The Consecrated Body

What if the biblical word for heart means something far bigger than you've ever been told? Most of us hear "guard your heart" and think — manage your emotions, be careful who you love. But the ancient Hebrew understanding of lev blows that wide open. In this final episode of The Consecrated Body's seven-part series on what the Bible says about being human, I want to bring togethe...

If you've ever read Paul talking about flesh and Spirit and thought — is he saying the body is bad? — you're not alone. Today I want to show you why I think that reading misses something fundamental, and what Paul is actually arguing in Romans 8. The contrast between sarx and pneuma is not body versus soul. It is a question of direction — which way your whole self is turned. And once you s...

What did Paul actually believe about life after death? In this episode of The Consecrated Body , we explore resurrection—not as soul escape, but as embodied hope. Looking closely at 1 Corinthians 15 and the resurrection of Jesus, we ask: Are our bodies temporary shells… or seeds of future glory? If Christ is the firstfruit, then our future is not disembodied existence, but renewed, transformed, em...

How does the Bible really view the human person? In this episode, Alicia explores Paul’s understanding of psuchē —often translated “soul”—and shows how it reflects a whole, embodied life, not a body-versus-soul split. We’ll challenge common dualistic ideas, uncover Hebraic insights about life and the body, and consider what it means to live fully alive in God’s design.

In this third episode of our seven-part series on biblical anthropology, Alicia continues the “demolition” phase by tracing how key post-Renaissance thinkers reshaped our modern understanding of the self. Drawing on Carl Trueman’s Strange New World , we explore how ideas from Descartes, Rousseau, Marx, Nietzsche, Freud, and Reich contributed to today’s expressive individualism—and how this cultura...

Body, soul, myth? Let’s tear down what you think you know. Explore the Bible’s true vision of being human, unlearning dualistic myths, and reclaiming your whole, embodied self in Christ. Join Alicia Laumann as she blends Scripture, history, and heart in The Consecrated Body . 🎙️ About The Consecrated BodyThe Consecrated Body helps Christian women reclaim God’s vision for embodied, whole-life disci...

Discover the Hebrew word nephesh —often translated “soul”—and learn how the Bible describes us as whole, embodied beings. Includes six Old Testament word-pictures and a closing body-based prayer through Psalm 23. This episode is part 1 of my 7-part series Being Human: A Biblical Theology of the Body and Soul.

Ever feel the pull between the impersonal "American Way" and the joyful, intentional "Jesus Way"? In this episode, we unpack Eugene Peterson's call to reorient everything under Christ's kingship—not as added pressure, but as a creative adventure. Drawing from Jennie Allen, learn to weave your life's "threads" (passions, pains, skills, relationships) into o...

Join host Alicia Laumann on The Consecrated Body as she explores the power of shouting to God in praise, lament, and raw emotion. Through a personal story of her daughter’s struggle with depression, Alicia unpacks biblical calls to raise our voices (Psalm 98:4, Ezra 3:11-13) and the physical benefits of shouting. Discover how honest vocal expression can mend the body-soul divide, drawing us closer...

In this episode of The Consecrated Body, host Alicia Laumann sits down with Professor Aubri Siebert, a swing and modern dancer, choreographer, and educator at Liberty University. Aubri shares her inspiring journey in dance, from competing on the Lindy Hop circuit to teaching Jazz and Dance History. As a Christian woman, she opens up about how her faith shapes her art, navigating the dance world’s...

Start your college journey with faith and joy! In this episode of The Consecrated Body , we share 10 practical steps for Christian college women to live an embodied life—fully uniting body, soul, and spirit as God’s glorious creation. From curating a God-honoring wardrobe to embracing silly moments that break self-consciousness, discover how to find JOY on campus. Drawing inspiration from John Mar...

In this final introductory episode, host Alicia Laumann explores the body-soul divide many Christian women face today. Reflecting on Nancy Pearcey’s Love Thy Body, Alicia asks: Could healing this divide begin with our physical selves? She proposes a “bottom-up” approach, using intentional, God-centered actions to reconnect body and soul, and invites listeners to consider how our embodied lives can...

In Episode 2 of The Consecrated Body, host Alicia Laumann explores the body-person dichotomy shaping Western thought. Drawing from Nancy Pearcey’s Love Thy Body and Francis Schaeffer’s works, she examines how this split impacts faith, culture, and issues like abortion and sexuality. Discover what Scripture says about our body-soul unity and how the Cross brings healing. Join Alicia to learn how ou...

The Consecrated Body offers a biblically-based discussion on the integration of body and soul for today’s Christian women! In today's introductory podcast you'll hear from Alicia Laumann why the Lord led her to start this journey and what you can expect to hear in the weeks and months to come.