Death & Dying: Wisdom for End-of-Life Planning & Care with John Alsdorf
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On this episode of Nuance, Case interviews retired HR executive and lay theologian John Alsdorf on the importance of integrating faith into the way we approach death and the need for open conversations about end-of-life decisions. John emphasizes the importance of living well and reconciling relationships in light of death and dying, demonstrating compassion towards others, just as Christ has shown us.
Episode Resources:
Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Raleigh: https://htcraleigh.org/ and recommended reading: https://htcraleigh.org/livinganddyingwell/
I Want to Burden My Loved Ones by Gilbert Meilaender: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2010/03/i-want-to-burden-my-loved-ones
The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom by Lydia Dugdale: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062932632
Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care by Kathryn Butler: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K52CS91
Here to Honor website: https://heretohonor.com/
End-of-Life Doula Organization: https://inelda.org/
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