ERLC Podcast Quarantine, coronavirus, and a conversation with Dr. Scott James
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about coronavirus and quarantines, the latest in the Democratic primary, and some good news to end your week. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Joe Carter on reading the news with discernment, Dane Hays on talking to your kids about COVID-19, and the ERLC’s reading recommendations during social distancing. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Scott James, an infectious disease specialist, for a conversation about coronavirus and his new children’s book.
About Dr. James
Scott James serves as an Elder at The Church at Brook Hills. He and his wife, Jaime, have four children and live in Birmingham, Ala, where he works as a pediatric physician. He is the author of two family worship books (The Expected One: Anticipating All of Jesus in the Advent; Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional), as well as illustrated children's books, including The Littlest Watchman (The Good Book Company, 2017) and his latest book, Where Is Wisdom? (B&H).
ERLC Content
- Joe Carter with How to read the news with discernment
- “Guard your mind,” “Consume less news”
- Dane Hays with How to talk to your kids about coronavirus
- What kind of memories are you building, even now, for your children and loved ones about the coronavirus outbreak of 2020? Thirty years from now, my prayer is they will they speak of things like more family time, serving others, and most importantly, hearing about the love and goodness of Christ.
- Melissa Affolter with What I’ve learned from working with survivors of abuse and trauma: The power of story and community in healing
- Jason Thacker with Reading recommendations during the coronavirus shutdown.
Culture
- This week marked the first day of Spring!
Politics
- Biden vs. Bernie; Bill Weld suspends campaign; campaigns uses texting instead of door-to-door;
- Mitch McConnell uses campaign to deliver groceries and Chick-fil-A
- Election results!
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