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Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! This week, we are diving into our highly anticipated review of The Biblio Diet by Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin. If you have ever wondered how to use the Bible as an "owner's manual" for your health, this is the episode for you!
Before we jump into the book, Katie kicks things off with a fascinating Random Revelation about the toxic, heavy-metal origins of the phrase "Mad as a Hatter," and gives us a quick update on her Earthley parasite cleanse. Then, we break down the core principles of The Biblio Diet, exploring the incredible healing testimonies of the authors and the biblical case for using food as medicine. We talk about everything from the nutritional powerhouse of ancient, fresh-milled grains to the surprising health benefits of eating your strawberry leaves!
We also get incredibly real with some "Crunchy Confessions." From pregnancy cravings for Lucky Charms to devouring nostalgic chocolate chip cookies at our parents' houses, we are here to remind you that nobody is perfect. The crunchy journey is all about grace over guilt, relying on the Lord's new mercies every morning, and remembering that true health involves stewarding our minds and hearts through forgiveness just as much as it involves eating well.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Random Revelation: The real history behind the "Mad Hatter" and the devastating effects of mercury poisoning in the 1700s.
- Healing Testimonies: How Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin utilized biblical health principles, faith, and prayer to overcome severe, life-threatening illnesses.
- Fruit Leaves for Healing: Looking at Ezekiel 47 to understand why God created the leaves of fruit trees for medicine (and how you can easily start eating strawberry tops!).
- The Bread of Life: Why ancient grains and fresh-milled wheat are nutritional powerhouses compared to modern, highly-processed white bread.
- Crunchy Confessions: Our honest struggles with sugar cravings, visiting family, and why we are swapping "YOLO" for "YALF" (You Actually Live Forever).
- Mindset Medicine: The physical health benefits of practicing true, biblical forgiveness and maintaining a positive, low-cortisol mindset.
- Exercise as Stewardship: Why physical movement is a vital part of stewarding our temple in a modern, sedentary world.
Resources mentioned:
- The Book: The Biblio Diet by Dr. Josh Axe & Jordan Rubin -https://amzn.to/4q03Aec
- Parasite Cleanse: Earthley Wellness - https://www.earthley.com/products/parasite-detox-bundle/?affiliateId=aa0c047c83cd93f47dc6c300
- Podcast Mentioned: The Josh Axe Show
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome, Early Mornings, & Toddler Wake-Up Calls
02:15 Random Revelation: The Toxic Origins of the "Mad Hatter"
07:10 Katie’s Parasite Cleanse Update
11:30 The Biblio Diet Review: Healing Stories from Josh Axe & Jordan Rubin
17:45 Eating the Leaves: Biblical Fruit and Strawberry Tops
21:30 The Bread of Life: Ancient Grains & Fresh-Milled Wheat
25:15 Crunchy Confessions: Pregnancy Cravings & Nostalgic Cookies
32:00 Grace Over Guilt: New Mercies & The "YALF" Mindset
36:45 Exercise, Forgiveness, and Mindset Medicine
42:00 The Biblio Meal Plan & Wrapping Up
Remember, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).
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