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Mar 10, 2026 
Greg Gifford, a biblical counselor and professor at The Master’s University, tackles the rise of “crunchy” Christianity. He defines extreme crunchy habits, explains how stewardship language gets misused, and warns against fear-based eating and spiritualized elitism. The conversation covers Romans 14, Christian liberty, trusting God’s sovereignty, and how to discuss dietary preferences with grace.
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What Crunchiness Actually Means
- Crunchiness labels a focus on ancestral/holistic living and avoiding perceived man-made health threats, often framed as stewardship.
- Dr. Greg Gifford notes this includes sourdough, home birth, seed oils, and grounding, often with loose biblical threads.
Bible Study Hijacked By Crunchy Topics
- A listener reported her women's Bible study was hijacked by crunchy topics like home birthing and sourdough, leaving spiritual discussion sidelined.
- Dr. Greg Gifford shared many similar listener responses after asking on social media, prompting his two-part series.
Why Crunchiness Spread After COVID
- Crunchiness often grows from distrust of medical institutions and decentralized information post-COVID, amplified by influencers.
- Dr. Greg Gifford links this to people seeking alternatives after being minimized or harmed by prior medical care.