Heidi Bylsma-Epperson and Christina Motley
Revelation Within On the Go!
Revelation Within equips people with life-giving, grace-infused mind renewal tools to deepen their intimacy with Jesus so that counterfeit comforts (like overeating) lose their allure, and the joy and hope of Jesus fills their lives, satisfying their souls. In our podcast we talk about mind renewal, tips and tricks for getting and staying free from counterfeit comforts like overeating (over-scrolling, over-drinking, over-anythinging...) We began as Thin Within in 1975, a pioneer in intuitive, mindful eating back when diets were in their hey day! Thin Within has taught people how to tune in to...
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Heidi Bylsma-Epperson and Christina Motley
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
From Failure to Freedom: A Glimpse into Sharon Wenger's Transformation 06.09.2023 32:03
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself caught in the tormenting cycle of fear, self-loathing, and a relentless quest for validation? This is Sharon Winger's story, a journey that began as a teenager plagued by severe body image issues and an unhealthy relationship with food. Today's episode of Revelation Within on the Go takes you through the twists and turns of her transformative...
Navigating Stress With Faith, Humor, and Identity in Christ 30.08.2023 35:51
Send us Fan Mail Ever feel overwhelmed by the burdens of life, ranging from financial woes to emotional struggles? We know exactly how it feels, which is why we've decided to talk about stress and its influence on our daily lives. We share our first-hand experiences, discussing how this silent infiltrator manifests itself in different forms - from significant life events to chronic low-level...
Journey to Peace: Lisa McNeely's Testimony 23.08.2023 29:09
Send us Fan Mail Imagine living in a way where you body, food, and eating are not a source of stress, but a source of peace, instead. We invite you to join us for a heart-to-heart conversation with Lisa McNeely, who discovered a unique approach to transforming her relationship with food and body image. Lisa takes us through her inspiring journey, beginning with her struggles and eventual liberat...
Declaring a Truce with Your Body: Experience a "Revelation Within" 16.08.2023 47:12
Send us Fan Mail Does the thought of making peace with your body feel like an impossible task? Have you spent years waging an exhausting war against your own flesh and blood, driven by relentless standards of beauty? It's time to drop the weapons and wave the white flag. In this episode we take you on a transformative journey towards body acceptance. We shed light on the pressure of looking p...
Unlearning Dieting: A Deep Dive into Intuitive Eating 09.08.2023 26:22
Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to unlearn everything you've been told about dieting? Tune in as we take a deep dive into the world of intuitive eating. We explore the challenge of aligning our ingrained dieting mindsets with the practice of eating according to physical hunger and satisfaction signals. We address the question: Does intuitive eating ever become second nature, and how can we be...
Breaking Free from Food Guilt with God's Grace 02.08.2023 29:46
Send us Fan Mail Today, we tackle the weighty topic of "Does God really care about my eating?" Many of us have guilt and shame surrounding our food choices. The episode takes a deep dive into the heart-focused approach to our relationship with food and God. Heidi and Christina emphasize God's infinite compassion and grace, which empower us to approach Him with any heart issues we...
Roxi Day's Grace-Filled Path to a Healthier Life 26.07.2023 33:09
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt trapped in your own body, desperate for a way to experience healthy living and vibrant energy? Roxy Day, an energetic and inspiring 64-year-old grandmother and retired educator felt the same way. After a long battle with weight issues, perimenopause, menopause, and an extreme back surgery, Roxy decided it was time to take control. She adopted a grace-based appro...
What we LOVE about our Revelation Within Life! 19.07.2023 18:06
Send us Fan Mail We love our Revelation Within Life! Heidi and Christina renew their minds sometimes by thinking God's thoughts about how eating less, waiting for hunger and stopping at "just enough," feels really really good! Why is this just SO good? Have a listen and see. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org
Revelation Within -- What is it exactly? 12.07.2023 22:23
Send us Fan Mail Heidi and Christina unpack Revelation Within's new mission statement--a commitment to equip people with life-giving, grace-infused tools aimed at deepening your intimacy with Jesus, filling your life with real joy, and lasting hope. In the second half, we delve into an exciting new season in our ministry. We shed light on how God's call has directed us to spread joy an...
Embracing Stillness: Deepening Your Intimacy With Jesus 05.07.2023 36:46
Send us Fan Mail Are you yearning for a deeper connection with Jesus, but find yourself constantly caught in a flurry of activities and thoughts? Let's journey together in this episode as we explore the profound challenge of practicing stillness. Recently, our community took part in a five-day challenge that included embracing gratitude, cultivating self-compassion, unmasking lies, embodying...
Breaking Free from Old Patterns: Finding Comfort in God Rather than Food 28.06.2023 40:43
Send us Fan Mail Ever struggled with breaking free from old patterns, particularly when it comes to finding comfort in food instead of turning to God? In today's episode, we dive into the complexities of our brains, including our logical thinking and survival instincts, and how these factors contribute to forming difficult-to-break patterns. We also consider how the power the Word of God has...
"YIKES! The Word, 'Thin,' is OFFENSIVE!" 21.06.2023 27:56
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we tackle the sensitive topic of the word, "Thin," and how it has come to be so hurtful and, even, offensive. So what is it doing in our name front and center!? We want anyone who hears of us to know that the main thing is having an ever deepening relationship with God. In this way, we can relish having a healthy relationship with food and eating...
How do I Navigate the Pressures of Appearance and Prioritize Spiritual Well-being? 14.06.2023 35:20
Send us Fan Mail Growing up in California, we were constantly bombarded with cultural pressures to achieve physical perfection and equate our worth with our outward appearance. But what if, instead of chasing this impossible ideal, we focus on our spiritual health and seeking God's love? Join us in this soul-stirring conversation as we share our personal journeys and discuss the dangers of pr...
What are they feeding me? Social Media and Mind Renewal! 07.06.2023 26:37
Send us Fan Mail It is no accident that they call it a "feed" on Facebook and on Instagram (and others). But have you ever considered what you are feeding on and the affect it may have on you? Many of us wonder why we can't seem to be single-minded about living in peace with food, eating, and our bodies, but when you think about all the time many of us spend "scrolling"......
A Big Game-Changer for your Life and Thin Within Journey 31.05.2023 32:49
Send us Fan Mail Heidi shares what flipped a switch for her on her journey after 6 years of not getting anywhere. "Where is the transformation?" If you have ever said that or wondered why you aren't getting anywhere as you eat between physical hunger and satisfaction, you will want to listen in as Heidi shares this Game Changer! Christina chimes in with her own story of transformati...
"I Don't Have Time for Thin Within!" 24.05.2023 25:51
Send us Fan Mail Heidi and Christina explore the truth about the time commitment in Thin Within. How does it compare to dieting? "Doesn't Thin Within require that I renew my mind all the time? I don't have time!" Come reason with us and see the truth! Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org
I Deserve a Donut and Other Lies that Make You Eat - A Resource for Mind Renewal How To! 17.05.2023 25:57
Send us Fan Mail One of Heidi and Christina's favorite mind renewal tools is a resource by Barb Raveling entitled, "I Deserve a Donut and Other Lies that Make you Eat." It is a book available at Amazon or a free app (at time of recording on 4.3.23). In this episode, we tell you about this resource and demonstrate how we use it to renew our minds. Christina also shares some personal...
You keep talking about Mind Renewal, but I just want to lose weight. What's up? 10.05.2023 20:58
Send us Fan Mail Thin Within is considered a "non-diet," intuitive-eating, grace-infused approach to being at peace with food, eating, and your body, providing a means to land on a healthy size without stifling your heart and spirit. So why all the talk about the mind and thinking God's thoughts? Why do Heidi and Christina talk SO much about mind renewal in their podcasts, their cla...
My emotions still drive me to food. What can I do? 03.05.2023 39:16
Send us Fan Mail Heidi and Christina talk about what we can do when we continue to battle eating in response to emotions. They talk about some practical strategies and mind renewal tools that can help with dismantling the emotions before they hit like a tidal wave and how to "disconnect" extreme emotions from compulsive eating. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Comm...
How do I stay the course when trials and transitions hit? 26.04.2023 19:44
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Heidi and Christina explore seasons and situations where we may feel like "Thin Within doesn't work." Consider with them the various challenges that may throw us into a tailspin and challenge the "success" of our Thin Within journey. What "kerbongs" have come along for you in your journey? Health crises? Job upheaval? Financial...
Frustrated, Angry or Resenting God? 19.04.2023 34:50
Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel disappointed by God? Do you ever find yourself refusing to talk with Him? Do you wonder why He has allowed "this" trial, "this" struggle, "this" challenge in your life? Whether it is a struggle with food and eating or a body that you wish was different than it is (be it a size or shape thing or an injury, or sickness, or chronic chall...
What is Healing? Is it Deliverance? 12.04.2023 24:56
Send us Fan Mail If I am healed, does it mean I will never struggle with overeating ever again? What does it look like? What if I can't seem to be "consistent" in my journey even for a full day, let alone weeks? Will I ever be successful? These questions and more are addressed in this podcast episode. Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.rev...
Success on a Vacation, Trip, or while Traveling. 05.04.2023 25:45
Send us Fan Mail Thin Within is wonderfully compatible with holiday or seasonal trips and travel--actually ANY time you are away from home--for travel or leisure--Thin Within boundaries can go with you without negatively impacting your experience. With all foods being permissible, you can enjoy a "just-right-sized" portion of rare edible finds such as jambalaya in Louisiana, or chicken-f...
How Can I Escape Night-Time Overeating? 29.03.2023 36:32
Send us Fan Mail Heidi and Christina talk about what may be the most common problem amongst those who come to Thin Within--that of overeating specifically during the night-time hours. How can we finally break free from this habit? What are some strategies that have helped others? Is there really hope? (There is!) Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.rev...
How Fast Can I Lose Weight on Thin Within? 22.03.2023 29:44
Send us Fan Mail How fast can I lose weight with Thin Within? What do I have to do to get 'er done? To be rid of this weight? I have a wedding, a cruise, a reunion and I need to look better for it! It is in 2 days! 😜 Ok, maybe not 2 days, but in 2 months. Will I be ready for that? 🙄 How can I think about weight and weight loss with Thin Within? Support the show Learn more about our Revelat...
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