Is obsessing over seed oils, beef tallow, sourdough, and toxin-free living actually biblical stewardship — or is it something else?

Biblical counselor and professor Greg Gifford joins the podcast to tackle the growing "crunchy" movement inside the church. We define what extreme crunchiness looks like, why it's spreading among Christians (especially post-COVID), and how fear-based eating can quietly become legalism.

In this episode we cover:

• What "crunchy" and "extreme crunchy" actually means

• Why stewardship gets misused to justify health anxiety

• The danger of Christian Gnosticism in wellness culture

• Romans 14, Christian liberty, and food freedom

• How the sovereignty of God sets us free from fear-based eating

• Practical wisdom for navigating this in Bible studies, friendships, and parenting

Whether you're crunchy, anti-crunchy, or somewhere in the middle — this conversation will help you think biblically about food, health, and honoring God with your body.

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Are you struggling with anxiety, fear, or feeling like life is out of control? In this episode, we dive deep into Psalm 46 to uncover three powerful truths about God's character that can transform the way you face life's hardest moments.

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What We Cover In this Episode:

1. Why "Do not fear" is the most common command in the Bible
2. The historical story behind Psalm 46 (701 B.C. — and why it matters today)
3. 3 attributes of God that are the antidote to anxiety: God is our Refuge - God is our Strength - God is our Very Present Help in times of trouble
4. What "Be still and know that I am God" actually means in context
5. Why trying to face your battles in your own strength will always fall short

Whether you're facing job loss, broken relationships, health struggles, or just the weight of an anxious world — this conversation is for you. Psalm 46:1 — "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

This episode is also brought to you by our ministry partner, the John MacArthur Publishing Group. Get the Triumph of Love Guided Study Questions here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/659ede32850141684af127e7/t/67c0acc9f33b2131375aa500/1740680394167/TheTriumphOfLove_StudyQuestions.pdf

Is Ephesians 5:18 really the most important verse in the New Testament for believers? In this conversation, we break down what it truly means to be filled with the Holy Spirit — and how to actually live it out every single day.

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We cover:

1. What "be filled with the Spirit" really means (and what most Christians get wrong)
2. Why you can't obey a single command without the Holy Spirit's power
3. The 4 valves of a Spirit-filled life: Surrendering, Listening, Obeying, and Trusting
4. The difference between the "black and white" of Scripture and the promptings of the Holy Spirit
5. The "Fill Up & Tune Up" method using the 6 guitar strings as a daily spiritual rhythmWhether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this episode will give you a practical, biblical framework for walking in step with the Spirit moment by moment.

📖 Key Passage: Ephesians 5:18 | Galatians 5:16, 25