Finding Light In Life's Darkest Times

<p>Suicide is a serious topic that most people don&rsquo;t talk about, but we all know people who struggle with depression and have attempted or committed suicide. Take time to talk and tackle it head-on with scripture to save lives.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode of the Finance For Physicians Podcast, Daniel Wrenne talks to Dr. Matthew Sleeth, a speaker, author, and creation care leader. Matthew is a former emergency room physician and chief of hospital medical staff who resigned from his position to teach, preach, and write about faith and health. Matthew&rsquo;s newest book is, &ldquo;Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Matthew&rsquo;s Career Path: Progressed from high school flunky to medical school</li> <li>Domino Effect: When bad or evil things happen to good people</li> <li>The Bible: How Matthew&rsquo;s career trajectory changed after meeting the Lord</li> <li>Christian Conversations: Going to church is to give, not get something</li> <li>Suicide: How to talk about and manage taboo topics fundamental to faith</li> <li>Mind, Body, and Soul: Traditional suicide approach then versus now</li> <li>Suicide Stats: All-time high now in the United States since the great depression</li> <li>Modern Thinking: What is our purpose? Nothing matters anymore</li> <li>Young People&rsquo;s Disease: Why do you feel that way? Do you have a plan for that?</li> <li>Suicide Prevention: Recoil from harmful thoughts and talk to someone to get help</li> <li>Suicide Signs/Consequences: Use everything that works to stay alive, save lives</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Links:</strong></h3> <p><a href="http://matthewsleethmd.com/">Matthew Sleeth, MD</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Always-Force-Culture-Suicide/dp/1496450019">Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolidStepsRadio/">Solid Steps Radio</a></p> <p><a href