About this episode

Grace McCready discusses the intersection of dating and eating disorder recovery, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing faith over health idols.

If you've been asking yourself whether you're physically, emotionally, and spiritually prepared for a relationship, or if you're navigating what dating looks like when food and body image are still really tender, this one's for you. Grace McCready is back with a story from her first date. She discovered her date had made health an idol instead of keeping Jesus first. Her takeaway? Both people need their priorities straight, not just the one in recovery. You'll hear how to know if you're reall...

People in this episode

Guest: Grace McCready

Topics covered

• singleness
• dating
• eating disorder recovery
• spiritual preparedness
• body image
• health priorities

Keywords

• singleness
• dating
• eating disorders
• body image
• spirituality
• health
• relationships

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