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    Ep 28. Detained for the Gospel: Arrested, Accused, Unshaken

    23/02/2026 | 44 mins.
    In this episode of the Exploring Aging podcast, our hosts, Dr. Bill Pierce, Greg McNeece, and Ray Sanders, visit two remarkable residents of Baptist Village Communities who share a lifetime of faith, courage, and global mission work across multiple African countries. Now in their 90s, Helen Day and Ginny Cannata reflect on unforgettable moments from the mission field, including years teaching high school abroad and an extraordinary story of being married to a doctor missionary, having children overseas, and even being arrested and accused of serving as a CIA agent.
    This isn’t just a look back, it’s a look at how calling doesn’t retire. Today, they continue living out the Gospel right where they are...sharing the gospel and spreading joy with the same servant-hearted joy that carried them across continents.
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Missionary Life
    08:08 Personal Stories of Calling
    17:07 Experiences in Africa
    23:58 Cultural Adjustments and Family Life
    30:09 Life After the Mission Field
    38:54 Advice for Aspiring Missionaries
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    EP 27. FOOD IS MEDICINE PART 2.

    05/02/2026 | 35 mins.
    In this powerful continuation of our Food as Medicine series, we sit down again with Erin Martin, a gerontology expert and the founder of FreshRX Oklahoma, to explore how access to nutrient-dense food can dramatically improve health outcomes—especially for older adults living with chronic disease.

    Erin shares the origins of FreshRX Oklahoma, a prescription produce program that partners with local farmers to provide free, high-quality fruits and vegetables to Oklahomans living with type 2 diabetes. What began as a small pilot in North Tulsa has grown into a nationally recognized model showing measurable improvements in A1C levels, weight loss, inflammation, and overall quality of life.

    This episode goes beyond theory, highlighting real stories of transformation, the science behind food as medicine, and why farmers may be some of our most overlooked healthcare providers.
    Chapters: 
    00:40 – Welcome & Episode Overview
    01:38 – Why Food Quality Matters
    03:01 – Changing Your Food Mindset
    04:13 – What Is FreshRX Oklahoma?
    05:32 – Why FreshRX Started in North Tulsa
    06:40 – Prescribing Food for Type 2 Diabetes

    08:07 – How the FreshRX Program Works

    09:34 – Sourcing From Local Farmers

    10:33 – Life-Changing Health Outcomes

    13:07 – Ultra-Processed Food & Addiction

    15:18 – Long-Term Behavior Change

    17:04 – Farmers as Healthcare Providers

    20:17 – Expanding Food as Medicine in Oklahoma

    23:47 – Community Gardens vs. Supporting Farmers

    24:49 – Funding, ROI & Sustainability

    28:29 – Engaging Churches & Communities

    31:35 – Final Reflections & Call to Action
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    EP 26. FOOD IS MEDICINE PART 1.

    29/12/2025 | 38 mins.
    In this episode of the Exploring Aging podcast, the hosts discuss the alarming statistics surrounding prescription drug use in the U.S. and the potential health crisis it indicates. They explore the concept of food as medicine, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in promoting longevity and reducing healthcare costs. Guest Erin Martin, a gerontologist, shares insights on the quality of food, the significance of community in healthy aging, and practical steps individuals can take to improve their diets. The conversation also touches on the concept of Blue Zones, areas where people live significantly longer, and the role of regenerative agriculture in restoring food quality.
    Chapters
    00:00 The Prescription Drug Crisis in America
    02:54 Food as Medicine: A New Perspective
    06:03 Understanding Gerontology and Aging
    08:56 The Impact of Food Quality on Health
    12:12 Exploring Blue Zones and Longevity
    14:50 Practical Steps to Improve Nutrition
    17:47 The Role of Community in Healthy Aging
    20:52 Navigating Food Choices and Supplements
    24:06 The Future of Food and Health in America
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    EP 25. HOW TO AVOID FRAUD AND SCAMS

    24/11/2025 | 32 mins.
    According to the Federal Trade Commission $2.6 million consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023. Have you ever been scammed? Are you prepared to fight against the criminals that are seeking to steal your hard-earned money? Emory Thomas, a retired financial planner & advisor, with decades of experience, shares how to avoid fraud and financial scams on this edition of THE EXPLORING AGING PODCAST, with your hosts Ray Sanders, Dr. Bill Pierce and Greg McNeece.
    00:00:00: Introduction to the podcast and the topic of fraud
    00:00:31: Guest introduction: Emory Thomas, retired financial planner
    00:00:57: Highlights from the previous podcast episode
    00:02:05: Welcoming Emory Thomas and co-hosts
    00:02:22: Discussion about Emory's background and character
    00:02:47: Importance of transferring values along with valuables
    00:04:28: Emory as a marketplace minister
    00:05:27: The seriousness of fraud and scams
    00:06:29: Statistics on fraud from 2022 and 2023
    00:07:09: Introduction to Emory's perspective on scams
    00:08:45: Phone scam example involving grandparents
    00:11:01: The rise of AI in scams
    00:13:13: Realistic fake audio and video used in scams
    00:15:08: Ways to verify the identity of financial advisors
    00:16:05: Advice on being cautious with unknown contacts
    00:17:12: Story of a potential phone scam involving the Oklahoma City Philharmonic
    00:18:09: Caller ID manipulation in scams
    00:19:01: Spotting and defending against phishing emails
    00:19:47: Introduction to phone number verification
    00:20:24: Complexity of scams and their dangers
    00:21:04: Reporting fraud to the FTC
    00:23:09: Importance of secure communication
    00:24:00: Awareness and steps to avoid scams
    00:25:08: Challenges with AI-generated content
    00:27:02: Living in a world where you can't trust what you see
    00:28:57: Encouragement to live life despite risks
    00:30:13: Emphasis on being careful but active
    00:31:17: Closing thoughts on healthy skepticism
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    EP 24. CHURCH AT THE VILLAGE

    27/10/2025 | 44 mins.
    It has been said that there is a church on every corner in Oklahoma. How are these churches different and the same? On this edition of The Exploring Aging Podcast, hosts Dr. Bill Pierce, Greg McNeece, and Ray Sanders take a deeper look at a dynamic and thriving Oklahoma City church full of older adults who are changing the world in their sixties, seventies, eighties, and beyond!
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Church at the Village
    03:01 Unique Aspects of the Church
    05:52 The Community and Its Members
    08:32 The Church's Mission and Philosophy
    11:42 Worship Experience and Services
    14:36 Ministry Opportunities and Outreach
    17:25 Impact of Aging Adults in Ministry
    20:24 Evangelism and Personal Stories
    23:13 Future of Church at the Village
    26:30 Closing Thoughts and Prayer Requests

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