About this episode

The episode explores the theological and ethical dimensions of GLP-1 receptor agonists in weight loss and human flourishing.

In part two of this conversation on GLP-1 receptor agonists, Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by Dr. Kymberli Cook, a systematic theologian, Assistant Director of the Hendricks Center, and adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, to explore the deeper theological and ethical dimensions of these medications.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Mike Chupp

Guest: Dr. Kymberli Cook

Topics covered

• GLP-1 receptor agonists
• theology
• ethics
• weight loss
• human limits
• flourishing

Keywords

• GLP-1
• weight loss
• theology
• ethics
• human limits
• flourishing
• medications

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dallas Theological Seminary, Hendricks Center

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