45. Food Is More Than Fuel and "The Supper of the Lamb" by Robert Capon
In this episode, we discuss The Supper of the Lamb by Robert Farrar Capon—a book that is at first glance a cookbook but is really a meditation on food, creation, and the goodness of ordinary life. Capon invites readers to see meals not merely as fuel or nutrition, but as gifts to be received with gratitude and delight.
Together, we explore what a distinctly Christian view of food looks like, how modern food culture has shaped our habits and expectations, and why so many of us struggle to enjoy food without guilt, anxiety, or utility. We also consider practical ways to resist a diet-obsessed culture and recover the joy of gathering around the table, savoring creation, and receiving God's gifts with thanksgiving.
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