When the weather gets chilly, nothing brings people together quite like a warm, comforting bowl of chili! On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim catches up with culinary expert and Bible foods enthusiast Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating.com to talk about the spiritual and cultural importance of banquets and shared meals.

Rita and Matt explore how festive banquets serve as a central theme throughout Salvation History—from Isaiah’s vision of rich foods and choice wines to the heavenly wedding feast in the Book of Revelation. Rita shares practical tips for hosting large crowds without stress using potluck-friendly, make-ahead dishes like slow-cooker pulled meats, meatballs, and grain salads. Plus, she breaks down an easy, crowd-pleasing White Chicken Chili recipe (created by Cincinnati chef Jamie Carmody) perfect for autumn gatherings. Stream now to listen!