Honoring My Temple

What if the very circumstances you're wishing would change are actually opportunities to become the person you want to be? In this episode of Honoring My Temple , Kelly shares a funny but unforgettable moment from her years as an elementary school teacher that led to a powerful realization about her own life. Whether you're struggling with worry, patience, self-discipline, or consistency...

Have you ever wondered if you'll ever really change? Maybe you've tried to build healthier habits, become more disciplined, grow in your faith, or make changes in a relationship that matters deeply to you. But you keep falling short. And somewhere along the way, you've started wondering if it's simply too late. I know that feeling. And lately, I've been wrestling with some...

There is one skill that can change the way you reach your goals, build your habits, and ultimately shape the person you become. In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we’re talking about learning to act the way you want to feel —and why your feelings do not have to determine your actions. We’ll look at Philippians 2:13 and what it means that God is at work in us “to will and to act,” while also un...

What if some of the things that matter most in your life are the very things that are easiest to let slip? In this final episode of the Fall Reset series, we’re looking at three weekly practices that can help us create a more intentional, healthy and spiritually grounded life. These aren't simply three more things to add to your to-do list. Each one addresses something we all need if we want...

What if one of the most powerful practices for growing in self-control, depending on God, and learning not to be ruled by every feeling or desire was something Christians have practiced for thousands of years? In this episode of Honoring My Temple , Kelly continues her Fall Reset series with one weekly habit she’s intentionally bringing back: fasting . Fasting is about so much more than simply goi...

What if self-discipline isn’t something you either have or don’t have—but something you can develop? In this episode of the Fall Reset series , we explore the role of practice in creating lasting change. Knowing what to do isn’t usually the problem. The challenge is learning to consistently live what we already know—and allowing those repeated choices to shape our character over time. From our hea...

Join me in a Fall Reset! 🍂 Get Started Here Our days matter. How we spend them matters. And what we repeatedly do with them matters. In this episode, we’re making the Fall Reset practical with four simple habits to recommit to each day: exercise, eating God-given foods, prayer and time in the Word, and gratitude. We’ll talk about taking responsibility for the things God has placed within our cont...

Join me in a Fall Reset! 🍂 Click here for the resources to join me! :) If some of your good habits slipped over the summer, you’re not alone. This is our opportunity to get back on track together—not with an extreme plan or a long list of new goals, but by recommitting to the simple things we already know matter. In this episode, we’re talking about why structure can make self-discipline easier ,...

Most of us have a picture in our minds of how we'd like to feel—stronger, healthier, more energetic, more confident. But if we're honest, there's often a gap between what we say we want and what we're willing to do to get there. In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we explore why lasting change requires more than good intentions. We'll look at the tension between wanting...

Do you ever feel stuck? Like you've been wanting change for a long time, but somehow keep ending up in the same place? Whether it's your weight, your health, your habits, or another area of life, there comes a point when we have to ask an honest question: Are the things we're doing actually producing the results we want? In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we'll explore the...

Do you believe change is really possible, that you can break old habits, build new ones, get healthy, and become who you want to be? If you're honest, you probably believe it… for other people. You scroll past person after person who seems to have it all figured out, and instead of feeling inspired, you feel a little smaller. That's great for them, the quiet voice says. But that's j...

How is your spiritual life really going? Most of us answer that question by looking at our devotional checklist — did I pray today, did I read my Bible, did I make it to church. But what if that's not the best way to measure it? What if your spiritual life isn't about what you do — but about who you're becoming? In this episode, we look at a better way to gauge the health of your so...

Do you ever pray about your eating? Your habits? The pull toward food when you know you're not really hungry? So many of us pray about our marriages, our kids, our finances — but quietly believe our eating, our cravings, and our body image are too small or too vain to bring before God. They aren't. Your habits shape who you're becoming. And the person God is forming in you is being...

You Are Closer Than You Think: Don't Quit Before the Breakthrough Have you ever felt stuck in your health journey — like no matter how hard you try, you keep falling back into the same habits, the same struggles, the same frustration? Like the goal you're working toward keeps slipping further out of reach? In this episode, Kelly opens up about the moments we most want to give up — and wh...

If you’ve ever felt like your joy, your peace, or your confidence is being quietly stolen from you in your health journey… this episode is for you. In this episode, let’s talk about how the enemy uses food, body image, and your health as a weapon—to steal your joy, distract your focus, and keep you from walking in wisdom and self-discipline. Your health journey isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual....

This Is Why You Keep Falling Back Into Old Habits Why is it so easy to follow through for others… but so hard to follow through for ourselves? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest struggles so many of us face—breaking old habits and staying consistent with the changes we want to make. You’ve probably said it before: “I’m going to start working out.” “I’m going to eat better.” “I’m...

Losing weight quickly might sound like a win—but what if it comes at a cost? In this episode, I share a personal experience of dropping 10 pounds in a short period of time… and why it completely changed the way I think about weight loss. Because not all weight loss is the same. If you’re focused on the number on the scale, you could be losing muscle, slowing your metabolism, and making it harder t...

This might be one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. And it’s probably not what you think. In this episode, we talk about why doing what is right can feel so difficult—even when you know exactly what you should do. Why your feelings and your faith don’t always line up. Why it can feel like you don’t have what it takes in the moment. And why simply trying harder isn’t enough. But more im...

Why You Turn to Food for Comfort (and How to Stop) Have you ever found yourself reaching for food—not because you’re hungry, but because you’re stressed, overwhelmed, bored, or just trying to feel better? In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we’re talking about the real reason behind comfort eating—and why it’s not just about food. When life feels out of control, it’s easy to try to manage how w...

What if the reason you’re struggling with discipline… isn’t because you lack it? In this episode, we break down one of the most powerful—and often misunderstood—verses for your health, habits, and daily life: 2 Timothy 1:7 — “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.” This isn’t about how you feel. It’s about what you’ve been given. If you’ve...

Do you ever feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day? Between work, family responsibilities, spiritual growth, and caring for our health, it can feel impossible to do everything we know we should be doing. And when life gets busy, it’s often the things that matter most — time with God, caring for our health, or investing in meaningful habits — that get pushed aside. In this episode, w...

What if the reason your days sometimes feel harder than they should… isn’t just how much you have to do? What if it’s about whether your body has the resources it needs to do it? In this episode, we explore God’s design for health and how simple daily habits can dramatically change how we move through our lives — physically, mentally, and spiritually. Because the truth is, life rarely slows down....

The Bible doesn’t tell us to work out. It doesn’t command us to lift weights, prioritize protein, avoid processed foods, or follow a fitness plan. It doesn’t directly address smartphones, social media, sedentary desk jobs, engineered convenience foods, or a culture built around comfort and overconsumption. And yet… Scripture is not silent. While the Bible may not list every modern scenario, it giv...

What does it really mean to pursue excellence as a Christian? In this episode of Honoring My Temple , we explore the biblical call to excellence — not perfectionism, and not mediocrity — but wholehearted faithfulness in how we live. God does not expect perfection from us in this life. But He does call us to growth. To maturity. To stewardship. Rooted in Romans 12 , we unpack what it means to offer...

When it comes to honoring God with your health, this verse changes everything. In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we unpack one foundational passage that reshapes the way we think about food, fitness, and self-discipline: “I have the right to do anything—but not everything is beneficial… I will not be mastered by anything.” —1 Corinthians 6:12 What does it really mean to put God at the center...