Kent Burreson and Beth Hoeltke – Lay Me in God’s Good Earth

Current burial practices in Western society are archaic and impersonal. Brent talks with Kent Burreson and Beth Hoeltke about their new IVP book ‘Lay Me in God’s Good Earth: A Christian Approach to Death and Burial’. Kent is professor of systematic theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri  Beth is the retired director of the Graduate School at Concordia Seminary and an adjunct instructor at Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri.   (1:00) Why natural burial is important; (2:05) Burial and the resurrection; (4:35) What is natural burial? (8:40) Burial on private land; (9:30) Cremation in the West; (12:55) The cost of a natural burial; (15:55) Hospice care; (20:20) How does the healthcare system control death? (23:45) Talking to the family. Links mentioned in this episode: /www.amazon.com/Lay-Gods-Good-Earth-Christian/dp/1514007606 ivpress.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.