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Why the Church Won't Talk About Food w/ Christian Nutritionist Kat Owens

Episode 130 Published 1Β month, 1Β week ago
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Overcoming fear of legalism allows us to apply faith to everyday life. Learn why avoiding topics not explicitly commanded limits your growth.

Many Christians struggle with a fear of legalism that keeps them from discussing relevant cultural or practical topics. This hesitation often prevents us from applying our faith to areas of life that fall outside of strictly commanded biblical mandates. We discuss why this mindset can be a hindrance to spiritual maturity and how to expand your perspective on integrating faith into daily decisions.

By moving past the fear of legalism, you can begin to see how biblical principles apply to broader life choices. This conversation helps you identify where you might be limiting your worldview and encourages a more robust application of scripture. We address the tension between strict adherence to rules and the freedom to pursue wisdom in all areas, ultimately helping you navigate complex topics with confidence.

πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

πŸ“ Kat Owens website – https://www.eatbyfaith.online/
πŸ“ Kat Owens on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/eatbyfaith_biblicalnutrition/
πŸ“ Eat by Faith, available for pre-order from Founders Press – https://founderspress.org/products/eat-by-faith?srsltid=AfmBOooR2ZiNWH708aeJhVx4R_RsCcGR86d5GjhSgPsXP7EtToY4wXTo
πŸ“ Our episode with Andy Felton – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTeg1-r0WRI&t=1s
πŸ“ Our episode with Charles Mayfield on pork – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_B-v4O5tnQ&t=393s
πŸ“ Bonus episode on the biblical perspective on pork – https://www.patreon.com/ModernAncestralMamas/posts/exclusive-with-154464560
πŸ“ Weston A. Price Foundation – https://www.westonaprice.org/
πŸ“ Nourishing Junk Food – https://www.fornutrientssake.com/shop/p/nourishing-junk-food-cookbook
πŸ“ Website – https://www.modernancestralmamas.com

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:
βœ”οΈ Why the fear of legalism keeps Christians from talking about food at all
βœ”οΈ The keto argument that contradicts itself, cholesterol versus glucose
βœ”οΈ Ancestral eating without evolution, and why Weston A. Price lands closer to a Christian worldview
βœ”οΈ Dominion over creation as the foundation for food quality
βœ”οΈ What the Daniel fast actually teaches, and why it takes a miracle to thrive on a plant-based diet
βœ”οΈ The spiritual picture in eating meat, and why you cannot avoid death in a fallen world
βœ”οΈ Gluttony, appetite, and why restriction is what makes us feel out of control
βœ”οΈ Seed oils, endocannabinoids, and how low quality fats hijack normal hunger signals
βœ”οΈ Trusting kids' intuition without letting them run the kitchen
βœ”οΈ Donuts in the foyer and goldfish in children's church, what we can actually do about it
βœ”οΈ Bread, alcohol, and pork, quality over prohibition

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