I Don’t Like My Body - Can How I Think About God Change How I See Myself? - Lisa Whittle

Candace and Lisa get practical about why many of us feel exhausted—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and how a biblical view of the body of Christ can ease the overwhelm. From “room mom” confessions to spiritual gift tests, burnout, and the courage to receive help, they show how community can literally help your body heal.  Candace shares a vulnerable story about leaving The View and how Val stepped in to get her home, while Lisa reflects on pride, strength, and learning to receive prayer. Listener questions on friendship and modesty round out a heartfelt, hope-filled conversation that points to next steps you can take today. Listener Questions Featured: Kristen: “I still struggle finding friends in my community. Any advice?” Jacqueline: “What role should parents play in encouraging modesty in fashion?”Next step: Download The Whole Body Guide (free) at Candace.com—your companion for Season 11’s themes—plus find Lisa’s Body & Soul Bible study in the show notes. We’re better together! Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  SPONSORS -Cozy Earth https://cozyearth.com/pages/candace 40% off with code CANDACE -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your body have a memory?  Candace and Lisa dig into how hidden stress, bitterness, and fractured relationships can surface as very real physical symptoms—and how Scripture gives language and hope for healing.  Lisa shares a surprising story about a rash that vanished when she threw away a “bitterness list,” and Candace opens up about panic in New York after leaving The View and why a Vancouver hotel triggers old eating-disorder patterns. Together they connect clinical insights to a whole-body theology: we’re image bearers, made for unity in the Body of Christ, and freedom grows where forgiveness and wise boundaries take root.  Stay to the end for a listener Q&A on anxiety, daily mental health rhythms, and learning to see the “best thing that could happen.” Connect with Lisa Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -Cozy Earth https://cozyearth.com/pages/candace 40% off with code CANDACE -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Light of the World Film https://lightoftheworld.com/tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am going on tour for the first time ever this fall November 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd in four special cities. Join me for laughs, games, Full House trivia, real conversations around women's wellness, and I'll be taking audience questions. Tickets and info at candace.com/tour - Atlanta is already sold out! What does it really mean to love and care for yourself as a follower of Jesus?  In this powerful conversation, Candace and Lisa continue their discussion on the body as a temple, diving into the tension between self-love and God’s love. With honesty and vulnerability, they tackle the misconceptions the church and culture have fed us, and how only the love of God can give us true body freedom.Listener questions open the door to discussions on self-care, body goals, and how to root our choices in God’s Word. Candace also shares her own struggles around posting fitness content online and how she evaluates her motives through the lens of honoring God. Lisa offers wisdom on separating temporary highs from lasting freedom, and together they remind us that only God’s love can transform the way we see and treat our bodies.Don’t miss the free Whole Body Guide designed to walk you through this season’s themes: download it today at Candace.com. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 Shari Braendel- Color Analyst: https://www.stylebycolor.com/ SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -NuEthix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -Cozy Earth cozyearth.com/candace 40% off with code CANDACE -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am going on tour for the first time ever this fall November 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd in four special cities. Join me for laughs, games, Full house trivia, real conversations around women's wellness, and I'll be taking audience questions. Tickets and info at candace.com/tour What comes to mind when you hear “your body is a temple”? For many of us, this verse has been used as a weapon of shame rather than a source of freedom.  In this powerful conversation, Candace and Lisa unpack the truth of 1 Corinthians 6:19, diving into how the Church has often misapplied it, how purity culture distorted it, and why understanding the indwelling of the Holy Spirit changes everything about how we see our bodies.Candace opens up vulnerably about her early years of marriage and the struggle to embrace her body without shame. Together, she and Lisa guide listeners toward a whole-body theology that replaces fear and behavior modification with grace, beauty, and the truth that we are beloved temples of God’s Spirit.This episode also includes real and tender listener questions—about navigating a spouse’s porn addiction, and about breaking cycles of negative self-talk and body hatred. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -WeShare  https://www.weshare.org/candace -NuEthix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why can’t you seem to have a “body breakthrough”? In this heartfelt conversation, Candace and Lisa dismantle the myth that freedom comes from a single moment of change. Instead, they uncover the truth: transformation is a long road we walk with Jesus.From ‘80s nostalgia to the theology of body and soul, they explore how discipline, acceptance, and spiritual warfare intersect in our struggles with our bodies. With honesty and humor, they address cultural pressures, the lies of the enemy, and why building a theological foundation changes everything.Candace and Lisa answer listener questions from Birdie on postpartum acceptance and Jilly on asking for help without resentment.  Get the Whole Body Guide - a practical resource designed to walk you through this season - available now at Candace.com and linked in the show notes. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com⁠ YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: ⁠https://letsbeclear.substack.com⁠ More Tips! ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips⁠  And Lisa’s hat! ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1⁠ SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Cozy Earth cozyearth.com/candace ; Use Code CANDACE for 40% off -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we do with the wounds our bodies have absorbed—both visible and invisible?  Candace and Lisa explore how body trauma, shame, and criticism shape how we see ourselves, often without us even realizing it. They share deeply personal stories, from unwanted physical encounters to hurtful comments and industry rejection, revealing how those moments lodged themselves in their hearts and memories. But this conversation isn’t just about pain—it’s about healing. Through a theology rooted in the person of Jesus, the one who bore physical and emotional wounds for our freedom, they uncover the hope that comes from bringing our experiences into the light.  Whether you're still carrying childhood shame or navigating confusing compliments as an adult, this episode invites you to pursue wholeness in body and soul. Plus, they answer a listener question from Eliana on how to break free from the cycle of body negativity and inconsistent self-discipline. Get your free Whole Body Guide at Candace.com and follow along with Lisa's Body and Soul Bible study book. Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com⁠ YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: ⁠https://letsbeclear.substack.com⁠ More Tips! ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips⁠  And Lisa’s hat! ⁠https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1⁠ SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Cozy Earth cozyearth.com/candace ; Use Code CANDACE for 40% off -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace and Lisa dive into a raw confession: "Dear God, I don’t like my body." This episode of Body & Soul explores what happens when our physical reality feels like a burden—whether due to chronic pain, mental health struggles, or just the quiet disappointment we carry. Candace shares the personal toll of living with migraines and the resentment it has sometimes stirred. Lisa opens up about hormonal changes, perimenopause, and the grief of realizing her body will never be what it once was. Together, they reflect on how body grief, trauma, and identity are deeply intertwined—and how Scripture offers a redemptive path forward. If you've ever looked in the mirror and felt more frustration than freedom, this conversation will meet you there. It's for every woman who has whispered to God, "Why this body?" Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Cozy Earth cozyearth.com/candace ; Use Code CANDACE for 40% off -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw and deeply personal episode of Body & Soul, Candace and Lisa continue their vulnerable journey into how we see and treat our bodies. Lisa shares a moment from childhood that shaped her entire body story—a traumatic exposure to pornography that led to years of compartmentalization and perfectionism. Candace relates through her own early body awareness, acting pressures, and a lifelong internal battle with image and value. Together, they unpack why our relationships with our bodies go sideways—from treating our bodies like projects or performances, to seeing them as props for approval. They introduce the "trifecta" of body compartmentalization and explain why only a solid foundation can bring lasting freedom. They also respond to a moving listener question about emotional eating and point toward scripture as the root of transformation. Which of the three body perspectives do you relate to most: project, prop, or object? Have you ever treated your body like an opponent rather than an ally? What does renewing your mind with scripture look like for you? Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / @lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -NuEthix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the premiere of Season 11, Body & Soul, Candace and her guest co-host Lisa Whittle begin a vulnerable and powerful conversation about their lifelong struggles with body image, disordered eating, and mental exhaustion. From Lisa’s seminary days of Skittles and Diet Coke lunches to Candace’s behind-the-scenes pressures as a young actress, both women reveal how shame and comparison shaped their self-worth. But this season isn’t about staying stuck. Lisa introduces the concept of "whole body theology," a Biblical foundation that reframes how we view our bodies—not as projects to fix, but as vessels created for God’s glory. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by conflicting health advice, or caught in a cycle of striving and self-loathing, this episode offers gospel-centered hope for a new way forward. Because when body and soul are seen together, healing begins. What part of Candace or Lisa’s story resonated most with you? Have you ever felt exhausted by all the advice about health and wellness? What does freedom in your body look like to you? Connect with Candace and Lisa Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Lisa Whittle on  Instagram: / lisawhittle  Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial  Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips  SPONSORS -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when we stop trying to “fix” our bodies—and start seeing them through the lens of our faith? Season 11 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast is with guest co-host Lisa Whittle. Together, they share why this deeply personal, biblically grounded season—Body and Soul—was born from vulnerability, not vanity. This season goes deep with real conversations about body shame, trauma, identity, and healing. What’s your biggest struggle when it comes to your body image? Have you ever connected your physical story to your spiritual one? What are you hoping to heal in your body and soul this season? Episodes start Tuesday July 22nd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices