Scott Yates - Everything Is Going to Be All Right
From Tell Me Your Story by Richard Dugan
June 11, 2026 · 1h 3m
About this episode
Scott Yates shares his faith journey while caring for his wife with Alzheimer's, emphasizing the peace and wisdom found in God's Word.
OnPoint Communications Author website www.jscottyates.com Substack www.substack.com/@truthonpoint https://jscottyates.substack.com Compelled to share the faith journey of caring for my wife with Alzheimer’s in my first book. We were both led closer to Jesus and blessed with peace in our hearts. Even during the last two years on hospice in a nursing home. God was glorified by my wife’s smile that often broke into laughter. Even in the midst of the storm of Alzheimer’s, peace and wisdom was revealed as our spiritual eyes were opened and hearts awakened to know God’s Word is truth that sets us free. Both lifelong Methodists and Nell the granddaughter of a renowned pastor and president of Southern Methodist University, Umphrey Lee, we were led on a faith journey closer to Jesus after the Methodist Church left us, shunning God’s Word to embrace the sinful culture of the world. More than 7,500 churches in the United States alone left the denomination. A life-changing trip to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter opened our eyes to the authority of Scripture – all of God’s Word is truth. We were drawn to the Church of Christ, a New Testament Church founded on Biblical authority. If you…
People in this episode
Host: Richard Dugan
Guest: Scott Yates
Topics covered
- faith journey
- Alzheimer's care
- spiritual growth
- Biblical authority
- Methodist Church
- peace in suffering
Keywords
- Alzheimer's
- faith
- spirituality
- Methodist
- peace
- God's Word
- Creation Museum
- Ark Encounter
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southern Methodist University, Methodist Church, Church of Christ
Books & works: Everything Is Going to Be All Right
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