#403 Jordan Rubin: Faith, Food, and the Return to Biblical Health
Jordan Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author of The Maker’s Diet, co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, and one of the most recognized voices in natural health. Diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease at age 19, Jordan turned to biblical nutrition and real food to heal himself. Today, he stewards thousands of acres of regenerative farmland and leads a movement to bring faith, food freedom, and hope back to the forefront of health. His latest project, The Biblio Diet, reclaims God's blueprint for healing in a modern world.
In this episode, Jordan Rubin—founder of Garden of Life and co-founder of Ancient Nutrition—joins Brett and Harry for a powerful conversation on healing, purpose, and the return to biblical nutrition. Jordan shares his battle with Crohn’s disease and how a faith-based, animal-rich diet helped him reclaim his health after years of suffering. He reflects on the legacy of The Maker’s Diet, the role of hope in healing, and why food freedom and faith must be part of the wellness conversation. From raw dairy to regenerative farming, this episode is a masterclass in real food and spiritual resilience.
What we cover:
- Jordan’s recovery from Crohn’s disease using biblical principles
- Raw dairy as a cornerstone of gut healing
- The role of hope in long-term healing
- Raising water buffalo and the future of nutrient-dense farming
- The launch of The Biblio Diet and returning God to the health conversation
Timestamps:
(00:00) The story of how Brett discovered The Maker’s Diet
(02:00) Jordan reflects on starting Garden of Life at age 22
(04:00) The “health coaching tree” and biblical pioneers of wellness
(05:00) Why raw milk, animal foods, and faith were central to Jordan’s recovery
(10:00) The moment Jordan realized he might not return to normal life
(13:00) Faith, suffering, and the power of testimony in healing
(24:00) Why Jordan and Dr. Josh Axe wrote The Biblio Diet
(34:00) Life in a motorhome: raw milk, sun, ocean air, and real food healing
(50:00) Water buffalo nutrition, farming, and why it outclasses beef
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