Episode 21: The Enemy's Original Play

Biggest Takeaway:
You’ve been blindsided, not broken. The enemy's first play was food—and he's still running it today. But now you know the playbook, and it’s time to fight back with God’s truth, God's food, and God’s clarity.

Episode Overview:
In this solo episode, Matthew Headden kicks off a brand-new season of the Temple Keepers Podcast with a deep and personal message that hits at the root of one of the enemy’s oldest tactics: food. From the Garden of Eden to your dinner table, Satan has used appetite to hijack God’s design. But today, we’re calling out the play.

Matthew walks through Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and the Gospels to expose how Satan has consistently twisted our appetite to weaken our walk with God. But Jesus gives us the model to break the cycle—and this episode lays out the practical, biblical blueprint to start winning this battle in your own life.

You’ll hear:

• What the first and second things God ever said to man were (and why they matter)
• How Satan used food as the first temptation—and is still doing it today
• Why Jesus didn’t white-knuckle through His fast, and what His model teaches us
• How ultra-processed foods override God’s design for your hormones and cravings
• Why choosing man-made food is often a reflection of misplaced trust
• What Scripture says about appetite, idolatry, and turning back to God’s provision
• A practical, grace-filled guide to auditing your plate, finding community, and fixing your eyes on Christ

Whether you’ve struggled with food your whole life, or you’re just starting to question the world’s nutrition standards, this episode will open your eyes and strengthen your walk.

Resources & Links Mentioned:
👉 Download the God Food Guide
👉 Download the Faith & Fitness Book: What Does God Say?

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