Melissa Powell

Dr. Melissa Powell is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC). She is married to Chris Powell, Executive Pastor at North Shore Fellowship, and the mother of two children. An old dog, a good book, a big salad, and a long walk are a few of her favorite things.

Melissa Powell

Posts by Melissa Powell

Psalm 34: Giving Our Children a Taste of God’s Goodness

Family Meals: Big Benefits for Big Kids

Creating Safe Spaces in Our Parenting

How Summer Camp Prepared Our Family for Hard Things

Prelude to a Feast: Remembering God’s Promises to the Nations at the Dinner Table

Letter of Recommendation for the Pandemic College Student

Confession Is the Compost of a Spiritually Fruitful Family

Proverbs for Parents: Hunger and the Fullness of God

Body Image In the Image of God

Dear Parent of a College Freshman Home for the Holidays

Compassionate Eating: Love, Pray, Eat

Church Is a Family Meal With Spiritual Food

A Nutrient-Dense Theology of Food for Families

Taste and See: A Recipe for Trusting God With Our Family’s Diet

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