From the Frontline – Misadventures in Medicine and Principles for Real Health

In this episode of From the Frontline, we take a deeply personal and practical look at health, illness, and the lessons learned through decades of medical challenges and frontline ministry.

From family experiences with smoking-related illness, to hospital missions, medical outreaches, and life-threatening crises—including kidney failure, cancer, stroke, and recovery—this conversation reflects on how suffering shapes perspective, faith, and resilience.

We explore the realities of modern medicine, the impact of global health events like COVID-19, and the importance of both physical and spiritual well-being. Drawing from a lifetime of experience in some of the most challenging environments in Africa, this episode highlights key principles for real health—discipline, stewardship of the body, perseverance, and trust in God through every trial.

A candid and insightful discussion on health, hardship, healing, and the enduring truth that a joyful heart is indeed good medicine.

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22