Webinar #248 Dr Steve Sartori - Finishing well: The ABC guide to a fulfilling retirement
Recorded on 22 May 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Howard Lyons chairs a webinar with Dr Steve SartoriLeaving a career in medicine is often very challenging and stressful for physicians. For those who navigate this transition well, there awaits an exciting array of new opportunities and a rewarding sense of fulfillment.Although much attention is focused on the financial aspect of retirement, a wholistic perspective yields far greater hope for flourishing during this stage of life.In this webinar, Dr. Steve Sartori will present a framework designed to maximize life satisfaction in retirement. Whether you are approaching retirement, already retired, or simply wondering “Will I ever retire?”, you should find something helpful.Dr. Steve Sartori is a retired family physician and certified life and leadership coach, who helps doctors and other healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being, maximize influence, and transition to retirement.A graduate of The Medical College of Wisconsin, he has been chief of staff at two hospitals, faculty member for a family medicine residency program, and chief medical officer for a community health center. He has served CMDA as a board member and founding Director of the Center for Well-being. He is married, with two daughters and five grandchildren, and enjoys traveling and sports.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
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Webinar #247 Rev Bert Jones - Leadership myth busters
Recorded on 15 May 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Rev Bert Jones There are so many myths that exist in leadership development today. These widely held false beliefs are often passed down from leaders for generations and negatively impact our understanding and effectiveness in leadership. Even in healthcare settings, these leadership myths have trained many of our leaders.In this ICMDA leadership webinar Bert Jones explains these widely held leadership myths and exposes the truth about these misunderstandings. The goal is to equip healthcare professionals with these insights to more effectively lead and serve in their current roles and increase their potential for future leadership impact.Pastor Bert serves as the Vice President of Missions & Member Care for The Christian Medical & Dental Associations. In this role, Bert oversees all the mission outreach ministries of the CMDA as well as the Center for Well-being. Bert also serves as the Chaplain & a Coach for CMDA. Bert is a certified ACC Coach with the ICF (International Coaching Federation). Bert has co-authored 2 leadership books with Dr. David Stevens, “Leadership Proverbs” and “Servant Leadership proverbs”, has authored “A leadership Journal from a leaders journey” and his latest book is called “DIG IN” which is a devotional book. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
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Webinar #246 Dr Steven Willing - Eight Principles of Sound Christian Thinking
Recorded on 8 May 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Steven WillingIn recent years, an emerging body of research in cognitive psychology has focused on several fundamental prerequisites for sound thinking, reaffirming what Scripture has taught for millennia. These can be summarized in eight simple principles.The Christian Mind:Is humble.Seeks wisdom.Is discerning.Is not lazy.Learns from others.Is watchful of emotions.Honors God’s word.Respects tradition.Dr. Steven Willing is an academic neuroscientist with over 40 years of clinical experience in academic and private settings. He is currently a consultant in radiology at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya, a pediatric neuroradiologist for Children’s of Alabama, a visiting scholar with Reasons to Believe, and an Adjunct Professor of Divinity at Regent University.Dr. Willing is the author of Atlas of Neuroradiology, and more recently, Superbia: The Perils of Pride. The Power of Humility. His personal blog on science apologetics, “The Soggy Spaniel,” may be found at www.swilling.com.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
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Webinar #245 Tim Dieppe - The Challenge of Islam in Britain
Recorded on 1 May 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Tim DieppeThe influence of Islam in the UK is growing rapidly and can be seen in politics, in finance, in fashion, in food, in restrictions on freedom of expression, and in many other areas. Islam is bold and assertive and openly pushing for greater influence across the nation. There can be no doubt that this poses a challenge to Christians in the UK. How will we respond? In this talk, Tim Dieppe will provide an overview of Islam’s influence on British culture and how the church can respond.Tim Dieppe is Head of Public Policy at Christian Concern, with a specialist interest in Islam. He regularly writes and comments in the media on Islamic affairs and is passionate about encouraging Christians to respond with confidence to the growing influence of Islam in the UK. Tim holds a degree from Oxford University, and an MA in theology from Westminster Theological Centre. He is the author of The Challenge of Islam: Understanding and Responding to Islam’s Increasing Influence in the UK, (Wilberforce Publications, 2025).To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
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Webinar #244 Dr Dave Landrum - Christian Citizenship in a Post-Christian West
Recorded on 24 April 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr David LandrumCultural climate change has profound implications for religion generally, and Christianity specifically.Citizenship—the relationship between the people and the powers—is where the rubber hits the road.In this webinar we will map the storms assailing the Church and Western civilization. From a review of the biblical roots of citizenship and the malign impact of secularism, we will chart a course for a more confident and distinctive public faith.From Liverpool in England, David has an academic background in political philosophy, and holds a doctorate which focuses on citizenship education. He has many years of experience as an advocate for Christian public policy issues and religious freedom - nationally and internationally. Currently he heads up a workplace/public leadership ministry called Biblical Leadership for Excellence andis passionate about equipping Christians for leading kingdom transformation in the workplace and public life – to see a cultural reformation.Now based in Texas, he is happily married to Valeria, a Brazilian-American who makes the most incredible chili sauce. Sadly, he supports Everton Football Club.For David's book visit https://www.the-seismos.com/To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
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