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Impossible Beauty

Melissa Louise Johnson
Beauty
Body Image
Diet Culture
God
Aging
Eating Disorders
Bible
Christianity
Orthorexia
Impossible Beauty
Good Shepherd Church
Christian Faith
Birds
Joyce Rupp
Christian Diet and Wellness Culture
Yoga
Jesus
Suffering
The Great Morning Revolution
Emotions

The brand of beauty we are so often sold is way too small. It divides and dis-integrates us. Melissa Louise Johnson is on a mission to re-discover authentic beauty. Not the counterfeit kind reserved for the toned and airbrushed, but a lasting kind of beauty. Eternal and sacred. Living and moving all around us. Join Melissa as she interviews men and women who exude internal and eternal beauty in or... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes199Founded7 years ago
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Dr. Charlotte Ord is a UK-based Counselling Psychologist who specializes in helping adolescents and adults with issues around body image, eating disorders, self-esteem and self-acceptance. She was formerly an international strength and conditioning c... more

What if the Life of God, His very Spirit, is actively at work in our lives, our hearts, and in the world around us right now? And what might it be like to cultivate an attentiveness and language for such movement in our lives? These are the topics I ... more

Diet and wellness culture often lead us to fear or restrict certain foods or amounts. Food is often seen as something to be optimized or controlled. But what if we began viewing food from a completely different lens-one of gratitude, abundance, enjoy... more

To “delight” in something or someone is to experience deep joy or to turn toward something with great affection and priority. But what does it mean to delight in God and why does it matter for our faith, for our lives? Those are the questions we tack... more

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Recent Guests

Charlotte Ord
UK-based counselling psychologist specializing in body image and eating disorder recovery
Episode: Episode 199: Dr. Charlotte Ord- Body Image, GLP-1s, & the Resurgence of Diet Culture
Jeremy Sims
Professor of Spiritual Formation at Southeastern University
Southeastern University
Episode: Episode 198: Jeremy Sims-Noticing God’s Movement in Your Life
Andrew Camp
Former chef and pastor; host of The Biggest Table Podcast
The Biggest Table
Episode: Episode 197: Andrew Camp- Can Meals Transform Us?
Stephanie Rousselle
French-born Bible teacher, speaker, host of Gospel Spice Podcast, founder of Gospel Spice Ministries
Gospel Spice Ministries
Episode: Episode 196: Stephanie Rousselle- Awaken Delight
Elizabeth Hall
Dr. Elizabeth Hall, professor of psychology at Biola University, researcher on suffering and meaning-making, co-author of related works
Biola University / Rosemead School of Psychology
Episode: Episode 195: Dr. Liz Hall-Can Suffering Lead to Flourishing?
Lisa Diers
Registered dietitian nutritionist and certified yoga teacher
Private practice in the Twin Cities area, Minnesota
Episode: Episode 194: Lisa Diers RDN, LD, E-RYT-Is Diet Culture Disconnecting You from Your Body?
Lanta Davis
Professor of humanities and literature, author of Becoming by Beholding
Indiana Wesleyan University
Episode: Episode 193: Lanta Davis-The Power of Your Imagination
Kelsey McGinnis
Writer, musicologist, and Christian culture commentator
Regular contributor to Christianity Today; lecturer at Grand View University
Episode: Episode 192: Kelsey McGinnis-The Dangers of Christian Diet and Wellness Culture
Emma Ward
Licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in trauma and relationships
Ahava Integrative Therapy and Training
Episode: Episode 191: Emma Ward, LCMFT- Love as the Path to Emotional Healing

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Melissa Johnson
Host of Impossible Beauty Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Inspiring stories of beauty in trials

    I love how Melissa and her guests share stories of authentic beauty that shines through even when our trials seem otherwise. 💛 Kim Stewart | Book Marketing Mania for Christian Authors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @kimstewinspired
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I love the guests Melissa invites on her show from all walks of life who love the Lord in an authentic way. She has an amazing vulnerability and way of making her guests feel so comfortable. I have been listening to the counter culture message of true beauty portrayed on the show and I feel like it’s making a difference in my life. I am grateful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ljune123
    United States4 years ago
  • Inspiring stories of beauty in trials

    I love how Melissa and her guests share stories of authentic beauty that shines through even when our trials seem otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @kimstewinspired
    United States5 years ago
  • Let’s Redefine Beauty

    You guys, this podcast is THE BEST! Melissa is such a wonderful host with such a great perspective, and her mission to help us rethink beauty is SO important!! The guests she invites on her show are also so incredibly motivating. I always leave the conversations so inspired and empowered to fight off the beauty lies. I personally am on my own mission to help us ladies redefine beauty, too. We deserve better than what the world tells us is beautiful! Use this podcast to arm your Inner Warrior: do... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sfgaldestinedtoroar
    United States5 years ago
  • Inspiring!

    I always leave these podcasts feeling inspired and encouraged. Melissa is so wise and vulnerable. I appreciate her mission of trying to challenge our society views and point us to true beauty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christine Denver
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise vulnerability and warm, insightful conversations.
Guests bring authentic, faith-centered perspectives on beauty and life.
Content is helpful for challenging mainstream beauty standards.

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Episode 199: Dr. Charlotte Ord- Body Image, GLP-1s, & the Resurgence of Diet Culture
Q: What might be a couple ideas for listeners who are wanting to make gains in building that body confidence, and maybe a few tips for them to help them do that for themselves, but also for the kids in their lives?
Ord suggests broadening attention beyond appearance, following diverse people whose activities and values resonate, and giving children representation of people with bodies like theirs living full lives. She also recommends avoiding good-or-bad labels for food and modeling respectful language about bodies.
Episode 199: Dr. Charlotte Ord- Body Image, GLP-1s, & the Resurgence of Diet Culture
Q: What are some of the trends in this new era of diet culture that you're seeing as a bit worrisome?
Ord points to the return of the ultra-thin ideal alongside increased access to GLP-1 medications, as well as cosmetic procedures, anti-aging rhetoric, and appearance optimization. She is concerned these trends can reinforce the idea that attractiveness determines social worth, especially for young people influenced by social media.
Episode 198: Jeremy Sims-Noticing God’s Movement in Your Life
Q: Why would you say it's important for us to cultivate attention and notice the movement of God's Spirit in our lives?
Jeremy explains that attentiveness and naming (spiritual granularity) provide language to recognize how the Spirit forms us, helps us see reality more clearly, and enables healthier responses to life's seasons, including suffering.
Episode 198: Jeremy Sims-Noticing God’s Movement in Your Life
Q: Could you maybe say a little bit about yourself and what you're up to in the world these days?
Jeremy describes his background, family, and current roles: he and his wife Hanna teach at Southeastern University, he in ministry and theology, she in the arts; they balance family life with academic duties and are involved in pastoral and educational work.
Episode 197: Andrew Camp- Can Meals Transform Us?
Q: Could you maybe just say a little bit about yourself and what you're up to in the world these days?
Andrew describes living in Flagstaff, working as a wine rep, hosting The Biggest Table podcast, and exploring the intersection of food and spirituality, especially how meals shape community and faith.

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A thoughtful exploration of beauty as a faith-inflected, inner quality rather than outward appearance. Across episodes, conversations weave theology, psychology, art, and everyday practices to redefine beauty through dignity, embodiment, and relational flourishing. Guests range from theologians and pastors to therapists, artists, and authors who critique diet culture, aging stigma, and media-driven standards, offering practical paths for cultivating beauty rooted in worth, faith, and community. What stands out is the consistent emphasis on grace, imagination, and daily rituals that orient life toward true beauty in a world saturated with superficial ideals.

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Recent guests on Impossible Beauty include:

1. Charlotte Ord
2. Jeremy Sims
3. Andrew Camp
4. Stephanie Rousselle
5. Elizabeth Hall
6. Lisa Diers
7. Lanta Davis
8. Kelsey McGinnis

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