How everyone can be a mentor, tips on mentoring, how to create a culture of mentorship, and six ways a mentor can benefit the life of a mentee.By Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder

Host: Jody Takemoto, PhD Guest: Bryson Katona, MD, PhD At the 2024 Digestive Disease Week Annual Meeting, Dr. Bryson Katona presented a session, titled “High-Risk Colon Cancer: The ABCs of Genetic Testing.” And now, Dr. Katona is here with Dr. Jody Takemoto to share key insights from his session on genetic testing for patients with high-risk colon …

Guest: Andres J. Yarur, MD Obesity has recently surfaced as an important topic in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, but historically, these patients have been underweight. This led to the phase III pivotal trials for the use of upadacitinib in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and C…

Guest: Andres J. Yarur, MD Health maintenance emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, which is very important for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) since they’re at an increased risk of several life-threatening conditions. Tune in to hear Dr. Andres Yarur discuss essential health maintenance strategies for patients with IBD…

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Michael Camilleri, MD When it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it’s important to keep in mind that there are certain diagnoses clinicians can make to specifically treat the underlying problem that’s causing the symptoms that suggest IBS. To learn more about these complex mimickers, join Dr. Pete…

This is an invaluable perspective on the ministry of deacons and deaconesses for the service of the church, taken from The Acts of the Apostles by Ellen G. White.By Ellen G. White

How can we deal with feelings of hopelessness due to events of the past? Three things to remember that will help us navigate difficult past experiences and memories.By Rex D. Edwards

What was the nature of the tongues Paul mentioned in his first letter to the Corinthians? How can we know that the tongues in 1 Corinthians refer to real languages?By Ekkehardt Mueller

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: David P. Hudesman, MD There’s been an increase in the elderly irritable bowel disease (IBD) population, and it’s estimated that a third of our overall IBD population will soon be over the age of 60. When managing and diagnosing these patients, there’s different factors to consider, like polypharmacy, bi…

In every society, significant numbers of people are introverts. This is the third of a four-part series to facilitate a greater understanding of people who are introverts and how to effectively minister to and with introverts.By Regina Fleischmann

Seven critical keywords (and scripture-rich practical pointers) to make for a happy, successful marriage for elders.By Jeffrey O. Brown

In this two-part true story, an orphan boy begging in an Indian train station is rescued by an Adventist pastor, who offers him a new name and a new life in Jesus.By Timothy Patrick Roane

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Francis Farraye, MD Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk of developing infections, and some may be preventable with a vaccine. Approximately 70 percent of patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease will be on immunosuppressive therapy at some point during their …

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Alexander Ford, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is diagnosed using the ROME 4 criteria, and fortunately, most patients who meet the criteria for IBS clinically are unlikely to have another underlying explanation for their symptoms. However, a common misconception is that IBS is a diagnosis of exclusio…

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: David Wan, MD Many patients with lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding are on anticoagulants, and they may need specific reversal agents depending on what antithrombotic they’re on. Tune into this episode to learn more about the article that dives into the management and treatment of acute lower GI bleed…

What gets you excited about life? Does Jesus feature on your list of passions? Anthony shares why Jesus Christ and His second advent is his passion.By Anthony R. Kent

Finding encouragement in Elijah's incredible story and seven practical steps to live at the altar of God when you are exhausted or discouraged.By Don MacLafferty

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Katherine Falloon, MD Extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) that occur in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are almost any manifestation that occur outside the gastrointestinal tract. And patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis are at an increased risk for developing these manifestations. So …

In this two-part article we will give the definition of mentoring, some biblical examples of mentoring, some of the benefits of mentoring, and how to create a culture of mentoring in the local church.By Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder

Why you need to read 'God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology' by John Peckham. A book review.By Endi Stojanovic

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Ali Soroush, MD, MS Due to recent technological advancements, the use of artificial intelligence to detect a variety of gastroenterological conditions like Barrett’s esophagus, gastric cancer, and colon polyps is increasingly being explored. Learn about the application, benefits, and pitfalls of artific…

In every society there are significant numbers of people who are introverts. This is the second of a four-part series to facilitate a greater understanding of people who are introverts and how to effectively minister to and with introverts.By Regina Fleischmann

Why do we have a church manual? What is the history of the church manual? Is the church manual still relevant? What does the church manual do for us?By Gerson P. Santos

This is the third of a three-part series featuring “A Consecrated Ministry,” chapter 34 from The Acts of the Apostles by Ellen G. White. This chapter highlights the value of a soul, provides valuable counsel about the priorities of life and ministry, and inspires all readers to consecrated selfless service.…

How do we connect with the millions of Muslims not just in other parts of the world, but with those who are now living in our neighborhoods, going to school with our children, and doing jobs alongside us? As a church, what should be our response to these neighbors?By Petras Bahadur

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Joy Liu, MD For patients with refractory constipation, it’s important to evaluate the psychological impact of these symptoms. Unfortunately, this disorder can easily affect a patient’s quality of life and keep them from doing their normal routine. So what treatment options can help alleviate some of the…

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Prabhleen Chahal, MD Post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis is the most dreaded complication of this procedure. So what are the patient-related, procedure-related, and operator-related risk factors for developing post-ERCP pancreatitis, and how can we work to prevent it?…

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Benjamin L. Cohen, MD Guest: Stefan Holubar, MD, MS Affecting over 25 percent of Crohn's disease patients, perianal disease is a persistent and difficult-to-treat condition. Due to its complex management and significant impact on patients' quality of life, a multidisciplinary approach to care is crucial…

How Discovery-Based Bible Studies in small groups caused explosive church growth in Papua New Guinea. Stories of how worshiping in small groups brought people closer to Jesus.By Glenn Townend

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Paul Kwo, MD In patients with chronic live disease, consuming alcohol could contribute to progressive liver damage and a variety of cancers. So alcohol consumption should not be a regular occurrence for those who have underlying chronic liver disease. And approximately four percent of patients with alco…

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Edward L. Barnes, MD, MPH Pouchitis is a common inflammatory complication after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery, but the why behind patients who develop this condition seems to be unclear. So to dive into the updated guidelines for the management of pouchitis and to also hear about some k…

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Shilpa Junna, MD Symptoms of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) are primarily driven by the extent of the obstruction that the PVT is causing, and some of it’s also driven by how quickly the thrombosis has developed. There’s also some cases where symptoms can be nonspecific. So the role of a multidisciplinary…

Humility is an essential quality for true reformation. A call to lay pride, selfishness, and self-seeking aside and allow Christ to transform us into His beautiful image, an image of humility.By Ted N. C. Wilson

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Paul Feuerstadt MD, FACG, AGAF C. difficile is a major problem in the United States. On top of that, patients who are diagnosed with this infection have the chance of getting caught in a vicious cycle of recurrence. So how can we provide our patients with the best care and work with them to give them th…

What can we learn from the speeches of Barnabas? Exploring eight literary, thematic, and theological similarities between his speech in Lystra, and the Three Angels’ Messages of Revelation.By Anthony R. Kent

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Michael Lucey, MD There are a lot of considerations to keep in mind when it comes to liver transplantation in patients with various diseases, like metabolic-associated stereotactic liver diseases, alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis B and C, and more. Joining Dr. Peter Buch to discuss those key considera…

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: David Talan, MD Until recently, surgery was always utilized for appendicitis, but now, antibiotics are an alternative treatment. Find out who the best candidates are for an antibiotic regimen, the efficacy and safety of this approach to treating acute uncomplicated appendicitis, and more with Dr. Peter …

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Benjamin Schmidt, MD It’s become clear that social media is here to stay, and it’s become a way that people get their information and spread information. Dive into this episode to learn about the benefits and challenges of social media in healthcare from a recently published article with Dr. Peter Buch …

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Miguel Regueiro, MD There are a few factors that may predict patients who are more likely to experience postoperative recurrence of Crohn’s disease. So how should we be monitoring our patients for recurrence, and what therapies are available? To learn more, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Miguel Regueir…

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: David T. Rubin, MD Intestinal ultrasound has become a useful tool in assessing disease progression and pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s an approach to visualizing the intestines using a transabdominal ultrasound probe to provide real-time information. But could research from the…

When our whole world shakes, and we are in deep trouble facing the earthquakes in our lives, we can always hide behind our shield, Jesus Christ.By S. Joseph Kidder and Boris Reyes

An example of a vision statement, a mission statement, goals and objectives for deacons and deaconesses, as well as a suggested outline of events for a weekend deacon and deaconess retreat.By Vincent E. White, Sr

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Julia J Wattacheril, MD, MPH Non-invasive biomarkers for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatosis liver disease (MASLD) are used to stratify risk and assess disease severity in our patients. In this episode, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Julia Wattacheril, Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia…

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Kyle Staller, MD, MPH Unfortunately, there are not a lot of specific pharmacologic agents for incontinent patients; however, using typical antidiarrheal therapies can be helpful for patients who have diarrhea. So what other treatment options should we know about? To learn more, join Dr. Peter Buch as he…

What was the nature of the tongues Paul mentioned in his first letter to the Corinthians? Was he referring to an ecstatic or angelic unintelligible speech, comparable to that in Pentecostal and charismatic circles, or were the tongues in Corinth foreign languages?By Ekkehardt Mueller

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: David Liska, MD Since the 1990s, clinicians have been seeing a significant increase in colorectal cancer among young patients, who are under the age of 50. A multidisciplinary approach is key as diagnostic and treatment considerations are specific to their age. Dive in with Dr. Peter Buch as he’s joined…

This is the first of a four-part series to facilitate a greater understanding of people who are introverts and how to effectively minister to and with introverts. A personal story of dealing with being an introvert.By Regina Fleischmann

This is the second of a three-part series featuring “A Consecrated Ministry,” chapter 34 from The Acts of the Apostles by Ellen G. White. This chapter highlights the value of a soul, provides valuable counsel about the priorities of life and ministry, and inspires all readers to consecrated selfless service.…

A testimony of Rob’s amazing experience on the I Will Go Bike Ride, and how God used him to minister to others by taking him on strange paths.By Rob Hansford

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Naga Chalasani, MD With the increasing incidence and prevalence of cirrhosis in patients, healthcare professionals have to routinely consider giving anticoagulants to these patients. Understanding how we can safely administer these types of medications to cirrhosis patients is important. To learn more, …