Topic: Jordan Rubin

2 chapters across the catalog

Cognitive Surrender
Episode 45 • • 24:28 - 31:32

45: Cognitive Surrender

Biblical Perspectives on Diet and Food Stewardship

The hosts examine Genesis 1 and 9 to understand biblical dietary instructions, referencing Jordan Rubin’s book "The Biblio Diet." They discuss how modern agriculture has modified produce, such as apples, to be higher in sugar than their ancestral versions. The conversation emphasizes that choosing healthy food over addictive, processed options like Oreos is a matter of spiritual obedience over impulse.

If I Were The Devil...
Episode 5 • • 7:33 - 10:18

5: If I Were The Devil...

Jordan Rubin on Dopamine Addiction and Scripture

An article by Jordan Rubin regarding dopamine management serves as a catalyst for a discussion on modern addiction to short-term gratification. While dopamine is viewed as a gift from God intended to reinforce good behavior, the speakers argue it has been hijacked by synthetic triggers and digital scrolling. They advocate for replacing screen time with scripture to recharge one's "spiritual battery" and combat cortisol-induced stress.