The Gospel According to Food: Setting the Table for Spiritual Conversations
CruPress and Gary Stevenson are thrilled to announce the release of The Gospel According to Food, a one-of-a-kind cookbook that sets the table for meaningful spiritual conversation.
ORLANDO, Fla. - July 20, 2026 - Gary Stevenson proudly announces the publication of his cookbook The Gospel According to Food: Setting the Table for Spiritual Conversations, available in the United States on August 11 and in Canada on September 12. Emerging from Gary’s groundbreaking culinary ministry, Theo’s Feast, The Gospel According to Food enables experienced and novice cooks alike to blend gourmet dishes with imaginative storytelling, fostering authentic and revelatory conversations around their dining tables.
Throughout human history, shared meals have been places of connection, welcome, depth, and revelation. And throughout the Bible, food plays a prominent and metaphorical role in conveying spiritual truth; consider, for example, the Jewish Passover Seder and Jesus’ claim to be the “Bread of Life.” The Gospel According to Food combines these traditions through over 40 “edible metaphors” that invite reflection and discussion on themes as human as the universality of suffering and as divine as the Resurrection of Jesus. Each recipe is paired with a thoughtfully-crafted conversation guide that unpacks the theme, engages biblical and personal narratives, and invites robust conversation. Recipes range from simple to advanced, but all are designed to be accessible in the average residential kitchen.
Gary says, “From the beginning, my vision has been to use an innovative approach to food and storytelling to stir the heart, awaken spiritual curiosity, and inspire meaningful conversation around the table. Every recipe is created with love and a deep desire to extend grace, practice radical hospitality, and help people feel seen and valued. I hope each dish becomes an invitation to slow down, connect deeply, and explore questions that matter.”
The Gospel According to Food is perfect for Christians seeking to love their neighbors, build relationships, and communicate their faith in warm, engaging ways. Foodies and the spiritually curious will be immersed in beautiful photography and accessible storytelling that winsomely invites the consideration of fresh perspectives on an ancient faith.
BOOK DETAILS:
TITLE - The Gospel According to Food: Setting the Table for Spiritual Conversations
AUTHORS - Gary Stevenson, with Jason Weimer. Foreword by Chris & Elizabeth McKinney
PUBLISHER - CruPress
ISBN-13: 978-1-57334-261-2
PAGES: 264
FORMAT: Hardcover
PRICE: $39.99 (USD), $50.00 (CAD) retail
AVAILABILITY: www.crustore.org (US), www.p2cresources.com (Canada).
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