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"Is 'Crunchy' Christianity Biblical? Seed Oils, Stewardship & Fear-Based Eating | Greg Gifford" Mar 10, 2026

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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.

This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan

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What the Bible Says About Fear and Anxiety | Psalm 46 Explained | Jonny Ardavanis Mar 03, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu/dialin

Get your copy of The Triumph of Love here (Study Questions Below): https://www.gracebooks.com/the-triumph-of-love-the-believers-victory-over-dou.html

What We Cover In this Episode:

Why "Do not fear" is the most common command in the Bible
The historical story behind Psalm 46 (701 B.C. — and why it matters today)
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
What "Be still and know that I am God" actually means in context
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

How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit Every Day | 4 Practical Steps from Ephesians 5:18 Feb 24, 2026

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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.

This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. To join thousands living in Freedom with nothing to hide visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin.

**Use our unique code: DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan**

We cover:

What "be filled with the Spirit" really means (and what most Christians get wrong)
Why you can't obey a single command without the Holy Spirit's power
The 4 valves of a Spirit-filled life: Surrendering, Listening, Obeying, and Trusting
The difference between the "black and white" of Scripture and the promptings of the Holy Spirit
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

Biblical Productivity: Morning Routines, Goal Setting & Time Management for Christians Feb 17, 2026

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Are you being productive for the world's reasons or God's glory? In this episode, Reagan Rose (author of "Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God") shares the biblical foundation for Christian productivity and practical steps to steward your time well.

This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit masters.edu

What You'll Learn:

• The difference between worldly productivity and Christian productivity

• 5 pillars of biblical productivity (why we belong to God matters)

• How to craft a power morning routine (Prayer, Organization, Word, Exercise, Reading)

• Setting goals and tracking commitments God's way

• Why Christians should care about being productive

• Living your life for the "well done" from Jesus

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: "Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God" by Reagan Rose

• Website: RedeemingProductivity.com

Connect with Reagan Rose:

🌐 RedeemingProductivity.com

🎧 Redeeming Productivity Podcast

📺 Redeeming Productivity YouTube Channel

How to Live For Christ in a Hostile World | Jonny Ardavanis Feb 10, 2026

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Living for Jesus in an increasingly hostile culture can leave Christians feeling bitter and defensive. But what if we're missing something crucial about how we're called to engage the lost world?

In this episode, we walk through Titus 3 and unpack three essential truths for staying tender-hearted toward unbelievers:

1️⃣ Remember who you were before Christ (vv. 1-3)

2️⃣ Remember what God has done (vv. 4-7)

3️⃣ Remember your calling (v. 8)

We discuss navigating a post-Christian America, the danger of confusing the mission field with your enemy, and why evangelistic engagement is the antidote to growing callous toward the lost.

This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu

Why Your Words Matter More Than You Think | The Power of the Christian Tongue Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, we dive into what the Bible says about how Christians should use their tongues. Building on our previous discussion about illegitimate uses of speech, we explore four biblical purposes for our words and practical ways to honor God with what we say.

🗣️ Four Reasons God Gave Us the Tongue: 1. To speak the truth (Ephesians 4:15, 25) 2. To build others up through edifying words (Ephesians 4:29) 3. To demonstrate tenderhearted kindness (Ephesians 4:32) 4. To praise and glorify God (Psalm 63:3)

Key Takeaways:

A commitment to honesty is the backbone of Christian speech
Every word should build up, never simply to harm
Our speech should always be gracious and "seasoned with salt" (Colossians 4:6)
What comes out of our mouths reflects what's in our hearts
We can't transform our tongues without God transforming our hearts Practical

Applications: • Be quick to hear, slow to speak (James 1:19) • Pray Scripture over your speech (Psalm 19:14, Psalm 141:3) • Speak according to the need of the moment • Let your words give grace to those who hear

Taming the Tongue (James 3): Gossip, Slander & “Respectable Sins” That Can Destroy Your Witness Jan 27, 2026

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How powerful are your words—really? In this episode, we open James 1:26 and James 3 to expose the “respectable sins” of the tongue: gossip, slander, lying, crude talk, and careless words. Scripture is clear: the tongue reveals the heart, and unchecked speech can lead to self-deception and spiritual harm.

This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu

We walk through five biblical realities about the tongue—why it’s powerful, restless, foul, prone to lying, and deadly through gossip—and why believers must bridle the tongue for the glory of God. If you’ve ever brushed off gossip as “not that serious,” these passages will challenge you.

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💬 Question: Which “tongue sin” do you think Christians minimize most—gossip, sarcasm, exaggeration, or crude joking?

When Your Heart Grows Cold: How to Restore Your Love for Christ Jan 20, 2026

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Have you been serving, staying doctrinally sound, and doing all the “right” Christian things—but feel your love for Jesus growing cold? In Revelation 2, Jesus praises the church in Ephesus for their diligence, discernment, and perseverance, but then gives a sobering rebuke: “You have left your first love.”

This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu

In this episode, we unpack what it means to leave your first love (not in sequence, but in prominence) and why a cold, apathetic heart is spiritually dangerous—even if your life looks strong on the surface. Using the Challenger space shuttle tragedy as an illustration of a “missing critical piece,” we look at Christ’s clear prescription for spiritual apathy:

Remember where you’ve fallen (preach the gospel to yourself)
Repent (this is a heart issue, not just burnout)
Return to “the deeds you did at first”

We also discuss what those “first deeds” can look like: renewed hunger for God’s Word, fervent prayer, love for God’s people, evangelistic zeal, and honest confession—not just going through the motions.

If you’ve been asking:

“Why don’t I love Jesus like I used to?”
“How do I overcome spiritual dryness?”
“What does Revelation 2 teach the church today?” …this conversation is for you.

Scripture: Revelation 2:1–7

The Story That Exposed My Self-Righteousness (Luke 18:9-14) Jan 15, 2026

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In this episode, we walk through Luke 18:9–14—the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector—and answer one of the most important questions in human history: How can a sinner be made right with God?

This passage completely reshaped the way I understood the gospel of grace, because it exposes the danger of self-righteousness, especially for people who grew up in church and know all the “right answers.” It’s possible to look religious, speak the language, and still be resting your confidence in what you’ve done—or haven’t done—rather than Christ alone.

We cover:

The context of Luke 17–18 and the question: “How do I enter the kingdom of God?”
Why God’s holiness makes the gospel necessary
What a Pharisee would have looked like in Jesus’ day (religious elite, moral rigor, spiritual discipline)
Why a tax collector was viewed as the worst kind of sinner in Jewish society
The difference between pride masked as humility vs true repentance
The tax collector’s plea for mercy and how it points to propitiation (wrath satisfied by a substitute)
Why Jesus says the tax collector went home justified—and the Pharisee didn’t
The core of salvation: merit vs mercy, self-justification vs free gift, works vs graceIf you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve subtly drifted into a “good person” version of Christianity, this conversation will challenge you to re-center your hope on Jesus’ blood and righteousness—not your performance.

Passage: Luke 18:9–14

Topics: justification, repentance, grace, self-righteousness, holiness of God, gospel clarity, Pharisees, tax collectors, propitiation, Christian testimony

Biblical Anxiety Relief: Finding Perfect Peace in God | Isaiah 26:3-4 Jan 06, 2026

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Over 1.6 billion Google results for "how to find peace" – yet anxiety continues to plague our generation. In this episode, we explore Isaiah 26:3-4 and discover why true peace isn't found through self-help books or better circumstances, but through a steadfast mind fixed on God.

This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. To join thousands living in Freedom with nothing to hide visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin.

**Use our unique code: DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan**

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

The difference between happiness and biblical peace
Why God's peace is "shalom shalom" (perfect peace)
How meditation on God's character transforms anxiety
The battle for the mind in the Christian life
Practical steps to experience lasting peace

MAIN SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 26:3-4 "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal."

Whether you're facing trials, anxiety, loss, or uncertainty, this conversation reveals how peace isn't something we pursue – it's something we receive when we fix our eyes on God's unchanging character.

To read more on anxiety and what the bible says, read Jonny Ardavanis’ book, Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God” - https://a.co/d/hYKfnw6

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