Crunchy Stewardship
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.
Episodes
62 episodes
Is Going Crunchy Making You Anxious? (Plus: Katie's Coffee Detox)
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 ...
Avoiding Wellness Idolatry: Finding Balance in Your Crunchy Christian Journey
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....
Biblical Mental Health: What Elijah, David, and Job Teach Us About Anxiety
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...
The History of the Food Pyramid, Lab-Grown Meat, and Weston A. Price Principles
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 stor...
The Biblio Diet Book Review: Healing Secrets and Eating By the Book
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...
Prayer, Health, and Crunchy Stewardship Conversations
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 neuro...
Mid-Year Life Update: Parasite Outbreaks, Vaccine Research, and Going Down Rabbit Holes
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! We are about halfway through 2026, so we decided to hit pause on our regular deep-dives for a mid-year life update. We are pulling back the curtain to share what we are currently learning, researching, and c...
Sowing Generously: How to Build Margin in Your Budget to Bless Others
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! Following up on last week's budgeting deep-dive, we are shifting our focus from saving money to freely giving it away. Generosity isn't just a biblical mandate; it actually comes with incredible physical, me...
Budgeting for a Crunchy Lifestyle: Medical Sinking Funds & Financial Stewardship
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! You’ve asked, and we are finally delivering! Today, we are taking a detour from our usual health topics to talk about a different kind of wellness: financial health. Since both of us are certified Christian ...
Purifying the Temple: A Natural Guide to Daily Detoxing
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! We are officially celebrating over 50 episodes, and we couldn't be more thankful for this community. To celebrate, we are going down some of our favorite crunchy rabbit holes and tackling one of the biggest ...
The Banned Ingredients List: What Europe Rejects but America Eats
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! After a long and wonderful series on fertility, pregnancy, and babies, we are officially transitioning back into the pantry! Today, we are taking a hard look at the American food system and discussing the sh...
A Holistic Guide to Earaches, Allergies, and Splinter Hacks
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! We are bringing you Part 2 of our Childhood Ailments series. If you missed last week's episode covering fevers, teething, and bug bites, definitely go back and check it out! Today, we are opening up the natu...
Beyond the Band-Aid: Root-Cause Remedies for Common Kid Ailments Pt. 1
Episode Summary: Toddlerhood is a beautiful, wild ride—but it also comes with its fair share of bumps, bugs, and bruises! In this episode, Chrissy and Katie are officially transitioning out of baby chat and stepping into the world of tod...
The Post-Birth Breakdown: Microbiomes, Breast Milk, and Stem Cells
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In Part 2 of our (unintentional) Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery series, we are looking closely at the medical decisions and physiological miracles that happen during and immediately af...
The Labor Prep Episode: Why "Birth is Not an Emergency"
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! As we transition from our fertility series into actual pregnancy and birth prep, we are tackling the big decisions you'll face before delivery day.But first, Katie has a massive stewardship win to sha...
Pregnancy 101: A Crunchy Guide to Nausea, Vitamins, and Stretch Marks
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! We have officially reached the grand finale of our Fertility Series. After weeks of discussing how to heal your body, reduce your toxic load, and prepare for conception, we are finally asking the big questio...
The Long-Term Effects of Birth Control, Antibiotics, and Steroids
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In Part 9 of our Fertility Series, we are shifting our focus to the conventional medical interventions we are so commonly prescribed.From the "doc in a box" to our primary care visits, it is so easy t...
The Pesticide Problem: How Glyphosate Disrupts Your Hormones and Fertility
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! As we near the end of our Fertility Series, we are welcoming all our new listeners and tackling a massive topic that affects almost all conventional food in the United States: Pesticides.Specifically,...
The Microplastic Problem: How Plastic Impacts Male and Female Fertility
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In Part 7 of our Fertility Series, we are tackling a toxin that is quite literally everywhere: Microplastics.Have you heard the staggering statistic that the average person consumes a credit card's wo...
The Cumulative Chemical Burden: Unmasking Fragrance, Parabens, and Phthalates
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In Part 6 of our Fertility Series, we are grabbing our morning coffee (at 8:00 AM!) and diving into the personal care products we use every single day.Did you know the average woman applies 12 persona...
How PFAS Impact Your Hormones and Fertility
As we continue our Fertility Series, we are shifting our focus to the environmental factors that can throw our bodies out of balance. Today, we are tackling a big one: PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as "forever chemicals."...
Fertility Nutrition: A Food Guide for Pre-Conception & Pregnancy
In Part 4 of our Fertility Series, we are shifting our focus to what is arguably the most impactful aspect of your overall health and fertility: Nutrition. Chrissy kicks things off with a fascinating look into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...
Understanding Male Fertility and Declining Birth Rates
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In Part 3 of our Fertility Series, we are shifting the spotlight to a topic that is often completely overlooked in the infertility conversation: the guys!While women often carry the heavy burden of fe...
Female Fertility 101: Understanding Estrogen, Progesterone, and Ovulation
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In Part 2 of our Fertility Series, we are shifting from our personal testimonies into a full masterclass on the female reproductive system. Chrissy puts her nursing hat on to break down the miraculous, intri...
From Birth Control to Broken Plans: The Heartbreak and Hope of Infertility
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship. Today, we are stepping away from our usual lighthearted banter to share something deeply personal. This episode kicks off our brand new, multi-part series on Fertility. But before we get into the science, ho...