Another Life with Joy Marie Clarkson

For parents of neurodiverse children, church and school can be another hurdle.

Living with a chronic illness, I’ve traveled between the kingdom of health and the kingdom of sickness.

Forty years after history’s worst industrial accident, survivors still live in its shadow.

The direct primary care model aims to put relationships over profit.

An addict looks for a way out.

Devan Stahl, a theologian and bioethicist, explores the profound relationship between faith and disability. She shares her own journey through illness, challenging notions of bodily perfection with a God who embodies vulnerability. The discussion highlights the holiness found in fragility, emphasizing Christ's crucified form as a testament to the strength in shared suffering. Stahl beautifully affirms the value of all bodies, particularly those with disabilities, urging listeners to embrace empathy and community through the Eucharist.

On an icebreaker off the coast of Antarctica, I felt a warming planet’s pulse.

A grandfather reflects on the beauty of his final summer, cherishing family and nature as he faces terminal cancer. The podcast delves into the serene acceptance of death and celebrates the joy found in community relationships. It challenges traditional views of health by exploring the importance of connections, drawing on insights from Christian theology. The conversation critiques modern medicine's focus on individualism and emphasizes that true health is rooted in mutual support, especially when confronting mortality.

Alister McGrath, a renowned theologian and scientist, delves into the intriguing connection between detective stories and the search for meaning in life. He explores how the methodical unraveling of mysteries mirrors our quest for understanding. McGrath discusses the harmony between science and faith, highlighting figures like Newton and Lewis who bridge these worlds. He also emphasizes the complexity of existence, urging listeners to appreciate the nuanced perspectives offered by both science and religion as they navigate life's mysteries.

A record-breaking bull showed that my seventeen-year-old is ready to start taking my place.