Best Evidence Based Systems Modelling Podcasts (2025)

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A Sustainable Missional Model for Healthcare in Resource Limited Settings: Lessons from India

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Low resource settings require much innovation and streamlining resources to meet set goals. With healthcare becoming more commercial and profit driven, missional healthcare in low resource settings faces many challenges. Sustainability is a big question with people finance , and equipment scarce and hard to come by. Missional models of healthcare o…

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Security Contingencies for International Missions

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This session will examine key considerations for leaders, senders, and international travelers/workers in the areas of duty of care, risk assessment, contingency planning, security, and common pitfalls ("lessons learned") in international mission work.By John Lites

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Inside Life University: Dr. Brian McAulay on Innovation, Leadership, and What’s Next for Chiropractors 36:29

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Dr. Brian McAulay, President of Life University, is with us today to explore his inspiring journey of becoming a transformative leader in chiropractic education. We hear about his career evolution, highlighting his tenure at Parker University. Dr. McAulay shares his vision for the future, emphasizing the need for collaborative innovation to reduce …

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Learning to Listen: A panel on finding God’s path for us

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How do the lures of self-preservation and self-reliance block Kingdom work? A panel of providers, and a student minister share ways they live out the gospel through healthcare among those experiencing poverty. Though the world defines success by our bank account and possessions, living for Jesus looks different and requires sacrifice that Westerner…

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Supporting Global Health through Medical Education: Critical Care in Resource Limited Settings

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Medical education has a potentially powerful role in global health. This breakout will explore some ways that medical education can not only support patient care but also augment research capacity building to better care for critically ill patients in resource-limited countries.By Burton Lee

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The Vagus Nerve & Nervous System Regulation: Why Everyone Is Talking About It 25:19

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Today I’m talking about the fascinating connection between chiropractic care and the vagus nerve. I share insights from the recent CNAC conference in Toronto, emphasizing chiropractors' role as guides to vagus nerve wellness. We explore how the polyvagal theory can revolutionize nervous system regulation and enhance patient care strategies. You’ll …

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Healthcare Impacting the Missionary Task

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A discussion of the Core Missionary Task and how healthcare ministries integrate with the various components and help increase the effectiveness of church planting efforts. Speaker(s): Tom Hicks Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/healthcare-impacting-the-missionary-task…

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Integrating Spiritual Care into Healthcare - An Evidence-Based Review

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Spiritual care of our patients is critical for effective health care! After exploring the evidence for taking a spiritual history as well as for key interventions including prayer and spiritual community, we will describe approaches to integrate spiritual care into medical care while maintaining patient autonomy. This session will blend a review of…

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From Pregnancy to Pediatric Care: Dr. Kelly-Jane McLaughlin on the Next Evolution of Chiropractic 33:39

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Dr. Kelly-Jane McLaughlin, a passionate chiropractor practicing in Carlisle, England, joins us for today’s conversation. We get the details on her unique career journey, which did not start with a burning passion to become a chiropractor, and explore her experiences working with a rugby team. She also has a huge passion and dedication to pediatric …

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Case Studies in Human Trafficking: Recent Trends and Survivor Stories

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Although public awareness has increased in the last few years, there remains a general lack of knowledge regarding the extent that trafficking in persons pervades our modern world. Today in every country there are men, women and children trapped in jobs into which they were coerced or deceived and cannot leave. It is estimated that there are 25 mil…

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E7: Lily Pender 25:12

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Lily Pender, co-founder of The Whole Story, explains how her theatre background has led to her helping leaders and organisations communicate more effectively through storytelling. She describes how storytelling techniques improve presentations, in-the-moment communication and strategy alignment by helping leaders deeply understand their audience, c…

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Spiritually Successful: How a healthcare career can build the Kingdom of God instead of our own

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A resident, 2 doctors, a physician assistant and student minister share ways they live out the gospel through healthcare among those experiencing poverty. If Jesus came to earth today as a healthcare provider, how would he care for patients, staff and the community? Though the world defines success by our bank account and possessions, living for Je…

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Malaria mitigation project in rural Uganda health center

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Despite great progress in eliminating malaria in the country, cases of malaria remain high in certain areas of Uganda. Understanding the epidemiology of cases and control is a vital component to a successful malaria mitigation project. Using a cloud-based electronic medical record we have created a pilot project to document and track malaria cases …

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From Inflammation to Regulation: How Chiropractic Engages the Vagus Nerve 24:36

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Today, I’m taking a closer look at the importance of understanding inflammation in modern chiropractic care. Join me as I explore how inflammation affects cognitive health, drawing on insights I’ve gained from experts like Dan Murphy and JP Errico. I’ll unravel the complex interplay between the vagus nerve and the body's inflammatory response, emph…

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Oral Heath Connections to Systemic Heath: Why your mission team needs a dentist

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Does brushing your teeth regularly decrease Type II diabetes? We'll discuss that question and many others as we explore connections between oral and systemic health. Because we are so used to the American dichotomy between Medicine and Dentistry, people are often surprised to see and hear how mouth health affects body health. This lecture will seek…

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E6 Chris Walters 19:29

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The Idol of Effectiveness-- Redefining Success: EXPANDED

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In a world that loves a “rags to riches” story, Jesus calls us into his upside-down kingdom where success is not always apparent. Dan* and Hope* have served for over a decade in medically underserved areas of the United States, and most recently, in an unreached, unengaged people group in the Horn of Africa. Drawing from biblical insights and real-…

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Chronic disease amid chronic poverty

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Infectious diseases have been the leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout history. Today, however, the burden of infectious diseases is diminishing while the mobility from chronic, non-infectious diseases is growing dramatically. Low-resource nations are particularly ill-equipped to manage diabetes, hypertension, chronic lung, and chron…

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Standing Firmly in our Spiritual World

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This session will cover a Biblical anchoring for spiritual oppression, the enemy's methods and goals, and tools for resisting the enemy. Speaker(s): Dr. Mark W Anderson Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/standing-firmly-in-our-spiritual-worldBy MedicalMissions.com

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#4 - Does Lofi Actually Help You Focus? 11:10

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n this episode, we dive into a fascinating study from the Open Journal of Medical Psychology that asks a simple but important question: can lo-fi music actually help us focus? While classical music and binaural beats have long been linked to concentration, this research tested lo-fi head-to-head with classical and silence, measuring student test pe…

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Chiropractic Communication & Adaptability with Dr. Peter Amlinger | From Pain Relief to Human Potential 35:25

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Dr. Peter Amlinger, a seasoned chiropractor with 40 years of experience, is alongside Dr. Don in this episode. We examine the evolution of chiropractic practice, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and adaptability in communication with patients. Dr. Amlinger shares his journey from reductionistic to creationistic care, and highlights the si…

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Vaccines and Medications for Short-Term Medical Missions Trips

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This session will review the most common medical considerations you should be aware of before traveling on a short-term medical mission trip. I will review common malaria prophylaxis medications, immunizations, treatment of traveler’s diarrhea as well as other tips and tricks to know. This session is ideal for those with minimal international trave…

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E5: Professor Eddie Obeng 2 19:10

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In this follow-up episode of Evolving Enterprises, Professor Eddie Obeng returns to explore why change so often fails and how leaders can overcome the barriers that stop transformation in its tracks. Building on his bestselling book All Change, Eddie explains why poor problem diagnosis, human resistance, and ego-driven meetings derail progress, and…

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#3: How Music Hijacks Your Brain: The BRECVEM Model 16:17

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In this episode, we dive into the BRECVEM model — a framework by psychologist Patrik Juslin that explains the seven ways music stirs our emotions, from goosebumps and tears to nostalgia and pure joy. I’ll walk you through each mechanism, from brain stem reflexes and rhythmic entrainment to memory and musical expectancy, showing how songs can hijack…

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Revolutionizing Compassionate Patient Care in Low-Resource Settings through Digital Systems

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Quality digital systems in low-resource settings empower and engage healthcare workers to provide high-quality care for every person. With a responsive digital platform developed in the field, The Luke Commission (Eswatini, Africa) has piloted a system that priorities accountability, transparency, and efficiency to maximize health outcomes for ever…

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E4: Professor Eddie Obeng 1 17:16

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Martin is joined by Professor Eddie Obeng, renowned change guru, TED speaker, and award-winning innovator, to explore the challenges of navigating transformation in a world where change moves faster than we can learn. Eddie reflects on his early career at Shell, the lessons of working in highly structured environments, and the pitfalls of clinging …

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#2 - Train Your Brain to Sleep with "Prescribed" Music 8:13

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This episode explores a literature review by Dickson and Schubert on “music as prescription” for better sleep, examining six long-term studies where participants listened to calming, slow, instrumental music for 30–60 minutes before bed over several weeks. Results showed consistent improvements in sleep quality—often shifting people from “poor slee…

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E3 embedding AI into a business 20:51

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In the final part of this three-episode series, Professor Martin Parr explores what organizations should do next when thinking about embedding AI into their business. It’s not about rushing to buy the latest tech — it’s about mapping challenges, opportunities, and timing. Just as self-driving cars perform better than tired or distracted drivers, AI…

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The Next Wave of Chiropractic Evidence: Dr. Kelly Holt on AI-Driven Insights 26:29

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Dr. Don sits down with Dr. Kelly Holt, the president of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, to explore his transformative journey in chiropractic education during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about into the innovative integration of wearables and data-driven approaches in chiropractic care, enhancing patient outcomes and community impact. Ad…

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Creating Healthy Communities: a Church-based, Community Health Worker-led Initiative

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We aimed to assist church members in Hispanic churches to become certified and trained CHWs and mentor them to lead a six-month diabetes self-management program. We found that raising up individuals from the church to become health leaders (CHWs) in their community is a promising model to increase the reach of the church while reducing health dispa…

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#1 - How Instrumental Piano Can Help You Ease Depression 9:58

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In this episode, we dive into a fascinating study from Qinghai University titled - "Classical Music Styles and Piano Therapy for Patients with Depressive Disorders". This paper explores how listening to instrumental piano music can significantly reduce symptoms of depression in teenagers. Over the course of a year, participants spent just one hour …

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Disability and Missions: Including People with Disabilities in the Church and Global Missions

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In this session we will discuss the role of people with disabilities in missions as well as how to meet the needs of the global disabled community. Speaker(s): Jenny Smith Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/disability-and-missions-including-people-with-disabilities-in-the-church-and-global-missions…

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Supporting Global Critical Care in Resource Limited Countries through Medical Education

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Medical education has a potentially powerful role in global health. This breakout will explore some ways that medical education can not only support patient care but also augment research capacity building to better care for critically ill patients in resource-limited countries. Speaker(s): Burton Lee Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.co…

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Episode 2: Why Systems Thinking, and Why Now? 21:53

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In this episode of Evolving Enterprises, Professor Martin Parr shares the personal journey that led him to create a systems thinking consulting practice. Frustrated by seeing great technologies gather dust on the shelf, Martin explains how systems thinking became the bridge between innovation and real-world adoption. We explore how systems thinking…

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Prune. Focus. Regulate: A Polyvagal Fall Reset for Your Chiropractic Practice 11:57

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After a short summer hiatus, Dr. Don MacDonald returns with a nervous-system-forward reset for the season. We unpack how to balance predictability without stagnation, why co-regulation is your real growth engine, and how to prune distractions so your adjusting gets more focused, consistent, and effective. What you’ll learn Why “boring consistency” …

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Not Just Caring FOR People, but Caring ABOUT People

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This session will explore the importance of anticipating needs and listening to treat patients successfully. As clinicians, we quickly work towards solving the immediate problem, but the healing process is much more than clinical interventions. Our education and training focus on caring for people, but not always caring about people. How can we bes…

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Episode 1: What Is Systems Thinking? 18:31

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Series 3 of Evolving Enterprises begins with a deep dive into how leaders can deal with complexity by using systems thinking. As we begin series 3, Mary Beth Hosking interviews Professor Martin Parr to explain why organizations often confuse solutions with problems — like CEOs demanding “AI because everyone else has it” rather than asking what prob…

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Emotional Healing Matters: 4 Proven Biblical Keys You Can Use

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Your emotional health matters as you join God in His work among the nations. There are four proven biblical keys to receive your emotional healing and use to minister to others. Using these keys will help you to stay emotional healthy as you serve others. Speaker name(s): Francis Bukachi Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-…

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An Outrageous Hope for the Exploited and Trafficked

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In this session, 'An Outrageous Hope for the Exploited and Trafficked,' Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope and author of "Outrageous Obedience", shares transformative strategies for extending Christ's love and hope to those affected by exploitation and human trafficking. Discover how faith-based outreach can create pathways to healing and empo…

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Addressing child mental health needs across cultures

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In this breakout session, we will explore cultural aspects of child mental health across the globe. How helpful are our “western” diagnoses for children and adolescents in the Global South? Does autism, trauma, depression, etc. look the same across cultures? Are our therapeutic approaches relevant and sustainable? How do we build the capacity of lo…

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The "Happy Places" - Lessons from Healthcare Mission Stations with Happy Teams

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Team discord is one of the most potent causes of healthcare missionary discontent and early departure from the field. However, a few healthcare mission teams report a high level of concord and mutual support. We will explore common characteristics of those "Happy Places" and consider why those factors lead to a more biblical and joyous unity despit…

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Exploring Kingdom-Minded Family Medicine Residency Programs

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A collaborative approach to learning more about kingdom-minded Family Medicine residencies: location, vision, etc. Come join this special time with med students and residents. Speaker name(s): Carena Chai (Todd Stephens, Liz Redican, Steve Manock, Cleon Rogers, Jonathon Peters, John McVay and lots of Family Medicine residents) Session webpage: http…

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E12: Lesley Diaz 26:17

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In this episode Martin talks with Lesley Diaz, founder and principal consultant at Collaborance, about navigating people and power complexities through collaborative governance and polarity intelligence. Lesley shares her systems thinking journey, from early work in the Australian mining industry to teaching in the USA. Lesley explains how she help…