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When life feels overwhelming, food can feel like the easiest comfort. But God offers us something far better — His Word and His promises. In our latest Reshape and Recover podcast episode, Tony and I share Bible verses that speak directly to real struggles — fear, anxiety, depression, shame, anger, loneliness, and more. Each verse reminds us that God sees us, loves us, and is present in every situation we face. Through Scripture and our own recovery stories, we show how turni

Step 12 is how you hold on to the freedom you’ve found by walking through the first eleven steps. It’s what keeps the fire of recovery burning. But many people hesitate to share their stories because they don’t feel “finished” yet. Maybe you’ve still got some weight to lose, or you’re still struggling from time to time — and you wonder if you really have anything worth saying. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to be a perfect model of recovery to tell your story. Our stories a

For many, Halloween is all about candy and costumes — but for those of us in recovery, it can also bring temptation and reminders of darker things. The candy bowls call our name, and the talk of ghosts and things not of God is all around us. But as believers, we know where our focus belongs. God’s Word reminds us in 1 John 4:4, “The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” We don’t need to fear sugar cravings or spiritual darkness — because the Holy Spi

The 12 Steps: Our Walk with God - Step 10. Recovery isn’t about reaching a finish line — it’s about walking closely with God one day at a time. By the time we reach this point in our journey, we’ve faced the past and made peace with it. Now, we’re learning how to stay spiritually strong and emotionally balanced as new challenges arise. Each day brings fresh opportunities to pause and reflect: 💭 Did my words or actions honor God and others today? 🙏 Am I carrying any resentm

"Julie and Tony Kleinhans present 'Reshape and Recover,' a podcast offering scriptural insights for overcoming overeating." God invites...

Seeking motivation to adhere to a food plan? Turn to daily prayer for the willingness to stay committed—an approach that truly makes a...

Stop Comparing. Start Praising.  You are fearfully and wonderfully made—thank God for your body today and shift from comparison to...

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see someone marked by old labels — failure, addict, compulsive overeater? Or do you...

It's a three-fold problem: • Physical Addiction  – Many processed foods contain sugar, unhealthy fats, and chemicals that are physically...