Prescribing Faith

In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Brady Giesler, a recently retired orthopedic surgeon who specialized in disorders of the spine for over 30 years. In 2005, Dr. Giesler also completed a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Join us as we discuss Dr. Giesler’s commitment to a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ, the

In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. James Cox, a gastroenterologist and the Assistant Director of Clinical Skills at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine. Join us as we discuss the importance of developing good history-taking skills, the current knowledge and future explorations of our gut microbiome, and using comedy as a tool.

In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Don and Cynthia Kent. Don was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, a form of neurodegenerative disease seven years ago. Join us as we discuss the medicine behind Lewy Body dementia, Don’s experiences with the diagnosis and progression of the disease, Cynthia’s perspective as the caregiver and loved one, and their underlying fait

In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome James Furgerson, MD, FACC, FACP. Join us as we discuss the epidemiology and science behind cardiovascular disease, the difference between lifespan and healthspan, and practical tips for optimizing your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. M. Bradley Evans, an otolaryngologist practicing at Associates of ENT Surgery in Flower Mound/Lewisville, Texas. Join us as we read through the Easter story, discuss the physical sufferings of Christ on a medical and physiological level, and highlight the significance of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross.

In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Layla Edwards, a pediatrician in Fort Worth and faculty member of clinical skills at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine. Join us as we talk about what it means to have a childlike faith as referenced in scripture and how we as adults can continue to cultivate “childlike” qualities such as trust, curiosity, and wonder amids

In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Terence McCarthy, the John. M Geesbreght Chair of Emergency Medicine at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine, and Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. Join us as we talk about God’s presence in the emergency room, praying in daily practice, and using kindness to

In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. James Marshall, a Pediatrician who is board-certified in Critical Care Medicine and who has lately been granted privileges at Cook Children’s for the practice of Pediatric Palliative Medicine. Join us as we talk about physician burnout, discouragement, and offer a compelling metaphor for life and death.

In this week’s episode, we are delving into the concept of resilience—unpacking its significance, identifying the key qualities of resilient individuals, and discussing how the Bible offers profound wisdom on fostering resilience in our lives.

Welcome to the first episode of Prescribing Faith, a podcast where two first-year medical students share their insights on the crossroads of faith, medicine, and the journey that led them to this noble profession. In this week's episode, we open up about our faith journey, discuss what drew us to medical school, and reflect on the evolving meaning of masculinity in today’s societ