I love it when a conversation feels like it’s been years in the making. This one really has!

Today’s guest is someone who has quietly, faithfully shaped the way I think about food for a long time—my friend Wardee Harmon from Traditional Cooking School.

And if you’ve ever felt like the world of “healthy eating” is a swirl of contradictions…one expert says this, another says that…you are not alone. (Honestly, it can make your head spin before you even get dinner on the table.)

Wardee has this rare gift of bringing clarity to all that noise.

Her Eat God’s Way plan isn’t just another list of rules or trendy swaps. It’s a grounded, thoughtful look at the foods humans were designed to eat, paired with traditional methods that real families have used for generations. Things like soaking, fermenting, sourdough…not because they’re fancy, but because they work.

And I’ve seen firsthand how she teaches. She doesn’t overwhelm. She connects the dots.

She makes it feel doable, even if you’re starting from “we eat cereal for dinner sometimes and I’m just trying to survive.”

I also love that her perspective is rooted in faith, but she holds it with such grace. If that resonates with you, you’re going to feel right at home. And if it’s new or not quite your thing, there’s still so much practical wisdom here to take and run with.

Wardee is also one of our incredible leaders for #LifeSkillsNow (and coming back again in Season 5!)! This year she is teaching a delicious gluten-free Blueberry Oat Cake.

So whether you’re curious about traditional foods, wondering if sourdough is worth the hype, or just hoping to feel a little more grounded in what you feed your family…

You’re in the right place.

Let’s dive in.

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Key Takeaways about Eating God’s Way

  • Traditional cooking combines two things: choosing high-quality whole foods and preparing them in time-tested ways like soaking, sourdough, and fermenting.
  • These methods reduce anti-nutrients and make food easier to digest and more nutritious.
  • Many families see real health improvements, from resolving eczema to reversing chronic conditions, simply by changing how they prepare food.

Families often save $400 a month or more just by cooking at home and using whole foods. – Wardee Harmon

  • This way of eating does not have to be more expensive. In fact, many families save hundreds per month by cooking at home, buying whole ingredients, and reducing processed foods.
  • Kids are more likely to embrace healthy food when they are involved in cooking and understand the “why” behind it. Over time, this becomes a family culture, not a diet.

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#LifeSkillsNow Season Five Camp Leaders

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Action Steps for This Episode

  • Start simple by choosing one upgrade. Swap out fortified foods for more natural versions without added synthetic vitamins.
  • Try one traditional method like soaking flour overnight for muffins or experimenting with sourdough.
  • Cook at home more often and focus on whole ingredients instead of processed foods.

Traditional cooking makes food more nutritious, digestible, and delicious. – Wardee Harmon

  • Involve your kids in the kitchen so they feel ownership and curiosity about food.
  • Talk about why food choices matter in a simple, positive way.
  • Build small traditions like making homemade snacks or cooking together weekly.
  • Over time, these small steps create a sustainable rhythm that supports both health and family connection.

Resources We Mention for Eating God’s Way

Wardee Harmon
Traditional Cooking School

Wardee lives in the Boise area of Idaho with her dear family. She’s the lead teacher and founder of the Eat God’s Way online cooking program at Traditional Cooking School as well as the author of Fermenting, Sourdough A to Z, and other traditional cooking books. Eat God’s Way helps families get healthier and happier using cooking methods and ingredients from Bible Times like sourdough, culturing, and ancient grains.