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June 16, 2022 Webinar #108 Dr Sunil Raheja - The Wonder of Wisdom
Recorded on 16 June 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Dr Sunil Raheja.
We all have an innate often unrecognised hunger for wisdom and are naturally curious about life. However, this can lead us to look for answers in unhealthy ways. Biblical wisdom draws us to focus on God as the source of all wisdom. Reflecting on the three Old Testament books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job we will explore the rich subtleties of how we are called to live. The right way to live is centred on our relationship with Christ, from whom all wisdom flows.
Dr Sunil Raheja has worked as a psychiatrist for over 25 years. He lives in London, England with his wife, Sally. They have four grown children. Sunil is a psychiatrist and coach who equips overwhelmed, frustrated and distracted high achievers to figure out their next best step so that they can create the life they hunger for and still have time for family, friends and fun. He also has a podcast and YouTube channel based on the theme of his book, ‘Dancing With Wisdom’ alongside his private practice.
For more resources from Dr Sunil visit https://drsunil.com
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
59 min
June 10, 2022 Webinar #107 Dr Daniel O’Neill - Aristotle to Jesus: Human flourishing
Recorded on 9 June 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Dr Daniel O’Neill
Flourishing as a concept has Aristotelian and other ancient transcultural roots, has been informed and enhanced by Judeo-Christian theology, has been increasingly adopted in many modern secular professional disciplines, and can be observed to be a consistent universal goal throughout human history.

This podcast proposes that the preservation and rediscovery of this principle as a common good is a reflection of God’s intentions for creation, redemption and consummation. Healing serves as the divinely-directed process by which flourishing is obtained.

Moving beyond popular Aristotelian concepts of eudaimonia, healing serves as a goal (telios) of the people of God who pursue the Source of flourishing in the supremacy of Christ.
Daniel O’Neill, MD, MTh is a physician-theologian and managing editor of Christian Journal for Global Health, Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and holds a master’s degree in theological studies from Bethel Seminary.
He has served on health and development projects among impoverished or displaced populations. He is a co-founder of Health for All Nations and author and co-editor of the book All Creation Groans: Toward a Theology of Disease and Global Health.
O'Neill, Daniel W. Moving from Aristotle to Jesus: Growing into a Flourishing Global Community. Kushimiri Papers. 2021 September.
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
56 min
May 27, 2022Webinar #106 Dr Steve Smith - Freedom from addiction
Recorded on 26 May 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Santhosh Mathew chairs a discussion with Dr Steve Smith.
This episode considers a Christian response to addiction, covering:
Substance use and misuse

The extent of the addiction problem

What is addiction?

How do people become addicted?

The way out
Dr Steve Smith is a General Practitioner specialising in substance misuse and is the founder of The KEYS Project, whose mission is to equip churches and Christian organisations to reach their communities and support those facing addiction to find freedom. Steve provides medical oversight and GP liaison for client detoxes and high-level support. He also works for CGL (Change Grow Live) alongside KEYS, as well as serving in a number of other ministries, pursuing his vision of seeing people find inner healing and freedom from pain and addiction.
For The KEYS Project visit https://www.keysuk.org
For The Naked Truth Project visit https://thenakedtruthproject.com
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
51 min
May 19, 2022 Webinar #105 Prof Glynn Harrison - Identity and the struggle for recognition
Recorded on 19 May 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Prof Glynn Harrison.
Western culture appears to be obsessed with issues of identity. In this session we briefly review the rise of modern selfism - its philosophical roots and the role played by psychology and psychiatry in cementing its cultural power. We investigate possible impacts in terms of mental health and well-being. And, finally, we ask how the Christian faith engages with the challenges it poses.
Glynn Harrison MD FRCPsych is Emeritus Professor of Mental Health, University of Bristol and a retired clinical psychiatrist. He specialised in psychiatric epidemiology and early interventions for psychosis. He now lectures widely on issues at the interface of faith, mental health and culture.
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
55 min
May 13, 2022Webinar #104 Dr Walt Larimore - Praying with patients in clinical care
Recorded on 12 May 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Dr Walt Larimore.
During the webinar Dr Larimore considers:
The Biblical Case for Prayer

The Clinical Case for Prayer

Cautions about Praying with Patients

Opportunities for Prayer WITH Patients

Opportunities for Prayer FOR Patients

The Obligation to Pray
Walt is an internationally-recognized family physician who has been listed in Who's Who in the World, the International Health Professionals of the Year, the International Health Scientists of the Year, and the 2,000 Intellectuals of the 21st Century. He's also a nationally-awarded physician educator — named Educator of the Year by CMDA US and the American Academy of Family Physicians. In his spare time, Walt has become a best-selling author of over forty books while also authoring over 35 medical text book chapters and over 1,000 articles in dozens of professional journals and lay magazines. He and Barb have been married nearly 50 years, have two adult children, and two beautiful granddaughters.
For more resources from Dr Walt, visit https://www.drwalt.com
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
58 min
May 09, 2022 Webinar #90 Dr Chris Steyn - Dear doctor, how are you?
Recorded on 3 February 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Dr Chris Steyn.
Dr Chris Steyn has been through a few stressful challenges: Struggling with suicidal thoughts, losing soulmates, wrestling with intellectual challenges, trying to break out of the stranglehold of dysfunctional families, burdened by depression for several years, marriage cracking, children causing desperation, work load crushing, emigration, working cross-culturally.

And yet: God’s grace has been more than enough. Now happily married, getting along well with kids and grandkids, coping with workload, and all-round healthy.

He says about this webinar: Our medical education teaches us to focus on the well-being of our patients. Yet, we can easily fall into the trap of neglecting our own health: physically, psychologically, spiritually, socially.

Together we will make brief but comprehensive self-evaluations, followed by planning a few significant SMARTIE action steps and prayer for one another.
To join an ICMDA Disciple Making Ministry (integral health discovery group), visit https://icmda.net/resources/dmm/
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
1 hr 1 min
May 06, 2022 Webinar #103 Dr Calum Miller - Abortion: the harm to women
Recorded on 5 May 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Dr Calum Miller.
The abortion debate is often seen as a dilemma between the wellbeing of the mother and the wellbeing of the child: for pro-lifers, the child's right to life outweighs the mother's right to choice.
In fact, the empirical evidence suggests that abortion has, on the whole, been detrimental not only to unborn lives but also to women generally.
In this webinar Dr Calum Miller explains how women are likewise harmed by abortion and why Christians can offer a better way.

Dr Calum Miller is a medical doctor based in the UK, and a research associate at the University of Oxford, researching abortion ethics and policy. He has spoken widely on national media, and across the world to professional groups and politicians on the harms of abortion and the need to protect both mother and child. He has taken part in numerous debates, including with the former CEO of the UK's leading private abortion provider. He has published on a wide range of topics in peer-reviewed journals and won prizes from the University of Oxford and the Royal College of Psychiatrists for his work on medical ethics.
For more content from Dr Calum Miller, visit https://calumsblog.com
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
56 min
May 04, 2022 Webinar #91 Dr Donna Harrison on Maternal mortality and the myth of safe abortion
Recorded on 10 February 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Dr Donna Harrison.
Some claim that elective abortion legalization is necessary for reduction of maternal mortality. Is that claim actually supported by evidence?
This episode raises questions about terminology and methodology used to coerce global abortion legalization. The discussion will explore the interwoven network of development funding with changing abortion policies and the top-down neocolonialization fostered by such strings tied to development funding. The effects on women from abortion legalization will also be explored as well as suggestions for future research.

Dr Harrison is a physician, board-certified in OB/GYN. She completed an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry at Michigan State University and an MD from University of Michigan.
She is the CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, AAPLOG, the largest nonsectarian pro-life physician organization in the world.
She is an Adjunct Professor at Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL, teaching post graduate seminars at the annual Center for Bio Ethics and Human Dignity summer workshops. She is Associate Editor of the peer reviewed medical journal Issues in Law and Medicine.
Donna is married to Dr Mark Harrison MD and is the mother of five children and 10 grandchildren.
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
58 min
April 28, 2022 Webinar #102 Dr Rachael Pickering on Offender healthcare
Recorded on 28 April 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Dr Rachael Pickering & Mam Loy.
Dr Pickering has worked in secure environments for more than 15 years. She locums at several prisons in the UK and was the co-chair of the UK BMA’s Forensic and Secure Environments Committee.
She is the medical director of Integritas Healthcare, a small but growing international non-government organisation with a HEART for detainees – delivering Healthcare, Expertise, Advocacy, Research & Training for & about detainees.
She generally spends around a quarter of her life working overseas. And she enjoys supervising BSc & MSc researchers – including keeping an eye on them whilst they gather data within Western Pacific jails.
1 hr 3 min
April 27, 2022 Webinar #96 Bob Snyder & Tyler Hallman - Pass it on: Leaving a legacy of faith
Recorded on 17 March 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion between Bob Snyder, M.D. and Tyler Hallman who have worked together for 4 years learning from one another how to be a spiritual influencer with patients and colleagues, family and friends.
Our legacies will be what we pass on to others. As Christians in the healthcare field, we have opportunity to leave our legacy of faith within the healthcare setting. How do we do that?
Tune in to hear how you can, with intentionality, become a person of spiritual influence for Jesus—leaving a legacy of faith.
Speaker profile: Dr Bob Snyder
Founder, IHS Global
Bob Snyder, M.D., is the Founder and President of IHS Global. He practiced emergency medicine for many years as co-chairman of the Emergency Department at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA. Dr. Snyder also served as adjunct faculty at Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA. IHS Global’s Saline Process™ healthcare witness training has equipped 41,251 Christian healthcare workers in 123 countries. Partnerships with Christian healthcare organizations such as ICMDA are foundational to what has become a global movement. Dedicated to changing the paradigm of evangelism, Dr. Snyder is a member of the Evangelism Leaders Fellowship (ELF) at the Billy Graham Center.
Speaker profile: Tyler Hallman
Tyler Hallman works alongside Bob Snyder at IHS Global. Together, they wrote the book, “Come, Walk with Me,” which is being read in over 30 countries. Tyler and Bob have been walking together in a unique mentorship relationship for more than 4 years.
For free access to the book, Come, Walk With Me, visit: https://thefaithjourneyprocess.org
To listen live to an ICMDA webinar, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
55 min