In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan Rittenhouse and Cameron McAllister explore how the globalization of food reflects much deeper cultural and spiritual shifts. From curry on British Airways to food hacks on TikTok, the conversation moves beyond cuisine to consider what we lose—culturally, theologically, and personally—when everything becomes an option and nothing remains rooted.

Is the abundance of choice leading to a loss of identity, tradition, and self-control? And what does a faithful Christian response look like in a world of constant novelty and overstimulation?

Join us for a thoughtful, theological discussion about food, place, globalization, and the formation of Christian character.

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Curry on British Airways and British cuisine
00:35 – Food as a reflection of cultural change
01:41 – Global cuisine and the dilution of culinary identity
03:09 – Food hacks, fusion, and cultural blending
05:43 – Overabundance, novelty, and food as entertainment
06:39 – Supply chains and shifting priorities in food sourcing
07:55 – Cultural roots vs. global convenience
10:00 – The erosion of place and cultural distinctiveness
13:36 – What we're really losing in globalization
16:42 – Regional art and placelessness in the modern world
18:50 – The disappearance of family recipes and tradition
20:15 – Modern identity as curated choice
21:03 – Moving forward: Deliberate simplicity and Christian formation

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