Be Good to Your Body: Getting Back to God's Design in a World of Wellness Trends, Quick Fixes, and Conflicting Health Advice

by Jordan Lee Dooley

The bestselling author of Own Your Everyday and Embrace Your Almost leads you on a journey of health and faith as you pursue wellness as a way to worship God without turning wellness into a god you worship.

“In her most profound work to date, Jordan has taken historical biblical truths and translated them into daily, practical, healthy rhythms.”—Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds Fun

For too long, women have been caught in the relentless cycle of dieting fads and fleeting body-positivity trends, quick-fix weight-loss solutions, and intimidating lifestyle overhauls. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by society’s false promises and conflicting advice, you’re not alone.

Jordan Lee Dooley knows this struggle well. She has navigated the same confusing landscape, all while grappling with the constant feeling of never doing enough.

In Be Good to Your Body, Jordan invites you on a powerful journey of health and faith. She shows you how to pursue wellness as an act of worship to God, rather than making wellness itself an idol. Drawing on scientific research, Scripture, expert insights, and her own experiences, she reveals

● how to view your body as a God-given gift, not a project to fix
● the pitfalls of diet culture and self-love—and why neither extreme satisfies
● the biblical principle of stewardship as a path to holistic health
● practical steps and daily habits to align your health practices with God’s design

Jordan points you back to biblical foundations and the goodness of God, What if the real solution to the extremes of diet culture and body positivity has been there all along, nestled in the pages of the Bible—the Word of the One who created our bodies and knows exactly what they need to thrive?

Discover the joy of honoring your body as you return to the good things God made for you as you embrace a wellness journey that nourishes your spirit and brings you closer to your creator.

227 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 21, 2025

Reviews

[Angela Cross · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is one of the more well rounded books on wellness. Definitely heavy on her personal story and less information about what to do, but felt refreshing to read an approach that wasn’t over the top and was grounded in scripture!

[Shay McCoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall really loved the message of stewardship in the book and while our health journey is ultimately up to God, we can still be good to the bodies that He has given us. I wish there had been a bit more scripture, seemed really focused mainly on a few chapters in Genesis. I also didn’t fully relate to the health struggles the author faced so it was hard to connect but I definitely sympathize and appreciate her honest story.

[Jacquie Prouty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great read! So practical & helpful. A book and principles I will come back to often! I loved her perspectives and wisdom, but also loved how she didn’t shy away from making sure her perspectives were rooted in scripture and sharing the hard things. Lots to take away from this one! I highly recommend!

[Emily Wertz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I heard an interview with the author and was intrigued which is what prompted purchasing this book. With so much information coming our way around wellness, body image, etc., I found this book to be both a refreshing and spiritually grounded approach to wellness. It is both practical and realistic, challenging the reader to wrestle with the idea of stewardship of their body and resources.

[Lexie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that I will certainly reread! Perfect for motherhood, ideal for hope after miscarriages or infertility, and helpful tips to apply in our ever-changing world. Her personal experiences lend well with sharing her knowledge of unique areas of life all with the intention of "Be(ing) Good to Your Body."

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good thorough information. Book seemed long to read with lots of words and narrative. I would have liked more concise bullet points. While great to hear from a younger person I will search for books with this topic from older women with more insight and perspective

[Katie Ludwick · Rating 3 out of 5]

The message the author was trying to get across was good....the writing was not great, though. This book could have been half the pages it is due to so much repeat and repetition.

[Alisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great eye opener

This book was really good for mothers and wives. I wish that it had more details on things that are harmful for your body when it comes to the food. Other than that it was a really good read. It captured the readers attention a lot more. It had a good message behind it.