Doctor 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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Episodes

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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

Wednesday 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

Wednesday 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.
 
// LINKS //
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

Wednesday 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.
 
// LINKS //
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

Moral Crisis in Modern Medicine

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025

Wednesday Jun 04, 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.
 
// LINKS //
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

Wednesday 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.
// LINKS //
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

Wednesday 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.
 
// LINKS //
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

Wednesday May 14, 2025

Dr. Patrick contrasts the formative education and values of his English upbringing with the troubling cultural shifts in both the UK and North America. He addresses the decline in serious reading, intellectual rigor in academia, and the consequences of abandoning timeless Judeo-Christian ethics. With references to history, humorists like Pat Condell, and economists like Thomas Sowell, he critiques misguided ideas about equality, centralized control, and cultural amnesia.
Further, he unpacks one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings — turning the other cheek — examining how early Christians revolutionized society with love, courage, and integrity. A thoughtful, sometimes somber, but ultimately hopeful reflection on recovering what matters most for the health of both individuals and nations.
// LINKS //
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

Wednesday May 07, 2025

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. John Patrick reflects on his academic journey from biochemistry to Christian apologetics, sharing insights from decades of teaching, research, and faith-based mentoring. He discusses the profound impact of reductionist thinking in modern education and why young Christians must be equipped to intellectually and spiritually withstand the challenges of university life. This episode emphasizes the necessity for parents, churches, and educators to ensure the next generation understands reductionism, cultural decay, and the enduring relevance of Christianity in academic environments.
 
// LINKS //
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

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. John Patrick delves into the philosophical implications of reductionism, a phenomenon that has reshaped the Western world. He highlights how science excels at explaining the natural world but falls short in providing moral structure, citing the works of David Stove and C.S. Lewis. Dr. Patrick explores the critical distinction between objective reality and human desires, emphasizing how modern society seeks to conform reality to our desires through technique, rather than virtue.
 
// LINKS //
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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