What do gluttony and doomscrolling have in common? More than you might think!

In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore the biblical meaning of gluttony and its deeper connection to self-control, idolatry, and our everyday appetites. Is gluttony simply eating too much? Does being overweight automatically mean someone is a glutton? And what does the Bible mean when it says that some people have made their stomach their god?

The conversation takes an unexpected turn as Clint and Will connect overeating with doomscrolling, binge-watching, and our constant pursuit of digital gratification. Both can reveal the same underlying heart issue: allowing our desires to control us rather than living under the lordship of Christ.

Most importantly, they explain why biblical self-control is more than willpower. Through the gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit, believers are empowered to resist the flesh, pursue godliness, and find lasting satisfaction in Christ.

Listen in as we consider how to stop feeding our appetites and start feeding our souls!

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – What Do Gluttony and Doomscrolling Have in Common?
02:04 – Why Gluttony and Drunkenness Go Together
04:40 – Self-Control: A Fruit of the Spirit
05:39 – Is Eating More Than You Need Always Gluttony?
07:01 – What Does It Mean to Make Your Stomach Your God?
09:03 – Pastors, Gluttony, and Biblical Self-Control
15:08 – Stress Eating and Feeding the Flesh
16:23 – Doomscrolling: Digital Gluttony?
19:09 – How the Gospel Changes Our Approach to Self-Control
19:25 – Jesus, the Living Water, and Lasting Satisfaction
22:24 – The Fruit of the Spirit and Freedom from the Flesh