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Dear Food

A faith-based book series helping Christians heal their relationship with food and emotions

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Dear Food is a Christian-based book series for people who feel stuck in unhealthy eating patterns and want to understand what's really driving them. Julia Fikse built the series around a simple idea: food struggles are rarely just about food, but tangled up with emotions, stress, and spiritual life. Rather than another diet plan, Dear Food combines scripture, coaching tools, and Julia's own honest, often humorous voice to help readers see those connections clearly.

The series works through four books, moving from foundational workbook material to more advanced content and a leader guide for those running a group. Readers can go through it on their own or with others in a Bible study or small group setting, using companion videos and playlists alongside each chapter. The goal throughout is practical: help people break free from unhealthy food behavior and move toward better mental, spiritual, and physical health.

Outcomes

  • Understand how food, emotions, and faith connect
  • Break free from unhealthy food behavior
  • Build a stronger, more grounded faith in daily life
  • Feel more at peace with food instead of guilt
  • Support others through a Bible study or small group

What's included?

  • Book 1: Core Workbook

    The foundational workbook in the Dear Food series, working through the connection between food, emotions, and spiritual life with scripture-based reflection and practical coaching exercises.

  • Book 2: Continuation Material

    Building on Book 1, this volume continues the journey with deeper reflection prompts and coaching tools for working through ongoing food and emotional struggles.

  • Book 3: Advanced Content

    The most in-depth volume in the series, for readers ready to go further into the emotional and spiritual roots of their eating patterns.

  • Book 4: Leader Guide

    A companion guide for anyone leading a Dear Food study through a Bible study or small group, with structure and prompts for guiding group discussion.

  • Chapter Videos

    Short intro and wrap-up videos for each chapter, giving readers extra context and encouragement as they work through the material.

  • Workbook Playlists

    Curated music playlists tied to each workbook, meant to support reflection and set the tone while working through the material.

  • Food/Mood Tracker

    A free tracker to help readers log and notice patterns between what they eat, how they feel, and their emotional state over time.

Who is this for?

  • Christians who feel stuck in unhealthy eating patterns and want a faith-based way to address it
  • People who carry guilt or shame around food and eating
  • Bible study or small group leaders looking for a structured series to guide others through
  • Anyone wanting to explore the emotional and spiritual side of their relationship with food, not just the nutritional side

About the creator

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Julia Fikse

Founder of One Step to Wellness | Christian Health Coach & Emotional Eating Specialist

Julia Fikse has spent more than 35 years as a Christian coach, mentor, and teacher, helping people find hope, healing, and a stronger faith in Jesus. She later became a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and a Nationally Board Certified Healt...