Videos
Frequently asked questions answered by an epidemiologist
One of the ways we as Christians can think biblically about the vaccine is by listening to trusted leaders in our faith and medical communities. One such leader is Dr. Emily Smith, an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Public Health at the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University and founder of Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist, a growing Facebook page designed to provide an epidemiologic view on COVID-19. Listen to this conversation as Dr. Smith answered the top questions asked by her followers in regard to COVID and the vaccines.
A Conversation with Dr. Jim Denison
One of the ways we as Christians can think biblically about the vaccine is by listening to trusted leaders in our faith community. One such leader is Dr. Jim Denison, Co-Founder of the Denison Forum and Resident Scholar for Ethics at Baylor Scott & White Health. Listen to this conversation as Dr. Denison shares his thoughts about the vaccine based on his firsthand experience.
A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins
One of the key themes in our videos is the importance of trust. But who do we trust? One such person we have complete confidence in is Dr. Francis Collins, the head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Listen to this enlightening conversation we were able to have with him concerning common questions about the COVID vaccine.
Introduction: Should Christians take the vaccine?
Should Christians take the COVID vaccine? It is important to think about the vaccine from a specifically Christian perspective because a sizable number of believers have indicated they are suspicious of the vaccine, often for reasons related to their faith.
Is the vaccine safe?
Should Christians take the COVID vaccine? The vaccine is the key to our global recovery from the pandemic. But currently there exists a sizable number of Christians who have indicated they are suspicious of the vaccine.
Is the COVID vaccine a form of government control?
To understand why Christians especially fear the vaccine as a form of government control, we have to realize that in the age of COVID, government and churches have been increasingly clashing. The conflict centers on the question, “What is necessary?”
How can Christians spot fake news on the vaccine?
In this video, I want to address the concern some Christians have about “fake news,” especially when it comes to COVID. I want to offer a simple principle for Christians to judge information sources on COVID. Most importantly, I want to encourage Christians to apply this principle with our own Christian leaders.
Is the COVID vaccine the “Mark of the Beast”?
“Is the COVID vaccine the ‘Mark of the Beast?’” If you are not familiar with all the different strands of Christianity, this may seem like a strange question to you. But you may be one of the many Christians who is genuinely concerned about this question, and it is making you afraid of the vaccine.
Should Pro-lifers be Pro-Vaccine?
The Pro-life movement and Black Americans. The media tends to portray these two groups as very different. And they are. But there are some curious commonalities between the two groups. Most obviously, there are large numbers of Christians in both groups. More surprisingly, these two groups are by far the most suspicious of the COVID vaccine - although for different reasons. In this video, we’ll explore why pro-lifers should be pro-vaccine.
Should Christians trust the vaccine when the system is flawed?
Anyone living in the world cannot avoid the reality that many of our systems are broken. Now as the COVID vaccine program gets underway, we are already seeing a string of delays, snafus, poor planning, and other flaws in the various agencies involved. These system level flaws risk causing some people to doubt getting vaccinated for themselves. How do we respond as Christians?
Can Black Americans trust the COVID vaccine?
Many Black Americans have been distrustful of medical institutions, and for good reasons. In this video, I invite my friend Iheoma Umez-Eronini to join me as we explore those reasons, while also offering a biblical response to these matters.