# 282: MARQ JAMES of Medi-Share on Cutting Costs, Finding Hope: A Faith-Filled Approach to Today's Healthcare Crisis
About this episode
Marq James discusses the benefits of Medi-Share as a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance amidst rising healthcare costs.
What if the rising cost of health insurance isn't your only option and you could save hundreds every month with an alternative? In this powerful and timely episode, nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with longtime friend of KeepTheFaith , Marq James , Chief Marketing Officer of Medi-Share—the Christian healthcare-sharing community that's been helping families cover their medical costs for more than 30 years. With the rising cost of health insurance dominating headlines, Marq breaks down why so many Americans are anxious, confused, and overwhelmed—and how the Medi-Share community is offering a Christ-centered alternative that can save families hundreds of dollars a month . He explains the difference between traditional insurance and healthcare sharing, how members support one another in prayer and financial burdens, and why thousands of people (including those 65+ on Medicare) are switching. Marq also opens up about his deeply personal battle with long COVID—how it affected his mind, memory, and identity, and how God used that season to reshape his heart, deepen his faith, and restore his calling to "be light" in a world craving hope and clarity. From the power of prayer…
People in this episode
Host: David Sams
Guest: Marq James
Topics covered
- healthcare costs
- Christian healthcare
- Medi-Share
- long COVID
- faith and hope
- health insurance alternatives
Keywords
- healthcare sharing
- cost savings
- Christian community
- medical costs
- long COVID
- faith
- prayer
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Medi-Share, KeepTheFaith, Medicare
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