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Nourishing Teens: Food, Faith and Family Meals with Jenna Braddock

How do we help teens develop a healthy relationship with food—without fear, shame, or control? From “That’s gross” to “I’m still hungry,” parenting teens around food, nutrition, and body image can feel exhausting. Social media, diet culture, and comparison only make it harder—especially for Christian families trying to stay rooted in faith. In this episode of Rooted by the River, John interviews registered dietitian and nutrition expert Jenna Braddock about teens, food, body image, and God’s design for nourishment. This honest, practical conversation explores how faith shapes the way we talk about food at home—and how parents can guide kids toward healthy eating without power struggles. 👉 In this episode, you’ll learn: Common nutrition struggles for teenagers How faith and food are deeply connected How to teach kids to trust their bodies instead of diet rules Why comparison and control harm body image The spiritual and relational power of family meals “One of the most powerful things you can do for your health is cook and eat with the people you love. Shared meals can change lives.” — Jenna Braddock 📌 Perfect for: Christian parents, youth pastors, family ministry leaders, and anyone raising teens. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Intro 1:26 Nutrition challenges for teens 6:04 Food & God: faith-based perspective 10:38 “Caught vs. taught” food lessons 15:32 Comparison, body image & connection 23:56 Why family meals matter 31:27 Final takeaways 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on parenting, faith, and raising rooted families.