Crunchy Stewardship

Katie Fiola Jones & Chrissy Rombach
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In this podcast we are taking a deep dive into what it means to steward our lives as God originally intended for us with the resources that God has given us. We will look at topics like food, medicine, finances, mental health and lots more through a natural lens with a biblical foundation. 

  1. 3d ago

    Chronic Disease 101: Why It’s Rising, What Drives It, and How to Prevent or Reverse It

    Send us a Message! Chrissy Rombach and Katie Fiola Jones introduce Crunchy Stewardship and kick off a new series on chronic disease—what it is, where it comes from, and how to prevent and treat it through both conventional and natural approaches. Katie shares a “random revelation” from a pelvic-floor fitness program: a full urine void is about eight seconds, and consistently shorter voids, pushing to pee, or incontinence can signal pelvic floor issues; they also note links to conditions like kidney disease and spinal problems. They list common chronic diseases and discuss prevalence statistics, emphasizing that many adults have multiple conditions. They critique time-limited, insurance-driven healthcare that often manages symptoms with medications rather than addressing root causes and lifestyle change, while acknowledging genetics and epigenetics. They share personal examples of potentially reversible issues improved through sleep and diet changes, and invite listeners to their Facebook group. 00:00 Welcome to Crunchy Stewardship 00:45 New Chronic Disease Series 01:46 Katie Workout Reset 06:08 Pelvic Floor Pee Fact 12:03 Transition to Chronic Disease 13:12 Triads and Common Patterns 15:32 Listing Chronic Diseases 20:16 How Common Are They 21:58 Medication Management Trap 27:26 Why Doctors Lack Time 29:58 Lifestyle Change and Buy In 34:05 Placebo and Homeopathy Tease 34:26 Crunchy AI Searches 36:05 Homeopathy Placebo Debate 38:45 Water Coffee Headaches 40:22 Chronic Disease Rise 43:05 Genetics Epigenetics 49:21 Faith Plus Hard Work 54:23 Reversing IBS Headaches 58:20 PCOS Metabolic Lens 01:00:56 Nail Health And Toxins 01:05:44 Next Episodes Wrap Up Connect With Us:  Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crunchychristianmama Follow us on Instagram @crunchystewardship  FREE How to Afford Non-Toxic Living Workbook: https://crunchystewardship.com/how-to-afford-non-toxic-living

  2. Sep 18

    From Exhaustion to Margin: How the Sabbath Changes the Way We Love Others

    Send us a Message! Following up on our recent conversations about avoiding fear and health idolatry, we are shifting gears to talk about the ultimate antidote to our exhausting, 24/7 hustle culture: the spiritual discipline of the Sabbath. Before we dive into biblical rest, Katie shares a vulnerable update on Day 14 of her cold-turkey coffee detox. We discuss the intense reality of physical withdrawals and the spiritual conviction that comes when we realize we are using something—whether it is coffee, a smartphone, or a busy schedule—as a crutch instead of relying on the Lord. Chrissy brings our Random Revelation with a fascinating timeline fact about when the Apostle Paul's letters were written compared to the Gospels, complete with the slightly comical story of Eutychus falling out a window in Acts 20! For our main topic, we unpack the history of the Sabbath, looking at why God commanded rest for the Israelites in both Exodus and Deuteronomy. We talk about the modern epidemic of "hurry sickness" and how rushing through our daily tasks (like the grocery store!) actually steals our capacity to love our neighbors well. Using the parable of the Good Samaritan, we explore how creating margin in our days and intentionally putting down our phones allows us to truly be the hands and feet of Jesus. In this episode, you'll learn: The Coffee Detox: Katie’s Day 14 update, dealing with severe withdrawals, and why she realized she needed to break coffee's hold on her life.Random Revelation: The timeline of the New Testament writings and the surprising story of Paul preaching until sunrise in Acts 20.The History of the Sabbath: Comparing the two distinct reasons God gave the Sabbath command to the Israelites in the wilderness vs. the Promised Land.Curing "Hurry Sickness": Why constantly rushing destroys our emotional capacity and keeps us from experiencing the fruit of the Spirit.The Good Samaritan: How creating margin in our weekly schedules enables us to step into the divine interruptions God has for us.Digital Boundaries: The freedom that comes from deleting social media apps off your phone and replacing scroll-time with intentional preparation for rest.Legalism vs. Freedom: Why the Sabbath is meant to be a life-giving blessing, not a heavy, rule-based burden.Resources mentioned: Book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer https://link.amazon/B04bSlJmlBook: Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer https://link.amazon/B09Cu4MNnBook: 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke https://link.amazon/B0dWjF3fVBook: How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price https://link.amazon/B0fmkFQXBChapters: 00:00 Welcome & Katie’s Day 14 Coffee Detox Update  05:15 Random Revelation: The Gospels, Paul’s Letters, and Acts  20 12:30 Did Paul Actually Rest on the Sabbath?  16:45 The Biblical History of the Sabbath (Exodus vs. Deuteronomy)  21:30 "Hurry Sickness" and Rushing Through the Grocery Store  28:45 The Good Samaritan: How Margin Allows Us to Love Others  33:10 What Real Sabbath Looks Like in Different Seasons of Life  39:20 Deleting Instagram, Phone Addictions, & Creating Daily Margin  45:15 Preparing for Rest & Avoiding Legalism 49:00 Wrapping Up Remember, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Connect With Us:  Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crunchychristianmama Follow us on Instagram @crunchystewardship  FREE How to Afford Non-Toxic Living Workbook: https://crunchystewardship.com/how-to-afford-non-toxic-living

  3. Sep 4

    Is Going Crunchy Making You Anxious? (Plus: Katie's Coffee Detox)

    Send us a Message! Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! Last week we talked about how to keep health and wellness from becoming an idol. This week, we are tackling the other side of the spectrum: how to avoid paralyzing fear when you start going down the crunchy rabbit hole. It is so easy to feel like everything in the modern world is toxic and out to get you, but we are here to remind you that God is still entirely in control! Before we dive into the heavy stuff, Katie drops a major bombshell for her Random Revelation: she is attempting a one-month coffee detox! She shares her raw experience with cold-turkey caffeine withdrawals, the science behind why caffeine masks our true energy levels, and the natural remedies (hello, Belladonna and raw chocolate milk!) she is using to survive. Then, we discuss how to handle "toxic overload" without falling into the trap of "ignorance is bliss." We share how to surrender our health anxieties to the Lord, why you should absolutely not throw away your entire pantry in one day, and how to focus on the good changes you are making. We also share some hilarious "Crunchy Confessions"—from Chrissy accidentally buying a 95% polyester pregnancy pillow to Katie scoring a bulk deal on neon-orange, artificially fragranced razors. In this episode, you'll learn: Random Revelation: Katie’s cold-turkey coffee detox, the science behind caffeine withdrawals, and how to support your body while breaking the addiction.Toxic Overload: How to avoid analysis paralysis when researching ingredients and natural products.Faith Over Fear: A powerful reminder that "nothing has ever occurred to God" and how to spiritually surrender your health anxieties.Crunchy Confessions: Why it is perfectly okay to make mistakes, use the cheap razors, and give yourself an abundance of grace on this journey.Your Action Step: Why you should focus on making just one simple, budget-friendly swap this week instead of a massive (and stressful) kitchen overhaul.Chapters:  00:00 Welcome & Continuing Last Week's Conversation  01:30 Random Revelation: Katie’s Coffee Detox & Withdrawals  10:15 The Science of Caffeine & Energy Reserves  17:30 Sugar, Heartburn, and Pregnancy Cravings  23:15 Combating Fear and "Toxic Overload"  26:45 "Has it ever occurred to you that nothing has ever occurred to God?"  32:00 Avoiding Analysis Paralysis & Finding a Holistic Dentist  38:45 Crunchy Confessions: Polyester Pillows & Neon Razors  45:00 Your Next Step: Focus on One Swap This Week Remember, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Connect With Us:  Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crunchychristianmama Follow us on Instagram @crunchystewardship  FREE How to Afford Non-Toxic Living Workbook: https://crunchystewardship.com/how-to-afford-non-toxic-living

  4. Aug 28

    Avoiding Wellness Idolatry: Finding Balance in Your Crunchy Christian Journey

    Send us a Message! In this episode of Crunchy Stewardship, the hosts discuss how easy it is to let health and “crunchy” living shift from good stewardship into idolatry, especially when fear, anxiety, judgment of others, or rigid control replaces peace in Christ. Chrissy shares a “random revelation” about how birthing positions shifted historically from upright to lying on the back, including a popular legend involving King Louis XIV and the convenience it created for doctors. They offer practical ways to assess whether wellness has become an idol—what you spend your time and money on, whether it produces fruits of the Spirit, and how you respond when plans are disrupted or you’re offered processed food. They encourage grace, gratitude, and prayerful surrender, emphasizing that bodily training has value, but godliness matters more (1 Timothy 4:8). 00:00 Morning Check In 01:12 Avoiding Wellness Idols 02:54 Birthing Positions History 07:46 Priority Versus Idolatry 13:32 Fear Replaces Peace 18:12 Stewardship In Real Life 25:06 Conspiracies And Control 30:10 Money Time And Fruit 38:39 Grace With Kids Food 49:03 Scripture And Send Off Connect With Us:  Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crunchychristianmama Follow us on Instagram @crunchystewardship  FREE How to Afford Non-Toxic Living Workbook: https://crunchystewardship.com/how-to-afford-non-toxic-living

  5. Aug 21

    Biblical Mental Health: What Elijah, David, and Job Teach Us About Anxiety

    Send us a Message! Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! This week, we are tackling a massive topic in today's culture: mental health. While modern society places a huge emphasis on therapy, feelings, and empathy, we wanted to take a step back and look at what the Bible actually says about walking through seasons of intense anxiety and depression. Before we dive into scripture, Katie shares a Random Revelation from the book The Anxious Generation. We discuss the eye-opening research connecting childhood screen time to rising anxiety rates, the recommended technology boundaries for kids, and how we implement digital boundaries (like keeping a "dumb TV" in the basement) to protect our own mental peace as adults. Then, we turn to the Word. We look at three major biblical figures—Elijah, David, and Job—who all experienced distress so deep they pleaded with God to let them die. We break down how they lamented, how God responded (sometimes with the simple, profound advice to eat a snack and take a nap!), and how we can apply their resilience to our modern struggles. We also discuss where modern secular therapy often misses the mark—like why practicing "gratitude" doesn't actually work unless you have a Creator to thank. In this episode, you'll learn: Random Revelation: The screen-time rules outlined in The Anxious Generation to protect children from anxiety and depression.Digital Boundaries: Why keeping a "dumb TV" in the basement, setting app limits, and ditching constant social media scrolling is crucial for adult mental health.Elijah’s Protocol: What to do when you are running on empty (hint: sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is eat a nourishing meal and take a nap).David’s Psalms: How to pour out your deepest sorrow and anger to God while still clinging to the joy of the Lord.Job’s Trial: Trusting God’s ultimate sovereignty when your entire world falls apart and you don't have the answers.The Problem with "Bad Therapy": Why society's push for endless empathy and wallowing in our feelings can actually keep us stuck, and how the Gospel calls us to resilience.Chrissy’s Testimony: How praying for a cruel coworker completely shifted her perspective from anxiety to Christ-like compassion.Resources mentioned: Book: The Anxious Generation - https://amzn.to/4g1tCubBook: Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier - https://amzn.to/3SaQa2xChapters: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Biblical Mental Health 02:30 Random Revelation: The Anxious Generation & Screen Time Rules  11:15 Dumb TVs, Social Media Boundaries, & Breaking Tech Addictions  22:20 Elijah: The Spiritual Power of a Snack and a Nap  26:45 David: Lamenting, Confession, and Pouring Out Your Heart  30:15 Job: Navigating Unimaginable Loss and Trusting God’s Sovereignty  35:00 "Bad Therapy," Toxic Empathy, and the Need for Resilience  44:30 Why Secular Gratitude Misses the Mark (Plus Chrissy's Coworker Story)  52:00 Wrapping Up: Casting Your Burdens on Jesus Remember, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Connect With Us:  Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crunchychristianmama Follow us on Instagram @crunchystewardship  FREE How to Afford Non-Toxic Living Workbook: https://crunchystewardship.com/how-to-afford-non-toxic-living

  6. Aug 14

    The History of the Food Pyramid, Lab-Grown Meat, and Weston A. Price Principles

    Send us a Message! Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! This week, we are taking a trip back in time to look at the wild, ever-changing history of the United States dietary guidelines, but first, we have to talk about a major development happening in grocery stores right now. Chrissy kicks off the episode with a Random Revelation about lab-grown meat officially hitting the shelves at a major health food store. We break down the sneaky FDA-approved buzzwords (like "cultivated" and "cell-based") that companies are using to label this fake meat, and why we are choosing to vote with our dollars by sticking to local farmers and real, God-given food. Then, Katie walks us through the timeline of the US government's nutrition advice. From the 1894 farmer's bulletins (when butter had its own food group!) to the carb-heavy 1992 Food Guide Pyramid that told an entire generation to eat 11 servings of grains a day, it is eye-opening to see how dramatically the "rules" have changed. Finally, we cut through the confusion of modern diet advice by breaking down the 11 Principles of the Weston A. Price Foundation—the ancestral guidelines we actually use to feed our families today. In this episode, you'll learn: Random Revelation: Lab-grown meat is officially in grocery stores. Learn the hidden terms ("cell-cultured," "cultivated") to look out for on packaging and the surprising health food store selling it.Climate Conversations: Why Katie is reading Bill Gates' How to Avoid a Climate Disaster alongside opposing viewpoints, and how climate alarmism ties into the push for fake meat.The History of the Food Pyramid: A timeline of government nutrition advice, how World War II shifted us toward enriched flours, and the origins of the 1992 Food Pyramid.Crunchy Confessions: The struggles of pregnant Lucky Charms cravings, why Katie loves the cream chunks in her raw milk, and Chrissy’s hilarious 5x concentrated vinegar mozzarella fail.The 11 Principles of Weston A. Price: A breakdown of the ancestral eating guidelines we follow, including prioritizing raw dairy, properly preparing grains, ditching seed oils, and embracing nutrient-dense animal fats.Resources mentioned: Weston A. Price Foundation: The 11 Principles OverviewSmithsonian Magazine Article: The History of USDA Dietary GuidelinesChapters: 00:00 Welcome, Early Mornings, & Toddler Singing 01:45 Random Revelation: Lab-Grown Meat Hits Grocery Stores 08:20 Climate Alarmism & Reading Opposing Viewpoints 14:10 The History of the US Dietary Guidelines (1894 to Today) 25:30 The 1992 Food Pyramid & The Cereal Deception 31:15 Crunchy Confessions: Raw Milk Chunks & Mozzarella Fails 35:40 Breaking Down the 11 Principles of Weston A. Price 44:15 Wrapping Up & How to Connect With Us Remember, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Connect With Us:  Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crunchychristianmama Follow us on Instagram @crunchystewardship  FREE How to Afford Non-Toxic Living Workbook: https://crunchystewardship.com/how-to-afford-non-toxic-living

  7. Aug 7

    The Biblio Diet Book Review: Healing Secrets and Eating By the Book

    Send us a Message! 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=aa0c047c83cd93f47dc6c300Podcast Mentioned: The Josh Axe ShowChapters: 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). Connect With Us:  Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crunchychristianmama Follow us on Instagram @crunchystewardship  FREE How to Afford Non-Toxic Living Workbook: https://crunchystewardship.com/how-to-afford-non-toxic-living

  8. Jul 24

    Prayer, Health, and Crunchy Stewardship Conversations

    Send us a Message! Are you looking to deepen your spiritual life while taking better care of your physical and mental health? In this episode of Crunchy Stewardship, hosts Katie Fiola Jones and Chrissy Rombach dig into the unexpected, physical, and neurological benefits of prayer. From lowering stress hormones to physically changing your brain structure through neuroplasticity, God designed prayer to heal us inside and out. Plus, Chrissy kicks things off with a fascinating "Random Revelation" about why Jesus prayed out loud—and how switching from silent prayer to spoken prayer might completely transform your prayer life! In This Episode, We Cover: Chrissy’s Random Revelation: The biblical evidence that Jesus prayed out loud, why He instructed us to "close the door," and how praying out loud keeps you focused.Posture & Prayer: How changing your physical posture—kneeling, opening your hands, lifting your arms—engages your mind and heart in a deeper way.Calming the Nervous System: The physiological science of how prayer activates the vagus nerve, shifts your body into "rest and digest" mode, and lowers cortisol and adrenaline.Rewiring Your Brain (Neuroplasticity): How just 12 minutes of daily focused prayer can shrink the stress-center of the brain (the amygdala) and strengthen executive function.Approaching God Like a Child: Learning persistent, confident, and unfiltered prayer from young children.Historical Examples: Insights from Martin Luther King Jr. and Philippians 4 on finding contentment and peace in life’s most stressful seasons.Scripture & Resource Mentions: 📖 Philippians 4:6–7 – "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God..."📖 Philippians 4:11–13 – Learning the secret of contentment.📖 Acts 7📚 Book: A Praying Life by Paul E. MillerChallenge of the Week: If you normally pray silently in your head, try praying out loud this week! Whether in your closet or on your commute alone in the car, speak your prayers directly to God and see how it refreshes your prayer life. Connect With Us: Grab a raw milk latte, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed this episode!Share this episode with a friend who needs a reminder of God's peace todayConnect With Us:  Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crunchychristianmama Follow us on Instagram @crunchystewardship  FREE How to Afford Non-Toxic Living Workbook: https://crunchystewardship.com/how-to-afford-non-toxic-living

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In this podcast we are taking a deep dive into what it means to steward our lives as God originally intended for us with the resources that God has given us. We will look at topics like food, medicine, finances, mental health and lots more through a natural lens with a biblical foundation. 

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  • Creator
    Katie Fiola Jones & Chrissy Rombach
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Crunchy Stewardship
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    Crunchy Stewardship

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