Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
Living with chronic illness takes more than blind faith—it takes grit, humor, and a little rebellion. As a chef with sarcoidosis and heart failure, I’ve seen how spirituality can both heal and harm when people rely too heavily on divine intervention instead of their own strength. Here’s my honest take on faith, health, and the real work of living through it.
When the FBI rescued 57 victims of forced labor from a Florida mansion tied to the so-called Kingdom of God Global Church, I was left wondering how people can be this evil—and how others can still believe their lies. It’s a story about greed, manipulation, and the dark side of blind faith that masquerades as divine truth.
TikTok is buzzing with a viral rapture prophecy that has people selling cars, quitting jobs, and preparing for heaven after a pastor declared September 23–24, 2025 as the end. As a chef living with sarcoidosis and heart failure, I dove into the frenzy with humor, heart, and a dash of sarcasm—asking what’s real, what’s viral, and what we should hold on to in times like these.
Ever been spiritually ambushed by someone quoting scripture or pushing miracle twigs like they’re handing out eternal life samples at Costco? As a spiritual but not religious chef living with chronic illness, I’ve got some thoughts—and a few logs of my own. Here’s my no-pamphlet-needed take on boundaries, belief, and why passion doesn’t need to feel like a sales pitch.
Tate Basildon 