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
56 episodes
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...
25 Habits for Good Energy: What it Takes to Get and Stay Healthy
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In this episode, Chrissy & Katie dive into a full review of the trending book, "Good Energy" by Dr. Casey Means. They break down the central thesis of the book: that metabolic health is the root o...
Sleep is Healing Time: Reclaiming Your Rest
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In this episode, Katie and Chrissy brave the winter weather (and the broken windshield wipers) to talk about one of the most underrated pillars of health: Sleep.But first, Katie shares a "Random Revel...
The Personal Care Audit: Fragrance, Parabens, and Products We Actually Use
Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In this episode, Chrissy and Katie dive into the often overwhelming world of personal care products. Before they get into the suds and scrubs, Chrissy shares a "Random Revelation" about "Movement Snacks"—a s...
Living in a Microwave? Practical & Free Ways to Reduce EMF Exposure
In this episode, Katie and Chrissy reunite to tackle a topic that is invisible but everywhere: Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs). From cell towers to the phone in your pocket, we are constantly exposed to radiation. But instead of living in fe...
Cold vs. Flu: What’s the Difference and How Do We Treat It Naturally?
Welcome back to Season 2 of Crunchy Stewardship! In this premiere episode, Katie and Chrissy kick off the new year with a fresh look at winter wellness. They discuss the fascinating connection between your gut and your brain, break down the act...
Your Guide to Crunchy Living: Best Resources of 2025
In our final episode of 2025, we're sharing our favorite crunchy resources to help you continue your health journey over the winter break! From podcasts to books to websites, we've compiled everything you need to keep learning about natural liv...