Cchftalk

Learning Series: Dr. Rick Donlon & Susan Post Dr. Rick Donlon (CCHF's new CEO) and Susan Post (Esperanza Health Center's CEO) share how their personal stories have allowed them to be more compassionate and relatable to their patients and organizations; even those with different lived experiences. They discuss practical strategies and Biblical examples related to turning our tests into testimonies. They also discuss empathy building methods, awareness of implicit biases, and how to overcome burn-out in order to use our unique journey as a way to provide consistent and compassionate care on purpose. This was recorded at the 2024 CCHF Conference. We hope you will look for opportunities to meet Dr. Rick Donlon, Susan Post and others like them at the next CCHF Conference (CCHFConference.org).   ______________________________ CCHFTalk is a production of Christian Community Health Fellowship. CCHF's Mission: The mission of Christian Community Health Fellowship is to encourage, engage and equip Christians to live

Learning Series: Alyssa Vasquez & Steve Noblett Alyssa Vasquez serves as the president and CEO of Cultured Enuf, a consulting firm dedicated to enhancing Organizational Culture alignment. Cultured Enuf, born from a blend of personal experiences, research, and a deep understanding of cultural significance in the workplace. The team at Cultured Enuf has conducted over 100 organizational assessments and focus groups, leading partners through sustainable organizational transformations using evidence-based methodologies. Vasquez is instrumental in organizational strategic planning, drawing from her extensive background in facilitating professional development sessions to foster a cohesive and thriving culture within organizations. Alyssa leads a discussion with CCHF's own Steve Noblet about why D.E.I. is important as a biblical principle. We invite you to listen with open ears and hearts. This was recorded at the 2024 CCHF Conference, as one of our many workshops offered in 2024.  We hope you will look for opp

David Caes was one of the early “dreamers” who saw that CCHF could make a lasting impact on healthcare, within neglected communities and through the church. David used his creative gifts and relational personality to build a network and to help practitioners share their experiences and insights with one another. That has been the hallmark of CCHF ever since. He was editor and a contributing writer for CCHF’s quarterly journal: Health & Development, and published “Caring for the Least of These” and the 1st edition of “Upholding the Vision”. Libby, David’s wife, organized annual conferences, and served as administrator for two of the earliest CCHF clinics, Circle Family Health and Lawndale Christian Health Center in Chicago. Through sacrificial work and faithfulness, David and Libby Caes laid a foundation for something that has grown bigger than they ever dreamed. They continue to serve Jesus where they have opportunities, and have represented Christ and his kingdom in every phase of their lives in both Ch

Strategic Partnerships Series: Bobby Watts Bobby Watts, MPH, MS, CPH, Bobby currently serves as Chief Executive Offices of National Health Care for the Homeless Council based in Nashville Tennessee. He has thirty years of experience in direct service, management, development, and implementation of health, social service, shelter, and policy and advocacy programs with and for mentally ill, HIV-positive, substance-abusing, persons experiencing poverty and poor populations, and training programs for those who serve them. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences in Ithaca, NY, Master of Public Health from Columbia University, School of Public Health, Division of Health Administration, and Master of Science in Epidemiology from Columbia University, School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology. He has numerous publications featured in the AMA Journal of Ethics, British Medical Journal, New York Times, and National Health Care for the Homeless Council in the past 11

Learning Series: Wayne Gordon  Wayne Gordon is an author, pastor, and teacher. Wayne is the founder of Lawndale Christian Community Church on the west-side of Chicago. In over 41 years of ministry “Coach,” as he is affectionately known, has played a key role in numerous community development initiatives. He is one of the founders of the Lawndale Christian Health Center, founding president of the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, and Lawndale Christian Legal Center. Wayne Gordon helped to formulate the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) and served as president for the 1st 25 years and is now president emeritus. CCDA is a network of individuals and ministries nationwide who engage in Christian community development efforts. Over 3000 people attend the national CCDA conferences and the CCDA movement continues to expand. Wayne also heads up a Lawndale campus of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves as Associate Professor of Christian Community Development. He along with Dr. Jo

  Learning Series: Rev. Dr. Jonathan Brooks  Rev. Dr. Jonathan Brooks is the lead pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church located on the west-side of Chicago. He is affectionately known as "Pastah J". He is also the author of the popular book "Church Forsaken". He is a graduate of Northern Theological Seminary (MDiv) and recently obtained his Doctorate of Ministry in Christian Community Development. (PhD). Rev. Dr. Jonathan Brooks presented this powerful workshop at the past 2024 CCHF Conference. He will challenge you to rediscover that loving our neighbors means loving our neighborhoods. Unpacking the themes of Jeremiah 29, Brooks shows how Christians can be fully present in local communities, building homes and planting gardens for the common good. His holistic vision and practical work offers good news for forgotten people and places. Community stakeholders and civic leaders will rediscover that faith institutions are viable partners in community transformation in ways that they may never have consid

Legacy Series: Art Jones Host: Steve Noblett The story of Lawndale began with a group of high school students, a football coach leading a bible study, and a 4th year medical student. That football coach was Wayne Gordon. And that medical student was Art Jones. Art went on to help found Lawndale Christian Health Center, which started out as a clinic that charged just $5 a visit and that worked out of what had previously been a burned out Cadillac dealership. It's an amazing story, and it continues to unfold. Art went on to do his residency in internal medicine and then a cardiology fellowship. And Lawndale Christian Health Center has grown to become a model and a mentor for scores of Christian health centers around the country. It's the largest employer and one of the biggest economic engines in the west-side of Chicago. Art is now a consultant with Health Management Associates and he continues to work for systemic change in health care on a macro level. He was kind enough to meet with me recently in Lawndale

Strategic Partnerships Series: Dr. Jeanne L. Allert Dr. Jeanne L. Allert, PhD, founded The Samaritan Women in 2007, one of the first restorative care programs for trafficking survivors in the United States. After 13 years of direct service, she created the Institute for Shelter Care, a national initiative that conducts industry research, addresses gaps in service and seeks to improve the quality care for victims of sexual exploitation. Jeanne served as a member of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, was the Human Trafficking Contributor for the National Advisory Council for the Conference on Crimes Against Women and is a Graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy. Jeanne holds a Master’s in Education, Master’s in Divinity and a Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies, specializing in domestic sex trafficking. Her work has been featured in numerous articles, in the 2015 documentary “In Plain Sight,” and the 2022 documentary “Sex Nation.” This is a conversation CCHF CEO, Steve Noblett, had with

Leadership Series: Michael Aitcheson Michael Aitcheson is the planter and senior pastor of Christ United Fellowship in Orlando, Florida. He is a council member of the Gospel Coalition; hosts a podcast called “As In Heaven”; and has served for 10 years on the Board of Grace Medical Home, a CCHF flagship clinic in Orlando. We were blessed to have Mike share as the opening plenary speaker for the 2024 CCHF conference. I love Mike, and you will too! Here is my conversation with Mike the night before the 2024 CCHF conference.  If you would like to know what a great board looks like, take a look at Grace Medical Home in Orlando. And if you want an example of what a Board member should be like, Mike Aitcheson is a great model. Board members should be a living brochure of what your organization aspires to be. Don’t ever settle for less! I encourage you to watch the recording of Mike’s talk at the 2024 CCHF conference here: https://youtu.be/x83fmpHqO7o?si=kyav8... Also, you can watch the video recording of this inter

Learning Series: Dr. Andrew Kim "Are You Happy" was a workshop presented at the 2024 CCHF Conference by Dr. Andrew Kim of Ethne Health. Does God want you to be happy? How important is happiness as we pursue God's mission?  We are often faced with the false choice between happiness and suffering, let's figure out a better way! We will discuss the history of happiness, the church and its relevance to today. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with others. We hope you will look for opportunities to meet Dr. Andrew Kim and others like him at the next CCHF Conference (CCHFConference.org). To listen to the latest CCHFTalk episode visit https://www.cchf.org/cchf-talk. ______________________________________ CCHFTalk is a production of Christian Community Health Fellowship. CCHF's Mission: The mission of Christian Community Health Fellowship is to encourage, engage and equip Christians to live out the gospel through healthcare among the poor and marginalized. CCHF's Vision: We

The Leagacy Series: Dr. Daisey Dowell Written by Steve Noblett   Dr. Daisey Dowell of Lawndale Christian Health Center is one of my favorite people on the planet. Some years ago, I had the opportunity to shadow Dr. Dowell. I was really impressed by the way that she genuinely loved her patients and how she spent time training mothers to care for their babies, but also how she handled some of the most difficult situations with professionalism and grace. The thing that impressed me the most was how Jesus was just a part of almost every conversation she had, not in any way that felt forced or inappropriate. He just comes out of every pore in her being. Later, I learned about Dr. Dowell’s story, which is one of unimaginable challenge, character and tenacity that springs from a deep faith in God's covering of protection. She became part of the CCHF board. She served as the board chair, so we got to work closely together. She's played a huge role in helping me personally and CCHF as a community address issues of div

The Leadership Series: Breanna Lathrop  Host: Steve Noblett A few years ago, I picked up a great book through InterVarsity Press called "How Neighborhoods Make Us Sick, Restoring Health and Wellness to Our Communities". I was delighted to find out that it was authored by two ladies who work at Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Atlanta.  One of those ladies is Breanna Lathrop. We connected, and she's been a big part of CCHF ever since. Breanna's a great champion for Christian health care and for addressing social determinants of health as an exercise in loving our communities as Jesus does. She's a DMP with a master's in public health. And at the time of this interview, she was serving as the Chief Operating officer at Good Samaritan Health Center in Atlanta and is the Board Chair for CCHF. Breanna's done a lot of workshops for CCHF conferences over the years, and I asked her to be a plenary speaker at the 2024 conference. Her talk was amazing! And if you were not there, you should look it up on our website at

The Learning Series: Dr. James Brooks and Dr. Chris Dodd The Weary Leader was a workshop presented at the 2024 CCHF Conference by Dr. James Brooks & Dr. Chris Dodd of Lawndale Christian Health Center. The Weary Leader Workshop offers a transformative experience for leaders in the Christian community who find themselves grappling with weariness, doubt, and the weight of their responsibilities. Through engaging discussions, practical strategies, and a supportive community, this workshop provides tools to renew your connection to Christ spiritually, reignite your passion for leadership, and navigate the challenges of leading with faith and resilience in today's demanding world. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with others. We hope you will look for opportunities to meet Dr. James Brooks and Dr. Chris Dodd and others like them at the next CCHF Conference (CCHFConference.org). To listen to the latest CCHFTalk episode visit https://www.cchf.org/cchf-talk. ____________________

The Legacy Series: Susan Post For almost 20 years, Susan Post has served as the CEO for Esperanza Health Center in North Philadelphia. She has been a mentor to many and has become a true pillar in the CCHF community. Her story of following Christ and how she has grown in her walk with Jesus through her experience in North Philadelphia is inspiring. I hope you are as encouraged and challenged by her dedication to Christ and her love for her community as I have been.  “When I made the decision to follow God into North Philly, I didn’t see the danger. I didn’t see the trash. I didn’t see this as a dirty place and all the reasons why I shouldn’t come. Instead, I just saw people all over the place…and I felt like God was saying, ‘These are going to be your people, and you are going to be their person’, sort of like an arranged marriage…and that brought me a lot of joy.”                                                                                                                 ~Susan Post Susan Post is a great

Season One, Episode 5  CCHF Executive Director Steve Noblett chats with two doctors: Dr. Rick Donlon and Dr. Dan Fielding* (a protective pseudonym) about how to use your years in medical training and beyond to serve Jesus. 

Today on CCHFTalk: Drs Joey Patrick & Danny Pike talk with Dr. Chris Ferrand, Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Christ Community Health Services in Memphis. The theme of trauma informed care continues. Join the conversation at CCHF.org and click the TALK button.

This episode of CCHF | Talk features Dr. Jesse Malott, Director of Behavioral Health at Christ Community Health Services in Memphis, TN. Dr. Malott will walk through the topic of PTSD and practical ways healthcare providers can treat patients that experience PTSD and acute trauma. Join the conversation at CCHF.org and click the TALK button.

Today on CCHFTalk: Drs. Joey Patrick & Danny Pike talk with Dr Wayne Aoki, Former Mental Health Director at Los Angeles Christian Health Centers. LACHC is located on Skidd Row in Los Angeles, CA and is home to the nations largest homeless population. Dr. Aoki gives insight into his time working with the homeless population and sheds light on the “why’s” and “what’s” that cause homelessness. Join the conversation at CCHF.org and click the TALK button.

Today on CCHFTalk Joey Patrick and Danny Pike continue their talk with Dr Daisey Dowell, Lawndale Christian Health Center, Chicago Join the conversation about Trauma informed care at CCHF.org and click the TALK button.