Jon Hoglund: My name is Jon Hoglund, and I’m one of the professors here at Bethlehem College and Seminary. Welcome to this book discussion session. Joining me on stage is pastor John Piper, along with current students at Bethlehem College and Seminary — both college and seminary students. We’re going to be discussing together Let…
More than once, I’ve had such close calls with death that I felt the thinness of the wall between this world and the next. Those moments on the edge of my mortality — whether underwater or in a war zone — were at first breathtaking with suddenness and then sobering with what-ifs. But I was…
Date and Time December 3, 20241:30–3:00 p.m. ET OverviewThis webinar will provide the scientific field and NIMH scientific reviewers with updated information on clinical trials, including changes to pilot effectiveness and services research. The webinar will cover:PAR-25-285 Effectiveness Trials to Test Mental Health System Interventions (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)PAR-25-177 Full-Scale Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trials for Mental Health Interventions…
The music swells. All eyes are fixed on the front. The moment has arrived. Now you hear these words: “If anyone is sensing a call to the mission field, would you please stand up so we can pray for you?” Then comes the internal struggle. Am I called? Maybe. What will happen if I stand…
Audio Transcript Happy Thanksgiving Day — a national holiday for us in the States. We’re very grateful that you listen to the podcast. And no matter where you live, we are praying that you have a day full of Christ-centered thankfulness for all the blessings we enjoy in this life. Thanksgiving is an essential daily…
Summary: New research published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health reveals that irregular sleep-wake patterns increase the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, regardless of whether individuals meet the recommended nightly sleep duration. The study analyzed data from over 72,000 adults and found that those with highly irregular…
Summary: The new review explores the complex relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), obesity, and metabolic syndrome, emphasizing their mutual reinforcement and shared risk factors, such as visceral fat and aging. It discusses how OSA contributes to cardiovascular risks, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, through mechanisms like intermittent hypoxia and sympathetic nervous activation.…
Summary: Researchers are examining how sleep characteristics, such as time spent in deep sleep and frequency of nighttime awakenings, influence blood pressure in men and women. The findings suggest that women who spend more time in deep sleep tend to have lower blood pressure, while men who wake up more often during the night are…
Transcript DR. SHELLI AVENEVOLI: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s really my pleasure to be here today to introduce our two speakers. I also want to give a shout out to the Innovations Series team. I want to thank them.When I took over as Acting Director in June, I had a conversation with them and they asked…
In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the killed and wounded are approaching one million people. Israel is now fighting wars on two fronts with Hamas and Hezbollah. Earlier this week, China launched an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in decades. Boko Haram killed 26 Christians as they worshiped in Burkina Faso last…