Embodied Holiness: The Biblical Call to Bodily Care

by Lainey Greer

In Embodied The Biblical Call to Bodily Care, author Lainey Greer challenges the Christian tendency to undervalue the body. Drawing on biblical, historical, and theological arguments, she contends that our physical bodies are integral to our spiritual lives. By neglecting our bodies, the church misses out on opportunities to glorify God and live out its faith fully.   Greer explores the roots of body-neglecting beliefs in neo-Gnosticism and offers practical guidance for embracing embodied holiness. She demonstrates how a renewed understanding of the body can lead to healthier, more fulfilling lives and a stronger witness for Christ in a world that often disregards the importance of physical well-being.    This book offers a powerful call to action, urging Christians to confront body-denying beliefs within the church and culture and to embrace embodied holiness as a beacon of light in a world that often disregards the physical. 

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

288 pages, Paperback

Published October 15, 2025

Reviews

[Eric & · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Lainey Greer takes upon herself, the honorable task of speaking to an uncomfortable subject matter, which is ill health in the Church of Jesus Christ. We can talk about many things comfortably, but “don’t take my tater tots away from me.”
Culturally, food is a bonding agent, bringing people together around a table in community. This is a good and healthy thing. However, the devil will always take what is good and spin it to make it harmful and destructive. We constantly are bombarded with spiritual darts, and the church of Jesus Christ needs to be spiritually aware, concerning when and where those attacks show up. Armed with the Sword of the Spirit , we take back with the devil stole, and in this instance, bodily health and well-being. Thank you, Dr. Greer!