Medicalmissions.com Podcast

In my journey, the Lord has taught me to share in Christ's sufferings and how fixing my eyes on Jesus has not only helped me serve Him differently but also how it has helped me see Him more fully and see His glory. In this session, you will be challenged to see Christ through the eyes of the writer of Hebrews. Discovering how we might remain fixed on him as we transform the way we see our calling, our ministry journeys and ultimately how we can be formed to glorify Him in all things. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #4 at 2:30 PM EST ; speaker: Susan Post Main Plenary Session webpage https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/seeing-jesus Session webpage https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/seeing-jesus-expanded

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) crisis in the Middle East continues to escalate beyond epidemic proportions invading all society levels. This is while access to prevention, treatment and recovery lags especially for the most vulnerable pockets of society. Social determinants including inherent culture, stigma, unaffordable cost, and limitation of trained addiction specialists and facilities limit access to treatment and recovery, especially for populations at disparities. This session will survey the epidemiology of addiction in the Middle East, focusing on Egypt. You will learn of alternative routes to address Nicotine Dependence Disorder (NDD) through an evidence-based public health intervention for blue collar workers at their workplace, involving them as partners in their treatment and healing. Will demonstrate how the love of God turns around the lives of otherwise unreached people through your God-given talents in medicine and public health. The mission field is white already to harvest, hop on! Sessi

Many mission hospitals have limited or absent rehabilitation services. Rehab professionals traveling to mission hospitals for short-term visits can provide 3 very important services. They can provide direct patient care, provide education, and mentoring where no rehab services are available and can encourage and support the full time missionaries serving there. This presentation will review the basics on how rehab professionals traveling for short-term visits to mission hospitals can prepare for and provide these services. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #4 at 2:30 PM EST ; speaker: Skip Roy Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/best-practices-for-rehab-professionals-serving-short-term-in-mission-hospitals

Kingdom Come: Medicine and the Next 100 Years of Global Christianity Medical missions is an effective door opener for the Gospel, historically and today. Is it possible for the Gospel to grow at the rate that it grew in the second and third centuries? This talk will focus on the why?...the how?...and the where? Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #3 at 1:00 PM EST ; speaker: Ray Kuntz; John Mayer Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/circle-of-influence

Jeremiah 8:18 My grief is beyond healing; my heart is broken Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #3 at 1:00 PM EST ; speaker: Tony Weedor Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/hope-in-gods-promises-beyond-the-pain-of-grief-2

In my journey, the Lord has taught me to share in Christ's sufferings and how fixing my eyes on Jesus has not only helped me serve Him differently but also how it has helped me see Him more fully and see His glory. In this session, you will be challenged to see Christ through the eyes of the writer of Hebrews. Discovering how we might remain fixed on him as we transform the way we see our calling, our ministry journeys and ultimately how we can be formed to glorify Him in all things. https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/seeing-jesus

2 Cor. 10:4,5. Spiritual warfare is a reality that all Christians, and perhaps missionaries in particular, will encounter. However, not all spiritual battles involve open power encounters with forces of darkness. Though these may receive more attention the more pervasive conflict takes place in our minds. What is the example Paul uses? To gain spiritual victory in this one area would be worth learning the lesson he teaches. But it is just one example of the war we are in and if we are able to recognize and win this battle we will find greater freedom to carry out the mission God calls us to. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #3 at 1:00 PM EST ; speaker: Chris Jenkins Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/spiritual-warfare-and-the-mind-the-unseen-battle-that-affects-your-walk-and-service-with-the-lord

There are tens of thousands of bridges all over the world. We cross them to get over to the other side. We often take them for granted and sometimes we marvel at them. The Great Commission of our Lord Jesus to take His Gospel into all the world is meant for everyone, without exception. But most believers hardly know where to start and how to effectively communicate His Truth with the lost. We can do so by building bridges to take the seeker across the abyss and into His light. It’s a whole lot easier than we think. And there are a myriad of ways to do so. In this session we will learn how to establish a bridge in order to help expand our Lord’s Kingdom here and on earth. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #3 at 1:00 PM EST ; speaker: Rabi Maharaj Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/bridge-building-for-christs-kingdom-expanded  

The healthcare missionary team is more diverse than ever with national, ethnic, cultural, generational and educational differences becoming the norm in many, if not most healthcare mission settings. The success of national training programs has led to highly trained graduates who stay on with the team to serve and eventually participate in leadership. The priorities, needs, motivations, work habits, etc. of different team members will vary between cultures, generations, and nationalities. How do we face the future of healthcare missions and not just sustain these teams but leverage them for even greater effectiveness in fulfilling the Great Commission? Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #3 at 1:00 PM EST ; speaker: Mike Chupp Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/thriving-in-the-crucible-of-cross-cultural-community

As the number of refugees surges in the U.S. and around the globe, displaced persons and migrants are increasingly becoming victims of human trafficking. Healthcare professionals serving in either domestic, short or long-term missions can be instrumental in identifying victims and providing culturally relevant care to the exploited in vulnerable populations. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #3 at 1:00pm EST ; Speaker: Sharmayne Brooks https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/intersection-of-healthcare-international-trafficking-in-persons-in-refugee-migrant-populations

Most Christian healthcare professionals and students recognize the value of whole person care in stateside and international settings. Yet such care might be one of the most complex challenges in healthcare today. How is done? When is it done? Is it ethical or legal? Can I pray with a patient? Share the gospel? And if so, how is all this done with limited time? We'll unravel these issues and more. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #2 at 10:00 AM EST ; speaker: Bob Mason; Helena Torres Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/caring-for-the-whole-patient-good-medicine-for-patient-and-professional

Hear healthcare missionaries share their journeys. In the first hour hear a panel of two docs and two nurses will your questions, as well these: - How do I find God’s guidance in the journey? - Why and how do I connect with a mentor or agency or team or training? - What about student loans, raising financial support? The second hour will be small discussion group with a missionary coach and others like you in your current stage: - Exploring whether or not to consider full-time missions - Heading towards full-time missions - Single or married Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #2 at 10:00 AM EST ; speaker: John McVay; Panel of Docs and Nurses Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/exploring-the-journey-to-full-time-missions-agencies-funding-singlesfamilies-gods-guidance

Teaching medical procedures is one of the most "hands on" parts to medical education. We will be discussing the challenges about this topic, tips for success, and how to use our influence as medical educators to honor God. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #2 at 10:00 AM EST ; speaker: Andrew Posey; Jonathan Peters Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/using-procedural-medicine-to-build-relationships

STUDENTS & RESIDENTS: How can we deepen in our love for Jesus and see this refining, exciting time as He does? We’ll spend the first half tackling topics like long-haul stamina, time management, living in community, debt, and God’s heart for those experiencing poverty. For the second hour, we’ll divide into small groups of the same discipline (i.e., DO/MD students, residents, pre-med, PA, NP, pharmacy, dental, spouses). With facilitators who have gone through it before, we’ll dive into the questions you have and brainstorm how God might sustain you now and lead you up ahead. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #2 at 10:00 AM EST ; speakers: Liz Redican; Jessie Thomas; Sarah; Luke Little; Luke Little Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/the-training-years-wisdom-for-whats-now-and-pearls-for-whats-next 

Cultures around the world have differing worldviews, practices, and behaviors related to health, disease, healing, suffering, death, and dying. According to scripture, humility is an attitude believers need to adopt, especially when working cross-culturally, “Clothe yourselves in humility (1 Pet. 5:5). Training nurses and other healthcare workers to use cultural humility allows believers to approach another person with openness, compassion, and the love of Jesus. When believers take the time to appreciate other cultures and beliefs, bridges to the gospel will be built. This session will focus on best practices for serving on missions, ways to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and strategies for approaching other cultures with compassion and His love. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #2 at 10:00 AM EST ; speaker: Rebecca Meyer Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/training-nurses-and-other-healthcare-workers-to-serve-cross-cultu

People interpret what we do based on their worldview. In Honor-Shame cultures, people might misinterpret and see in our actions merit making, proselytization or apostasy, however pure our motivation may be. We’ll look at honor-shame based worldviews, understand how and why people may misinterpret what we do, look at risks and practices to help show and share God’s love appropriately. We’ll use observations from relief and urban poor work in SE Asia to illustrate. Application is relevant both overseas or close to home when reaching out to neighbors from honor-shame contexts. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #2 at 10:00 AM EST ; speaker: Alex Tee. Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/honor-shame-dynamics-how-to-serve-effectively

The global missions landscape has shifted and so has the role Americans now play. We'll explore the many new opportunities this has created. Session recorded on Thursday, November 9th during Session Block #1 at 3:45PM EST ; speaker: Charlie Vittitow. Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/where-do-i-fit-in-todays-missions-landscape

Your emotional health matters as you join God in His work among the nations. Learn to apply biblical principles to experience emotional healing and minister to others. In this session you will walk away with 4 keys that will help you receive God's emotional healing. Session recorded on Thursday, November 9th during Session Block #1 at 3:45PM EST ; speaker: Francis Bukachi. Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/get-emotionally-healed-a-training-course

There are tens of thousands of bridges all over the world. We cross them to get over to the other side. We often take them for granted and sometimes we marvel at them. The Great Commission of our Lord Jesus to take His Gospel into all the world is meant for everyone, without exception. But most believers hardly know where to start and how to effectively communicate His Truth with the lost. We can do so by building bridges to take the seeker across the abyss and into His light. It’s a whole lot easier than we think. And there are a myriad of ways to do so. In this session, we will learn how to establish a bridge in order to help expand our Lord’s Kingdom here and on earth. https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/bridge-building-for-christs-kingdom

The Great Commission is a call for all Christ followers to make disciples wherever we are. So often, however, we think that this takes place on a short-term trip where we "do" a project for the national or indigenous people. Discipleship requires more time than what a short-term trip offers. We will consider how we might have a long-term impact even on a short-term trip by working with and not just for our indigenous brothers and sisters in Christ. Session recorded on Thursday, November 9th during Session Block #1 at 3:45PM EST ; speaker: Jaime Saint Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/five-principles-for-creating-long-term-sustainable-impact-on-short-term-mission-trips-2