Temple Keepers

Send us Fan Mail  This conversation is raw and faith-filled. Chrissy shares how years of dieting and starting over were never the real issue. The deeper work was inside. Shame. Hiding. Self-protection. And trying to do life without fully surrendering to Jesus.  When she put Christ at the center. everything changed. She stopped letting the scale and the cookies “talk” to her. She learned to peel ba...

Send us Fan Mail   Most of us were taught that weakness is something to hide, be ashamed of, or overcome at all costs.  But what if weakness isn’t your downfall…  What if it’s your altar ?  In this week’s raw, honest, and deeply biblical episode, Matthew teaches from 2 Corinthians 12 and reframes weakness not as failure—but as the very doorway where Christ’s power walks in.  🔥 This message is esp...

Send us Fan Mail  In this week’s Temple Keepers Podcast, Matthew opens his heart in a way few ever do. With trembling honesty and soul-shaking conviction, he holds up a mirror—not to shame, but to free. Free from pride. Free from ego. Free from the lies we’ve believed for too long. He asks one question: Why are demons quicker to kneel before Jesus than we are? From Scripture in Mark 5 to his own p...

Send us Fan Mail  Hey, it's Matthew here with Leah, and this week we unpack something you've all asked for: "How do I simplify my food when life is busy, noisy, and overwhelming?"  If you've ever felt stuck with meal prep, battling late-night snacking, or just don't know where to start with healthy eating—this episode is for you.  We break it down to three key questio...

Send us Fan Mail  This one starts when I tried to end it all. But it wasn’t just about addiction. This episode is about Surrender . Your plate. Your weight. Your pain. Your past. And how nothing really changes until you surrender.  We’re talking about generational patterns, emotional eating, fake timelines, and trying to muscle our way to freedom.  If you’re tired of white-knuckling it.  If you’ve...

Send us Fan Mail In this raw and real episode of the Temple Keepers Podcast, I’m bringing you behind the scenes into a LIVE Q&A from our Thursday night Temple Keeper Academy coaching call. Mike Moss showed up with a powerful question—one that so many of us wrestle with: "How do I keep going after the hype is gone?" If you’ve ever struggled with starting strong and finishing weak… If...

Send us Fan Mail   I need you to hear this.  During one of our Thursday night Temple Keeper Community coaching calls, Donna, a 64-year-old woman in our group, asked if she could share something. What came out of her mouth stopped all of us in our tracks.  She’s spent her whole life tying her worth to how she looked.  She’s been stuck in the same cycle for decades: binge eating, shame, dieting, rep...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself eating when you weren’t hungry?                              Are you using food as a coping mechanism and calling it self-care? In this raw, real, and faith-fueled episode, we (Matthew & Leah Headden) dive into the roots of emotional eating —not just from a fitness perspective, but from a spiritual one. This isn’t just about food. It’s about identi...

Send us Fan Mail My friend Rachel Baribeau isn’t just a speaker, author, or former ESPN sportscaster—she’s a daughter of the King who’s been radically transformed and is now walking boldly in her calling. In this episode, we talk about what it means to walk away from worldly applause, how to reclaim your true identity, and why real joy is rooted in Jesus, not circumstances. Rachel shares how she o...

Send us Fan Mail   Biggest Takeaway: God never told you to be motivated. Motivation is a feeling. Obedience is a calling. If you're waiting to feel ready, you're already behind. Episode Overview: In this raw and vulnerable solo episode, Matthew Headden opens up about Memorial Day, honoring fallen brothers and sisters in arms, and why this hard day reminds him that we don't need moti...

Send us Fan Mail   Biggest Takeaway: You were never asked to be perfect—just faithful with what you've been given. Your body is not your own. It's God's temple. And it's time we start treating it that way. Episode Overview: In this powerful solo episode, Matthew Headden delivers a wake-up call rooted in Scripture, personal reflection, and hard data: we are not stewarding our bo...

Send us Fan Mail Biggest Takeaway: You’ve been blindsided, not broken. The enemy's first play was food—and he's still running it today. But now you know the playbook, and it’s time to fight back with God’s truth, God's food, and God’s clarity. Episode Overview: In this solo episode, Matthew Headden kicks off a brand-new season of the Temple Keepers Podcast with a deep and personal m...

Send us Fan Mail Biggest Takeaway: Don’t quit. Set high standards. Prioritize Christ. Love your family radically. And remember: God is always here. Episode Overview: In today’s episode of The Temple Keepers Podcast , Matthew Headden sits down with powerhouse guest and devoted man of God, Erik Allen. Erik is the host of the Erik Allen Show , a husband, father, entrepreneur, and someone who has inte...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities, constantly putting everyone else first—until there’s nothing left for you? Like you’re running on empty, trying to meet expectations, but forgetting that you, too, matter? Here’s the truth: Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. God didn’t create you to be a machine, endlessly giving without refueling. He...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be a Temple Keeper —to take care of your health not for vanity but for vitality ? To break free from the generational chains of poor health, sickness, and stagnation . To finally shift from ownership to stewardship —realizing that your body belongs to the Lord , and it’s your responsibility to take care of it. This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this quick episode, I read the introduction to my book: "Faith and Fitness: What Does God Say?" and give you a quick idea of who I am and why I care so much about you and this mission. The full Faith and Fitness book is available inside our Temple Keepers Community for you to listen, watch, or read anytime: 👉 Get the Book Here Key Takeaways: ✅ Your body is a temple—...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be a biblical man in today’s world? Why has the church remained silent on health and discipline? In this episode of the Temple Keepers Podcast, I sit down with Eddie Williams—former NFL player, pastor, and host of the Ex Nihilo Podcast —to unpack these pressing questions. We dive deep into faith, health, and masculinity, exposing how gluttony, physical steward...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, Matthew Headden gets real about the trap of perfectionism and how it can hold you back in fitness, faith, and life. Drawing from his own experiences and struggles, Matthew breaks down why chasing perfection is a losing game and how focusing on progress is the key to growth. Whether you’re overwhelmed by trying to do it all perfectly or stuck because you feel...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever laid down at night, completely exhausted, only to find your mind racing and your sleep slipping away? I’ve been there, and I know how much it can throw off everything—your productivity, relationships, and even your connection with God. In this episode of The Inner, Outer, and Above Blueprint, Leah and I get honest about something we all need: rest. We’re breaking dow...

Send us Fan Mail If your mornings feel like a mad scramble, you’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode of The Inner, Outer, and Above Blueprint , Leah and I break down how to transform your mornings into a time of purpose, peace, and productivity. We’re not just talking about quick fixes—we’re talking about aligning your mornings with God and setting the tone for an int...

Send us Fan Mail New Year, New Me? It’s Biblical! In this inspiring episode of The Inner, Outer, and Above Blueprint , Matthew and Leah Headden dive into the concept of renewal as we step into 2025. Drawing from biblical principles, they encourage listeners to reflect on what it truly means to transform their lives with faith, intentionality, and positive habits. The conversation focuses on embrac...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of The Inner, Outer, and Above Blueprint , Matthew and Leah Headden (formerly Leah Grasty) share their vision for 2025, focusing on authenticity, growth, and faith-centered living. This Christian podcast invites listeners into a candid conversation about the Four F's —Faith, Family, Finances, and Fitness—and how to live intentionally in these areas w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Inner, Outer, and Above Blueprint , Matthew Headden sits down with Micah LaCerte, The King of Calves! Men’s fitness coach, speaker, and author, to dive deep into the powerful connection between faith, fitness, and healing. Micah opens up about his journey from a troubled past to finding purpose through Christ, sharing how he turned his pain into purpose and...

Send us Fan Mail You won't want to miss this week’s episode of The Inner, Outer, and Above Blueprint . I had the honor of sitting down with Heath Evans , a former NFL fullback who is now a passionate advocate for getting healthy for the glory of God. Heath’s story is raw, real, and truly inspiring. We dive into his faith journey, how he’s overcome addiction, and what it means to steward our b...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, Ka’Darian “KD” Hill, a former Ole Miss defensive tackle, shares his remarkable journey of resilience and unwavering faith following a life-altering car accident that resulted in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. KD delves into how his identity is firmly rooted in Christ and emphasizes the significance of belief, action, and gratitude in ov...