What to Make of Alternative Medicine? (with Donal O'Mathuna)

What to Make of Alternative Medicine? (with Donal O'Mathuna)

Author: Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae January 6, 2026 Duration: 34:25
What is alternative medicine? What does the Bible have to say about it? What is the connection between one’s faith and one’s health? We'll answer these questions and more with our guest, Ohio State University Professor Dr. Donal O'Mathuna, around his book, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook. Dr. Donal O'Mathuna, a native of Ireland, is Professor in the College of Nursing at Ohio State University. He is the author or co-author of nine books, and has served on the World Health O...

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