In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. John Patrick reflects on how Western education and culture have shifted from moral and biblical foundations toward secular and bureaucratic systems shaped by ideology. Dr. Patrick examines how the “feminization” of education and institutions driven by empathy and safety over principle and truth has reshaped society. He contrasts these modern trends with the Judeo-Christian moral framework that once sustained Western civilization.

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Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/

Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/

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In this episode, Dr. John Patrick reflects on the nature of faith, grace, and the lived experience of belief. He contrasts knowing in whom we believe an intellectual acknowledgment with knowing whom we believe a deeply personal relationship with Christ that transforms the heart and gives meaning to life.

This episode challenges listeners to reflect on what it truly means to know God, not just through doctrine, but through relationship—and how that knowledge shapes the way we live, age, and serve the next generation.

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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/

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Dr. Patrick explores how education has shifted from forming virtue to producing information, how “evidence-based” medicine often becomes “authority-based,” and why true learning requires humility, diligent study, and a willingness to repent. He also discusses the consequences of identity politics and the loss of honest dialogue in universities, touching on the cultural impacts of feminism, competence, and gender differences in learning and vocation.

This thought-provoking discussion reminds us that wisdom begins with truth, and truth begins with character.

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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/

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In this episode, Dr. John Patrick discusses the nature of truth and Christian living through the lens of faith in Jesus Christ. He shares a bit of his background, offering life lessons and tranquility wisdom to those who are interested in the bible and Christianity.

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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/

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In this episode, Dr. John Patrick reflects on the mystery and reality of God’s work in history and in human lives. Drawing from Scripture, the story of Nicodemus, and the powerful transformation of John Wesley, Dr. Patrick shows how encounters with the Spirit awaken true understanding and change. With insights from his medical and global experiences, Dr. Patrick explores the cultural consequences of faith, the dangers of neglecting history, and the promise of what God has prepared for those who love Him.

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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/

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In this episode, Dr. John Patrick reflects on the foundations of culture, the moral nature of humanity, and the challenges of navigating a post-Christian, secular age. Drawing from personal encounters, historical examples, and biblical insights, he explores why “neutral” environments don’t exist, why multiculturalism often distorts reality, and how our shared flaws shape the human experience.

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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/

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In this episode, Dr. John Patrick examines the erosion of virtue and cultural stability in the modern West. Drawing on Dorothy Sayers, James Hankins, and Terry Eagleton, he examines how societies flourish through rooted values, moral education, and a reverence for history. Dr. Patrick reflects on England’s current cultural tensions, the importance of freedom of speech, and the perils of utopian ideologies divorced from historical wisdom. He also highlights a growing hunger for meaning among young people—particularly young men—who are rediscovering the richness of faith, literature, and moral tradition. This episode challenges listeners to nurture virtue, recover historical literacy, and engage in conversations that restore depth and purpose to public life.

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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

In this episode, Dr. John Patrick reflects on the transformative power of reading and the enduring influence of C.S. Lewis. From Lewis’s reluctant yet profound conversion to the imaginative world of Narnia, Dr. Patrick explores how stories shape children’s understanding of truth, faith, and beauty. He emphasizes the importance of parents and grandparents reading aloud, the decline of deep reading in today’s screen-driven world, and the significance of literature in spiritual formation.

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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