What if the problem isn’t your body—but the story you’ve been telling yourself about it?

In this first episode of the Physical Fitness series on Total Fitness God’s Way, Wilma gently but directly addresses a lie many Christian women carry: “I’ll be happy when I lose weight.”

Drawing from both biblical truth and psychological insight, she unpacks why happiness tied to outcomes never lasts, how control often masquerades as obedience, and why your body was never meant to be a grade you pass—but a gift you steward.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify the Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) driving body shame and control

• Understand why monitoring, restriction, and rigid rules increase dissatisfaction

• Reframe physical fitness through Scripture as nourishment, care, and stewardship

• Practice obedience that flows from identity, not fear or willpower
  

Rooted in Colossians 3:3 and Ephesians 5:29, this episode invites you to step off the hedonic treadmill and into freedom—where your worth is secure, your body is honored, and your obedience flows from love.

If you’ve ever believed your happiness lives at a number on a scale, this conversation will meet you with truth, compassion, and a better way forward.

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series. Join us Friday for Part 2: "Your Body Is a Temple, Not a Project," where we explore how control masquerades as obedience and why surrender is the most faithful thing you can do.

Are you exhausted from trying to be "good enough" for God? Do you feel guilty when you miss your quiet time, believing your worth is tied to your spiritual consistency?

In this episode, Wilma dismantles the lie of performance-based faith using the SWOP framework. Discover the biblical difference between living as a slave (working FOR approval) and living as a daughter (working FROM acceptance).

You'll learn:

✓ Why God desires a relationship over ritual. (Hosea 6:6)

✓ What Scripture really says about being God’s child—not His slave. (Galatians 4:6–7)

✓ How to reframe quiet time as an invitation, not an obligation.

✓ Why quality matters more than quantity when it comes to Scripture.

✓ Practical steps to replace guilt with grace.

This isn't about doing less—it's about believing differently. When you understand you're already loved, already accepted, and already enough, everything changes.

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"God doesn't want partial freedom. He doesn't want you thriving spiritually but drowning physically. He doesn't want your relationships healthy while your finances are a mess. He wants Total Fitness—wholeness in every area of your life."

Feeling stuck isn't always about not trying hard enough—sometimes it's about focusing on one area of life while others quietly fall apart.

In this episode, I'm introducing you to the SPRISE Framework: the six interconnected areas where God wants to bring complete transformation into your life.

You'll discover:

• Why "godliness" matters in every area of life—not just your spiritual walk
• The six elements of Total Fitness God's Way (and how they work together)
• How to identify which area needs your attention most right now
• Why your mess is actually your message (and how to stop hiding it)
• The difference between religious performance and true spiritual intimacy

The 6 Areas of Total Fitness:

• Spiritual Fitness – Moving from performance to presence with God
• Physical Fitness – Honoring your body from love, not shame
• Relational Fitness – Breaking free from people-pleasing patterns
• Intellectual Fitness – Defeating imposter syndrome and stepping into your calling
• Social Fitness – Using your story to serve and shine your light
• Economic Fitness – Shifting from scarcity to faithful stewardship

This isn't about adding more to your plate—it's about addressing the root issues that keep you stuck in cycles of burnout, perfectionism, and self-doubt.