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This lively 30-minute broadcast provides you with Truth, Love & Healing. If you want to feel great and live a life that’s full of energy and joy listen to HeartWise and begin to really live!
A number of the popular programs on LifeTalk Radio are also available as on-demand podcasts. Thus you can listen any time according to your schedule, rather than a pre-determined broadcast schedule. For a complete schedule of broadcast programs please visit our program schedule page.
Podcasts available from LifeTalk Radio include: A Better Way to Live, a daily devotional program featuring Shawn Boonstra; Bible Talk with Gary Gibbs and John Bradshaw; Homeschool Companion, dedicated to home-based education, hosted by Dr. Rose Gamblin; LifeQuest, hosted by Dwight Lehnhoff who interviews Christian authors; Message of Hope, inspiring presentations featuring a variety of speakers; and Sink the Beagle, an entertaining program on creationism with Dr. John Kurlinski and Dr. Stan Hudson.
Several of our podcasts focus on health and lifestyle, these include: American Indian and Alaska Native Living, with Dr. David DeRose; Healthy By Choice, based on the popular and proven CHIP program (Coronary Health Improvement Project) developed by Dr. Hans Diehl; Health and Longevity, hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl; and Heartwise, hosted by Dr. James Marcum.
Check out the entire line up of podcasts. When it comes to podcasts you can listen any time, anywhere. Listen online or download our handy free LifeTalk App, available for multiple platforms. Discover many helpful and interesting podcasts provided free from LifeTalk Radio.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to stay healthy? Many people do and it’s a great way to begin the new year. Unfortunately, sometimes our goals for diet or exercise seem to evaporate even before January is over. Perhaps all that’s needed is a little extra boost on HOW to improve your health and maintain it at optimum levels.
Your health is your most precious asset. What are you doing to preserve and protect it? LifeTalk Radio features a number of programs that can help you learn more about your health. Discover how to live longer, feel better and have more energy.
Learn how to improve your health during 2024 with in-depth health programs from LifeTalk Radio health experts: Dr. David DeRose, Dr. James Marcum, Dr. John Westerdahl and other health professionals. Check out the program schedule at: lifetalk.net/programs or the line up of regular podcasts at lifetalk.net/podcast-lineup. Or use the handy LifeTalk Radio App, a free download at: lifetalk.net/connect.
This year a number of program changes are being made. New programs have been added to the line up of broadcast programs. Some programs have been discontinued and other programs have a new time slot. Be sure to view or download an updated program schedule for your time zone at: lifetalk.net/program-schedule.
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If you find yourself with a bit of extra time during the holiday season, why not listen to a free podcast featured on LifeTalk? Or even listen while you’re doing other things. A number of our popular programs on LifeTalk Radio are also available as on-demand podcasts. Included are: A Better Way to Live,a daily devotional program featuring Shawn Boonstra; Bible Talk with Gary Gibbs and John Bradshaw; Homeschool Companion, dedicated to home-based education, hosted by Dr. Rose Gamblin; LifeQuest, hosted by Dwight Lehnhoff who interviews Christian authors; Message of Hope, inspiring presentations featuring a variety of speakers; and Sink the Beagle, an entertaining program on creationism with Dr. John Kurlinski and Dr. Stan Hudson.
Health podcasts include: American Indian and Alaska Native Living, with Dr. David DeRose; Healthy By Choice, based on the popular and proven CHIP program (Coronary Health Improvement Project) developed by Dr. Hans Diehl; Health and Longevity, hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl; and Heartwise, hosted by Dr. James Marcum.
Check out the entire line up of podcasts. When it comes to podcasts you can listen any time. Listen online or download our handy FREE LifeTalk App, available for multiple platforms. Discover many helpful and interesting podcasts provided from LifeTalk Radio.
We_ve all felt that nagging feeling that life isn_t exactly turning out as we wanted it to. We feel out of control, out of sorts, sometimes out of mind. But, according to Dr. Gary Lovejoy, we may need to shift our perspective to get us through.
Diet, exercise, nutrition, and all of the other _Biblical Prescriptions_ are important. But, if we ever need to walk through the doors of a hospital, it_s nice to know that science has been busy. Dr. James Marcum, founder director of Heartwise Ministries explains.
You want to be healthy. You_re willing to make the necessary sacrifices to accomplish your goal. But, what sacrifices work and which ones don_t? Dr. Hans Diehl, founder of the Complete Health Improvement Program, provides timely insights into the journey. (chiphealth.com)
Are you living at your peak level? Is life a pain or a joy? Do you feel terrific or desire to feel better? Heartwise is created by a physician, cardiologist, author and popular speaker: Dr. James Marcum. This lively broadcast provides you with truth, love and healing. It includes interviews with special guests, health professionals and experts.{...}
It leaves scars that can last a lifetime, and it_s on the rise. Around 2000 children each year die in their homes from it. Dr. Gregory Jantz, founder of The Center, A Place of HOPE, shares insights from his latest book on child abuse and healing its health-destroying scars. (aplaceofhope.com)
Many suggest that a healthy lifestyle requires an annual physical exam and checkup. Is this the best route to take according to the latest studies? Dr. Michael Greger is the driving force behind nutritionfacts.org, specializing in nutrition, food safety, and public health. (nutritionfacts.org)
Merriment, fellowship, and food: major themes of the holidays. Eating this time of year can be quite a challenge if you want to guard yourself against overindulging with less than ideal food choices. Teacher, author, speaker, and mindful living expert Lani Muelrath offers suggestions for healthy holiday eating as revealed in her book _The Plant-Based Journey._ (www.lanimuelrath.com)
We hear about them from time to time; perhaps even have one or more implanted in our chest. They_ve almost become synonymous with modern life. What if we need one? Cardiologist James Marcum, founder director of Heartwise Ministries, has some good news concerning stents.
Whenever Christmas rolls around, people go out of their way, slogging through snow and ice, fighting crowds, enduring the bombardment of advertising and promotion, to find the perfect gift. Author and educator Dr. Janice Stanger suggests the gift that keeps on giving_health.
Ann and Fred Abeles eagerly faced their retirement, but were disappointed with the directions they took. Then they hit the road on two wheels and life became a journey worth taking, moving forward under pedal power.
Mental health is as under attack these days as physical well-being. Randy Fishell, long-time editor of Guide magazine, has written a book about his on-going battle with anxiety disorders. His is a journey of hope. (www.ananxiouskindofmind.com)
There are certain things in life we can_t do without. Oxygen, water, love, and blood. Dr. James Marcum, founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, examines that last item carefully.
Most people determine to live a long and healthy life. How do we do that? Three experts on the subject provide insights and suggestions for assuring that there_s plenty of life in all of our years.
Seventeen years is a long time to battle any disease. Just ask Edwin Gibb. He watched his wife struggle with one that_s particularly tragic _ Alzheimer_s. His story of resilience and love inspires and motivates all who hear it.
Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine. Discover how you can live a vibrant, healthy and long life!
The program features health and longevity news and current research. It’s designed to provide answers to your questions about nutrition and health. The program format includes special interviews with leading health authorities and medical professionals. This program airs twice weekly on LifeTalk Radio and is also available on-demand as a podcast. Click here for a program schedule for your time zone. Listen on our handy LifeTalk Radio App, a free download.
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The good folk at Forks Over Knives are turning their attention homeward with the release of "Forks Over Knives Family, every parent's guide to raising healthy, happy kids on a whole-food, plant-based diet." Physician Alona Pulde provides insights.
First the bad news. Our hearts are in trouble. They're stopping prematurely at an alarming rate. But, there's good news. Modern medicine is on the job, coming up with new ways to keep us alive. Dr. James Marcum, founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, offers a peek at the new trends designed to save us.
Blood pressure is essential to life. High blood pressure can end it. Dr. David DeRose shares insights from his new book "Thirty Days to Natural Blood Pressure Control." (www.compasshealth.net)
The far-reaching dangers of smoking have been known for decades. So, you'd think we'd know better than to light up. But listen to this: If left unchecked, tobacco will kill one billion people in the 21st century. Laurent Huber, executive director of Action on Smoking and Health provides insights. (www.ash.org)
Welcome to part two of a compelling presentation that Dr. James Marcum, founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, offered at the Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tennessee. Our actions make a huge and sometimes long-lasting difference when it comes to health. But there's good news for even the sickest among us.
Sometimes, when we're sick, the best question to ask is: "Why am I sick?" Finding that answer often leads to healing. Dr. James Marcum, founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, recently addressed a large group of church goers in Tennessee on this topic. This is part 1 of that timely presentation. www.BiblicalPrescriptionsforLife.com
42.2 million Americans lived in food insecure households, including 13.1 million children. One West Virginia town is taking on that challenge. Audrey Morris, director of Starting Points of Morgan County reveals their battle plan.
Sometimes doctors need doctors, especially when it comes to health professionals who have made a career out of caring for children. Stuart Eldridge, board certified pediatrician, shares what he has learned.
Neuropathy is a very special kind of pain that can rob us of quality of life and, in some cases, life itself. What can we do against this internal enemy? Dr. James Marcum, founder director of Heartwise Ministries, offers insights.
Learning is supposed to be an adventure. But for many young people, learning has become an impossible challenge. Rose Gamblin holds a Ph.D. with a special education endorsement and shares insights and hope when it comes to learning disabilities.
For more than twenty years, Percy McCray has been ministering to cancer patients at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. In that capacity, he reports that each and every person with whom he interacts is dealing with a pretty big load of stress, and understandably so. Drawing on years of experience, he has developed seven ways […]
There are many treatments for cancer these days. At the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, patients discover an additional therapy few facilities offer. Faith. Reverend Percy McCray Jr. is a fully ordained minister, a member of the United States Chaplains Association, and a board member of Gulfstream Goodwill in West Palm Beach, Florida. (www.cancercenter.com)
Sometimes it hurts when we don’t move. Sometimes it hurts when we move. This moving pain is often centered around our joints and can make our lives miserable. Dr. James Marcum, founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, offers insights into how to live as pain-free as possible.
“Heartwise” host Charles Mills visits a local farmer’s market to see why, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of such community gatherings has grown in popularity over the past twenty years.
Healthcare and hospitals have played an important role in the history of the Christian church. Why has physical healing walked hand-in-hand with spiritual outreach around the world? Church historian Michael Austin reveals the inspiring history of healing. (www.christianhistoryinstitute.org)
We have 32 of them-give or take-and they’re what make it possible for us to eat solid foods. But teeth are not to be taken for granted. Joel Davis, a dentist in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offers tips to help protect and nurture our teeth so they’ll last as long as we do. (joeldavisdentistry.com)
It’s only exercise. What’s the harm? You’re over-thinking this completely.’ Church historian Michael Austin is a firm believer in that text found in Proverbs 16:25 that reads: ‘There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.’ (www.publishthegoodnews.com)
Abdominal pain is quite common and can-as all pains-become debilitating. Dr. James Marcum, board-certified cardiologist and founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, reveals pathways to help mitigate and prevent the pain we’re in.
Everyone grows old. But there are things we can do, starting today, to keep our minds and bodies in tip-top running order as the years pile up. Brain function specialist Dr. Arlene Taylor invites us all to ‘live by design’ and age-proof our brains. (www.arlenetaylor.org)
Dedicated parents put their own needs on hold as they work hard to ensure that little Johnny or Trisha are happy and cared for. But there’s a problem–especially for moms. A parent’s need for peace, quiet, and solitude doesn’t just go away. Karen Ehman shares how to “press pause” before it’s too late. (www.karenehman.com)
Our bodies must constantly deal with toxins–some made internally, most introduced from the outside. Getting rid of toxins would seem to be an easy challenge–and it is, for a healthy body. But most of us aren’t healthy, and those excess toxins can be very destructive. What are we supposed to do? Dr. Deanna Minich offers […]
At age 59, Michael Austin discovered something that would change his life and set him on a new course. Prior to that, he was heavily involved in meditation and yoga, seemingly harmless pursuits. What he learned has become the cornerstone of his Christian witness. (www.publishthegoodnews.com)
The number one prescription and over-the-counter drug sold in America is pain medication. For many, life is just one annoying ouch after another, especially when it comes to the head. Truth be told, a lot of that pain is preventable. Dr. James Marcum provides guidance and good news.
Many are prisoners of what Peg Haust-Arliss calls “Anxiety State Prison.” She should know. She used to be a full-time inmate there. But, thankfully, times have change for her and she wants everyone to know that escape is possible. As a licensed psychotherapist, Peg offers a practical plan. (www.feartofreedom.com)
The number one prescription and over-the-counter drug sold in America is pain medication. For many, life is just one annoying ouch after another, especially when it comes to the head. Truth be told, a lot of that pain is preventable. Dr. James Marcum provides guidance and good news.
Many are prisoners of what Peg Haust-Arliss calls “Anxiety State Prison.” She should know. She used to be a full-time inmate there. But, thankfully, times have change for her and she wants everyone to know that escape is possible. As a licensed psychotherapist, Peg offers a practical plan. (www.feartofreedom.com)
In this world of “have an ill, take a pill, get a bill,” medical care, naturopathic physician Mark Stengler offers a long list of alternative ways to heal our ailments. He specializes in blending conventional and natural medicine to address everything from cardiovascular disease to cavities. (www.markstengler.com)
God calls us to worship Him in all things. But there are times when the pains of life seemingly shut us away from our Heavenly Father. What can we do to reconnect? Navy Chaplain Robert Mills reveals how God longs to heal even the traumatized mind?
Our feet are an often ignored appendage of our body. They’re just there, ready to take us from point A to point B. But, we stop ignoring them really fast when they start hurting. Dr. James Marcum talks about foot care.
There’s a category of people who spend their days and nights performing a work few see and even fewer recognize. They often feel trapped, in despair, and hopeless. Yet their work requires that they offer an endless sense of freedom, a spark of joy, and constant hope. Peter Rosenberger, radio host, public speaker, writer, and […]
Any time we think Christians are becoming complacent or losing sight of why we’re on this earth, Charlotte Ishkanian offers an antidote. She has traveled the globe searching for stories that prove over wise. God still moves in lives. God still performs spiritual miracles. God is still loved by many, many people young and old.
Teenagers are supposed to be apathetic, right? After all, we’re smack-dab in the middle of the “whatever” generation and teens are leading the charge. However, there’s one area of life where teenage apathy can be heartbreaking and possibly change one’s eternal destiny. Rob Rienow, author, pastor, and founder of Visionary Family Ministries, explains. (www.visionaryfam.com)
Peg Haust-Arliss wants everyone to eat plants. Why? Because she’s trying to curb our panic attacks, anxiety, and damaging behaviors. “What does what I eat have to do with how I think?” you ask? Arliss, a licensed holistic psychotherapists who’s been helping people, as she puts it, “turn their fears into determination and courage,” offers scientifically-proven answers. (www.feartofreedom.com)
“Oh my aching back!” Chances are very good that we will speak those words (or think them) this very day. Why do so many of us experience back pain–sometimes chronically? Cardiologist Dr. James Marcum, founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, shares insights and solutions.
“Many people fly through life by the seat of their pants in a rather hit-‘n-miss style. When their efforts result in a miss, they may have difficulty figuring out how to prevent similar misses in the future. When their efforts are a hit, they may not know how to replicate those hits on a consistent basis. There is a better way.” Arlene Taylor, known to many as “The Brain Guru” teaches people to live “by design.” (arlenetaylor.org)
Love; that crazy, insane, irrational, wonderful, confusing, and often temporary emotion that strikes without warning and is very hard to ignore. How we handle love–or what we think is love–can impact our health and well-being like nothing else on earth. It can be life changing, or sometimes, life destroying. Counselor, educator, and author Dr, Kay Kuzma offers 30 years of practical insights into building and maintaining meaningful relationships.
Growing up has never been easy–especially when it comes to staying healthy. It seems that every generation faces new and often mind-numbing obstacles to making it through the Wonder Years in one piece. Teacher, educational consultant, and author Dr. Rose Gamblin explores the special needs of growing minds.
There’s a lot going on behind our breastbone. Many important organs and muscles live there, allowing us to breath, circulate blood, and basically live. So, when that region of our bodies starts to hurt, we need to pay attention. Cardiologist and Heartwise Ministries founder_director Dr. James Marcum talks about chest pain.
Dr. Michael Greger has made a life work out of finding the truth hidden within the hype and hope generated by marketing experts. He delivers his finding on his Web site nutritionfacts.org. His latest book, “How Not to Die,” has become a best-seller. On this program he shares insights and solutions. (www.nutritionfacts.org)
You check into a hospital for treatment of whatever ails you and you totally expect that healing essentials will be applied to your body. However, in many cases, the opposite is true–at least three times a day. Registered dietician Maggie Neola explains. (www.pcrm.org)
Children face many dangers when it comes to their health. Bad food, bad habits, and bad environment is always a concern. But are there also modern dangers when it comes to their education? Educator and counselor Dr. Rose Gamblin identifies some of the challenges and how best to address them.
Remember the 1960s television series “Lost in Space?” One of the characters, Doctor Zackary Smith, when confronted with a challenge or great disappoint, would mutter under his breath, “Oh the pain. The pain!” Apparently, a lot of people are muttering those words these days because the market for pain medication is huge. People are in pain and most have no idea why. Dr. James Marcum offers suggestions and solutions.
The Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine has opened the doors of a new facility in Washington D.C. that practices what the organization preaches. Registered dietician Karen Smith reveals the medicinal power of plants to treat and heal a wide range of diseases. (www.pcrm.org)
Director of the movie “Plant Pure Nation” Nelson Campbell discusses how the release is changing lives and altering whole communities, thanks to grassroots movements designed to optimize health. (www.plantpurenation.com)
Celebrity coach and fitness adviser Lani Muelrath shares insights into how to tone bodies and flatten tummies using simple and quick exercises that can be done anywhere, anytime. (www.lanimuelrath.com)
Cardiologist Dr. James Marcum answers the most pressing questions posted on the Heartwise Ministries Website. (www.heartwiseministries.org)
It’s not only what we eat, it’s what we don’t eat that can make all the difference. This is the messaged heralded by physician and author Dr. John McDougall who runs a live-in health-restoring center in Santa Rosa, California. Through his Web site, books, and media appearances, he shares the fact that, when it comes to health, “It’s the food!” (drmcdougall.com)