EveryPart

Calee Yoe and Betsy Eldridge
EveryPart

The EveryPart Podcast highlights different parts of the body of Christ, in work, personality and culture. "Now the body is not made up of one part but of many. As it is there are many parts, but one body. Now you are the body of Christ and each one of you is a part of it." 1 Corinthians 12:14, 20, 27

  1. 1 SEPT.

    Faith and Healthcare

    In this insightful podcast, hosts Calee and Betsy talk with Dr. Robert Record to explore the theological foundations and impact of Christ Health Center, a faith-based primary care clinic in Birmingham, Alabama. The center, which started with four people and has grown to a team of 175, embodies the integration of faith and healthcare. The center’s mission is inspired by John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” This reflects Jesus’ ministry of bringing life and fullness to those he encountered, a principle that guides the center’s approach to healthcare. We discuss the difficulty of experiencing joy in a world filled with pain, emphasizing the importance of accepting sorrow to fully embrace joy. This aligns with the biblical notion that joy comes in the morning after a night of sorrow, indicating the transformative journey of faith. Drawing from neuroscience, the speaker highlights how our brains are wired to focus on the negative and require deliberate effort to hold onto positive thoughts. This is paralleled with Philippians 4:8, which encourages believers to think on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. Inspired by Hebrews 11, the speaker reflects on the concept of living as aliens and foreigners on earth, looking forward to a heavenly homeland. This idea underlines the transient nature of our earthly life and the eternal perspective that guides Christian living. The importance of being part of a Christian community where individuals can support and counsel one another is emphasized, mirroring the biblical model of mutual care and accountability within the body of Christ. Dr. Record shares personal struggles with guilt and the difficulty of accepting God’s forgiveness, pointing to the theological truth that God’s love and forgiveness are complete and sufficient, as seen in the finished work of Christ on the cross. The center’s work is based on being present with the community, reflecting Jesus’ incarnational ministry. He also highlights the importance of taking on the literal scent of others in poverty, symbolizing deep empathy and shared humanity in ministry. The speaker encourages listeners to follow God’s nudges, even when they are fearful or uncomfortable, involving trusting God’s sovereignty and being open to the Holy Spirit’s leading, rather than relying solely on human plans. By integrating these theological principles, Christ Health Center not only addresses physical health needs but also nurtures spiritual well-being, embodying a holistic approach to ministry that reflects the heart of the gospel.

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The EveryPart Podcast highlights different parts of the body of Christ, in work, personality and culture. "Now the body is not made up of one part but of many. As it is there are many parts, but one body. Now you are the body of Christ and each one of you is a part of it." 1 Corinthians 12:14, 20, 27

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