Beyond the Crash Cart

What makes healthcare sacred?Morgan, Nate, and Sara explore what it means to create sacred spaces in healthcare and why caring for people is more than a profession—it’s Kingdom work. Together they discuss the sacredness of patient care, the importance of presence and compassion, and how healthcare workers can reflect Christ through hospitality, gratitude, listening, and love.Resources Mentioned:📚 Hostility to Hospitality — John D. Peteet, Tyler J. VanderWeele, Tracy A. Balboni & Michael Balboni📚 The Desecration of Man — Carl Trueman📚 Theo of Golden — Levi Allen📚 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction — Eugene PetersonThis podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Conflict is unavoidable in healthcare—but how should Christians respond to it?In this host conversation, Sara, Nathan, and Morgan talk honestly about conflict between patients, families, coworkers, and leadership in healthcare settings. From burnout and stress responses to gentleness, listening, and remembering the dignity of others, this episode explores what it looks like to reflect Christ in difficult moments. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

What does it look like to truly care for the elderly with dignity, compassion, and purpose?Sara sits down with occupational therapist and business owner Miriam Atkins to talk about the power of relationships in patient care, especially in the geriatric world.Miriam is a licensed occupational therapist, business owner, and homeschooling mom of four. Together with her husband, Mark, she co-founded HomeWell Care Services in Boise, Idaho, with a shared vision of helping older adults age in place while preserving dignity, connection, and independence. Outside of her professional work, Miriam enjoys reading classics, organizing homeschool adventure days, tackling home improvement projects, and training in jiu-jitsu. HomeWell Care Services is a locally owned in-home care agency in the Boise area focused on helping older adults live independently at home. We provide support with daily activities, but more importantly, we focus on building real relationships and keeping people engaged in the things that matter most to them.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara, Nate, and Morgan reflect on how real hope is found in seeing people as image-bearers, making space for human connection, and remembering that our identity is rooted in Christ rather than our work. Even in a broken system, they point to the power of love, presence, and faithful small acts as signs that God is still at work.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara interviews pediatric nurse and case management leader Demetria Thomas about servant leadership in healthcare. Demetria shares how her faith shapes the way she leads staff, supports burnout recovery, and brings Christ-centered care to both frontline and behind-the-scenes roles. Their conversation highlights humility, soul care, and the power of serving others in every corner of healthcare.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sarah, Nate, and Morgan explore the growing role of AI in medicine—from AI scribes and insurance decisions to bedside tools families are already using. They wrestle honestly with the risks of losing human connection in a system already strained by burnout and metrics-driven care. Ultimately, they reflect on how this moment may be an opportunity for healthcare professionals to reclaim the heart of medicine: presence, shepherding, and Christ-centered compassion.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sarah reconnects with Dr. Rachel Cobos, a trauma surgeon serving in Ethiopia, where she trains residents and cares for patients in a mission hospital setting. Rachel shares how communal prayer, spiritual care, and slower rhythms have reshaped her approach to medicine, alongside the challenges of crisis response and cross-cultural teamwork. It’s an encouraging look at global healthcare ministry and trusting God through both impact and refinement.Visit Dr. Cobos' WebsiteThis podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Burnout in healthcare isn’t just a mental health problem—it’s often a soul care problem, formed by years of functioning in ways that slowly choke the life out of us. This first post in the series invites healthcare workers to lay down empty self-help and respond to Christ’s call to follow Him into true restoration.This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soul Care for Healthcare Workers ⁠by Sara Hill⁠.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Healthcare can feel like a battleground—but Christ hasn’t left the building. Sara, Morgan, and Nate kick off a new conversation series on grief, burnout, cynicism, and the small, faithful ways God uses us to bring light into dark places.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara turns the mic on co-host Nate to hear his story. Nate shares his path from a decade as a hospital speech-language pathologist to medical school, balancing training with family life, and sensing God’s persistent call into medicine. Together, they reflect on healthcare as spiritual work, the need for deeper soul care, and how Undercurrents Ministries exists to help clinicians push back darkness through faith, community, and hope This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

In this heartfelt reflection, Sarah draws a powerful spiritual lesson from the resilient Texas sage—a plant that blooms boldly before the rain arrives. Just as the sage blossoms in anticipation of coming storms, believers are invited to trust God’s promises with confident faith, even when skies seem dry. Through Scripture and nature, this piece reminds readers that when our roots are deep in Christ, life’s storms become not threats but channels of God’s provision, growth, and glory.This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flourishing in the Storms of Life ⁠by Sara Hill⁠.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara interviews her co-host Morgan about Morgan's journey from growing up in West Texas to becoming a nurse at a children's hospital. Morgan reveals not only her personal life, including her family and hobbies, but also her walk with faith. She shares stories that underscore the steadfast faithfulness of God, His unexpected plans, and the profound sense of reassurance she finds in His omniscience.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

In this poetic allegory, readers are invited to journey from comfort to calling through the story of a fisherman who trades the safety of the shore for the adventure of the open sea. Along the way, he encounters the boundless love of God—a love that transforms longing into purpose and passion. This reflection beautifully illustrates how true zeal flows not from duty, but from deep affection for Christ, whose love compels us to act and bear lasting fruit.This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discover Love and Flourish with Godly Zeal ⁠by Sara Hill⁠.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Founder and pediatric nurse Sara shares the origin story of Undercurrents Ministries—a grassroots soul-care movement for healthcare workers. From growing up in Indonesia to frontline pediatrics, research, charge nurse life, and burnout, Sarah traces how Scripture, silence, and honest community reshaped her practice and purpose. Hear how Undercurrents builds prayer-saturated groups, practical rhythms, and upcoming guided “soul care journeys” to help clinicians move from isolation to hope, from compassion fatigue to durable joy.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara shares a morning walk that becomes a living illustration of Jesus’s teaching in John 15. As sunlight filters through the trees, the word abide takes on new meaning—not mere faithfulness, but lingering affection and intimacy with God. Through poetic storytelling and biblical insight, readers are invited to slow down, dwell in Christ’s presence, and rediscover the joy of being fully loved by Him.This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abide and Flourish ⁠by Sara Hill⁠.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson joins Beyond the Crash Cart to unpack burnout, “moral injury,” and healing community—through the twin lenses of neuroscience and Christian formation. He explains why patients ultimately “come for you,” how loneliness fuels anxiety, and how team culture can become a place of repair, not shame. From Romans 5 to Psalm 22, Dr. Thompson shows what it looks like to “preach the gospel in the language of neuroscience” and practice medicine as purveyors of wisdom and hope.Buy Curt's Book: "The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope"This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

This episode reflects on a year marked by both grief and discovery. Through the daily practice of morning communion in a garden, the author found deeper intimacy with God and renewed strength. Listeners are invited to experience hope, healing, and flourishing in His care.This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Path of Flourishing ⁠by Sara Hill⁠.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Join Morgan in conversation with Dr. Catherine Crawford, a board-certified pediatrician whose career blends hospital medicine with global medical missions. From serving patients in Zimbabwe and Guatemala to caring for children in the U.S., Dr. Crawford shares how her faith and community shape her calling. Through stories of resilience and gratitude, she reflects on the importance of mental health for healthcare workers and the joy of serving cross-culturally. This episode offers a hopeful look at how faith and medicine can work hand-in-hand—at home and abroad.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara opens up about a personal season of burnout while working with pediatric medical psych patients. Wrestling with deep questions about God in the midst of suffering, the journey leads back to Scripture—and to surprising peace, clarity, and renewal. Nurses and healthcare workers alike will resonate with the emotional toll of caring for others and the hope that comes from rediscovering God’s presence in the darkest moments. If you're walking through burnout or spiritual fatigue, this episode offers honest encouragement and a path toward healing.This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rest and Peace in Scripture ⁠by Sara Hill⁠.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara sits down with Dr. Trevor Johnson, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician and educator at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. From emergency rooms to mentoring residents, Dr. Johnson shares how his Christian worldview shapes his approach to care—treating not just the body, but the mind and spirit.Listeners will hear about:The power of critical thinking and bedside manner in medical trainingHow grace—for patients, coworkers, and yourself—can change the healthcare experiencePractical ways to avoid burnout and rediscover joy in medicineWith warmth and wisdom, Dr. Johnson offers a thoughtful take on what it means to teach, care, and thrive in a demanding profession.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Explore the reality of burnout through a faith-filled lens, with personal stories and biblical wisdom from King David and the Apostle Paul. This episode invites nurses to find rest, resilience, and renewal in God’s steadfast love—even in the toughest seasons of care.This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grace and Peace in the Shadow of the Almighty ⁠by Sara Hill⁠.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Join us as we explore the profound connection between faith and the medical profession through the inspiring journey of Dr. Vuong Dao, a pediatrician who has seamlessly woven his spiritual calling into his practice. In our discussion, we uncover the importance of authentic relationships in fostering faith, especially during trying times such as the pandemic. Hear about the ways in which personal struggles with mental health have opened doors to spiritual conversations, and how these interactions can strengthen our relationship with God. Dr. Dao's approach, combining his medical scrubs with the symbol of his faith, a cross, has sparked meaningful dialogues about the divine, showing us that even our moments of weakness can be transformed into opportunities for God's glory.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

We are taking a Christ-centered look at burnout—something many nurses quietly carry. Whether you're caring for patients or managing the weight of emotional fatigue, you'll find encouragement and biblical truth to remind you that God offers rest, strength, and restoration. Tune in to rediscover hope in the midst of your calling.This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Escaping the Snare of Burnout ⁠by Sara Hill.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Join us for an encouraging conversation with Paula Morgan, a second-year medical student at UNT Health Science Center, as she shares how her unexpected path to medicine is rooted deeply in her faith. Paula opens up about balancing the demands of training with a life of prayer, spiritual growth, and trusting God through uncertainty. Her story offers hope and perspective for nurses and healthcare students navigating pressure, self-doubt, and the calling to serve with both skill and soul. If you’re feeling stretched thin or wondering how to stay grounded, this episode will remind you of the strength found in God’s promises.Books Mentioned:The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother LawrenceHearing God by Dallas WillardThe Good and Beautiful Series by James Brian SmithExperiencing God by Henry BlackabyThis podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

In this powerful episode, Sara addresses compassion fatigue from a faith-based perspective, unpacking how burnout can quietly lead to the dehumanization of both patients and caregivers. Through the emotional story of Kevin—a patient navigating pain and isolation—Sara brings to light the deep personal cost of emotional exhaustion in healthcare. Drawing on Scripture, including Hagar’s encounter with God, she invites nurses to reflect on their motives, reconnect with their purpose, and find lasting rest in God’s presence. This is a must-listen for anyone feeling drained at the bedside and longing for true renewal.This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Compassion Fatigue and Christ's Love ⁠by Sara Hill.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Join host Nate Thorpe for a compelling conversation with Dr. Elliot Tenpenny, director of the International Health Unit at Samaritan’s Purse. Dr. Tenpenny shares how his path shifted from traditional medical missions to leading global disaster response efforts. From deploying field hospitals in crisis zones to managing the emotional and spiritual toll of frontline work, this episode offers nurses a firsthand look at the intersection of faith, resilience, and clinical care. Gain insight into how God can work through moments of chaos—and how your own calling as a nurse can make an eternal impact.Resources/Links:Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA) — www.cmda.orgSamaritan’s Purse Community Medical Outreach — www.spcmovolunteer.orgWorld Medical Mission — www.samaritanspurse.org/medical/world-medical-mission/Bob Warren - Life on the Hill — www.lifeonthehill.orgThis podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

The Dark Night of the Soul is a time of deep sadness and grief. Sara shares her personal journey through loss, comparing it to the changing seasons of nature. Each season brings its own challenges, like death and darkness, but also hope and new life. Sara also emphasizes that even in the darkest moments, hope can emerge, much like the sun rising after a long night. The message is clear: when we rely on God's love, we can endure life's challenges. Sara reminds us that even in our sorrow, we are not alone; God is there to protect and comfort us. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dark Night of the Soul ⁠by Sara Hill.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Join Morgan and discover the inspiring journey of Lieutenant David Harkey and pediatric nurse Amber Harkey share their stories of balancing work, faith, and family while navigating the challenges of being first responders. Explore how their shared Christian beliefs serve as a guiding force, and learn about their unique approach to managing stress and burnout. Hear how they create an intentional spiritual foundation and how these values shape their lives and impact their community. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

We're exploring soul weariness, misplaced identity, and burnout in the healthcare industry through a biblical lens. Drawing parallels with Israel's history from the book of Lamentations, this episode uncovers the consequences of self-sufficiency and the importance of returning to faith. It challenges listeners to find rest and renewal in Jesus, offering insights into escaping the cycles of exhaustion and misplaced priorities. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exhaustion, Weariness, and Misplaced Identity ⁠by Sara Hill.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Join host Morgan Mosley as she converses with Jennifer Roberts on her unique journey into nursing, balancing motherhood, faith, and a career transition to pediatric nursing. Jennifer shares her experiences as a homesteader, camp nurse, and the profound lessons she learns from gardening and sewing. She discusses the role of faith in her life and work, emphasizing patience, intentionality, and spiritual growth. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara explores the pervasive challenge of burnout, sharing a deeply personal journey through exhaustion, cynicism, and the search for purpose. Drawing from biblical insights, she explores how burnout acts as a snare, diverting focus from God and eroding human dignity. Through scriptures like Psalm 119 and Psalm 124, Sara articulates a transformative path that clings to faith as a countermeasure against burnout. By embracing God's Word and love, she describes moving from weariness towards renewed strength and purpose. Discover how spiritual resilience can guide the way out of burnout's depths. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Crucible: Lessons in Seasons of Burnout ⁠by Sara Hill. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Host Nathan Thorp talks with Traci Kirkland, a seasoned physician assistant, about her 24-year journey in healthcare. Traci shares her path to cardiology, the influence of her faith, and strategies for compassionate patient care. She discusses balancing her Christian beliefs in a secular workspace, the insights from her medical missions, and the challenges of maintaining a Christ-centered mindset amid professional pressures. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Explore the biblical perspective of burnout and how to move from exhaustion to flourishing. This episode looks into personal experiences and insights drawn from Scripture, including reflections on King David's weariness and the transformative power of faith. Discover how to find hope, life, and healing amidst burnout, with powerful narratives from the Psalms and Ezekiel. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life and Hope to Those Who Are Burned Out ⁠by Sara Hill. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara talks with Dr. Mallory Barakat, a family nurse practitioner, about balancing healthcare work and family life while maintaining a Christ-centered approach. With her husband also in healthcare, Dr. Barakat discusses juggling their demanding schedules alongside nurturing their faith. Highlighting positivity in the workplace, Dr. Barakat shares how she incorporates prayerful intentionality and meaningful interactions with patients and colleagues in her urgent care setting. She offers insights into addressing work stress positively and emphasizes the importance of virtues like thoughtfulness in enhancing patient care and personal growth. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara explores the timeless comfort of Psalm 23 amidst the relentless challenges of the Covid era. With healthcare workers feeling weary and disillusioned, Sara reflects on how faith offers a path to inner peace and hope despite external chaos. She considers Psalm 23's promise of rest, protection, and guidance, encouraging listeners to find solace and strength in Jesus, the good Shepherd. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hope of Psalm 23 in a Hopeless COVID World ⁠by Sara Hill. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Philip Scott explores the intersection of healthcare and spirituality through the lens of Jesus' teachings. Reflecting on Mark 5:21-43, he parallels the emotional struggles faced by modern healthcare providers with biblical narratives. Philip highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and faith when dealing with anxious parents and sick children, acknowledging that healthcare providers can help guide families through suffering. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caring for Little Bodies and Hurting Parents the Way Jesus Would by Dr. Phillip Scott. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Sara sits down with Becky Thorpe, a licensed midwife from Texas with a passion for merging faith and healthcare. From her origins in Sun Valley, Idaho, to her current practice, Becky shares her journey into midwifery, emphasizing the miraculous aspects of childbirth and the deep empathy required in times of loss. She discusses how her work serves as a ministry, offering moments of prayer and support to families. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Nancy Patterson shares her moving experiences as a nurse committed to fulfilling her mission for Christ through compassionate care. Nancy details personal stories that showcase the profound impact of faith on patients facing severe illness or trauma. She also shares her experiences providing healthcare in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, illustrating how actively listening and offering prayer can help patients cope with loss and PTSD. As she outlines the role of Christians in the nursing profession, Nancy offers practical insights on being mission-driven and living out faith through actionable love and skilled care. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nursing- On Mission for Christ ⁠by Nancy Patterson This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

We are exploring the themes of burnout and flourishing within the medical field. Rachel shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed as a trauma critical care surgeon to finding peace and productivity through vulnerability, faith, and a call to serve in Ethiopia. Discover valuable insights on balancing career demands, avoiding burnout, and pursuing one's calling. Whether you're in healthcare or seeking inspiration for personal growth, this engaging discussion offers powerful perspectives on resilience and transformation. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

This episode dissects the differences between coercive proselytizing and respectful evangelism, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit. Proselytizing often carries a negative connotation, implying force or coercion, which can be off-putting and counterproductive. I argue for a more subtle, respectful approach to evangelism that aligns with Christ's teachings and the comforts of the Holy Spirit's work. By changing our perspective from "convincing" to "inviting," we can open the door for the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of those we interact with. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Following the Spirit at Work⁠ ⁠by Sara Danielle Hill This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Dr. Sharon Titus from Azusa Pacific University discusses the integration of faith and healthcare in this episode of Beyond the Crash Cart. Dr. Titus discusses how Christian nurses can provide holistic, gospel-centered patient care. They explore practical strategies for spiritual care, mentoring nursing students, and overcoming barriers in the clinical environment. Dr. Titus shares insights on training future nurses, reflecting on their experiences, and the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit in caregiving. Tune in for an enriching discussion on blending professional duty with spiritual calling. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

I share a powerful testimony of following the Holy Spirit's promptings at work, despite my own fears and doubts. Through prayer and obedience, God allowed me to bring hope and healing to a patient and her mother. Learn to recognize and respond to the whispers of the Holy Spirit in your own life to abide in Christ and bear fruit. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Following the Spirit at Work ⁠by Sara Danielle Hill This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Tina Kraft is an occupational therapy assistant professor based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With twelve years of experience in the field, primarily working in skilled nursing facilities and home healthcare, Tina quickly moved into management roles and now enjoys teaching the next generation of occupational therapists. She also holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, focusing on substance abuse and pro bono work with the city’s homeless shelter. This episode dives into the intersection of professional duties in healthcare and spiritual convictions, addressing the significant question of how practitioners can integrate their identity in Christ within their occupational roles. The conversation covers various strategies for overcoming barriers and fears associated with spiritual discussions in clinical settings, offering listeners actionable advice on approaching patient care holistically. Whether you're a veteran healthcare professional or a newcomer to the field, this episode provides essential takeaways on integrating faith and practice effectively. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

I reflect on the cycles of doubt and faith in my life, explaining how these struggles led me to the founding of Undercurrents Ministries. Drawing from Michelle Asad’s "Breaking Cover" and Hebrews 3:7-19, I examine how doubt, rebellion, and disbelief can hinder our spiritual journey. I pray we would submit, trust, and rekindle our passion for God's work, even in the face of persistent doubts and obstacles. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Storm of Doubt and the Assurance of Christ ⁠by Sara Danielle Hill This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

As a seasoned mental health educator and practitioner, Dr. Elizabeth Lopez offers profound insights into the interconnection between mental health and spiritual well-being. Our conversation centers around the battle for our minds and the profound impact of mental health on our hearts. For healthcare practitioners, particularly nurses and doctors, understanding and addressing these mental battles is paramount to providing holistic, compassionate care. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on the pervasive grief and darkness that has been weighing on the world, especially within our healthcare community. Drawing parallels between personal experiences and spiritual guidance, I emphasize the importance of being a light in the darkness and finding solace in faith. I always encourage listeners to seek hope, share their light, and remember the eternal prize that awaits beyond this world's brokenness. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠The Light in the Darkness and a Lasting Treasure ⁠by Sara Danielle Hill This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Discover how chaplaincy in healthcare is redefined with guest Ramel Cuenca as he shares insights on providing spiritual support in a changing secular landscape. Learn about genuine patient engagement, the power of authentic connection, and the impact of walking in step with the Holy Spirit. Engage deeper with patients by listening, understanding, and offering care beyond traditional norms. Join us for an enlightening discussion on navigating spiritual support in healthcare settings with Chaplain Ramel Cuenca. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

In this episode, I reflect on my upbringing as a child of kingdom workers and the misconceptions I had about the sacrifices required to follow God wholeheartedly. God compensates His ambassadors and provides them with the resources needed to fulfill their assigned tasks. I ask that you would depend on God's limitless power and resources instead of relying on your own strength. By trusting in God's provision, we can experience His royal provision and witness His incredible power at work in our lives. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠⁠Royal Ambassadors for Christ by Sara Danielle Hill This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Sharon Titus, a beacon of knowledge in the realms of spirituality and healthcare, and an expert on nursing ethics. We explore the crucial role of spirituality in patient care and the ethical responsibilities resting on the shoulders of nurses and doctors. Dr. Titus articulates the importance of holistic care, rooted deeply in historical practices and Christian values, and how healthcare professionals are called to exceed their duties by integrating compassionate and prayerful healing into their practice. Listen in as we shed light on the expectation that patients hold for nurses to be their spiritual caregivers, and the ways in which spiritual assessments can enhance the connection and trust between patients and their bedside nurses. This episode also ventures into the practical application of spiritual care within nursing, where Christian nurses often lead the charge in initiating these crucial conversations. With insights from Dr. Titus, we unpack the strategies that nurses can employ, from wearing religious symbols to incorporating scripture and prayer, while maintaining the professional boundaries that govern ethical practice. We delve into the 'I CARE' mnemonic, providing a guide for nurses to ethically navigate spiritual dialogues and honor their faith-based commitments. Discover the profound impact that spiritual care can have on patient outcomes and how nurses can harness their higher calling to fulfill the spiritual needs of those they serve. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!

In this podcast, I share my experience growing up with parents who made big sacrifices to follow Jesus. They left everything behind to serve Him, teaching me that faith requires bold leaps. But I've come to realize that spiritual growth isn't just about big acts—it's in the little obediences too. So now, I understand that obeying in the small things trains us for bigger leaps of faith. I challenge listeners to start training today by obeying even in the small things. This article was adapted from ⁠⁠He Trains My Hands⁠ by Sara Danielle Hill This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Undercurrents Ministries⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@undercurrents.ministries⁠⁠⁠. If you like what you hear, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ to check out what our ministry has to offer!