• What Happens When a Culture Forgets God
    Jul 9 2025

    Drawing from the remarkable legacy of theologian Jonathan Edwards, Dr. Patrick highlights the lasting impact of faith-informed living and contrasts it with the moral confusion of modern materialism. He challenges listeners to question the basis of moral obligation in a secular world and critiques the cultural decay resulting from losing touch with biblical foundations.

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    Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/

    Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/

    Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/

    Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/

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    24 mins
  • How Malnourished Children Survive? | The Science Behind It
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode, Dr. John Patrick addresses the critical issue of infant malnutrition, sharing insights from his experience. He discusses how malnutrition was first identified and emphasizes the importance of humanitarian aid in addressing this global issue. He also touches on the role of international rescue committee in providing nutrition solutions to affected children.

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    Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/

    Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/

    Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/

    Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/

    Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/

    LINKS: https://beacons.ai/doctorjohnpatrick

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    54 mins
  • What the Absence of God Does to a Nation’s Soul
    Jun 25 2025

    In this brief reflection, John Patrick expresses his concern over the current state of the world, particularly the decline of what he terms metaphysics. He offers a heartfelt prayer, seeking guidance, and understanding as a form of daily devotional. He hopes to foster spiritual growth in his audience, providing a moment of contemplation.

    Through poignant reflections and historical insights, this episode challenges listeners to re-engage with the transcendent and recognize the divine fingerprints in culture, conscience, and creation.

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    Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/

    Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/

    Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/

    Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/

    Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/

    LINKS: https://beacons.ai/doctorjohnpatrick

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    40 mins
  • The Role Of Christian Thought in Both Healing And Hope
    Jun 18 2025

    Dr. Patrick discusses natural law, cultural confusion, the crisis among young people seeking meaning, and how modern autonomy and behavior-driven illnesses highlight a deeper spiritual void. He also revisits classic works like The Hound of Heaven and What We Can't Not Know, linking literature, theology, and medical ethics in a rich, interdisciplinary reflection.

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    Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/

    Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/

    Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/

    Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/

    Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/

    LINKS: https://beacons.ai/doctorjohnpatrick

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    56 mins
  • How Modern Culture Lost Its Moral Compass | Dr. John Patrick
    Jun 11 2025

    Dr. John Patrick explores the disintegration of ethical clarity in modern society, contrasting timeless Judeo-Christian values with today’s subjective moral landscape. He challenges listeners to recognize the consequences of abandoning objective truth, especially in matters of ethics, justice, identity, and religion. Listeners are encouraged to consider how cultural decay and philosophical confusion can be countered by a return to virtue, tradition, and Christian truth.

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    Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/

    Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/

    Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/

    Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/

    Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/

    LINKS: https://beacons.ai/doctorjohnpatrick

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    36 mins
  • Moral Crisis in Modern Medicine
    Jun 4 2025

    In this deeply reflective episode, Dr. John Patrick delivers a stirring commentary on the current moral crisis in modern medicine. With the rise of euthanasia in Canada, euphemistically termed "Medical Assistance in Dying" (MAiD), he critiques the bureaucratic and secular detachment now pervasive in healthcare.

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    Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/

    Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/

    Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/

    Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/

    Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/

    LINKS: https://beacons.ai/doctorjohnpatrick

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    12 mins
  • The Sermon On The Mount (Part 7) - Making Life Choices
    May 28 2025

    In this compelling episode, Dr. John Patrick reflects on the deeper meaning of Easter, the transformative power of the Sermon on the Mount, and the enduring relevance of Jesus’ call to the narrow way. He contrasts the rich moral foundation of past generations with the current cultural and educational decline in the West, examining the consequences of secularism and the abandonment of biblical literacy. Drawing from personal memories, global experiences, and timeless literature, Dr. Patrick challenges listeners to live lives rooted in truth, obedience, and reflection. He also highlights the critical role of education, storytelling, and character formation, while offering historical and cultural insights from Churchill's Britain to present-day South Africa and North America.

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    Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/

    Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/

    Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/

    Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/

    Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/

    LINKS: https://beacons.ai/doctorjohnpatrick

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    39 mins
  • What We’ve Lost in Today’s Youth | Failing Without Faith, Thought, and Story
    May 21 2025

    In this powerful episode, Dr. John Patrick delves into the cultural and spiritual crisis facing today's younger generation. Drawing from decades of academic and clinical experience, he explores the consequences of losing delayed gratification, biblical literacy, and objective moral values. With insights from C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man, this talk challenges listeners to rediscover the value of meaning, virtue, and truth rooted in the Judeo-Christian worldview.

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    Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/

    Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/

    Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/

    Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/

    Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/

    LINKS: https://beacons.ai/doctorjohnpatrick

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    45 mins