In this third episode of our seven-part series on biblical anthropology, Alicia continues the “demolition” phase by tracing how key post-Renaissance thinkers reshaped our modern understanding of the self. Drawing on Carl Trueman’s Strange New World, we explore how ideas from Descartes, Rousseau, Marx, Nietzsche, Freud, and Reich contributed to today’s expressive individualism—and how this cultural inheritance often stands in tension with Scripture’s integrated vision of the human person.

We also reflect on the biblical inner life, Augustine’s journey inward and outward toward God, and what it means to let God have authority over both body and soul. The episode concludes with a guided body prayer inspired by Julian of Norwich.

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Body, soul, myth? Let’s tear down what you think you know. Explore the Bible’s true vision of being human, unlearning dualistic myths, and reclaiming your whole, embodied self in Christ. Join Alicia Laumann as she blends Scripture, history, and heart in The Consecrated Body.

🎙️ About The Consecrated BodyThe Consecrated Body helps Christian women reclaim God’s vision for embodied, whole-life discipleship. In a culture of disconnection, identity confusion, and the misuse of the body, recovering God’s design is urgent. This podcast dismantles cultural lies, rebuilds biblical truth, and offers practical rhythms for living fully integrated and consecrated to Christ.

👋 About Your HostAlicia Laumann is a dance artist, longtime professor, and Christian teacher exploring what it means to be fully human and fully embodied in Christ. After decades of shaping women through movement, formation, and expressive practice, she now helps believers rebuild a biblical vision of the body and whole-person discipleship.

✨ What to Expect in This Episode• Key biblical themes explored• Cultural and historical background• Practical applications for embodied discipleship• A gentle reflection or movement practice• Encouragement for living integrated and present to God

Discover the Hebrew word nephesh—often translated “soul”—and learn how the Bible describes us as whole, embodied beings. Includes six Old Testament word-pictures and a closing body-based prayer through Psalm 23.

This episode is part 1 of my 7-part series Being Human: A Biblical Theology of the Body and Soul.

Ever feel the pull between the impersonal "American Way" and the joyful, intentional "Jesus Way"? In this episode, we unpack Eugene Peterson's call to reorient everything under Christ's kingship—not as added pressure, but as a creative adventure. Drawing from Jennie Allen, learn to weave your life's "threads" (passions, pains, skills, relationships) into organic, joy-filled ways to live Jesus in your daily life! Swap checklists for "get-tos" that refresh your soul and bless others. Perfect for busy women craving purpose amid the rush.

Reflection Questions:

1. If you are being honest, do you live life in the American Way or in a Christ is King way?
2. What’s one thread in your life—maybe a passion, a skill, or even a past struggle—that you feel God might be inviting you to weave into His kingdom work?
3. When you think about anchoring your life’s threads in Christ, what’s one way you can surrender a “must-do” mindset and embrace a “get-to-do” joy in living for Him?

Resources: Eugene Peterson's Jesus: The Truth and the Way (https://renovare.org/articles/jesus-truth-way).

Join host Alicia Laumann on The Consecrated Body as she explores the power of shouting to God in praise, lament, and raw emotion. Through a personal story of her daughter’s struggle with depression, Alicia unpacks biblical calls to raise our voices (Psalm 98:4, Ezra 3:11-13) and the physical benefits of shouting. Discover how honest vocal expression can mend the body-soul divide, drawing us closer to Christ. Reflect with us on bringing your whole self to God and find practical ways to shout for joy inspired by Scripture and C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Reflection questions:

Is there a “right” or “wrong” way to shout to the Lord? Has today’s conversation sparked curiosity about how you can bring your whole self to Him in prayer?

• How do you use your loud voice most often? Is it to tear down (like I sometimes struggle with) or to build up, like cheering for my dance students?

• Are you bringing all of yourself to God—your joys, your pain—or are you holding back, like my daughter did for a time?

• Can you think of ways to weave good, truthful shouting into your life?

In this episode of The Consecrated Body, host Alicia Laumann sits down with Professor Aubri Siebert, a swing and modern dancer, choreographer, and educator at Liberty University. Aubri shares her inspiring journey in dance, from competing on the Lindy Hop circuit to teaching Jazz and Dance History. As a Christian woman, she opens up about how her faith shapes her art, navigating the dance world’s culture, and helping students embrace their God-given bodies. Join us for a heartfelt discussion on blending faith and movement, the beauty of God’s design, and practical wisdom for living as embodied beings in Christ. Tune in to be encouraged by Aubri’s insights and Alicia’s passion for mending the body-soul divide!

Start your college journey with faith and joy! In this episode of The Consecrated Body, we share 10 practical steps for Christian college women to live an embodied life—fully uniting body, soul, and spirit as God’s glorious creation. From curating a God-honoring wardrobe to embracing silly moments that break self-consciousness, discover how to find JOY on campus. Drawing inspiration from John Mark Comer’s wisdom in his book Practicing the Way, we’ll also explore 10 things not to do to stay connected to your body as the Temple of the Living God. Whether you’re facing new challenges or seeking deeper connection with God and others, this episode is your guide to a vibrant, embodied faith. Tune in and kick off the semester right!

In this final introductory episode, host Alicia Laumann explores the body-soul divide many Christian women face today. Reflecting on Nancy Pearcey’s Love Thy Body, Alicia asks: Could healing this divide begin with our physical selves? She proposes a “bottom-up” approach, using intentional, God-centered actions to reconnect body and soul, and invites listeners to consider how our embodied lives can reflect God’s purpose. Join her for a thoughtful discussion on faith, culture, and living as God’s image-bearers.