In this episode, Dr. Rex Archer shares passionately about the biblical and spiritual mandates for public health. His knowledge of biblical justice and how it relate to public health are admirable. We could have easily talked for another hour or two about the heart of biblical justice. If you are listening to this podcast, you may want to watch the video on YouTube or my website (realfredherron.com) so that you can see the slides in Dr. Archer’s presentation. The slides are excellent. Dr. Rex Archer serves as Director of Health for the City of Kansas City, Missouri. He is responsible for safeguarding the public health of nearly half a million residents and a daytime population of almost one million people. Under Dr. Archer’s leadership, the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department is, to date, the only health department in the country to receive PHABLET accreditation and reaccreditation, win NACCHO’s Local Health Department of the Year award twice, and lead their community to a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize. He completed his medical degree at the University of Kansas and his General Preventive Medicine Public Health Residency and Masters in Public Health degree at the University of Michigan. If you like what you’ve heard, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews, sharing, and visiting our support page link below. The reviews help us to spread the word. https://www.realfredherron.com/support

Join us as we hear stories from my Dad. Apparently, Clem never did learn to swim.

Health is a spiritual adventure. In this episode of Spirituality Adventures, Fred explores the spiritual values of health and wholeness from a biblical perspective. In the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible), shalom is a Hebrew greeting that encompasses a blessing for our health and wellbeing—physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul introduces a radical new concept to the Greco-Roman world—your body is a spiritual temple. These ideas demonstrate why health care practices are foundational to our spiritual growth.

Clem Can't Swim

In this podcast episode, I interview Dr. Michele Kilo, MD who is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Specialist in Kansas City. Dr. Kilo has dedicated her life to the health and well-being of children, with a focus on developmental disabilities and at-risk youth. Her work is infused with passion and compassion which flows from her spiritual values. We talk about how to help children survive and thrive with a special reflection on the unique challenges of Covid 19.

Double Jeopardy

The first podcast interview of 2021 is on the connection between our physical fitness and our spiritual fitness. In this episode, I am interviewing Brandon Brickley who is a friend, franchise owner, and personal trainer. As a youth Brandon experienced family tragedy and trauma, but he emerged through the challenges with gifts of compassion, encouragement, and inspiration. Join Brandon and me for online workouts to kick off the new year—perfect for beginners or seasoned veterans. We’ll have fun as we get fit. Let’s rise together.

#campgladiator

Join me as I chat with the Owners of Headrush Coffee here in Kansas City. We discuss how the place started and our favorite drinks! www.realfredherron.com

Idolatry seems outdated. Do you know someone who actually worships an idol—a graven image? However, what if addiction is a description of idolatry? That’s a different story. We can all relate to addiction. What do addiction and idolatry have in common? Addiction is a slippery slope. Everyone struggles with unhealthy habits at various times in life, but some addictions can become incredibly destructive. In this podcast, Fred Herron talks about the first two commandments and how they relate to addiction. Learn how recognizing the spiritual nature of addiction is important on the road to recovery.

Merry Christmas from Spirituality Adventures.