The God Who Became Bread: A True Story of Starving, Feasting, and Feeding Others (Ep. 180)

About this episode

Emily Wierenga shares her journey from battling anorexia to finding healing and purpose through Christ.

The God Who Became Bread: A True Story of Starving, Feasting, & Feeding Others (Ep. 180). Join us for this powerful episode of Genuine Life Recovery, with author and speaker Emily Wierenga, who nearly starved to death as a young girl but now feeds bodies and souls with the love of God. Emily shares her remarkable journey from battling anorexia and fear to finding healing, identity, and purpose through Christ. As the author of The God Who Became Bread: A True Story of Starving, Feasting, and Feeding Others, Emily opens up about the moment God met her in a hospital room, the deep faith lessons she learned in Africa, and how those experiences led her to found The Lulu Tree, a nonprofit ministry serving mothers and children in Uganda and Sierra Leone. Her story reminds us that God still works miracles — in our hearts, our families, and across the world. Through surrender, grace, and community, we can all learn what it means to be truly fed. Learn more about Emily’s ministry and writing at www.emilywierenga.com.

People in this episode

Host: Jodie Stevens

Guest: Emily Wierenga

Topics covered

• anorexia
• faith
• healing
• nonprofit
• identity
• purpose

Keywords

• anorexia
• healing
• faith
• nonprofit
• identity
• purpose
• Emily Wierenga
• The Lulu Tree

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Lulu Tree

Books & works: The God Who Became Bread: A True Story of Starving, Feasting, and Feeding Others

Places: Uganda, Sierra Leone

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