really means to approach your health with wisdom.

I’ll walk you through six key ways to lose fat without sacrificing muscle, so you can build strength, energy, and a body that supports the life you’re called to live.

This isn’t about extremes.

It’s about being intentional.

It’s about stewardship.

It’s about living wisely—in every area of your life.

👉 If you’ve been chasing the scale but not seeing the results you want… this episode will give you a new way to think about it—and a better way forward.

If you’re looking for more structure and support, here are a couple of ways to take the next step:

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This might be one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do.

And it’s probably not what you think.

In this episode, we talk about why doing what is right can feel so difficult—even when you know exactly what you should do.

Why your feelings and your faith don’t always line up.

Why it can feel like you don’t have what it takes in the moment.

And why simply trying harder isn’t enough.

But more importantly…

What if the problem isn’t that you’re failing—

what if you’re just not trained?

This episode will challenge the way you think about faith, discipline, and daily habits—

and show you how your everyday choices, even in areas like health and fitness,

can become powerful training grounds for becoming who God is calling you to be.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like you know what’s right but struggle to live it out—this episode is for you.

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Why You Turn to Food for Comfort (and How to Stop)

Have you ever found yourself reaching for food—not because you’re hungry, but because you’re stressed, overwhelmed, bored, or just trying to feel better?

In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we’re talking about the real reason behind comfort eating—and why it’s not just about food.

When life feels out of control, it’s easy to try to manage how we feel with what we can control… like food, habits, or distractions. But those in-the-moment choices often leave us feeling worse, not better.

Together, we explore:

Why we turn to food for comfort

The deeper root behind stress eating and emotional eating

What the Bible says about living by the flesh vs. the Spirit (Romans 8:12–13)

How to “mortify” unhealthy patterns—not through willpower, but through the Spirit

Practical ways to respond differently in moments of temptation

This episode will help you move from being driven by cravings and impulses… to living with wisdom, self-discipline, and peace.

Because true change doesn’t come from trying harder—

it comes from staying connected to God and allowing His Spirit to work in you.

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• Get Started with SoulStrength Fit with a free week!
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• NEW Try out the ultimate planner for Faith, Life, Fitness… The Temple Planner
• Grab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the Center
• Connect with Kelly on Instagram
• Learn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coaching
• Get your meal plan and recipe guide here