TGC Q&A

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How Should Christians Pray During Elections? Oct 21, 2020

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In this episode of TGC Q&A, Mika Edmondson and Russell Moore address the question, “How should Christians pray during elections?” They discuss:

Praying generally and individually (:28)
Praying for unity, humility, and empathy (2:03)
Avoiding “apocalyptic” attitudes (3:20)
Seeing beyond particular moral perspectives (4:27)

Explore more from TGC on navigating election season here:

4 Ways to Worship—Not Worry—This Election Season

The Two Articles Every Christian Should Read the Day After the Election

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What Does it Mean to Be a New Creation? Oct 14, 2020

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Rebecca McLaughlin and Taylor Turkington discuss:

Complete transformation (:29)
Everything made new (1:42)
Newness that progresses (3:16)
Power perfected in weakness (3:46)
Waiting for completion (4:30)
Clinging to Christ in a new value system (5:12)

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What Bible Passage Do You Treasure Most? Oct 07, 2020

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Crawford Loritts and Jason Cook answer the question, “What Bible passage do you treasure most?” They discuss:

1 Corinthians 1:18—foolishness and folly (:27)
Reasons verses resonate with us (1:18)
Joshua 1:8—the Bible and its context for our lives (1:48)
Belief in the sufficiency of God’s Word (3:41)
The power of God’s Word to do hard work (5:18)
Gifts and God’s Word (5:57)

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What Would Be Different Without Christ's Resurrection? Sep 30, 2020

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In this episode of TGC Q&A, Rico Tice and Scott Oliphint discuss how the world would be different if Christ had not risen. They address:

The hope of the resurrection (:32)
The certainty of hope because of the resurrection (2:16)
The resurrection as a warning (5:05)
The resurrection as a basis for judgment (6:56)

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Neglecting the Resurrection

The Resurrection

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Christians and Healthcare: How Does COVID-19 Affect Kids and Babies? Sep 23, 2020

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In the last episode of TGC Q&A’s Christians and Healthcare series, Dr. Scott James answers the question, “How does COVID-19 affect kids and babies?” He addresses:

What should I know about the effect on children and their ability to infect others with COVID-19? (:40)
Long-term outcomes (2:45)
Do babies respond well to COVID-19? What wisdom is there for parents during this pandemic? (3:25)
Very young infants and COVID-19 (4:39)
Encouragement for new parents in a pandemic (5:22)
How does your faith intersect with your work? (8:53)
Specific ways doctors can shepherd hurting people (10:51)
Encouragement for how Christians should view public health (13:18)

Find more from TGC on this topic:

Parenting Anxious Kids In An Anxious Time
Family Worship Starts Now
Books by Scott James

Dr. Scott James's Recommended Resources:

COVID-19 Pastoral Resources from 9Marks

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Christians and Healthcare: Can Protecting My Health Become an Idol? Sep 16, 2020

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In this third episode of TGC Q&A’s Christians and Healthcare series, Dr. Bob Cutillo answers the question, “Can protecting my health become an idol?” He addresses:

What are signs that I’ve made an idol out of pursuing health? (1:40)
Health as a possession vs. a gift (2:40)
Health as an end in itself or a means to an end (4:44)
Anxiety in regard to health (6:33)
Health and a Christian view of suffering (7:45)
In what ways does faith intersect with providing the best medical care? (9:15)
How do I avoid being ruled by fear of getting sick—especially in this pandemic? Is my increased fear normal? (11:57)
Fear as a normal reaction (12:22)
God’s work to make us whole (13:48)
Fighting fear with faith (16:01)
A warning against arrogance and a story of sacrifice (17:15)

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Your Best Health Now?

Pursuing Health in an Anxious Age

Dr. Cutillo’s Recommended Resources:

Reclaiming the Body: Christians and the Faithful Use of Modern Medicine by Joel Shuman and Brian Volck
Pursuing Health in an Anxious Age by Bob Cutillo
“Health is Membership” in The Art of the Common Place by Berry Wendell
“Dr. Matthew’s Passion” by Blaine Harden for The New York Times Magazine

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Christians and Healthcare: How Do I Care for Those With Dementia? Sep 09, 2020

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In the second episode of TGC Q&A’s Christians and Healthcare series, Dr. John Dunlop answers the question, “How do I care for those with dementia?” He addresses:

What is the hardest part about the effects of dementia? (:45)
Challenges and hope for those who face dementia and their loved ones (1:19)
God’s purposes in dementia (3:39)
How do we differentiate between worsening dementia and the effects of polypharmacy? (6:33)
How can believers have a biblical perspective on modern medicine? (9:28)
“God heals; the physician collects the fee.” (12:35)
How does someone “finish their race” well, with dignity, and to the glory of God? (14:14)

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TGC Course: Dementia

TGC Course: End of Life Issues

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Christians and Healthcare: How Should Christians View the End of Life? Sep 02, 2020

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In this first episode of TGC Q&A’s Christians and Healthcare series, Dr. Katie Butler answers the question, “How should Christians view the end of life?” She addresses:

Framing the discussion (:42)
Should Christians should always choose to “extend life?” (1:44)
Thinking biblically in tumultuous situations (3:38)
Four biblical principles for approaching end-of-life care (6:01)
Seeking a cure, accepting death, and alleviating suffering (11:42)
Evangelism in the ICU and palliative care (18:09)
The difference between evangelism and ministry in the healthcare industry (21:22)
Show compassion as a healthcare worker without becoming spiritually exhausted (25:28)
The most fundamental method for building crucial strength to endure (28:38)

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TGC Course: End of Life Issues

When Flesh and Heart Fail: Why Believers Should Consider Advance Directives

Dr. Katie Butler’s Recommended Resources:

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