# episode baptist (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode baptist. Page: Feed: --- ## Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Who Do You See First and What Comes Next? _2026-08-17 · Baptist HealthTalk_ After a breast cancer diagnosis, what happens first—seeing an oncologist, having surgery or starting chemotherapy? And how do doctors decide between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk , host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Mehran Habibi, Deputy Chief of Breast Surgery with Baptist Health Cancer Care , to answer common questions patients search online about… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19648359-breast-cancer-diagnosis-who-do-you-see-first-and-what-comes-next.mp3) ## Could You Have Sleep Apnea? Symptoms, Risks and CPAP Alternatives _2026-08-10 · Baptist HealthTalk_ Sleep apnea can cause you to stop breathing repeatedly during the night — sometimes dozens or even hundreds of times — without you realizing it. And while loud snoring is a common warning sign, it is not the only one. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez talks with sleep specialist Dr. Edward Mezerhane about how sleep apnea affects the body, the symptoms people often… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19614656-could-you-have-sleep-apnea-symptoms-risks-and-cpap-alternatives.mp3) ## Weight Loss Medications and Muscle Loss: What You Need to Know _2026-08-03 · Baptist HealthTalk_ Weight loss medications can bring the number on the scale down quickly—but are you losing fat, muscle or both? And why do some people feel weaker or less healthy even while the pounds are coming off? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez speaks with clinical pharmacy specialist Erin Dorval and physician assistant Lisa Davis about what GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19581089-weight-loss-medications-and-muscle-loss-what-you-need-to-know.mp3) ## PMOS: El Nuevo Nombre del SOP _2026-07-29 · Baptist HealthTalk_ El síndrome de ovario poliquístico ahora se conoce como síndrome ovárico poliendo-metabólico, o PMOS, un nombre que refleja mejor cómo esta condición puede afectar mucho más que los ovarios y la fertilidad. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, Sandra Peebles conversa con la endocrinóloga Dra. Priscilla Escalona Villasmil y la obstetra-ginecóloga Dra. Ingrid Paredes sobre el diagnóstico, los… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19565445-pmos-el-nuevo-nombre-del-sop.mp3) ## The PCOS Name Change: Why PMOS Better Reflects the Whole-Body Condition _2026-07-29 · Baptist HealthTalk_ Polycystic ovary syndrome has long been associated mainly with irregular periods, ovarian cysts and fertility concerns. But the condition can also affect insulin resistance, weight, heart health, diabetes risk and other systems throughout the body—one reason the new name PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, is gaining attention. Host Sandra Peebles talks with Baptist Health… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19556001-the-pcos-name-change-why-pmos-better-reflects-the-whole-body-condition.mp3) ## 7 Ways Summer Can Wreck Your Sleep _2026-07-22 · Baptist HealthTalk_ Summer can wreck your sleep in ways you may not expect: hotter nights and longer daylight to travel, jet lag, alcohol, caffeine and changes in your daily routine can all play a role. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, sleep medicine physician Dr. Edward Mezerhane explains how these seasonal disruptions can interfere with your body’s natural sleep cycle and leave you feeling exhausted even… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19529222-7-ways-summer-can-wreck-your-sleep.mp3) ## Breast Cancer in Young Women: Signs, Screening and When to Speak Up _2026-07-15 · Baptist HealthTalk_ Breast cancer diagnoses are rising among younger women, including many who are not yet old enough for routine mammograms. What warning signs should women in their 20s, 30s and early 40s recognize, and what should they do when a concern is dismissed? Host Johanna Gomez, a breast cancer survivor, speaks with Dr. Starr Mautner, breast surgical oncologist, and Dr. Reshma Mahtani, chief of Breast… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19474932-breast-cancer-in-young-women-signs-screening-and-when-to-speak-up.mp3) ## Infusion Care for Osteoporosis: What Patients Should Know _2026-07-08 · Baptist HealthTalk_ Osteoporosis can silently weaken bones long before a fracture happens. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez talks with April Tchumy, orthopedic nurse practitioner with the Bone Health and Fracture Prevention Program at Baptist Health, about how infusion care and injection therapies can help protect bone health and reduce fracture risk. Many people hear “infusion care” and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19459091-infusion-care-for-osteoporosis-what-patients-should-know.mp3) ## Train Smarter: Zach Thomas, Bam Adebayo & Top Doctors _2026-07-01 · Baptist HealthTalk_ Weekend warriors may love the competition, but going all out without the right preparation can lead to injuries, heart health concerns and setbacks that keep men from staying active long term. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Steve Goldstein leads a special men’s health panel featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas, Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo, Baptist Health Orthopedic… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19426233-train-smarter-zach-thomas-bam-adebayo-top-doctors.mp3) ## Alonzo Mourning Opens Up About Cancer, Kidney Disease & Heart Health _2026-06-24 · Baptist HealthTalk_ NBA legend and Miami Heat icon Alonzo Mourning joins Baptist Health primary care physician Dr. Daniel Ramon for a powerful conversation about men’s health, preventive screenings and why feeling fine does not always mean being healthy. During this special Men’s Health Month discussion, Mourning opens up about his kidney transplant, prostate cancer diagnosis and heart procedures — including the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/800297/episodes/19391670-alonzo-mourning-opens-up-about-cancer-kidney-disease-heart-health.mp3) ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0igTGSK1KwIU) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [How every Christian can support adoption and foster care](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/how-every-christian-can-support-adoption-and-foster-care/) _2026-02-17 · NC Baptists_ Join Todd Unzicker and Andrew Hopper as they discuss the theological connection between believers’ spiritual adoption in Christ and the call to care for the orphan. Discover how your church can grow from “guilt-driven” ministry to become a community of “rope holders” for the vulnerable and the families caring for them. In this episode, Todd Unzicker sits down with Andrew Hopper, pastor of Mercy… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gpw3ue7ygzehcqrx/NC_Bapt_Pod-Andrew_Hopper-Feb_2026-AUDIO_MASTER8qu4p.mp3) ## [From seeking God to sharing Christ: Bridging the disciple-making gap](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/from-seeking-god-to-sharing-christ-bridging-the-disciple-making-gap/) _2026-02-02 · NC Baptists_ Are our churches actually making disciples, or are we just barely passing? Brian Upshaw and Drew Dabbs dive into the latest LifeWay Research findings and discuss how pastors can move their congregations from a ‘D’ average to vibrant, Great Commission impact. The latest State of Discipleship study reveals a startling disconnect in the pews: while churchgoers score high on “seeking God,” they are… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ttrmrksfssjzg2q9/podcast_from_seeking_god_to_sharing_christ_bridging_the_disciple-making_gap_v1bu0b8.m4a) ## [How to raise up leaders among Gen Z: A conversation with Shane Pruitt](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/how-to-raise-up-leaders-among-gen-z-a-conversation-with-shane-pruitt/) _2026-01-14 · NC Baptists_ Gen Z is outpacing other generations in church attendance. God is stirring something in the hearts of young people. In this live conversation recorded at the N.C. Baptist Annual Meeting, Daniel Rose sits down with Shane Pruitt to talk about calling, discipleship and why this unique moment is significant. Check out this episode to learn how church leaders can help students discern a call to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/skwhdaszz3ix7seg/Daniel_Rose_AM_2025-Audio_Master_11-18-25_atkpy.mp3) ## [2025 in review: A year of mission and ministry impact in N.C.](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/2025-in-review-a-year-of-mission-and-ministry-impact-in-nc/) _2025-12-31 · NC Baptists_ What a year! In this special end-of-year episode, N.C. Baptist Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Unzicker takes you behind the scenes at the N.C. Baptist building, stopping by offices to celebrate how God moved through churches, ministries and partnerships in 2025. From disciple making to disaster response, this is a look at kingdom impact across North Carolina. In this special year-end video,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rgztsh2y5dir742r/2025_year_in_review_v3.m4a) ## [Every church on mission: Creating a culture of care for missionaries](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/every-church-on-mission-creating-a-culture-of-care-for-missionaries/) _2025-12-12 · NC Baptists_ In this special live recording from the N.C. Baptist Annual Meeting, episode host Aaron Wallace talks with Global Missions Coordinator Janet Packard and Pastor Neal Thornton about why caring for missionaries is part of the core identity of a Great Commission church. With more than 500 IMB missionaries from North Carolina alone, the opportunity to support them is vast and fruitful. This… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vw3kvuxqefv2yfmy/Podcast-JPackard_Neal_Thorton-2025_AM97a08.mp3) ## [‘Disciple them up’: A conversation with Shane Pruitt on reaching the next generation](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/disciple-them-up-a-conversation-with-shane-pruitt-on-reaching-the-next-generation/) _2025-10-15 · NC Baptists_ The church is in a ‘strategic moment’ to reach a generation hungry for truth. In this episode, Todd Unzicker sits down with Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board, to talk about how God is at work among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Generations Z and Alpha are often marked by their values of authenticity and transparency, and their cause-driven motivations. Shane… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vbczju3av8b5mmy4/01_Podcast-Shane_Pruitt-Audio_Master_10-11-25_9k3s9.mp3) ## [From obligation to opportunity: A conversation on the joy of church membership](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/from-obligation-to-opportunity-a-conversation-on-the-joy-of-church-membership/) _2025-10-06 · NC Baptists_ What does it really mean to belong to a local church? Pastors Josh Wredberg and Matt Capps join us to talk about their new book Every Member Matters, exploring why church membership is a joyful opportunity to grow, serve and join God’s mission together. They unpack how committed membership strengthens discipleship and fuels the church’s mission. In this episode, Josh Wredberg, lead pastor of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3rhyxij7ndkiqngk/70_Brian_Upshaw_Matt_Capps_9-25-25_bp3e4.mp3) ## [Breaking through cultural noise: Trevin Wax on how to share the gospel in a world of individualism](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/breaking-through-cultural-noise-trevin-wax-on-how-to-share-the-gospel-in-a-world-of-individualism/) _2025-08-18 · NC Baptists_ In today’s cultural climate, many people – even in the church – view faith as a tool for personal fulfillment rather than a life transformed by Jesus. Author and ministry leader Trevin Wax joins Todd Unzicker to explore how churches can break through expressive individualism, build a counter-cultural community, and engage an increasingly open yet spiritually confused world. In this episode, Trevin… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/476wq7386mkkidri/69_Trevin_Wax-NC_Bapt_Pod-_Audio_Version_8-15-25_bf2nr.mp3) ## [Defending the faith: ADF’s work with local churches](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/defending-the-faith-adf-s-work-with-local-churches/) _2025-07-03 · NC Baptists_ If your church faced legal trouble, would it be ready? In this episode, Seth Brown sits down with Isaiah Turner of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)’s Church & Ministry Alliance to talk about how churches can be both faithful and legally prepared in today’s shifting cultural landscape. From restroom policies to youth retreats and staffing questions, Turner shares real-world legal challenges… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9qrnkpdtehyrvmf2/68_Isaiah_Turner-Podcast-Audio_Master6hp2a.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bgu0zYyDdOWr) _2025-07-03 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [‘Go God’: Merrie Johnson celebrates 25th summer at Fort Caswell](https://ncbaptist.podbean.com/e/go-god-merrie-johnson-celebrates-25th-summer-at-fort-caswell/) _2025-05-30 · NC Baptists_ This summer marks Merrie Johnson’s 25th year serving as N.C. Baptist student ministries strategist and leading the BeDoTell team. In this special episode, she and Todd Unzicker explore the grounds of Fort Caswell, which this year celebrates 75 years as an N.C. Baptist retreat and conference center. Tune in as Merrie Johnson shows Todd Unzicker places where she’s prayed for every new week of summer… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f6f8jhmrnzzrg2c8/67_NC_Bapt_Pod-Marrie_Johnson_5-29-25_9rdci.mp3)