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On Health with Houston Methodist is for the health conscious, curious and even skeptics out there. Each week, our hosts are joined by a Houston Methodist expert to explore an everyday wellness trend or significant health topic. For more than 100 years, Houston Methodist has provided the best — and safest — clinical care, advanced technology and patient experience. We are proud to be a top hospital in Texas and the nation. For more health advice and tips from Houston Methodist experts, check ...
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Leading Medicine with Houston Methodist is for physicians and researchers. Each episode, our hosts are joined by experts to explore a topic, trend or innovation in healthcare. Quality Time with Dr. Shlomit Schaal focuses on quality and safety within healthcare systems. At Houston Methodist, our commitment is to develop and move the best, most innovative science and technology from the bench to the bedside through translational research, interdisciplinary programs and continued education. We ...
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Worship services that are relevant, passionate, and life-changing. A choice of both traditional and contemporary worship styles. An invitation to live a life that matters…to make a difference! St. Luke's United Methodist Church wants to make a real difference in your life – in your spiritual life, in your relationships, and in the city and world. Whether you're young or old, single, married, single again, with or without children, St. Luke's has a place for you! We invite you to experience t ...
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In this All Saints message, Pastor Lindsay reflects on our human need for certainty — especially when facing grief and the mysteries of the afterlife. Drawing from Jesus’ comforting words in John 14, we’re reminded that even though we don’t have all the details about heaven, what we do know is more than enough. fmhouston.com…
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Burnout: How to Spot It & What to Do About It
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39:13Burnout has become one of the hallmarks of modern life. Nearly half of workers worldwide report the feeling, a percentage that’s been rising steadily since the pandemic blurred the line between work and free time. But what exactly is burnout? How can you tell when stress becomes something more serious? And why does it seem to be spreading across so…
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Leading the Houston Methodist Department of System Safety, Quality and Service | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal
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42:52In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tittle discusses his transition from a working as a highly specialized cardiothoracic surgeon to serving as the senior vice president and system chief quality officer of system safety, quality and service at Houston Methodist. Expert: Shawn Tittle, MD, senior vice president and system chief quality officer for the Houston…
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In this message, we explore how our assumptions shape our actions—especially when it comes to sharing our faith. Too often, we assume people aren’t interested in God or church, and that keeps us silent. But what if we’re wrong? Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:1–8, this sermon challenges us to rethink those assumptions and recognize that most people are fa…
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🎥 Summary for YouTube – “First Fruits: Go Serve” Title: Go Serve – Finding God in VulnerabilitySpeaker: Pastor [Name not specified]Series: First FruitsScripture Reference: Matthew 25:31–46 🌙 Opening Story The sermon begins with a relatable moment — being startled awake by a child in the middle of the night. It’s a vivid image of vulnerability and c…
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Seed Oils: The Current Bad Guy in the Food World?
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31:05Seed oils are a hotly debated topic on social media. Some content creators claim that the cooking oils are toxic and cause a host of chronic conditions, from obesity to diabetes. Nutritional research tells a more nuanced story about these often-villainized, refined plant-based vegetable oils, including canola, corn, sunflower and grapeseed. Do we n…
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The sermon “First Fruits: Giving to the Giver” (James 1:13–18) teaches that God is the source of every good and perfect gift, never the cause of temptation, pain, or suffering. Unlike people who can give both good and bad, God’s nature is purely good, and recognizing this leads believers to respond with gratitude and generosity. Giving back to God—…
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Weight Loss Misconceptions: Factors Beyond Diet & Exercise
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29:19Few health topics get more oversimplified than weight gain and weight loss. Poor diet and lack of exercise take the brunt of the blame — and while these can of course contribute to weight gain or sabotage weight loss, the reality is far more complex. In this episode, we unpack the assortment of factors that influence weight — from metabolism and ge…
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Headphones: How to Use Them & Protect Your Hearing
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Eating Healthy: What Does 'Everything in Moderation' Mean?
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49:24“Eat in moderation.” It’s a phrase that’s often tossed around but rarely defined — leaving each of us to interpret this vague guideline on our own. In this episode, we dig into the meaning behind the mantra. From portion sizing and balancing macronutrients to figuring out how many “cheat meals” per week is too many, we explore how moderation should…
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Lindsay's message emphasizes the danger of spiritual certainty and the need for humility in following the Holy Spirit. Using Peter’s vision in Acts 10, the sermon shows how God challenged Peter’s deeply held beliefs and expanded the church to include Gentiles. The lesson is that being Spirit-led often requires surrendering our own assumptions, even…
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Transforming Nursing Through Innovation | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal
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38:14In this episode, nursing leaders Gail M. Vozzella and Caroline Mascarenhas discuss how Houston Methodist's implementation of virtual nursing and innovative technologies has transformed health care delivery, enhanced care coordination and improved patient safety. Experts: Gail M. Vozzella DNP, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nurse execut…
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The message begins with a personal family story about baseball and habits passed down through generations, illustrating how traits and influences leave lasting marks. In the same way, God’s “fingerprints” can be seen in our lives through the character of Christ passed on to His followers. The focus is on the apostle Thomas. While he’s often remembe…
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The message reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:43–48 about loving enemies. It begins by noting how quickly life and technology change, sometimes making the Bible feel hard to relate to. But enemy-making remains a timeless issue—whether personal, political, or cultural. In today’s world, media and technology often fuel outrage and division, te…
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The message reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:24–34 about not worrying. Using vacation planning as an analogy, the speaker explains that focusing too much on details breeds anxiety, but keeping sight of bigger goals brings peace. Jesus’ call not to worry can feel unrealistic, but Scripture reassures us that worry is normal and that God conti…
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Advancing the Science of Quality Improvement | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal
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44:09In this episode, Dr. Don M. Berwick, a foundational figure in health care quality improvement, shares his perspective on how far we've come in our pursuit to improve patient safety through the design of a safer health system — and how far we have left to go. Expert: Dr. Don M. Berwick, president emeritus and senior fellow at the Institute for Healt…
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Don’t Try to Be What You Already Are
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Painkillers: Navigating Your Over-the-Counter Options
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28:45Head throbbing? Back aching? Arthritis flaring up? People in such plights ― and countless others ― almost universally respond the same way: pop a painkiller. Indeed, recent surveys show 1 in 3 Americans take over-the-counter pain medication daily and as many as 8 in 10 report reaching for it routinely. But how much do people really know about these…
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Genesis 2:4b-9 and Revelation 22:1-5. A "mom stop" on a family road trip lead to a life changing view of heaven on earth for pastor Lindsay. fmhouston.comبقلم First Houston United Methodist Church
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Setting a Vision for Quality Through the Board of Directors | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal
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25:03Ms. Mary A. Daffin discusses her impact on Houston Methodist's quality and patient safety initiatives as a member of the board of directors and how her deep Methodist faith underscores her commitment to her role. Expert: Mary A. Daffin, JD Of Counsel, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP, Vice Chair Board of Directors, Houston Methodist Hosp…
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Exercise: How to (Re)Start the Habit
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45:20If you've ever Googled "How to start working out" and quickly abandoned the page, this episode is for you. Starting — or restarting — exercise can be as challenging mentally as it is physically. Our body and fitness levels may be different from what they were the last time we worked out regularly, and our goals may have changed, too. Instead of cha…
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All We Need Is Just a Little Patience
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Food Poisoning: How You Get It & How to Avoid It
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26:29We’ve all had that moment of regret — maybe it was the medium rare burger at a backyard barbecue or that salad bar that was just too convenient to pass up. But the unfortunate result — food poisoning — is no walk in the park for the estimated 48 million Americans a year who suffer the ensuing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and weakness. What are the fi…
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A Life of Freedom and Purpose - Amanda Davis
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28:32Galations 5:1, 13-25 fmhouston.comبقلم First Houston United Methodist Church
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Blue Light: What Is It & Should You Use Blocking Glasses?
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25:07The blue light emitting from your screen as you read this has become a bit of a bogeyman, allegedly responsible for eye strain, headaches, poor sleep and much more. Enter blue light-blocking glasses, also called blue light glasses or blue light-filtering glasses. Advocates of blue light glasses claim these lenses can absorb or filter the short wave…
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In the Spirits Care - Steven Newcomb
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28:321 Kings:1-15a Letting God care for us. Not trying to make all our decisions ourselves, but truly listening to what the Holy Spirit is saying to us. fmhouston.comبقلم First Houston United Methodist Church
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