Food as Gift or Commodity?

Context Matters

Nov 26, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 15

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This week we talk about how theology, philosophy, and ecology can be amazing conversation partners. When our food is packaged and purchased at a store, we think of the products of the earth as a commodity first and foremost. We are disconnected from the reality about food and the connections we have with nature and with creatures, so how does that change how we interact with the biblical text?

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