Best Advancing Native Missions Podcasts (2024)

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Stronger Together: Advancing Native American Cancer Health Equity 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Join us as we spotlight the groundbreaking efforts of the Center for Native American Cancer Health Equity (C-NACHE) in addressing Native American cancer health inequities. Through insightful interviews, we explore the challenges Native communities face when seeking cancer care and the center's initiatives in broadening awareness and amplifying comm…

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Bodily Autonomy, Reproductive Justice, and Tear Gas with Asha Hassan 42:44

2M ago42:44

42:44

In this episode, Kirk and Amelia speak with Asha Hassan, MPH, a doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Together, they discuss her recent work on the link between exposure to tear gas during the 2020 protests for racial justice and consequent reproductive health issues. Asha explores the lack of sufficient policy …

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Medical-Legal Partnerships and Social Determinants of Health with Lynette Martins 48:50

3M ago48:50

48:50

In this episode, Amelia and Kirk speak with Lynette Martins who is co-leader of the ASBH immigration affinity group with Dr. Brian Tuohy and a recent graduate from Georgetown Law’s O’Neill Institute in national and global health law. Ms. Martins highlights the importance of Medical-Legal Partnerships in identifying and addressing both direct and in…

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Racial Inequities, Shared Decision-Making, and Trauma-Informed Critical Care with Dr. Deepshikha Ashana 39:13

4M ago39:13

39:13

In this episode, Kirk and Amelia speak with Dr. Deepshikha Ashana about her research on racial disparities present in shared decision-making practices in critical care. Dr. Ashana shares how her research interests were motivated by her personal observations of racial disparities, from her childhood in India, her experience moving to the US, and her…

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Nonprofit Healthcare, Virtue, and Mission with Dr. Mark Kuczewski 54:14

5M ago54:14

54:14

Amelia and Kirk chat with Dr. Mark Kuczewski, Professor of Medical Ethics at Loyola University, Chicago. In this episode, they discuss his recent article https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/nonprofit-health-care-behaves-badly-case-mission-leaders-ombudsmen in which Dr. Kuczewski elucidates the challenges nonprofit healthcare employees f…

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Deliberative democracy, social justice and the Black Opticon: a discussion with Dr. Anita Allen 55:21

7M ago55:21

55:21

Kirk and Amelia had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Anita L. Allen, the Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, they discuss Dr. Allen’s experiences working on President Obama’s Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues where she engaged in deliberative d…

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Gun Violence Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Stephen Hargarten 42:37

10M ago42:37

42:37

Dr. Stephen Hargarten is a Professor of Emergency Medicine, Associate Dean for Global Health, Director of the Global Health Pathway, and Director of the Comprehensive Injury Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His research interests reflect an intersection of injury and violence prevention and health policy to address the burden of this bio…

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Dignity of Risk with Adira Hulkower 41:20

11M ago41:20

41:20

Amelia and Kirk have a broad-ranging discussion with Adira Hulkower, the Director of Clinical Ethics at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics in the Bronx. She shares her experiences as a clinical ethics consultant applying the concept of Dignity of Risk to better understand the ethical implications of discharge planning for patients experie…

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Immigrant Health Policy with Rachel Fabi 39:57

12M ago39:57

39:57

We are joined by Rachel Fabi, PhD, Associate Professor of Bioethics and Humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University. She is a Faculty Research Affiliate at the Syracuse University Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion. She received her Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management, in the Bioethics and Health Policy track, at the Johns Hopkins Bloomb…

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Teaching about Institutional Racism with Dr. Keisha Ray 44:19

1y ago44:19

44:19

We kick off Season 5 with the phenomenal Dr. Keisha Ray, who received her PhD in philosophy, with a focus on bioethics, from the University of Utah. She is currently a tenured Associate Professor with the McGovern Center for Humanities & Ethics at UT Health Houston, where she also serves as the Director of the Medical Humanities Scholarly Concentra…

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Spiritual Healing and Health Empowerment 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

45:06

Beena Patel is a cancer survivor, holistic health and wellness coach, Oncology Physician Assistant turned yoga teacher and Reiki Healer. We discuss her inspired journey towards personal healing and transforming the lives of her clients, with stories about healing, attending to our spirits, and empowering people to find their voice and purpose.…

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Diversity and Equity in Clinical Care with Dr. David Kountz 49:45

1+ y ago49:45

49:45

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Kountz, MD, MBA, FACP who is the Chief Academic Officer and Vice President of Academic Diversity for Hackensack Meridian Health, a 17 hospital network in Northern and Central New Jersey. Kirk and Amelia explore a range of strategies to promote equity in clinical care with Dr. Kountz, including the importa…

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How Young Nigerians are Changing the Way Africans Think About Cancer with Runcie Chidebe 41:46

1+ y ago41:46

41:46

Nigeria is an African country with a population of 200 million, yet it has only 90 oncologists, 3-5 radiation machines in service at any given time, and ten cancer-related clinical trials. Furthermore, there is limited cancer screening and little awareness of risk-reduction behaviors. As a result, more than 70% of Nigerians diagnosed with cancer pr…

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What is the 10/40 Window? 53:38

1+ y ago53:38

53:38

Many Christians have heard of the 10/40 Window, but you may have questions about it. What does "10/40" mean? Where is this Window? Why does it matter? This episode offers answers and insight into the 10/40 Window, its significance today, and the state of global missions.By Advancing Native Missions

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Exploring Personhood, Patienthood and Dignity with Professor Harvey Chochinov 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

43:49

Harvey Max Chochinov, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and Senior Scientist at CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute, is widely considered one of the most influential and respected palliative care scholars and researchers in the world today. He has authored over three hundred publications, including several groun…

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Mental Health and the Carceral System with Dr. Nathaniel Morris 55:14

1+ y ago55:14

55:14

We reached out to Dr. Nathaniel Morris after reading his recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine; Injustice Disorder. Dr. Morris is currently an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco and provides care to incarcerated patients in the San Francisco jail system. He has published numerous…

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Philanthropy as Power with Tim Schwab 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

43:58

Amelia and Kirk speak with Tim Schwab, an investigative journalist based in Washington DC whose work has appeared in The Nation, the Columbia Journalism Review, the British Medical Journal and other outlets. https://about.me/tim_schwab. Today's episode is all about philanthropy and power, and the ethical implications of this facet of concentrated w…

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A Heart for Missions with Oliver L. Asher 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

42:16

Oliver L. Asher is back on the podcast to talk about developing a passion for missions, God's heart for the nations, and more. If you care about sharing the Gospel and reaching the lost, this episode is for you.By Advancing Native Missions

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More on Epistemic Injustice with Ryan Felder 1:04:44

1+ y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Kirk and Amelia continue our discussion of Epistemic Injustice with Ryan Felder, PhD. Ryan is a Clinical Ethics Fellow at the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics. He earned his PhD in philosophy from the City University of New York in 2021. He shares his thoughts on the practical applications of Epistemic Injustice in clinical ethics consultation…

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Joji "Bong" Barredo: Reaching the Next Generation in the Philippines 1:12:16

1+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Our guest for this episode, Joji "Bong" Barredo, was in the U.S. seeking the Lord's will for her life when she heard a call to serve children in her native Philippines. She answered, and has built a multi-faceted ministry reaching the next generation with the Gospel. You'll be inspired by her passion and encouraged by her story.…

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Health Equity and Integrative Oncology 37:41

1+ y ago37:41

37:41

We speak with Drs. Ana Maria Lopez and Eleanor Walker on Health equity, how it can cause gaps in cancer care, and how we can address it with integrative oncology. Dr. Lopez and Dr. Walker both co-chair the Health Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Task Force of the Society for Integrative Oncology. Dr. Ana Maria Lopez is Professor and Vice Chair of Me…

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Pain Talk: Beyond Epistemic Injustice with Jada Wiggleton-Little 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

56:27

Amelia and Kirk interview Jada Wiggleton-Little who is a PhD Candidate at UC San Diego working primarily in philosophy of mind, social epistemology, and clinical ethics. Ms. Wiggleton-Little unpacks her theory called pain-related motivational deficit. Pain-related motivational deficits occur when a self-reported pain is believed but fails to motiva…

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Sharing the Gospel in Israel and Palestine 29:07

1+ y ago29:07

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Israel ... Palestine ... Conflict. Those words often go together. But something else is happening in this part of the world today. God is transforming lives through the Gospel. In this episode Steven Khoury, a pastor in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, gives us a glimpse of the miraculous work being done in this very complicated mission field.…

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Live from the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities Conference in Portland, OR 1:17:07

2y ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Listen to the whole team discussing the process of developing the Bioethics in the Margins podcast, where we've been on our podcast journey and where we hope to go. Amelia Barwise, Liz Chuang, Kirk Johnson and Nicolle Strand met each other in person for the first time ever this October in Portland, Oregon for the ASBH annual meeting. We heard some …

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Serving God with the Right Motives 1:09:01

2y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Sometimes God doesn't lead us on easy paths. It may not be clear where we're supposed to go — or why God is leading us in this direction. In two decades of ministry in Indonesia, Chandra Tobing has been through ups and downs. He's seen amazing success, planting dozens of churches on Hindu-majority Bali Island. He's also experienced uncertainty, opp…

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Worker Cooperatives with Ander Etxeberria of the Mondragon Corporation 46:17

2y ago46:17

46:17

In this episode, Kirk and Amanda interview Ander Etxeberria-Otadui, the head of Mondragon’s cooperative outreach program. Mr. Etxeberria shares the unique and fascinating history of the Mondragon Corporation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondragon_Corporation, as we discuss the impact of solidarity on health and wellbeing. Mr. Etxeberria explains t…

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Finding Invincible Joy with Oliver Asher 44:07

2y ago44:07

44:07

Growing up in Appalachia, Oliver Asher experienced extreme poverty. He lived in a shed, lost his sister in a car accident, and watched the shattering of his dreams. By trusting Jesus to bring good out of his hardships, he discovered great gratitude and invincible joy. Today he is president of Advancing Native Missions and has helped spread the Gosp…

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Racism in Medical Education with Christopher Willoughby 44:29

2y ago44:29

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We interview Christopher D.E. Willoughby is a historian of slavery and medicine in the United States and a Visiting Assistant Professor of the History of Medicine and Health at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. He is the author of the book Masters of Health: Racial Science and Slavery in U.S. Medical Schools, which will be published this Nov…

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Ministry in Rwanda & Uganda 31:25

2y ago31:25

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Jesus came to proclaim good news to the poor and freedom to the imprisoned and oppressed (Luke 4:18–19). Today, in East Africa, remarkable native missionaries are following His lead — serving orphans, women trapped in prostitution, and others in need of true hope and practical help. God is transforming lives among the most vulnerable people. Lou Ma…

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Latin America: Growth in Adversity 41:42

2y ago41:42

41:42

The COVID-19 pandemic hit some regions harder than others. Many countries in Latin America were devastated by its effects. But was missions work hindered by these challenges? Actually, in the midst of great adversity, many ministries experienced incredible growth. In this episode, Joel interviews Renee Lily, the regional director for Latin America …

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Hope for the Harvest in Eastern Europe 37:47

2y ago37:47

37:47

Late last year, Joel interviewed Jaap and Aziza DeCook, ANM’s field directors for Europe. They described the struggles of many church leaders in Eastern Europe, reeling from economic collapse, loss of church members, and stagnant growth. Jaap and Aziza shared testimonies of God’s saving power in spiritually dry places and how they encouraged these …

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Dignity with Bryan Pilkington 55:11

2y ago55:11

55:11

In our final episode of season 2, we welcome Bryan Pilkington (@bcpethics) A,ssociate Professor in the School of Health and Medical Sciences, Adjunct Associate Professor in the College of Nursing, and Affiliated Faculty in the Department of Philosophy at Seton Hall University. He is also Professor at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. His …

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The Microbiome – Dr. Jennifer McQuade 1:03:36

2+ y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

In this podcast, we discuss the microbiome, how the microbiome has an effect on health, and how changes to the microbiome can effect cancer and responses to therapy. This is a rapidly evolving area of study.Dr. Jennifer Mcqaude is a Physician Scientist and Assistant Professor in Melanoma Medical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cance…

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Ukraine Update: Alexei and Lena Simonov 23:38

2+ y ago23:38

23:38

Alexei and Lena Simonov are leaders of Open Doors Ministries in Ukraine. What began as a Christian camp for Ukrainian orphans has blossomed into a multifaceted ministry. During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Open Doors turned the camp and multiple church basements into refuges for those fleeing the chaos and destruction. Alexei and Lena were able…

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Colonial Geographies with Jennifer McCurdy 50:31

2+ y ago50:31

50:31

Kirk and Amanda interview Jennifer McCurdy, PhD (@JennyMac222) about her new article in the Hastings Center Special Report: A Critical Moment in Bioethics: Reckoning with Anti‐Black Racism through Intergenerational Dialogue titled "Colonial Geographies, Black Geographies, and Bioethics" (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hast.1375). After…

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The Joy of Serving Jesus 43:50

2+ y ago43:50

43:50

Joy Tica is a Doctor and a medical missionary to her native country, the Philippines. Joy shares with us her story of becoming a Doctor, what inspires her to serve the poor and share the gospel, and her vision for sustainably supporting missions work in her region.

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Supportive Oncology with Dr. Richard Berman 47:23

2+ y ago47:23

47:23

A conversation about the emerging field of Supportive Oncology with one of the pioneers: The focus of this podcast will be on the intersection integrative oncology and supportive care .The reality: many centres, ours included are seeing integrative oncology/integrative medicine as part of supportive care . As Dr Berman and colleagues lead the way i…

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Virtual Reality, Immersive Storytelling and Empathy with Gabo Arora 37:13

2+ y ago37:13

37:13

This month, we are so pleased to have a conversation with Gabo Arora, an award-winning filmmaker and Founder & Creative Director of LightShed (https://lightshed.io/), a virtual reality and social impact start-up. The UN's first-ever Creative Director, Gabo Arora has over 15 years of humanitarian field experience, and has directed, produced and pion…

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Choosing Jesus in Central Asia 25:58

2+ y ago25:58

25:58

Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be a Christ-follower in a place where believers are persecuted for their faith? In this first episode of the Native Missions Podcast, Eric Vess shares the story of Miriam, a Muslim woman from Central Asia who chose Jesus at the risk of losing her life. Years later, Miriam and her husband are using sustainable bu…

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Critical Race Theory with Nicolle Strand 46:27

2+ y ago46:27

46:27

Kirk and Amelia interview our very own sound editor Nicole Strand, JD, MBE, MPH. @Nicolle_Strand is the Assistant Director for Research at the Center for Urban Bioethics at Temple University. Her work is on structural determinants of health, racism, health equity, advocacy, and culture change. We discuss critical race theory, the use of race in bio…

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Trailer 2:25

2+ y ago2:25

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What is a “native missionary"? On the Native Missions Podcast, we share the stories of indigenous gospel workers around the world who are reaching the lost with help and hope in the name of Jesus. Join us to hear powerful testimonies and missions insights that inform your global perspective and inspire your Christian faith.…

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Social and Behavioral Genomics 35:16

2+ y ago35:16

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This month, Kirk and Amelia sit down with Daphne Martschenko, who is an interdisciplinary, mixed-methods researcher working at the intersections of bioethics, the social sciences, and the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of genetics. Find out about adversarial collaboration and more. Dr. Martschenko’s scholarship investigates the ethical and…

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Let’s Talk Psychedelics 44:48

2+ y ago44:48

44:48

Psychedelics are increasingly finding their way into modern medicine but what do we really know about psychedelics and psychedelic research today? What is the potential role they can play in the care of cancer patients? In this podcast I speak to Professor Jerome Saris whose expertise is in the use of integrative medicine in the management of menta…

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Gender Affirming Care 1:03:59

2+ y ago1:03:59

1:03:59

In our first episode of Season 2, we discuss gender affirming care for transgender youth with experts Renee Reopell, LCSW and Patrick Herron, DBe. The issues we explore include the discrimination, disparities in healthcare, mental illness and challenging ethical issues around medical care that non-binary youth continue to face today. Our guests als…

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Top Ten Neglected Bioethics Issues with Bioethics for the People 34:24

2+ y ago34:24

34:24

We join the hosts of Bioethics for the People Devan Stahl and Tylor Gibb for a special joint podcast where we explore issues that are sometimes overlooked in the bioethics community. For this New Years episode, our behind the scenes team including Nicolle Strand and Liz Chuang join one of our usual hosts, Kirk Johnson. Thank you Bioethics for the P…

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Oncology Massage 50:56

3y ago50:56

50:56

Janet Penny is a registered massage therapist who has worked in an integrative practice, with extensive experience working with people with cancer. Rebecca Sturgeon is also a trained massage therapist with oncology experience. She focuses on education now and is the Education Director for Healwell.In this podcast, we discuss Oncology Massage, the i…

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Interview with Dr. Jennifer James 1:04:35

3y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Jennifer James, PhD, MSW, MSSP is an Assistant Professor in the Institute for Health and Aging, the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Bioethics program at UCSF. She recently received a 3-year Greenwall Foundation Faculty Scholar Award. Her qualitative research with a Black Feminist focus explores a range of topics at the interse…

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Excited Delirium and Police Use of Force 46:43

3y ago46:43

46:43

In this episode, Kirk and Amelia interview Arjun Byju, a fourth-year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine regarding the diagnosis of Excited Delirium and its problematic application in law enforcement. Background resources are included below. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28990246/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/excited-delirium-p…

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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Pandemic; what role does religion have in health equity? 49:25

3y ago49:25

49:25

For our first podcast episode, we are thrilled to welcome our first guest, Dr. Ki Joo Choi, Professor and Chair of the Department of Religion at Seton Hall University. Dr. Choi is the author of Disciplined by Race: Theological Ethics and the Problem of Asian American Identity (Cascade Books 2019). https://wipfandstock.com/9781532634727/disciplined-…

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