Boundless Life

Why Your Pursuit Of A Better Body & The Perfect Diet Is Never Going To Make You Happy, How Christians Should Make Food Choices, The Ultimate Source Of Joy & Much More With Doug Wilson.

Aug 8, 2020
Doug Wilson, a minister and author from Christ Church in Idaho, dives into the complex relationship between faith and food. He challenges the guilt associated with dietary choices and emphasizes that joy comes from community and connection, not rigid eating rules. Wilson critiques the current obsession with health trends, advocating for a balanced view of nourishment and spirituality. He also discusses practical aspects of healthy living while stressing that true fulfillment is found in one’s relationship with God rather than in physical perfection.
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INSIGHT

Food Catholic Defined

  • A food catholic accepts all food choices regarding spiritual condition.
  • Spiritual guilt about food is misplaced; physical health is separate from soul purity.
INSIGHT

Food Pharisee Heart Issue

  • Legalism and self-righteousness around food choices miss the point.
  • Focus on the 'why' behind food decisions, not just the 'what'.
ANECDOTE

Historical Food Moralism

  • 19th-century figures like Kellogg and Post promoted specific diets for moral purity.
  • They aimed to curb lust through the Graham diet, including graham crackers.
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