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Temple Keepers

Temple Keepers

By: Matthew Headden
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Temple Keepers is a faith and fitness podcast for Christian men and women who want to honor God with their whole lives.
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and caring for it is not vanity. It is stewardship.

Hosted by Matthew and Leah Headden, this podcast is for you if you are trying to lose weight, break unhealthy patterns, build strength, lead your family well, or simply stop feeling stuck, Temple Keepers will help you get back to what matters most. Just honest conversations, biblical truth, real science, and practical steps to help you walk in greater health, freedom, and obedience.

This is for the person who knows their health journey is about more than appearance. It is about worship. It is about discipline. It is about becoming the man or woman God has called you to be.

Welcome to Temple Keepers.

© 2026 Temple Keepers LLC
Christianity Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Spirituality
Episodes
  • Jesus in your Health: Becoming a Temple Keeper
    May 28 2026

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    A lot of Christians have left Jesus out of their health and don’t even realize it.

    In this episode, I break down what it actually means to be a Temple Keeper. We talk about why the body is not separate from discipleship, why health is not vanity, why the weight is not the point, and how food, movement, sleep, stress, and daily stewardship become worship when they are surrendered to God.

    If we have been stuck in the same cycle of starting over, chasing the scale, stress eating, or acting like this part of our life is optional, this episode will help us see health differently. This is not another diet. This is discipleship. This is a new way to worship.

    Connect With Us
    Free Temple Keeper Guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide
    Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy
    Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching
    Instagram (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/
    Instagram (Leah): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/
    Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/

    Chapters
    00:00 The Body as a Temple
    03:07 Understanding Obedience and Stewardship
    06:09 The Role of Food and Movement
    09:05 Conviction vs. Shame
    11:19 Practical Steps for Temple Keeping
    14:42 A New Way to Worship

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    16 mins
  • Jesus or the Enemy | Who's Driving Your Health?
    May 22 2026

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    What is really driving your choices right now. Fear or love?

    In this episode, I break down the two operating systems so many of us are living from. Fear or love. We talk about how fear distorts food, movement, rest, control, comfort, and even the way we try to steward our health. We also walk through why counterfeit comfort never satisfies, how fear can hide underneath seemingly “good” behaviors, and what it looks like to actually move from love instead.

    If you have felt stuck in overeating, under-moving, fear of failure, fear of rejection, control, burnout, or the constant pressure to hold everything together, this episode will help you get underneath the behavior and ask what root it is really coming from.

    Connect With Us
    Free Temple Keeper Guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide
    Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy
    Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching
    Instagram (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/
    Instagram (Leah): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/
    Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/

    Chapters
    00:00 Understanding the Motivation of Your Heart
    00:47 Fear vs. Love: The Two Operating Systems
    07:38 The Impact of Fear on Food and Movement
    10:10 Counterfeit Comfort: The Illusion of Food as Comfort
    11:29 The Power of Love Over Fear
    14:34 Uncovering Deep-rooted Fears
    17:26 The Impact of Fear on Health
    23:07 Transforming Fear into Love
    27:34 Practical Steps to Overcome Fear

    #biblicalnutrition #christianhealth #emotionaleating

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    30 mins
  • Do You Really Believe Jesus Can Heal YOU?
    May 15 2026

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    In this episode, I go into the deeper issue behind healing, belief, and the agreements we make with hopelessness without even realizing it. We talk about how self-identity, surrender, stewardship, and biblical belief all shape the way we live, pray, and respond when we are hurting. We also walk through why belief is more than mental agreement, how faith and healing work together, and why aligning your actions with what you say you believe matters so much.

    If you have felt stuck in fear, chronic struggle, self-defeating language, or hopelessness, this episode will challenge you to stop agreeing with lies and start living in agreement with God’s truth.

    Connect With Us
    Free Temple Keeper Guide: https://thetemplekeepers.com/guide
    Temple Keeper Academy: https://thetemplekeepers.com/online-academy
    Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching: https://thetemplekeepers.com/one-on-one-coaching
    Instagram (Matthew): https://www.instagram.com/godfoodguy/
    Instagram (Leah): https://www.instagram.com/leah.headden/
    Website: https://thetemplekeepers.com/

    Chapters
    00:00 Understanding Healing and Belief
    05:46 The Power of Agreements and Self-Identity
    06:14 Understanding Biblical Belief
    08:51 Faith and Healing: A Deeper Look
    13:03 The Role of Faith in Healing
    17:04 Surrender and Stewardship in Healing
    21:30 Aligning Actions with Belief
    25:41 Confronting Hopelessness and Embracing Healing
    28:41 The Power of Prayer and Affirmation

    #healing
    #faith
    #christianliving

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    33 mins
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