What if nutrition isn’t just a health choice—but a spiritual one? In this episode of You’re the Cure, Dr. Ben Edwards sits down with Andy Felton, author of Nourished by Design: A Christ-Centered Approach to Nutrition, for a deep and thought-provoking conversation that bridges theology, science, and real-world health. Andy shares his personal journey from Navy submarine officer to Christian nutrition researcher, explaining how anxiety, infertility, and frustration with both secular health culture and shallow faith-based answers led him to write the book he couldn’t find. Together, Dr. Ben and Andy explore what it means to have an embodied faith—one that takes God’s design for the human body seriously. Andy thoughtfully dismantles the idea that health and pleasure must be at odds, arguing instead that God’s design is both nourishing and delightful. With theological depth and scientific rigor, this episode challenges listeners to rethink food—not as a battleground of fear and restriction, but as a daily invitation to gratitude, wisdom, and faithful living. Book: Nourished by Design: A Christ-Centered Approach to Nutrition by Andy Felton Website: nourishedbydesignbook.com

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