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Christians and Healthcare: How Should Christians View the End of Life?
TGC Q&A
English - September 02, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBChristianity Religion & Spirituality Spirituality gospel coalition tgc tgc q&a the gospel coalition gospel Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: What Is the Place of God’s Word in My Ministry?
In this first episode of TGC Q&A’s Christians and Healthcare series, Dr. Katie Butler answers the question, “How should Christians view the end of life?” She addresses:
Framing the discussion (:42)Should Christians should always choose to “extend life?” (1:44)Thinking biblically in tumultuous situations (3:38) Four biblical principles for approaching end-of-life care (6:01)Seeking a cure, accepting death, and alleviating suffering (11:42)Evangelism in the ICU and palliative care (18:09)The difference between evangelism and ministry in the healthcare industry (21:22)Show compassion as a healthcare worker without becoming spiritually exhausted (25:28)The most fundamental method for building crucial strength to endure (28:38)
Find more from TGC on this topic:
TGC Course: End of Life Issues
When Flesh and Heart Fail: Why Believers Should Consider Advance Directives
Dr. Katie Butler’s Recommended Resources:
For healthcare professionals, referenced in episode:
Christian Medical and Dental AssociationMedical Ethics and the Faith Factor: A Handbook for Clergy and Healthcare Professionals by Robert OrrHostility to Hospitality: Spirituality and Professional Socialization within Medicineby Michael and Tracey BalboniFor everyone:
Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care by Kathryn ButlerFinishing Well to the Glory of God by John Dunlop, MDCrossway articles on end-of-life care by Dr. Katie Butler
This episode of TGC Q&A's Christians and Healthcare series is sponsored by Remodel Health. Remodel Health is the health benefits software and consulting that helps employers save money and care better for their team. To learn how you can save an average of 35% on health benefits, visit remodelhealth.com/tgc.