{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Pretty Hurts: Reclaiming the Body in a World That Sells the Soul","description":" "What do you see when you look in the mirror?" Do you see someone beautiful? A masterpiece? Or something that needs fixing? Who told you what was \u201cflawed\u201d in the first place? In this episode of The Teaology Podcast, we're holding up a mirror to beauty standards, body positivity, and what it truly means to be made in the image of God. We\u2019ll explore: Is beauty and body positivity actually empowering? How do faith and the theology of the Imago Dei fit into modern beauty and body movements? Has beauty become an idol\u2014or even a form of worship\u2014in our culture? How has faith language been co-opted by the makeup and beauty industry? With 28 million Americans getting Botox or fillers last year (a number that\u2019s doubled in just a decade) and billions being spent worldwide on \u201caesthetic maintenance,\u201d we have to ask: Are we caring for our bodies as God intended\u2014or chasing a cultural beauty myth? Pour a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and let\u2019s talk about it. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?  Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.  Credits Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved For more of Maya\u2019s writing, follow her on Substack teaologypod.substack.com Follow the podcast on socials! Instagram: @teaologypodcast Tiktok: @teaologypod \ud83d\udcccCopyright Statement :  All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners. I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, \u201cfair use\u201d is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term \u201cfair use\u201d refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal. Along with this channel, I make no claims to ownership of any of the graphics, images, or music used in this video. The respective copyright holders reserve all rights. ","author_name":"Teaology","author_url":"http:\/\/teaology.libsyn.com\/website","html":"