The Holiday Season is Here: Let’s Make It Holy and Healthy!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—but let’s be real. The holidays can leave us feeling stressed, overbooked, and far from healthy. Between endless to-do lists and indulgences that derail our goals, it’s easy to lose sight of the true reason for the season.

But what if this year could be different? Imagine embracing a calm, Christ-centered holiday that nourishes your heart, strengthens your body, and refreshes your spirit with God’s peace.

In this episode, I’m sharing 9 simple and powerful ways to trade the holiday hustle for holy rest. Together, we’ll shift our focus from the world’s chaos to His presence—and find joy in a healthier, holier season.

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A Holiday Shift: From Stress to Peace in His Presence

I stared at my holiday to-do list, already feeling its weight pressing down on me. Every year, I vowed to...

God is with you in your pain, when you don't know what to do, and He is helping you through! Keep your faith!

Are you going through a hard season where you need to trust God?

• Did something very painful just happen?
• Are you praying for answers, because you don't know what to do?
• Do you need hope?

Friend, I just went through this and my heart is with you!

I recently went through something very difficult that caused me deep pain and uncertainty, and I can confidently say that God showed me some profound truths through it all. In the storm, I was reminded of His unwavering presence and faithfulness, and I want to encourage you with the 3 lessons He taught me. I also have a freebie for you 50 Christian Quotes to Inspire Your Fitness Every Day, you can get it here, https://www.kimdolanleto.com/quotes

I have a feeling you’re like me and you love God and we want Him to bless every part of our lives but for some reason, don’t we forget to invite Him into our...

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with messages about who we should be and what we should look like, it can be easy to forget the incredible truth of our identity in Christ. As Christian women, it's essential to remind ourselves of the beautiful and unchanging truths found in God's Word.

Jesus wants you to have peace with yourself. He died for it. And though we grapple with finding it, these 7 Bible verses and power statements will be your weapons to reclaiming your God-given identity and confidence.

Did you know that 91% of women are said to be unsatisfied with their appearance? Let’s change that today! 

7 Bible Verses for a Christian Body Image and Power-Packed Statements

1. I am handmade by God (Isaiah 64:8) "But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand."

Just as a potter carefully shapes each piece of clay, God has intricately designed each one of us with purpose and love. Every detail of...

You can lose weight. You can get healthy. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! These 7 Bible verses for Christian weight loss will help you lose weight, gain control over emotional eating, and transform your mind, heart, and body! And, they come with a POWER Thought to help you overcome where you are stuck!

In our daily walk with Christ, we are called to live a life of self-discipline and self-control, even in our eating habits. As Christian women, we have answers in the Bible about how to eat and find our greatest health. 

These 7 Scriptures and Power Statements will transform your eating habits!

1. Invite Jesus to Eat with You

I will open the door and invite Jesus to eat with me.

Revelation 3:20 says, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." This beautiful promise reminds us to include Jesus in every aspect of our lives, including our...

Today, I’m diving into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us on a fitness journey: perfectionism. Let’s start by acknowledging that expectations are not inherently bad. They can motivate us and give us a sense of direction. But when these expectations morph into an unattainable standard of perfection, they can become a heavy burden.

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A Personal Reflection

Today’s discussion is personal. I’m sharing deep thoughts, prayers, and revelations from my journal on this topic. This past Sunday, I opened my Bible to Psalm 116:6-8 (NKJV):

“I was brought low, and He saved me. Return to your rest, O my soul, For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. For You have delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from falling.”

Friend, do you ever feel like you’re failing? Are you hard on yourself? Do you want to stop the constant feeling of falling short? Did you know that trying to be perfect is...

Today, I am thrilled to introduce a special guest to you, Christa Hannon, on the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, as we dive into an important topic: how our past can affect our ability to get fit and know our worth. From childhood traumas to past attempts at getting fit, we must spot the issues that are keeping us from God's best for us. This episode will show you how.

Christa Hannon shares her story in this Strong. Confident. HIs. Podcast Episode about how forgiveness was crucial to her freedom. She battled with her weight and her worth, but God used her struggle to teach her His love and acceptance of her, and now she teaches other women the same through a fitness class called Fitness and Flowers.

Many of us find ourselves stuck in a rut, weighed down by past experiences or failures. It’s crucial to remember that God is using these moments to shape us. So, don’t give up!

Only God Defines You

One of the most liberating truths in Christianity is that...

I  was blown away by the response from my last Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, episode 206: How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Weight Loss and Fitness Goals. So many of you messaged me that sharing this episode helped you see how your past trauma or pain was making you self-sabotage.

I prayed about what to share this week and God made it clear the conversation wasn’t over, we need to break the cycle of self-sabotage and He showed me something that I cannot wait to share with you!

These steps and scriptures are going to help you get free!

What is Self-sabotage?

Okay, let’s recap what we learned about self-sabotage. The reason why you self-sabotage is that it allows you to predict what is going to happen, which gives you the illusion of self-control.

One source shared this, “There is The Illusion of Control Through Self-Sabotage, because this form of self-control, albeit negative, reassures your deep-seated beliefs that you're a failure or a loser. By...

What Does The Bible Say About Fitness?

This is one of the most important blogs and episodes I’ve ever done because many Christians don't know what the Bible says about fitness.

I find it interesting that fitness is so separate from the Christian life, don't you? And I don’t think it’s an accident. 

Have ever wondered…

• What does the Bible say about fitness? 
• How do I make fitness Christian?
• What if I’m a Christian and I don’t believe it’s biblical to take care of myself?

Today’s message is for you! I will give you scriptures and help you get answers that give you clarity, which creates peace and results in your life. I made a Freebie for you too! You can get it here, Get 25 Faith-Filled Quotes to Motivate Your Fitness!

Let’s dive in!

Does God Want You To Be Fit?

Okay let’s be honest, have you ever wondered deep down in your heart if God wants you to be fit, if is it okay to be fit, and what the Bible...

Today, we have a special treat for you on the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast– an inspiring conversation with the talented and Emmy-nominated national host, Megan Alexander.  You might recognize her from CBS's "Inside Edition," Thursday Night Football, or the Country Music Awards.

Not only is she a familiar face on television, but Megan is also a bestselling author, mama to three, and the host of the holiday travel show, "Small Town Christmas." 

Megan and I sat down to discuss the importance of faith in culture and as women of God, we need to take our seat at the table God has prepared for us.

Here are the conversation topics, but please listen to this episode on the podcast player above or watch the live taping below!

Taking Your Seat at the Table

Megan Alexander shared some powerful insights. 

She said, “You have more power than you think. What matters to you? What are the non-negotiable? What if we could raise up strong solid women of faith in...

FOX News Sunday's, Shannon Bream, joins us today to share about God’s love for us and how it has led her and sustained her. You don’t want to miss the advice she has for those of us with big goals. Shannon is the author of the number one New York Times bestsellers The Women of the Bible Speak and The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak, the anchor of FOX News Sunday, and FOX News Channel’s chief legal correspondent.

Shannon and I sit down to have a very real talk about her heart behind her new book, the struggles of reaching your goals, and a message that will help you know God’s love for you. We are so grateful you are joining us.

Shannon talks about God’s love for us and why she wrote her new book, Love Stories of the Bible Speak. 

She draws lessons from the good, the bad, and the ugly of Biblical romances, friendships, and families. She shows how God’s love is often very different from ours, turning upside down our assumptions about...