Christian Women’s Weight Loss | Faith, Food, Fitness

Are you done? Like really, truly done — with the diets, the starting over, the shame, the scale, all of it?
This episode is for you.
If you clicked play today, it wasn't an accident. God saw you under your juniper tree — exhausted, frustrated, and ready to throw in the towel on your health — and He sent you here.
In this Worship & Word Wednesday bonus episode, we are diving deep into 1 Kings 19 and the story of the prophet Elijah — a man who had just called fire down from heaven, yet found himself in the wilderness begging God to let him give up. Sound familiar? Because what God did for Elijah in that moment is exactly what He wants to do for you right now.
This episode includes:
✝️ A deep dive into the Biblical story that will completely shift how you see your struggle 🙏 A powerful worship break to meet you right where you are 📣 Faith-filled declarations and decrees straight from the Word of God spoken over your body, your health, and your life 🙌 A short praise break 💛 A closing prayer specifically for the woman who is tired but still fighting
You are not the exception to God's grace. And you are not done — even when every part of you feels like you are.
The fact that you're still here means something. Let the Word meet you today.
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
🎤 Victory Conference — King's Fire Church Lake Katrine, New York | May 29–30 Ondrea Lynn will be speaking on overcoming the deep hardness of soul that impacts your emotions AND your body. 👉 ondreалynn.com/multi
💪 7-Day Faith & Fit Reset — NOW OPEN Starts June 1st | Get the scale moving again and walk into summer with momentum, confidence, and results — without giving up your life. 👉  ondreалynn.com/multi
📖 SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:
1 Kings 19:4–8
Philippians 4:13
Psalm 139:14
Psalm 23:1
Isaiah 40:29–31
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Galatians 6:9
The Christian Women's Weight Loss Podcast exists to help women over 35 find a faith-based, sustainable approach to health that goes beyond the diet — addressing the body, the soul, and the spirit. New episodes drop weekly with bonus Worship & Word Wednesday episodes every week.
 
Website: www.ondrealynn.com 
Book Your complimentary Weight Loss Victory Call: Book HereGrab your copy of ‘The Christian Women’s Weight Loss Victory Plan: How to Defeat the Enemy and Transform Your Body: Click Here
 
Guide To Win The Spiritual Battle At Weight Loss: www.ondrealynn.com/win 
 
Join me here, FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen 
 
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Have you ever felt like your weight loss journey is just too hard — like maybe it’s not meant for you, or God isn’t in it? Sis, that thought is a lie from the enemy and today we are dismantling it together.
 
In this episode of the Christian Women’s Weight Loss Podcast, coach and author Ondrea Lynn takes you deep into one of the most important truths you will ever hear about your weight loss journey: adversity is not a sign that you’re failing. It’s a sign that God is working.
 
Drawing from the Word of God — Isaiah 43:2, Romans 5:3-5, and James 1:2-4 — and the powerful stories of Ruth, Naomi, and Esther, Ondrea unpacks why God doesn’t always remove our hard seasons. Instead He takes us through them, using every struggle, every plateau, and every setback to produce something powerful in us.
 
This episode will help you understand:
•Why your weight loss struggle runs deeper than food and exercise
•How chronic restrictive dieting creates a physiological stress response that keeps your body holding weight
•Why salvation is easy but sanctification — including your weight loss journey — is full of adversity
•How to stop jumping from program to program looking for the “easy” one
•Why faith has to be the foundation of your weight loss journey — not an afterthought
 
If you have been on the hamster wheel of diets, programs, and plans that never seem to stick — this episode is your turning point. God is not done with you. He never takes us out of the hard. He takes us through it. And on the other side is the freedom, the breakthrough, and the body and soul transformation you have been praying for.
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
• Living in Victory Conference — May 29 & 30 | Kings Fire Church, New York → ondrealynn.com/multi
• August Faith & Weight Loss (The Victory Retreat) — Limited to 8 women. Email Ondrea to express interest → bodyandsoulbyondrea@gmail.com 
• Seven-Day Faith & Fit Reset — Coming next week! Subscribe so you don’t miss it
• Free Guide: How to Win the Spiritual Battle of Weight Loss → www.ondrealynn.com/win 
• Book: The Christian Women’s Weight Loss Victory Plan → www.ondrealynn.com 
• Book your complimentary Weight Loss Victory Call → www.ondrealynn.com/contact 

Are you a Christian woman over 35 who is doing everything right on your weight loss journey — and still feeling like your body won’t cooperate? Are you looking around at the world’s quick fixes, the diet pills, the injections, the shortcuts — and quietly wondering, “Lord, is this even working?”
 
You are not alone. And this Word was written for you thousands of years before you had a body struggle.
 
In this special bonus episode, we go deep into Psalm 73 — one of the most raw and honest scriptures in the entire Bible. The psalmist Asaph almost slipped. He was frustrated, envious, and exhausted from doing right while others seemed to prosper by doing wrong. Sound familiar? His breakthrough didn’t come from having all the answers. It came the moment he entered the sanctuary and got into the presence of God. And that is exactly where yours is waiting too.
 
 
In this episode you will receive:
 A full reading and deep breakdown of Psalm 73 — specifically for the Christian woman on her weight loss journey
 Biblical encouragement for women struggling with doubt, comparison, and body changes after 35
 A worship moment to shift your atmosphere
 Powerful declarations and decrees rooted in Scripture — because life and death are in the power of your tongue
 A closing prayer over your body, your journey, and your breakthrough
This episode is for you if:
— You’ve been faithful but feel forgotten
— Your body feels like it’s working against you
— You’re tired of comparing your journey to the world’s shortcuts
— You need to be reminded that God’s hand is still on you. 
 
 
The Women’s Victory Conference is May 29–30! If you’ve been struggling in your body, your emotions, or your confidence — you need to be in this room. Healing, breakthrough, and freedom come from the presence of God. Powerful speakers, prophetic words, prophetic dance, prayer, and so much more. Go to www.ondrealynn.com/multi 
 
 
Haven’t grabbed your copy of The Christian Women’s Weight Loss Victory Plan: How to Defeat the Enemy and Transform Your Body yet? It’s a 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs — biblical wisdom on every page of your weight loss journey. Grab it now. www.ondrealynn.com/multi 
 
 
Website: www.ondrealynn.com 
Book Your complimentary Weight Loss Victory Call: Book HereGuide To Win The Spiritual Battle At Weight Loss: www.ondrealynn.com/win 
Join me here, FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen 
 

If you have ever stood in front of the mirror and felt like your body was the enemy, or avoided the scale because the number felt like it defined your worth, or put off living your fullest life until you finally lose the weight — this episode is going to meet you right where you are.
 
Today on the Christian Women’s Weight Loss Podcast, I am sitting down with April Morris, and friend, she is the real deal. April is a confidence coach, speaker, and podcast host who specializes in helping Christian women break free from the cycle of self-doubt that keeps them stuck — not just in their calling, but in their bodies and their everyday lives. She knows what it is like to look put together on the outside while falling apart on the inside. She knows what it is like to pray for change and then sabotage herself the moment it started to come. And she has done the deep spiritual, mental, and strategic work to get to the other side — and now she helps women like you do the same.
 
April has a gift for taking the invisible war that so many women fight — the one against their reflection, their confidence, their sense of worthiness — and making it feel conquerable. She does not just coach mindset. She weaves faith, strategy, and identity together in a way that actually sticks. If you have struggled with body image, emotional eating, feeling confident in your clothes, or believing that God’s best is truly available for you and your body, April’s voice is one you need in your life.
 
In this episode we are talking about why confidence is not something you feel your way into — it is something you build. And that truth is everything when it comes to your weight loss journey. Because so many women are not struggling with a food problem. They are struggling with a confidence problem. A belief problem. An identity problem. And no diet in the world fixes that.
 
When you are ready to go beyond this episode and take real action, two powerful resources are waiting for you.
 
The book, The Christian Women's Weight Loss Victory Plan - rooted in God’s Word, addresses the spiritual battle behind your physical struggle and gives you the tools to finally win. Click Here
 
The 12-Week Trinity Transformation Program takes it even further — lose up to 20 pounds in 12 weeks while working so deeply in Scripture that your confidence, your identity, and your relationship with your body are completely transformed. www.ondrealynn.com/contact 
 
Guide To Win The Spiritual Battle At Weight Loss: www.ondrealynn.com/win 
 
Join me here, FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen 
 
 
April Morris is a recovered serial self-doubter and the confidence baddie she used to wish she could be.
She knows what it's like to have all the credentials and zero confidence. To be qualified but questioning. Capable but second-guessing. Called but scared.
She's been the woman in the room who looked like she belonged but felt like an imposter. Who prayed for opportunities then panicked when they came. Who believed in God's plan for everyone but herself.
Then she learned this: Confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build — spiritually, mentally, strategically.
By day, April is a Senior Director of Client Success leading transformational experiences for thousands. By calling, she's building I Am The Perfect Fit™,  a personal development firm for Christian women entrepreneurs, CEOs, and marketplace leaders who are ready to stop doubting themselves and start moving like they belong.
She's a podcaster, speaker, and confidence coach obsessed with one thing: helping women trust themselves as much as they trust God.
Take Her Confidence Quiz - Click HereIG - https://www.instagram.com/april.morris/ 
Podcast - Personal Development For Christian Women In Business - Click Here
 
Now let’s get into this conversation. It is time to stop doubting yourself and start moving like you belong.

Are you a woman of faith who is doing everything right — and still losing the battle in your own body?
 
You are disciplined. You are driven. You have built things and led people and shown up through every hard season life has thrown at you. But this season? Perimenopause and menopause are doing something in your body that willpower alone cannot fix. The weight will not move. The sleep will not come. And underneath all of it there is a quiet shame that a woman like you should not be struggling like this.
 
Can I tell you something? That shame is a lie. And God has something to say about this.
 
In this episode we go deep into the Word of God together and discover that what you are experiencing is not just hormonal — it is spiritual. The Apostle Paul himself described this same inner war in Romans 7 — the battle between what we desire and what our flesh keeps doing. And just like Paul, there is a way through. Not by more willpower. But by surrender to the One who formed your body in the first place.
 
In this episode you will experience:
A raw and honest conversation about what Christian women over 40 are really going through in perimenopause and menopause
Sound Biblical teaching from Romans 7, Psalm 139, 1 Corinthians 6, and Romans 8 specifically applied to your weight loss and health journey
A guided moment of worship that invites you to honor God in the body you have today
Ten powerful declarations and decrees rooted in Scripture spoken over your body and your health
A short praise break to shift the atmosphere
A closing prayer that covers your mind, your body, your hormones, and your healing
This episode is for you if you are a Christian woman navigating perimenopause or menopause who feels like your body has become the enemy. You are ready to stop fighting yourself and start partnering with God in this season of your health.
 
Grab the free guide: www.ondrealynn.com/win 
 
Ready for real high-level support? Book your Weight Loss Victory Call: Click Here
 
Website: www.ondrealynn.com 
Grab your copy of ‘The Christian Women’s Weight Loss Victory Plan: How to Defeat the Enemy and Transform Your Body: Click Here
 
Join me here, FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen 

What if the reason you can’t lose weight has nothing to do with your diet or your workout routine — and everything to do with what’s sitting on your bathroom shelf?
 
In this episode, we’re having the conversation the beauty industry doesn’t want you to have.
 
Your skin is your largest organ, and it absorbs up to 60% of everything you put on it directly into your bloodstream. That means your everyday moisturizer, eye cream, and body lotion aren’t just sitting on the surface — they’re going in. And for millions of women, the chemicals in those products are quietly disrupting hormones, slowing metabolism, and making weight loss feel nearly impossible.
 
We’re breaking down exactly which ingredients to look for on your labels — parabens, synthetic fragrance, oxybenzone, phthalates, and more — and why they are linked to estrogen dominance, thyroid disruption, cortisol imbalance, and stubborn weight gain. If you’re a woman over 30 and your body feels like it’s working against you, this episode may be the missing piece.
 
And then we’re talking about the solution.
Esther’s Glory is a handcrafted skin balm made with nothing but pure, intentional ingredients — Black Seed Oil, Moringa, Flaxseed Oil, Argan, Jojoba, Pistachio Oil, Vitamin E, Organic Propolis, Frankincense, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, and Beeswax. No fillers. No synthetic fragrance. No hormone disruptors. Just real ingredients that work with your body the way nature intended.
 
Women who have made the switch are glowing. Their fine lines are softening. People are stopping them to ask what they’re doing differently. One woman used it just three times on a pre-cancerous spot — and it was nearly gone.
Every batch is made by hand with care and intention. Because your skin deserves better than a shelf full of chemicals.
 
Ready to make the switch? Head to www.esthersglory.com  to get your jar of Esther’s Glory today.
Your skin is your biggest organ. It’s time to start treating it that.
 
Website: www.ondrealynn.com 
 
Book Your complimentary Weight Loss Victory Call: Book HereGrab your copy of ‘The Christian Women’s Weight Loss Victory Plan: How to Defeat the Enemy and Transform Your Body: Click Here
 
Guide To Win The Spiritual Battle At Weight Loss: www.ondrealynn.com/win 
 
Join me here, FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen 

Are you tired of starting over every Monday? Have you been waiting to FEEL motivated before you get serious about your weight loss journey — only to watch that motivation disappear the moment life gets hard? Sis, you are not broken. But there IS a missing link — and today, God sent you to this episode to find it.
 
In this powerful Worship & Word Wednesday bonus episode of the Christian Women's Weight Loss Podcast, we are diving deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in the faith and wellness space: biblical motivation for weight loss. Because motivation is NOT a feeling. It is a FORCE. And once you understand what that force is and where it truly comes from, your entire weight loss journey will never look the same.
 
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL DISCOVER:
 
✦ The true meaning and root word of motivation — and why understanding it changes everything for your health journey.
✦ What God's Word actually says about the motives of your heart and how they are directly connected to your weight loss results.
✦ Why willpower-based weight loss always fails — and what the Bible offers instead.
✦ How to build biblical motivation that sustains you through every hard season, every plateau, and every fresh start.
✦ The powerful connection between 1 Corinthians 4:5, Philippians 1:18, 1 Thessalonians 2:3, James 4:3, and Proverbs 16:2 — and what they mean for your faith and your health.
✦ A step-by-step framework for how to stay motivated God's way — even when you don't feel like it.
 
THIS BONUS EPISODE INCLUDES:
 
 A deep dive into the Word of God on motivation and the motives of the heart
 A worship experience to anchor your spirit before you move forward
 Powerful decrees and declarations spoken over your health, your body, and your weight loss journey
 A praise break to celebrate what God is doing in you right now
 A closing prayer specifically for the woman who has been stuck, discouraged, and ready for a real breakthrough
 
THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF:
 
✦ You have been struggling with consistency in your weight loss journey.
✦ Your motivation has been high in some seasons and completely gone in others.
✦ You have lost weight before but could not keep it off.
✦ You feel like something is spiritually missing from your health journey.
✦ You are ready to stop doing this the world's way and start doing it God's way.
 
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
 
Grab your copy of the Christian Women's Weight Loss Victory Plan Book — your biblical blueprint for losing weight and keeping it off for good: www.ondrealynn.com 
 
Book your FREE Weight Loss Victory Call — if you have been stuck in the cycle of starting over and you are ready to identify the missing link in your plan so you can lose the weight AND keep it off, this call is for you: www.ondrealynn.com/contact 
 
Learn more about the 12-Week Christian Women's Weight Loss Program: www.ondrealynn.com/contact 
 
Guide To Win The Spiritual Battle At Weight Loss: www.ondrealynn.com/win 
 
Join me here, FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen 
 
 
SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:
1 Corinthians 4:5 | Philippians 1:18 | 1 Thessalonians 2:3 | James 4:3 | Proverbs 4:23 | Proverbs 16:2 | Proverbs 16:3 | Proverbs 21:2 | Proverbs 13:4 | Proverbs 29:18
 
CONNECT WITH Ondrea:
 
Follow on Instagram: @OndreaLynn
Visit the Website: www.ondrealynn.com
 
 
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ENCORE: We are re-sharing this fan favorite while I'm away speaking at a conference this week. With over 400 downloads, we believe someone needs to hear this testimony today. Enjoy! ________________________________________________________________________________________
What if the reason you haven’t been able to lose the weight isn’t just about food or fitness—but a spiritual weight that’s been weighing you down for years?
 
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Alicia, a woman who lost 14 pounds in just 12 weeks—but more importantly, she experienced a spiritual breakthrough that changed everything. From waking up in pain and feeling unlovable, to walking in healing, joy, and freedom—her story is a testimony to what happens when you invite Jesus into your weight loss journey.
 
Alicia shares how inflammation left her body, her heart began to heal, and how God gave her wisdom, revelation, and a renewed identity—anchored in Him, not the number on the scale. This is the kind of transformation no diet or workout plan can offer.
 
If you’re a Christian woman who’s tired of yo-yo dieting and endless exercise, and you’re ready to lose 20 pounds in 12 weeks without starving yourself—while growing your faith—it’s time to set up your Weight Loss Victory Call.
 
We’ll uncover what’s not working, the hidden spiritual or emotional blocks sabotaging your success, and how you can finally lose the weight—for good.
 
Book Your Weight Loss Victory Call by Clicking Here 
 
Grab your copy of the book - The Christian Women's Weight Loss Victory Plan (How to Defeat The Enemy and Transform Your Body) Click HereGuide To Win The Spiritual Battle At Weight Loss: www.ondrealynn.com/win
 
Join me here, FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen 
 
Website: www.ondrealynn.com 
 

ENCORE: We are re-sharing this fan favorite from our very first year of the podcast while Ondrea is away speaking at the Victory conference this week. This one is timeless and we believe someone needs this prayer and this Word for today. Enjoy! 
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The Power of Prayer for Weight Loss
In this transformative episode, we are exploring how the power of prayer can be a pivotal tool in your health and fitness journey. Join us as we seek the Lord and His guidance.
Discover the strength found in humility and surrender through prayers like "Lord, help me" (Matthew 15:25), a heartfelt plea for the deliverance, and "Son of David, have mercy on me" (Mark 10:47)
Experience the urgency and faith in "Lord, save me" (Matthew 14:30), a prayer for God's immediate intervention, and find direction with "Show me Your ways, Lord" (Psalm 25:4), a request for divine guidance on this journey.
Most importantly, we explore the prayer of surrender, "Not my will be done, but Yours be done" (Luke 22:42), teaching us the power of aligning our desires for health and fitness with The will of The Lord. 
Whether you're seeking to overcome obstacles in your weight loss journey, looking for spiritual motivation, or curious about integrating faith into your health and fitness routine, this episode offers a unique perspective that combines scripture, prayer, and worship. Tune in to seek the healing presence of Jesus. 
Remember, this journey is not just about the destination but about the profound lessons and spiritual growth we experience along the way. Let's explore together how faith and prayer can be the cornerstone of not just achieving our health and fitness goals, but in living a life of purpose that is aligned with the will of God.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
Website: www.ondrealynn.com 
Book Your complimentary Weight Loss Victory Call: Book HereGrab your copy of ‘The Christian Women’s Weight Loss Victory Plan: How to Defeat the Enemy and Transform Your Body: Click Here
 
Guide To Win The Spiritual Battle At Weight Loss: www.ondrealynn.com/win 
 
Join me here, FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen 

**Are you a Christian woman who loves God deeply — and still can’t stop turning to food when life gets hard?**
 
You’re not weak in your faith.
 
In this powerful episode, health & fitness expert, speaker and author **Ondrea Lynn** tackles one of the most searched and most *whispered* questions in Christian women’s health: *“Why can’t I stop emotionally eating even though I love God?”*
 
The answer isn’t another diet. It’s not more willpower. It’s the truth that your soul has been thirsty for — and today, we’re going all the way in.
 
**In this episode you’ll discover:**
 
- Why emotional eating is NOT a character flaw — and what’s actually happening in your brain
- What the Apostle Paul said in Romans 7 that proves even Spirit-filled women struggle with this
- The powerful biblical connection between the Woman at the Well and your late-night trips to the pantry
- 3 practical, faith-rooted steps you can use TODAY to begin breaking the emotional eating cycle
- A real listener testimony: how one woman stopped obsessing over the scale, followed the spiritual battle plan in Ondrea’s book, and lost 12 pounds when the scale had been stuck for years
 
**This episode is for you if:**
 You’re a Christian woman between 30 and 60 struggling with your weight
 You’ve tried every diet and nothing has worked long-term
 You stress eat, comfort eat, or find yourself in the pantry when you’re not hungry
 You want a faith-based approach to weight loss that heals the root — not just the symptoms
 You’re ready to stop starting over every Monday
 
** Grab your copy of the book:**
*The Christian Women’s Weight Loss Victory Plan* — the spiritual battle plan to defeat the enemy in weight loss → Click Here
 
** Ready to go deeper?**
Book your FREE Weight Loss Victory Call to learn about the **12-Week Trinity Transformation Program** — lose up to 20 pounds in 12 weeks without starving or excessive exercise, while growing your faith → Click Here
 
Ondrea's Website: www.ondrealynn.com
 
Guide To Win The Spiritual Battle At Weight Loss: www.ondrealynn.com/win 
 
Join me here, FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen