Episode 2: Small, Faithful Steps Matter

In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we explore why small, faithful steps matter—not because they earn God’s love, but because they reflect how we steward what He has entrusted to us.

Using Jesus’ Parable of the Talents, we’re reminded that faithfulness isn’t measured by how much we’re given, but by what we do with what we have. Every servant in the parable was entrusted with something—and every one of us has been entrusted with real, tangible gifts in our daily lives.

We reflect on what stewardship looks like across the many areas God has placed in our care, including:

• Our time and energy
• Our relationships and responsibilities
• Our talents, interests, and resources
• Our thought life and inner world
• And yes—our physical bodies

This episode gently but clearly reframes health and fitness as a stewardship issue, not a vanity issue. We address the common belief that caring for your body is about appearance or pride, and instead return to Scripture’s call to faithfulness, diligence, and excellence—with the right motive.

You’ll hear why:

• God does not call us to mediocrity, but to faithfulness
• Discipline and effort are affirmed in Scripture when rightly ordered
• Caring for your body can support your ability to live out patience, clarity, gentleness, and self-discipline
• Faithfulness isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up with what you’ve been given

Ultimately, this episode invites you to shift the goal:
Not perfection.
Not comparison.
But faithful stewardship.

One day at a time.
One small, faithful step at a time

Connect & Go Deeper

• Grab your copy of Honoring My Temple: Daily Devotionals for Changing Your Eating Habits With God at the Center
• Learn more about SoulStrength Fit faith-based fitness programs
• Connect with Kelly on Instagram
• Learn more about Kelly’s signature 8-week program with 1:1 coaching

In this episode of Honoring My Temple, we explore what Jesus really meant when He said He came to give us life abundantly (John 10:10). Abundant life isn’t about more comfort, more indulgence, or an easier life—it’s about fullness. Life lived according to God’s design, guided by wisdom, self-discipline, and the Holy Spirit.

We’ll talk about why your health, habits, energy, and everyday choices matter deeply to God—and how seemingly harmless comforts like food, distraction, and routine habits can quietly steal from the life Jesus desires for us. Drawing from Scripture, including Deuteronomy 30 and Jesus’ words in John 10, this episode invites you to examine where you may be choosing comfort over life—and how small, faithful choices can lead to lasting freedom.

You’ll hear a powerful reminder from Rick Warren that reframes how we view our bodies, along with practical reflection questions to help you assess:

• What abundant life looks like for you right now
• How food, comfort, or habits may be influencing your peace and self-discipline
• Where awareness can become the first step toward freedom and change

This episode isn’t about guilt or pressure—it’s an invitation. An invitation to choose life, one decision at a time, and to learn how to walk in step with the Spirit in every area of life, including how you care for your body.