Mark Topazian – Healing Purpose

‘Working in healthcare can be immensely satisfying, but it can also be challenging. Maybe you’re on the verge of burnout’. Brent talks with Mark Topazian about his new IVP book ‘Healing Purpose: Finding Satisfaction in a Healthcare Career’. Mark is a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine.  He’s practised and taught at Yale University, at the Mayo Clinic, and in multiple sub-Saharan African countries.  He’s a regular speaker at the Global Missions Health Conference and a Saline Process trainer.    (1:00) Mark’s career in healthcare; (3:30) Ethiopia; (4:55) Burnout; (7:05) Dealing with burnout and compassion fatigue; (9:45) Image of God; (12:15) Faith and illness; (16:30) Healing; (20:55) Interactions about death; (23:30) Lament. Links mentioned in this episode: www.marktopazian.com www.amazon.com/Healing-Purpose-Finding-Satisfaction-Healthcare/dp/1514012383 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.