Prescribing Faith

Coleton Evans and Iza Zabaneh
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Prescribing Faith is a podcast where two first-year medical students share their insights on the crossroads of faith, medicine, and the journey that led them to this noble profession. 

  1. 12/29/2025

    The Ministry of Presence ft. Dr. David Capper

    In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. David Capper, an internal medicine–trained physician who serves as Academic Chair of Clinical Sciences at the Burnett School of Medicine and Medical Director of the clinic at Beautiful Feet Ministries. Join us as we reflect on how faith shapes a life devoted to caring for others—from community health and hospice care to walking with patients and families at the end of life—and what it means to practice medicine with presence, compassion, and trust in the heart of God.

    1h 6m
  2. Delivering Hope ft. Dr. Jamie Erwin

    05/23/2025

    Delivering Hope ft. Dr. Jamie Erwin

    In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Jamie Erwin, a Fort Worth native obstetrician and gynecologist. Join us as we reflect on how faith shapes the practice of women’s health—from walking with patients through grief, infertility, and trauma, to embracing joy in unexpected moments. Through stories and scripture, we consider what it means to bring beauty from ashes in exam rooms, operating rooms, and even the zoo.

    1h 9m
  3. 40 Days in the Wilderness

    03/08/2025

    40 Days in the Wilderness

    In this week’s episode, we dive into the season of Lent -- its spiritual significance, the physiology of prolonged fasting, and some practical ways to approach Lent with purpose, using it as an opportunity to grow closer to God through prayer, reflection, and surrender.

    1h 4m
  4. Story Time w/ Dr. Raja Zabaneh

    08/16/2024

    Story Time w/ Dr. Raja Zabaneh

    In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Raja Zabaneh, a double board-certified Internal Medicine and Nephrology physician. Join us as we discuss the power of prayer and the importance of sowing the seeds of faith early. We will also have a story time with Dr. Zabaneh, filled with messages of spirituality and laughter.

    36 min
  5. Agents of Grace ft. Dr. Brady Giesler

    06/28/2024

    Agents of Grace ft. Dr. Brady Giesler

    In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Brady Giesler, a recently retired orthopedic surgeon who specialized in disorders of the spine for over 30 years. In 2005, Dr. Giesler also completed a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Join us as we discuss Dr. Giesler’s commitment to a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ, the importance of lifelong learning, and the role of faith-based education in the development of empathy and compassion in healthcare providers.

    43 min
  6. A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine ft. Dr. James Cox

    06/14/2024

    A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine ft. Dr. James Cox

    In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. James Cox, a gastroenterologist and the Assistant Director of Clinical Skills at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine. Join us as we discuss the importance of developing good history-taking skills, the current knowledge and future explorations of our gut microbiome, and using comedy as a tool.

    1h 1m
  7. Living with Lewy Body Dementia ft. Don and Cynthia Kent

    05/10/2024

    Living with Lewy Body Dementia ft. Don and Cynthia Kent

    In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Don and Cynthia Kent. Don was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, a form of neurodegenerative disease seven years ago. Join us as we discuss the medicine behind Lewy Body dementia, Don’s experiences with the diagnosis and progression of the disease, Cynthia’s perspective as the caregiver and loved one, and their underlying faith that has provided guidance and purpose in this new chapter of their life.

    1h 23m
  8. Optimizing Your Healthspan ft. Dr. James Furgerson

    04/12/2024

    Optimizing Your Healthspan ft. Dr. James Furgerson

    In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome James Furgerson, MD, FACC, FACP. Join us as we discuss the epidemiology and science behind cardiovascular disease, the difference between lifespan and healthspan, and practical tips for optimizing your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

    58 min
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Prescribing Faith is a podcast where two first-year medical students share their insights on the crossroads of faith, medicine, and the journey that led them to this noble profession. 

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  • Creator
    Coleton Evans and Iza Zabaneh
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Coleton Evans and Iza Zabaneh
  • Show Website
    Prescribing Faith