Who am I? Where am I going? What am I doing? What_s the meaning of life? If you_re an adult male over the age of thirty-five or forty, you may have asked yourself those very questions. Counselor Stephen Arterburn provides guidance through the m

Health FAQ

Dec 21st, 2023 24m 30s

Cardiologist Dr. James Marcum addresses some of the questions listeners have posted on the heartwiseministsries.org Website; questions concerning taking supplements, dealing with atrial fibrillation, overcoming anxiety, and many others.

Grass Roots Health

Dec 14th, 2023 24m 30s

Sometimes, you just got to go home again. But that doesn_t mean you have to leave behind excellent sources of information and guidance when it comes to healthy living. Kathleen Braun explains. ([email protected])

Hearts of the Fathers

Dec 7th, 2023 24m 30s

_Fatherlessness now defines American life and culture._ Pastor, educator, attorney, and broadcaster Charles Crismier discusses the role fathers play in the well-being of their children. (www.saveus.org)

Rewiring the Brain

Nov 30th, 2023 24m 30s

For most, eating food is a natural, comfortable, enjoyable thing to do. But for others, food isn_t something to be savored. Nutritionist Tammy Beasely explores the dangers of eating disorders. (www.castlewoodtc.com)

Malfunctioning Thyroid

Nov 23rd, 2023 24m 30s

Our body_s inner workings run on chemistry and chemical reactions. If these reactions malfunction, the results aren_t pleasant. Dr. James Marcum reveals some dangers and solutions.

Fast Food Genocide

Nov 16th, 2023 24m 30s

The world_s growing obsession with fast, processed foods is killing more people than any war. Dr. Joel Fuhrman talks about his latest book and how we need to learn from the past and help shape the future for everyone in our community. (www.drfu

Just Say No

Nov 9th, 2023 24m 30s

There are items we may willingly be putting into our bodies that can do us some serious harm_and we may not know it. Dr. Michael Greger reveals some common_and sometimes not-so-common substances that we should seriously avoid. (www.nutritionfac

Food Fight

Nov 2nd, 2023 24m 30s

We have met the enemy, and it is_food! Often, what we place in their stomachs is far from healthy. The reasons we do it can be unhealthy as well. Melainie Rogers, a certified eating disorder registered dietitian talks about food and motivation.

Beautiful Grief

Oct 31st, 2023 24m 30s

Death waits at the end of every human journey. But that fact doesn_t make the loss of someone we love any easier to bear. Or does it? Author and professional counselor Yvonne Ortega shares her experience of living with grief. (www.yvonneortega.

Blood Under Pressure

Oct 26th, 2023 24m 30s

If you think you_re under a lot of pressure, you_re right. Normal blood pressure in our bodies keeps things moving. Lack of pressure means we_re dead. But, too much pressure? Dr. James Marcum provides insights into how to keep this dangerous co

Caregiving

Oct 19th, 2023 24m 30s

“I didn’t sign up for this!” These unspoken words are more than likely on the lips of many people who have found themselves playing the role of caregiver in the saga of their lives. Counselor June Hunt shares how we can transform that responsib

Biblical Prescriptions

Oct 12th, 2023 24m 30s

The Bible offers amazing insights into how the Creator designed us to live healthfully. His Biblical Prescriptions are just as valid and needed today as they were in the Garden of Eden. Dr. James Marcum, founder director of Heartwise Ministries

Employee Wellness

Oct 5th, 2023 24m 30s

Adults in the United States spend more than half of their waking hours at work. But, workplaces aren_t always healthy places. This is made evident_in part_by the growing health crisis and escalating health care costs in this country. Susan Levi

Beautiful Forgiveness

Sep 28th, 2023 24m 30s

_As long as we have breath, there_s hope we can move from broken to beautiful._ This is the theme of a series of books written by Yvonne Ortega as she attempts to move us all from the first to the second. On this program, she examines the beaut

Chronic Diseases

Aug 31st, 2023 24m 30s

If you_re a frequent listener to this program, you know we_ve identified two broad types of diseases that can mess up our lives_acute and chronic. Dr. James Marcum, founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, examines both in detail.

Gut Reaction

Aug 24th, 2023 24m 30s

You and I are only 10 percent human. The rest? Meghan Jardine of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine explains that our other 90 percent needs just as much attention as our human part. Ignoring either can create dangerous health is

Clean Protein

Aug 17th, 2023 24m 30s

We as a society just can_t leave well enough alone. We_re not satisfied to be overweight, under-energized, or to sit back and allow our planet to pay the price for a _well enough_ way of eating. If that describes you, Kathy Freston says you jus

Manly Depression

Aug 10th, 2023 24m 30s

We_ve all felt that nagging feeling that life isn_t exactly turning out as we wanted it to. We feel out of control, out of sorts, sometimes out of mind. But, according to Dr. Gary Lovejoy, we may need to shift our perspective to get us through.

Totally Modern Medicine

Aug 3rd, 2023 24m 30s

Diet, exercise, nutrition, and all of the other _Biblical Prescriptions_ are important. But, if we ever need to walk through the doors of a hospital, it_s nice to know that science has been busy. Dr. James Marcum, founder director of Heartwise

What Works Best

Jul 27th, 2023 24m 30s

You want to be healthy. You_re willing to make the necessary sacrifices to accomplish your goal. But, what sacrifices work and which ones don_t? Dr. Hans Diehl, founder of the Complete Health Improvement Program, provides timely insights into t

Childhood Abuse

Jul 20th, 2023 24m 30s

It leaves scars that can last a lifetime, and it_s on the rise. Around 2000 children each year die in their homes from it. Dr. Gregory Jantz, founder of The Center, A Place of HOPE, shares insights from his latest book on child abuse and healin

Annual Checkups

Jul 13th, 2023 24m 30s

Many suggest that a healthy lifestyle requires an annual physical exam and checkup. Is this the best route to take according to the latest studies? Dr. Michael Greger is the driving force behind nutritionfacts.org, specializing in nutrition, fo

Mindful Health

Jul 6th, 2023 24m 30s

Merriment, fellowship, and food: major themes of the holidays. Eating this time of year can be quite a challenge if you want to guard yourself against overindulging with less than ideal food choices. Teacher, author, speaker, and mindful living

New Stent Study

Jun 29th, 2023 24m 30s

We hear about them from time to time; perhaps even have one or more implanted in our chest. They_ve almost become synonymous with modern life. What if we need one? Cardiologist James Marcum, founder director of Heartwise Ministries, has some go