I'm Sorry I Got it Wrong: Learning not to Lean on My Own Understanding

Welcome to a heartfelt and transformative episode of Compared to Who?! Today, Heather Creekmore gets real, sharing a sincere apology and a powerful re-focus for the community. If you’ve been on a journey of body image struggles or striving for personal freedom, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Episode Summary:
Heather shares how she’s been convicted about how she’s focused on the roots of body image issues over the past few seasons, particularly focusing too much on intellectual understanding and analysis. Using the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” — Heather shares how she’s issuing a fresh call to the freedom that doesn’t come from unraveling the origins of our issues, but from surrendering to Christ, being discipled, and letting Jesus heal and transform every part of us.

Key Insights from This Episode:

• The Power of Surrender: Understanding why we struggle with body image isn’t the path to freedom; surrendering to Christ is.

• Shift from Self-Help to Discipleship: Heather unpacks the biblical idea of discipleship — growing to be more like Jesus — as the most effective way to address body image battles and find lasting satisfaction.

• Freedom Beyond Understanding: Instead of searching for intellectual solutions or falling into endless self-analysis, this episode encourages letting God into the healing process and allowing your heart (not just your head) to be transformed.

• Counter to Cultural Messages: Heather warns against both secular and “Christian” body positivity messages that focus on self-pride and fixing your exterior, reminding us that Scripture leads us to humility and dependence on Christ.

• Living with Satisfaction: Drawing from Matthew 5:6 and Philippians 3-4, she explores the true path to satisfaction in life and body image, which is found only in hungering and thirsting for righteousness through a relationship with Jesus.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Heather Creekmore’s website: heathercreekmore.com — Sign up for 10 Days of Encouragement!

• 40 Day Body Image Workbook & Journey: improvebodyimage.com — Next group starts October 7th!

• In His Image Women & Teen Girls Conference in Dallas, November 15th

Join the Community:
Subscribe to Heather’s email encouragement or join a coaching group for deeper connection. Connect here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

Connect & Share:
If you’re seeking more than behavior change and longing for deep soul-level transformation, this episode will resonate — share it with a friend or leave a review to help others find gospel-centered hope for body image and self-worth.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.