Doctor John Patrick

Author: John Patrick

With a history that spans three continents, and over 50 years experience in the medical community John speaks to Christian and secular groups around the world, communicating effectively on medical ethics, culture, public policy, and the integration of faith and science.
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Genres: Christianity, Health & Fitness, Medicine, Religion & Spirituality

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When Feelings Replace Facts in Medicine
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

Join our weekly book club and keep thinking deeply about faith, culture, and truth: 🔗 https://pxllnk.co/bookclubpod Considering college? Explore Augustine College, a one-year classical Christian program in Ottawa that prepares students to think and live faithfully in a secular age: 🔗 https://pxllnk.co/augustinepodcast In this deeply reflective episode, Dr. John Patrick explores the critical importance of statistical literacy and scientific rigor in understanding truth. He examines how proper data analysis has transformed medical treatments like leukemia care, while warning against the dangers of abandoning competence-based standards for feelings-based approaches. Dr. Patrick discusses Jordan Peterson's research on behavioral traits, the philosophical implications of choice versus sanctity of life, and reflects on Ephraim Radner's writings about God's mercy in a fallen world. // LINKS // Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/ Biblical Literacy 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