The Terrain Within—Microbiome Collapse, Autoimmune Epidemics, and Our Hunter-Gatherer Roots

For over a century, we’ve waged war on germs—but what if it’s the terrain, not the invader, that determines disease?

In this episode, we explore the powerful shift from germ theory to terrain theory—and how the collapse of our gut microbiome has led to a surge in autoimmune disease and chronic illness. But this isn’t just biology—it’s design.

Your microbiome is not a random collection of microbes. It’s a complex, interdependent ecosystem—evidence of intelligent design. We were fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and the breakdown of this inner world reflects how far we’ve drifted from that original design.

We’ll cover:

• Why modern medicine misses the mark by focusing only on pathogens
• How our gut microbiome has drastically shifted from ancient times to the digital age
• The gut–autoimmune connection, and why chronic illness is a sign of internal imbalance
• What hunter-gatherer societies teach us about microbial diversity and immune resilience
• How short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced by gut bacteria support Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT), boosting immune regulation and protecting against inflammation.
• The many benefit of spore probiotics
• Why restoring the terrain within is both a biological and spiritual act of stewardship

This episode invites you to rethink what it means to be well—not just in your body, but in alignment with how you were created to live.

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