Poison at the Potluck: How the American Church is Feeding Sickness and Calling It Fellowship

by Nicholas Morganti

Most churches pray over their meals, but few realize that the food and products shared in fellowship may be quietly poisoning the very people we love. Seed oils, microplastics, synthetic fragrances, and preservatives are common ingredients in our potlucks and kitchens, while shiny packaging assures us everything is safe. Yet Scripture reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and that true love does no harm. Feeding one another is more than tradition. It is a sacred act of care.

Inside these pages you will

The hidden toxins served at church potlucks and family tablesHow the food system profits from sickness and ignoranceWhy ignoring what we eat has spiritual consequencesThe idol of convenience that has reshaped fellowshipPractical ways to reclaim the table with life-giving food and habitsThis is not fear. It is faithfulness. It is a call to love better through what we place on the table. Imagine a community where meals restore health, deepen fellowship, and reflect the care of God in the simplest act of breaking bread together.

318 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2025