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Share HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhy Health Insurance Keeps Going Up While Share HealthCare Remains Reasonable by Mike SharmanIn this episode, Doug Apple interviews Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare to discuss the systemic failures of the Affordable Care Act and the rising costs of traditional health insurance. They explore how government mandates force healthy individuals to subsidize lifestyle choices that contradict biblical values and why a "one-size-fits-all" approach is destined to fail. Sharman presents a compelling alternative through healthcare sharing, focusing on stewardship, personal responsibility, and the blessings that follow obedience to God’s design.
-- A foundational problem with the Affordable Care Act is its "one-size-fits-all" design, which prevents insurers from pricing based on individual lifestyle choices, le...
2026-02-0523 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Blessings of Simply Following the Bible by Mike SharmanIn this insightful interview, Doug Apple talks with Mike Sharman, General Counsel for Share HealthCare, discussing the practical morality of the Bible. They explore the idea that the Word of God is not just a book of stories, but a blueprint for living. When we deviate from that blueprint — putting secondary things like money, pride, or health before our devotion to God — the structure of our lives begins to crumble.
The conversation covers several key pillars of a biblically centered life:
-- The Blueprint Concept: Why we should want to be "legalistic" about God’s Word in the same way we wan...
2026-01-2920 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Inherently Corrupt Healthcare System and a Christian's Way Out by Mike SharmanIn this eye-opening interview, Doug Apple and Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare discuss the recent congressional testimony of big health insurance CEOs. While industry leaders point fingers at hospitals and drug makers for rising costs, Sharman highlights the astronomical executive salaries and the "baked-in" incentives of the Affordable Care Act that discourage lower premiums. They explore why the traditional insurance model often feels like a "me versus them" battle and present a more peaceful, biblical alternative: healthcare sharing.
-- The disparity between insurance CEO salaries (ranging from $13 million to $22 million) and the people they serve.
-- Why the current system...
2026-01-2221 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Christian Solution for Skyrocketing Health Insurance Costs by Mike SharmanEscaping the Healthcare Hike: A Biblical Alternative to the ACA
As the landscape of national healthcare shifts, many families are discovering that their insurance premiums are rising while their subsidies are disappearing. In this interview, Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare breaks down the startling math behind the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace and explains why the current system often forces Christians to fund procedures that violate their conscience, such as abortion and gender-reassignment surgeries. Discover a community-based approach that prioritizes medical freedom and biblical stewardship.
-- The Truth Behind the Headlines: Why ACA premiums are rising and how "enhanced subsidies"...
2026-01-1520 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe "One Another" Secret to Beating Rising Health Insurance Costs by Mike Sharman"But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
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Living the Mandate: Doing Good and Sharing Together
As we navigate the complexities of 2026, many Christians are searching for ways to align their daily finances with their spiritual convictions. In this episode, Doug Apple sits down with Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare to explore the profound implications of Hebrews 13:16. They discuss the spiritual "one another" commands found in Scripture and how these ancient principles offer a modern solution to the healthcare crisis. From the importance of maintaining the "temple of the...
2026-01-0822 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingSmall Changes Lead to Incredible Results by Mike SharmanIn this insightful interview, Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare joins Doug Apple to discuss how small, incremental changes can lead to radical transformations over time. They explore the concept of the "aggregation of marginal gains," a philosophy used by world-class athletes to turn failure into championship-level success. Sharman applies this concept to our daily walk with Christ, our physical health, and our financial stewardship. By eliminating the "aggravation of incremental losses" caused by harmful lifestyle choices, believers can find freedom from the skyrocketing costs of modern health insurance.
Main Points of Discussion:
-- The 1% Principle: How small improvements in your...
2025-12-3019 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care Sharing2025 Year in Review: Policy, Faith, and the American Family by Mike SharmanAs 2025 comes to a close, it is essential to look beyond the headlines of celebrity news and pop culture to see what truly impacts the lives of American families. Doug Apple and Mike Sharman discuss the intersection of faith, law, and economics, providing a Christian lens on the year's most significant developments. From the tangible relief at the gas pump to the spiritual revival seen in greatly increased baptism numbers, this review highlights a year marked by a pursuit of excellence and a return to biblical values in the public square.
The conversation also dives deep into the legal victories...
2025-12-1927 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe True Cost of Government Intervention in Healthcare by Mike SharmanExposing the Healthcare Crisis: A Plea for Free Market Solutions
In a candid interview, Mike Sharman, legal counsel for Share HealthCare, cuts through the political rhetoric surrounding the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and enhanced health care tax credits. Sharman says that the fundamental problem with the current system is government intervention, which distorts the free market, drives up costs, and gives insurance companies undue power. He maintains that true competition is the only way to lower expenses. Sharman also addresses the philosophical divide between free market advocates and progressives, tracing the latter's aversion to capitalism to elitist, power-concentrating ideologies.
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2025-12-1113 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingPolitical Shenanigans, Obamacare Fraud, and the Christian Alternative By Mike SharmanMike Sharman joins Doug Apple to break down the complex, often misrepresented, issues surrounding government healthcare subsidies and fraud. The discussion centers on the disturbing findings of a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that indicates persistent fraud risk in the Advanced Premium Tax Credit system, a risk that was never assessed during the Biden administration. Sharman makes it clear what is, and is not, truly at stake in the current political debates.
The speakers highlight the systemic nature of the problem, pointing out that many people who commit fraud are not being held accountable, and that the enhanced subsidies...
2025-12-0425 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingEveryone Wants the American Dream, but How to Get It? By Mike SharmanMike Sharman, legal counsel for Share HealthCare, joins the show to discuss what the American Dream truly is and why its pursuit has become a central battleground in American politics, drawing key lessons from the events of November 4th (elections) and November 12th (government shutdown resolution).
Sharman posits that the core components of the American Dream have not changed:
-- The ability to get a job that is a worthwhile career and build a legacy.
-- The desire to marry, create a family, and raise them up.
-- The knowledge and ability to buy one's own home.
-- The freedom...
2025-11-1330 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Leaven Effect: How Christian Community Shapes Policy and Culture by Mike SharmanIn this compelling post-election discussion, host Doug Apple and attorney Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare examine the dramatic voting differences seen across Virginia. Sharman uses the stark difference in results between his rural, church-going area and the urban/suburban areas to drive home a central point: the battle for the nation's identity is a cultural one, rooted in faith, not politics. He challenges the notion that policy change starts with "changing people's minds" and points instead to Jesus's parable of the leaven to explain how the Kingdom of Heaven grows. The conversation also offers a tangible way Christians can exercise...
2025-11-0626 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhat’s in a Name? From Shakespeare to Share Healthcare by Mike SharmanJoin Doug Apple as he interviews Mike Sharman, legal counsel for Share HealthCare, in a thought-provoking conversation on the power of a name. They start by exploring the meaning of the famous Shakespeare quote, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet," and apply it to the identity of the Church—the Bride of Christ. The discussion dives into a study on fast-growing church names, noting how common words often reflect core biblical principles.
Mike then explains how the name Share HealthCare perfectly encapsulates their mission: a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry de...
2025-10-3019 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Fading Fad: Transgender Identity is Declining Among Young Americans by Mike SharmanHost Doug Apple and Mike Sharman, legal counsel for Share HealthCare, dive into the findings of a new report by Eric Kaufman, entitled The Decline of Trans and Queer Identity Among Young Americans. The report shows that transgender and non-binary identification among university students, which peaked at nearly 7% in 2023, has since dropped significantly, with one of the cited reasons being "improved mental health."
Mike Sharman draws a sharp distinction between fleeting cultural "fads"—like the Nehru jacket or micro skirts—and the tragic, permanent ramifications of the transgender movement, which he refers to as "gender destruction."
-- The rapid decline in g...
2025-10-2423 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingGovernment Control Hikes Healthcare Costs by Mike SharmanIn a time of dire headlines about rapidly rising health insurance costs, Mike Sharman, General Counsel of Share Healthcare, offers a powerful, biblically-grounded perspective on the U.S. healthcare crisis. Sharman says that government control and subsidies have distorted the market, leading to soaring prices, which he identifies as the symptom of the problem, not the problem itself. The true issue, he contends, is that the American people have allowed the government to take over, rejecting the principles of self-governance and liberty set up by "the laws of nature and nature's God."
Mike Sharman connects the current healthcare crisis to...
2025-10-1623 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingLive Report From the 2025 Homesteaders of America Conference With Mike SharmanJoin Doug Apple and Mike Sharman (of Share HealthCare) as they report live from the vibrant 2025 Homesteaders of America Conference in Front Royal, VA. Mike, whose organization is built on the pillars of medical, financial, and religious freedom, dives deep into why the homesteading movement is exploding into a "tsunami." This community is defined by a desire to unplug from industrialized, mechanized systems and government intervention, empowering families to live their own lives with greater self-reliance.
Discover how this movement, which started with "how-to" skills (canning, butchering), has become a significant cultural and political thought process.
Key Takeaways from the...
2025-10-1040 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Truth About the Government Shutdown by Mike Sharman"That's the difference between charity and socialism. Charity is when you individually, or your church collectively, want to help somebody. Socialism is when the government says, "We decide that this particular group needs your money more than you do, and we're taking your money from you by taxation." - Mike Sharman
Legal Counsel Mike Sharman explains why the term "government shutdown" is inaccurate, as essential services like law enforcement, air traffic control, and the IRS continue operating. The temporary stoppage affects "non-essential" or discretionary functions, but the major political fight centers on massive federal spending, primarily related to health care...
2025-10-0323 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingTim Kaine vs. The Founders: Where Do Our Rights Come From? by Mike SharmanThe interview features legal counsel Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare, who points out that U.S. Senator Tim Kaine's belief that rights come from the government is fundamentally wrong and dangerous. Sharman explains that the Declaration of Independence states that unalienable rights—such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—are a gift from our Creator, not from the government. Governments are created by the people to secure and protect these pre-existing rights. Sharman says Kaine's view, which reflects ignorance or an intentional desire for government control, is a troubling and even stupid misinterpretation of the foundational principles of the...
2025-09-2532 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingA Guide to Challenging Medical Bills by Mike SharmanNavigating the healthcare system can be a challenge, especially when faced with denied claims or exorbitant bills. In this episode, Mike Sharman, legal counsel for Share HealthCare, demystifies the process, empowering you with the knowledge to stand up for yourself. Discover key strategies for addressing billing issues and learn how a ministry-based healthcare sharing model offers a different, more relational approach.
Main Points:
-- Don't Do Nothing: The most important first step is to take action. Don't simply look at a bill and complain to friends; actively investigate and challenge it.
-- Nobody Pays Retail: The initial price on a...
2025-09-1821 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingFrom 9/11 to Today: The Unsilenced Voice of Truth by Mike SharmanIn this powerful interview, Mike Sharman offers a profound Christian perspective on two national tragedies: the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. He asserts that while evil seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, Christ's purpose is to bring abundant life. Sharman challenges the modern-day culture of division and hatred, calling Christians to be a source of grace and truth in their speech and actions.
-- The Purpose of Evil vs. the Abundance of Christ: Sharman opens with the core theme from John 10:10, contrasting the thief's intent to "steal, kill, and destroy" with Christ's promise of "life and life...
2025-09-1136 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingHow Free Should Freedom of Speech Be? by Mike Sharman"The freedom of speech is a core freedom that we have in the United States. It's absolutely essential for us to protect it."
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In a compelling discussion, legal counsel Mike Sharman highlights the critical role of the First Amendment in safeguarding American liberties. He argues that this freedom is a bedrock principle, and that a breakdown in the legal and cultural systems can lead to a dangerous imbalance. This episode emphasizes the need for Christians to be actively involved in exercising their rights to ensure a just and moral society.
Main points from this episode:
-- The First...
2025-09-0430 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Danger of Enabling by Mike SharmanHave you ever mistaken enabling for kindness? Join Doug Apple and Mike Sharman as they confront the difficult but critical topic of enabling, exploring why it's a deceptive form of "help" that ultimately harms the people we care about. Using the tragic example of a recent church shooting, Mike explains how accommodating mental or spiritual illness, whether in an individual or an entire culture, only makes people smaller and prevents them from living up to their God-given potential.
In this powerful conversation, you will learn:
-- Why enabling a person's weakness is the most unkind thing you can do.
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2025-08-2823 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingGood News: A Reaffirmation of Religious Liberty and Christian Values by Mike SharmanIn this interview, Doug Apple and guest Mike Sharman discuss a series of positive developments for Christians in America. They highlight new executive orders and agency memos from the Trump administration that are restoring religious liberty protections in the federal workplace. The conversation also explores the findings of a Focus on the Family survey, which reveals that Christians, particularly those with strong convictions, report the highest rates of marital happiness. Finally, they touch on the surprising growth of Christian music and its role in reaching younger generations with a message of hope.
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2025-08-0430 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingHealthcare In the News: Venus Williams and Surprise Facility Fees by Mike SharmanIn a candid discussion, Doug Apple and Mike Sharman discuss the complexities and often brutal realities of healthcare costs in the United States. The conversation is sparked by the surprising revelation that tennis superstar Venus Williams, despite her immense wealth, returned to professional tennis partly to secure health insurance. This anecdote serves as a springboard for a deeper exploration of:
The Problem with COBRA: Understanding why continuing employer-provided insurance after leaving a job can lead to thousands of dollars in monthly premiums, even for the wealthy.
Insurance Contract vs. Covenant: A key distinction is drawn between the contractual nature of...
2025-07-2422 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhat Actually Makes America Great? by Mike SharmanIn this insightful interview, host Doug Apple welcomes Mike Sharman to explore external perspectives on the United States, comparing historical observations with contemporary analysis. The conversation begins by recalling Alexis de Tocqueville, the 19th-century Frenchman whose "Democracy in America" remarkably captured the essence of the nascent nation. De Tocqueville famously observed that America's greatness was tied to its goodness, noting its immersion in a biblical worldview and the self-reliant, armed citizenry that contributed to its early success.
Sharman then introduces the contemporary insights of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, an English Orthodox rabbi and member of the House of Lords, whose 2017...
2025-07-1826 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingPastors in the Pulpit Unbound: Saying Good Riddance to the Johnson Amendment by Mike Sharman"We want churches to be able to say, 'We are the most dominant entity in America. We ought to be able to have a voice about what goes on in the culture of America.'"
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Join host Doug Apple and legal expert Mike Sharman as they dive into the complexities of the Johnson Amendment, a seemingly obscure 1954 addition to the IRS tax code that has profoundly impacted churches and pastors. Sharman traces the amendment's origins back to Senator Lyndon Johnson's personal vendetta against politically active nonprofits, explaining how a single, vaguely worded phrase was inserted into the 501(c)(3...
2025-07-1127 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Health Dangers of Marijuana by Mike SharmanA recent headline in the Washington Examiner reads, “Marijuana use doubles risk of heart disease…”
A new study (published in the Heart journal) found alarming risks associated with marijuana use, including more than doubling the rate of heart disease, in addition to raising the risk of strokes, lung cancer, and heart attacks.
The study used medical data from around 200 million people.
In a Carnegie Mellon University report last year they said that, for the first time ever, daily marijuana users outnumber daily alcohol drinkers.
Many people think marijuana use is “safe” and “natural.”
Meanwhile here in Florida, powerful forces continue to try to lega...
2025-06-2321 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingRioting and Its Causes by Mike SharmanWhat appears to be a spontaneous public outburst is often far more complex and organized than it seems. In this detailed analysis, Mike Sharman peels back the layers of recent riots and protests, arguing that they are frequently not grassroots movements but carefully coordinated events. He presents evidence of paid protesters—from "Rent-a-Crowd" ads during the Charlottesville events to modern Craigslist postings—who serve as an incendiary core for larger demonstrations.
The episode delves into a specific case study of an ICE raid in California that was leveraged by activist groups and political leaders into nationwide outrage. Sharman then uncovers a pr...
2025-06-1228 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingA Look Behind the Dire Medicaid Headlines by Mike SharmanWe are seeing some dire headlines about what will happen if Congress cuts Medicaid.
The Washington Post, “Republican Medicaid cuts could mean Armageddon in D.C.”
Wisconsin Public Radio: “Federal cuts to Medicaid could cost Wisconsin billions in health care spending.”
The Center for American Progress: ”Medicaid cuts would threaten rural hospitals.”
MSNBC: “If Congress cuts Medicaid, everybody’s access to healthcare will suffer.”
Abilene Reporter-News: “Medicaid cuts would endanger health care in Texas.”
Meanwhile, Fox News is reporting: “Trump says public entitlements like Social Security, Medicaid won’t be touched in GOP budget bill.”
Mike Sharman unpacks what is really going on with Medicai...
2025-05-0120 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhat's Happening With Medicaid? by Mike SharmanMedicaid is showing up in news headlines and social media posts, so what is really going on with Medicaid? Mike Sharman unpacks the headlines and statistics in today's episode.
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2025-03-1321 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingSome Good News About Christianity in the U.S. by Mike SharmanThe Pew Research Center released a new major study on the state of religion in the United States, and we find some good news for Christians. Mike Sharman unpacks some of the numbers in this interview.
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2025-02-2722 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhat Share HealthCare Isn't by Mike SharmanWe often talk about what Share HealthCare IS, but here is what Share HealthCare ISN'T.
We begin by talking about a news article warning people with health insurance that their high deductibles kick in again at the start of the new calendar year.
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2025-02-0614 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingImportant Executive Orders Get Us Back on Track - Part 2 by Mike SharmanNew U.S President Donald Trump issued some powerful executive orders on his first day in office, and we talk about more of those in this episode.
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2025-01-3033 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingImportant Executive Orders Get Us Back on Track by Mike SharmanNew U.S President Donald Trump issued some powerful executive orders on his first day in office, and we talk about those in this episode.
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2025-01-2321 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhat to Do When Disaster Strikes by Mike SharmanWildfires in California. Ravaging floods in North Carolina. What is a Christian to make of such natural disasters? We talk about it on today's episode.
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2025-01-1716 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingDiscussing the Link Between Alcohol and Cancer by Mike SharmanAlcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on Jan. 3, 2025.
What does the Bible say about the use of alcohol?
Yes, our topic in this episode is the always hot topic of alcohol, especially for Christians.
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2025-01-0920 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingObamacare Gives Hope Until You Actually Use It by Mike SharmanA headline in the Washington Examiner says, "Obamacare is just overly expensive catastrophic health insurance." They call it "junk insurance" that promises hope but then punishes people financially when they actually start to use it. Mike Sharman gives a thorough breakdown and shows how, for Christian, a healthcare sharing ministry like Share HealthCare really does offer hope and help without overpromising and underdelivering.
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2025-01-0217 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingYes We Need Government Efficiency...and Personal Efficiency by Mike SharmanWe are hearing a lot about DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency, but how will it work and what good will it do? We also discuss the need to be more efficient in our personal life and budget.
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2024-12-2716 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingChristmas Has Always Been Political by Mike SharmanPolitics and Christmas have been intertwined from the beginning. For example, think about how Rome and Herod impacted the events surrounding the birth of Christ.
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2024-12-2014 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingMurder of Health Care CEO Brings Health Care Anger to the Surface by Mike SharmanAn NPR headline says, "Americans are furious over health care" following the murder of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. The article says consumers feel powerless when dealing with health insurance companies. One man said, "The insurance companies are out of control. They need to be broken up."
Yes, the health insurance industry seems to have a certain madness surrounding it, but Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare says there is a better, a more biblical way of bearing one another's medical burdens.
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2024-12-1313 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhat Does a New Era in Washington Mean for Healthcare? by Mike SharmanNew leadership in Washington, D.C. means change is coming to the healthcare industry. How will it impact you and your family, and what are your options?
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2024-12-0529 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Power of Giving Thanks, Even in Difficult Circumstances by Mike SharmanThe Bible has a lot to say about being grateful and giving thanks. Even the Mayo Clinic says that giving thanks is good for you! So we dive into the subject of thanksgiving today.
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2024-11-2128 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingA Tsunami of Change is Coming - Are We Ready? by Mike SharmanWith the election over in the U.S., and a new administration preparing to take the reins, we are anticipating many and large changes. How is a Christian to approach and think about great changes? We talk about it on this episode.
One note, there is no room for worry in the mind of a Christian, just faith in God followed by wise actions.
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2024-11-1424 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe People Voted for Freedom: Election Recap 2024 by Mike SharmanNov. 5, 2024 was election day in the United States, and many were surprised by the outcomes. Mike Sharman says what happened is that people came out and voted for freedom. In this interview we break down some of the statistics from the election and talk about what the coming years may hold as a result.
We also address the dichotomy between the majority thinking we will now have more freedom, while a significant minority believes the nation is about to descend into a fascist dictatorship that will never have another election. Could that happen? We talk about it today.
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2024-11-0728 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Foundational Principles to Consider When Voting by Mike SharmanYes, we American citizens should vote, but what principles should we use when considering for whom to vote? Mike Sharman breaks them down fundamentally in this interview.
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2024-11-0122 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingIt Is a Christian's Responsibility to Vote by Mike Sharman“Millions of Christians are unlikely to vote.” That’s according to new research from Arizona Christian University. The Cultural Research Center at the University, led by Dr. George Barna, is saying that only 51% of all faith voters are likely to vote in November. That means a full 104 million faith voters are unlikely to vote this election.
But Mike Sharman says it is a Christian's responsibility to vote, so we look at this subject from a biblical perspective. Freedom is on the line in this election, and Christians have the power to make a difference...if they will exercise their right and re...
2024-10-2422 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingFreedom Is the Cure for the Health Care Crisis by Mike SharmanIn today's News Tribune out of Tacoma, Washington there is an op-ed piece entitled "Why is American health care so expensive? We’ve interfered with the free market" by retired surgeon Dr. Roger Stark.
Mike Sharman discusses this along with both the free market in general as well as how the free market needs to be opened up in health care.
Meanwhile, Share HealthCare is already offering its members religious freedom, financial freedom, and healthcare freedom.
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2024-10-1723 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Unexpected and the Suddenlies of Life by Mike SharmanLife is full of surprises, and often they are unwanted surprises that are unexpected and come suddenly. How are we to handle them? What can we do, if anything, to prepare for them? We actually can prepare for the unexpected and the suddenlies, especially when it comes to our health care.
Plus we have God's Word to help us in difficult times, such as these passages:
Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."
Philippians 4:6-7 – "Be anxious for noth...
2024-10-1015 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Individual Mandate and Other Healthcare Issues From the VP Candidates DebateMike Sharman breaks down some of the healthcare issues discussed by the candidates for U.S. Vice President in their recent debate, including the individual mandate.
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2024-10-0321 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingLiving Biblically and Not Supporting Things That Stain the SoulIn his book Supernatural Business, author and entrepreneur Mike Floyd wrote, “In a supernatural business it becomes necessary to take a stand for the things you know are right.” Then he goes on to talk about "things that stain the soul." To live biblically means to avoid things that stain the soul.
One of the great aspects of Share HealthCare is that its purpose is to help people live biblically, and to help them avoid things that stain the soul. In this interview Mike Sharman talks about these things, especially the scourge of abortion in our land, its impacts, what the...
2024-09-1223 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingBullies Must Be Resisted, Whether It's a Terrorist or a Powerful Healthcare Oligarch
We start by discussing the impasse between United HealthCare and University of Florida Health, a battle that a Jacksonville TV station called "greed on steroids." Mike Sharman calls it two bullies trying to bully one another for maximum profit instead of maximum patient care. Mike says we can't let bullies get away with their bullying, and uses what is happening between Israel and Hamas as an example.
Meanwhile, Share HealthCare is a pleasant alternative to all the hubris, serving Christians by helping them share their healthcare expenses and looking out for the good of the members.
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2024-09-0527 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingHigh Prices and Stagnant Incomes Lead to Job Dissatisfaction and Record Credit Card Debt
As prices continue to rise while wages aren't keeping pace, why aren't more Americans howling about the economy? One reason is that they are borrowing money to fill the gap, which has led to a new record in credit card debt. But Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare says God has a better plan, and that includes a particularly Christian plan for covering health care expenses.
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2024-08-2923 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingIn Times of Economic Instability What Can We Actually Control? by Mike Sharman
August 2024 began with some bad economic news and a stock market tumble. Inflation continues to punish people, and now the word recession is showing up. What can the average person or family do in such uncertain times? "Control what you can control," says Mike Sharman, and that includes your spending on health care expenses. Share HealthCare can help ease the burden.
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2024-08-0817 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingHear One of the Greatest Speeches Ever Made - With Commentary by Mike Sharman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke before a joint session of Congress on July 25, 2024. Mike Sharman says it is one of the greatest speeches ever made and he provides commentary before and after the complete version of the speech.
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2024-07-251h 14Share HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingActress Shannen Doherty Said Waiting for Open Enrollment Was Disastrous
The headline in Forbes reads, "Shannen Doherty’s Untimely Death Sparks Important Conversations About Healthcare Access And Equity." She put off seeing a doctor because her health insurance had lapsed and she was waiting for the next period of open enrollment. In the meantime, cancer was growing within her while she waited, and cancer eventually took her life at just 53 years old.
Mike Sharman talks about the concept of open enrollment being misnamed because most of the time enrollment is actually closed.
The good news is that enrollment with Share HealthCare actually is open, all the time. And there ar...
2024-07-1914 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingIn Times of Inflation Let's Control the Controllables by Mike Sharman
Big Lots is closing some stores, and company leadership is concerned about the company's ability to survive in the future. One leader indicated that inflation was seriously hurting the company, but they were going to try to control the things they can control to stay afloat.
Or as Mike Sharman put it, "control the controllables."
This applies to a person's individual budget and family budget. In times of inflation like this, all we can do is control the controllables.
One of the controllables is the amount of money we spend on medical expenses, and that is where Share HealthCare...
2024-07-1117 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingOur Country Was Founded on These Principles - And So Was Share Healthcare
The founders of the United States of America were so committed to the cause of independence that they pledged their lives, fortune, and sacred honor; and in this program we get to know them better with the help of Mike Sharman.
These founding principles helped make America a shining city set on a hill, and these same principles helped inform the founding of Share HealthCare and to make it possible in this great country.
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2024-07-0127 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingGod Designed Marriage and It Is Good for You by Mike Sharman
We find the beginning of marriage in the Bible, all the way back in the Garden of Eden. It's God's blueprint for the family, and in spite of what some sectors of the culture might lead you to believe, marriage is good for you.
Since June is wedding month, we are talking about marriage in this episode, and the benefits that marriage brings.
We also talk about how to increase your odds of having a "happily ever after" and for Christian couples that includes considering the advantages of Share HealthCare.
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2024-06-2120 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingHow to Avoid Deep Medical Debt by Mike Sharman
According to a recent article from PBS there are 15 million Americans with $49 billion in unpaid medical bills in collections. And there are 100 million Americans who are working to pay off past due medical debts.
“More than any other form of financial distress or debt, medical debt is the result of bad luck, not bad behavior,” said Neale Mahoney, an economist at Stanford University who has studied the effects of medical debt throughout his career. “Nobody chooses to get sick, but we end up with a mess of medical bills.”
But it’s not exactly just bad luck that puts a person i...
2024-06-1317 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Top 3 Reasons Healthcare Sharing Might Be Better Than Health Insurance by Mike Sharman
For Christians who are committed to living out their faith, healthcare sharing stacks up very favorably when compared to health insurance, and here are three reasons we can say that.
In this episode we also talk about the concept of open enrollment and why it doesn't apply to healthcare sharing ministries, and we talk about how Share HealthCare can prove to be very beneficial for families with children at home.
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2024-05-3119 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Knights of Columbus Stand up for Religious Liberty on Memorial Day
Every year the Knights of Columbus hold a Memorial Day service in the Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia, but this year their permit was denied by the National Park Service. Why was it denied? What did the Knights of Columbus do? Why is this a story all Christians need to learn from? Find out in today's episode with Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare.
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2024-05-2425 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingDoes It Matter Who You Vote for in November When It Comes to Health Care Coverage?
Will it make any difference who the President of the United States is when you look at your medical expenses next year? Mike Sharman discusses this, along with the foundational Biblical principles that Share HealthCare is built upon, including "do good and share," "bear your own load," and "bear one another's burdens.
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2024-05-1519 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhen Navigating the Maze of Modern Health Care You Need an Advocate and Share HealthCare Gives You One
As read in The New York Times last month: “Navigating the health care system in the United States can often feel like being lost in a maze. What kind of doctor should I see? Who takes my insurance? What even is a co-pay, anyway?”
Yes, the modern health care system is a maze and it is easy to feel lost and alone in it. However, Share HealthCare provides members with their own Member Advocate to be with them and guide them through the maze!
We discuss this with Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare. We also dive into a couple of h...
2024-05-0217 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingMalaria on a Mission Trip? Appendicitis? Shark Attack? Childbirth? Share HealthCare Works!
What if you get malaria while out of the U.S. on a short-term missions trip? What if you have a sudden appendicitis attack? What if you had a shark attack? What about pregnancy and childbirth? Share HealthCare is a great option for Christians in these situations and many more!
Also, everyone is watching the painful inflation in the economy. Mike Sharman shares some vital inflation statistics, some reasons behind our current inflationary period, and one great way Christians can save money in such trying economic times.
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2024-04-2622 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhere Is America Headed and Can We Do Anything About It? by Mike Sharman
A new study shows that fewer Americans are attending religious services. President Biden wants the gay pride flag flying over American embassies around the world. These are symbolic of many other indicators showing the United States drifting away from God.
Meanwhile we read about country music legend Reba McEntire seeking to follow the Holy Spirit's leading in every area of her life.
What would the country look like if we all did that...seek to follow God and His principles?
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2024-03-2819 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingIt's the Anniversary of Obamacare: Are We Better Off? by Mike Sharman
There's a new article from Forbes entitled "Obamacare Insurance – Ten Years On." We have had the government-run health exchanges for ten years now, and it was 13 years ago that the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. We were told we had to pass it to see what was in it. On this anniversary we take a look at the impacts of the ACA on the economy, our health systems, and the American citizens.
The good news is that healthcare sharing ministries are exempt from the draconian overlords that manage Obamacare.
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2024-03-2126 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingSurprise! Your Bill Is Over $80,000! There Is a Better Way by Mike Sharman
In the news is a story about a family who is being charged over $80,000 for one air-ambulance flight given to their late mother. It's a tragic situation on many fronts, and the financial battles with the air-ambulance company are making everything worse.
Members of Share HealthCare face much better circumstances in such situations, and Mike Sharman shares how in today's episode.
There are four key words that differentiate Share HealthCare: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
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2024-03-1417 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingYes There Is Something You Can Do About the National Debt That Also Helps Your Own Finances by Mike Sharman
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says that the federal government has now spent more money on paying INTEREST on the national debt than on the MILITARY in fiscal year 2024. Meanwhile a large chunk of our national debt comes from spending money we don't have on numerous health programs.
Is there anything we as individuals can do about it? Yes, there is, and it's also good for your personal finances, say Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare.
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2024-03-1223 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingIn a Housing Crisis How Can a Family Hope to Afford a Home - Here Is One Way by Mike Sharman
Newsweek reports on the housing crisis that is hitting Florida and spreading to the rest of the country. In such financial times, how can a family hope to afford the housing they need? One way is by trimming the budget elsewhere, such as high health insurance premiums, and Share HealthCare is one great way for Christians to do that.
Meanwhile, governments continue to mandate that health insurance companies cover more and more things, including things that are morally repugnant like abortion, so-called gender affirming care, and more. That forces health insurance prices higher and higher, but since Share HealthCare...
2024-03-0721 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingPresident Biden Says He Isn't Getting Credit for Lowering Health Care Costs – Should He? by Mike Sharman
A new ABC News report said, "His aides and Democratic officials say Biden’s achievements such as lowering health care costs are popular with the public, yet the incumbent president hasn’t yet gotten the credit from voters."
It says the president hasn't gotten credit for lowering health care costs, but think about it. The last time you went to the doctor, was the cost lower? When you went to the hospital, was the cost lower? When you had that procedure, was the price lower?
We dive into the subject of health care costs today, and yes, there is one...
2024-03-0418 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingIt's an Election Year and Medical Expenses Are One of Voters' Top Concerns
Kiplinger headline: Healthcare Costs Top Concerns For Many Voters This Election Year, Study Shows
--Concern over healthcare bills is the primary financial issue for many U.S. voters heading to the polls this November
--nearly three-fourths of respondents are worried, in particular, over unexpected medical bills (74% of those surveyed)
--the cost of monthly health insurance premiums is also a big worry.
In light of such an economy, how should we vote?
Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare says, "Vote for Freedom!"
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2024-02-2917 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingMarriage Is Good for You in So Many Ways, Including Your Health
Sociologist W. Bradford Wilcox is the National Marriage Project director at the University of Virginia, and he just released a book entitled “Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization”
“Get Married” cites Census Bureau data from 2020 showing that married mothers ages 18-55 had a median annual family income of $108,000, compared with $41,000 for single peers without children. Mothers in their 50s had accumulated $322,000 in median assets, compared with $100,000 for childless single women.
“There’s a huge financial advantage to marriage that has only grown since 1970,” Mr. Wilcox said. “Some living expenses have increased, creating a benef...
2024-02-2220 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingAre You Spending More on Health Insurance Than Food? There Is a Better Way!
The average annual cost of food for a family is $17,212. The average annual cost of health insurance for a family is $23,968. Something is definitely wrong with our economy when a family is paying more for health insurance than food!
1. Money worries are stressful, and stress leads to poorer health.
2. Money worries often mean buying cheaper, processed foods, which leads to poorer health.
3. Having to choose between health insurance or food leads to poorer health.
Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare says there is a better way!
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2024-02-1512 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingHappy Valentine's Week! The Bible says, "love one another" and Share HealthCare helps us do just that.
Valentine's Week is when our thoughts turn to love, and that's a good thing. The Bible tells us to love one another, but do you feel that love when you think about your health insurance provider? You are more likely to think of that as "just business," but there is a better way! In Share HealthCare, Christian believers are joining together to love one another by sharing each other's major medical expenses. It works, and it's Biblical! Find out more in today's episode with Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare.
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2024-02-0821 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhat Is Special About the Inaugural Addresses of Washington, Harrison, Lincoln and Reagan? By Mike Sharman
Presidents Day is when we celebrate George Washington and Abraham Lincoln who were both born in February. But two other presidents born in February, William Henry Harrison and Ronald Reagan; and all four of these presidents made some interesting and powerful statements in their inaugural addresses. Mike Sharman talks about those addresses, and how they apply to us today.
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2024-02-0129 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Hardiness Factor by Mike Sharman
The Hardiness Factor and the Three C’s.
Hardy is a word you don’t hear so much anymore. Today we might use words like “rugged” or “resilient.”
If a person is “hardy,” it means they can stand strong and overcome harsh conditions.
So the question is….are you hardy? Am I hardy? And what can we do to become more hardy…more rugged and resilient?
We’re going to talk about that today with Mike Sharman, the legal counsel for Share HealthCare.
Why is this word “hardy” important today? What can we all do to get better at this? And why does it mat...
2024-01-2523 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingChurches Are Closing at a Surprising Rate in Washington, D.C. What Does It Mean? by Mike Sharman
An average of 17 places of worship have closed every year since 2008 in our nation's capital. Mike Sharman talks about why this is happening and what can be done about it. In the big picture, Jesus has the answer when we invite Him in.
Answers are available to Christians for all of their problems, including their health care expenses, and that is where Share HealthCare comes in.
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2024-01-1819 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingMary Lou Retton's Health Insurance Dilemma and How You Could Avoid It by Mike Sharman
Olympic star Mary Lou Retton was in the news recently for being hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia...and no health insurance. How did that happen, and how might Share HealthCare help you avoid such a problem? Mike Sharman talks about that.
Mike also discusses how a record number of people have purchased health insurance through the ACA marketplace, and the negative ramifications they might face in the form of high deductables and co-pays. Mike also talks about how the majority of debtors to U.S. hospitals are now people that actually have health insurance.
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2024-01-1115 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingCalifornia Is a Socialist Nation Says Mike Sharman; Meanwhile Share HealthCare Promotes Financial, Medical and Religious Freedom
Californians stopped exercising their freedom muscles, and that allowed California elites to incrementally expand socialist policies. Today Mike Sharman talks about why that is unkind and unfair to so many people, no matter what California's leaders say.
We also talk about how the new year brought new challenges for people trying to find health care within their insurance company's "network." That's a problem you won't have as a member of Share HealthCare due to their goal of medical freedom, along with financial freedom and religious freedom.
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2024-01-0416 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingHealth Insurance Is Now One of a Family’s Top Expenses. Share HealthCare Can Remedy That Situation.
Health insurance is either your number one cost or your number two cost, after your mortgage. It's not retirement, not planning for the kids' college, not saving for a vacation, but paying for health insurance. The good news is that when we as the body of Christ come together and do things God's way, good things result.
--Mike Sharman
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2023-12-2814 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingMike Sharman Says Donations to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettles Are Down, and the ACA’s $10 per Month Health Insurance Plans Aren’t Good
Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare looks at the downward trend in charitable giving that is hurting the work of the Salvation Army. He also discusses the $10 per month health insurance plans that are available in the ACA marketplace and the bait and switch that is hitting consumers when they are most vulnerable.
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2023-12-2119 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingMike Sharman Says Charitable Giving Is Down, and the ACA's $10 Per Month Health Insurance Plans Aren't Good
Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare looks at the downward trend in charitable giving that is hurting the work of the Salvation Army. He also discusses the $10 per month health insurance plans that are available in the ACA marketplace and the bait and switch that is hitting consumers when they are most vulnerable.
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2023-12-2119 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingIs the Canadian Healthcare System Better? by Mike Sharman
A piece in the Boston Globe compares the Canadian healthcare system to ours in the United States. Many Canadians are proud of their healthcare system, and many Americans want to move to the Canadian model...but is it better? Is it all that it is being made out to be? What about the whole concept of a single-payer system?
We take a closer look at wait times, which is a key comparison metric.
We also talk about the advantages of working with a small healthcare sharing ministry like Share HealthCare. With Share HealthCare wait times are less because you...
2023-12-1420 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingThe Rise of Antisemitism - Are Christians Next?
In her testimony before Congress, Bella Ingber answered this question, "What is it like to be a Jew at NYU?" She talked about the rise of antisemitism that she has personally experienced as a student. Mike Sharman says that if we don't stand up for rights of Jews today in America, Christians are next on the list.
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2023-12-0723 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingCharitable Giving Is Way Down - What Is the Impact and What Can We Do About It?
Charitable giving is way down, even in just the last year. One reason is inflation, which causes people to spend more money on their own basic necessities. Meanwhile, Share HealthCare can help you have more funds available for charitable giving. Find out how in today's program with Mike Sharman.
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2023-11-3014 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWho Will Decide When Your Rehab Is Complete: Your Doctor or Your Insurance Company?
UnitedHealth Group is under fire after a report says the nation's largest insurance company cuts off rehabilitation care for older and disabled Americans based on an algorithm and not whether the patient had recovered or not.
In contrast, Share HealthCare works with your doctor to determine the duration of rehabilitation care. Find out more in this timely and important interview with Mike Sharman, Legal Counsel for Share HealthCare.
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2023-11-1615 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingAre You Concerned About the Direction Our Nation Is Headed? Mike Sharman Shares After Election Day 2023
Election results can shake your hope, but don't let them, says Mike Sharman. God has a plan for us, and His plans don't hinge on elections. Find out more in this conversation!
Also, how should you handle a huge medical bill? Should you sign up for a medical credit card, or a health care provider loan? Mike Sharman addresses this, and talks about how Share HealthCare members are spared some of these agonizing decisions that can hit families so hard. Don't miss this timely and helpful program!
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2023-11-0920 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhen the Veils Are Removed We Can See the Path to Freedom by Mike Sharman
We know that the truth will set us free, but in what ways our we veiled from the truth in our current culture? One thing we see happening is that veils are often pulled back when a crisis strikes. We see that in our supply chain crisis, our public education crisis, the crisis in Israel, and the crisis in medical expenses. What truths are we seeing as these veils are pulled back? We discuss this and more in today's episode.
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2023-11-0222 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingYou Say You Can’t Afford to Be a Stay-At-Home Mom? Let’s Run the Numbers
The headlines say that childcare costs are up, and going even higher. Meantime, you'd like to be a stay-at-home mom but don't see how you can afford it. In today's interview with Mike Sharman we run those budget numbers for you, and show you how being a stay-at-home mom can actually SAVE you money, and you can save even more with Share HealthCare, the nonprofit Christian health care sharing ministry.
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2023-10-1915 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingMike Sharman Talks About What's Happening in Israel
Some people say this could be the start of World War III, but in a way it has already started since it is impacting the whole world already.
God has always had Israel at the center of the planet, so we need to look at these things in a biblical context. The Bible tells us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Many people say that Israel needs the United States, but the United States also needs Israel. God's hand is on Israel. How could such a tiny country survive in the midst of fierce enemies without God's hand...
2023-10-1214 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingAre These Really the Best Affordable Health Plans of 2023?
The October 4, 2023 USA Today headline reads, "Best affordable health insurance plans of 2023," and the article opens by saying, "Health insurance can be expensive, with most policies averaging nearly $1,000 per month.”
Meanwhile there is Share HealthCare, the nonprofit Christian healthcare sharing ministry, coming in at a much better price. How does that work? Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare talks about that in this interview.
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2023-10-0514 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingAll About Open Enrollment
If the government wants everyone to have health insurance, then why do they restrict enrollment to just a few weeks a year? On this episode Mike Sharman takes a close look at the concept of open enrollment, why we have it, how it hinders both access to and the cost of medical care, and how Share HealthCare is not subject to the open enrollment mandate.
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2023-09-2115 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingA $9,000 Deductible? There Is a Better Way!
A woman in Denver was scheduled for hip surgery, and her health insurance had a $9,000 deductible. How would that have worked with Share HealthCare? A lot better! Doug Apple spoke about this interesting case out of Denver, Colorado with Mike Sharman.
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2023-09-1414 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingStudent Loans Are Coming Due - How Can You Balance Your Budget?
Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare talks about student loans, including how they are coming due after a covid hiatus. If student loan repayments are hurting your budget, reconsidering how you pay for healthcare can help.
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2023-09-0716 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhat Is the Difference Between Health Insurance and Health Care Sharing?
Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare talks about the differences between health insurance and health care sharing ministries. He especially focuses on the problems people have when appealing an insurance claim denial, and he contrasts that with how things work at Share HealthCare.
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2023-08-3115 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWith Anxiety-Producing Economic Headlines, What Can Christians Do?
The headlines are bringing stress into so many lives. Mortgage rates are at a 20-year high. Personal credit card debt has risen to an incredible one trillion dollars. Life is getting more difficult for so many families financially.
What is a Christian to do?
Mike Sharman offers some wisdom on today's program.
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2023-08-2416 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingA Bible Discussion of the Powerful “One Another” Verses With Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare
The Bible has many divine instructions for how we should interact with and treat one another.
Mike Sharman spent two years teaching his adult Sunday school class in Virginia through the "one another" verses in the Bible, and he shares many of those insights in this interview.
As a nonprofit health care sharing ministry, Share HealthCare is designed from the ground up to help Christians fulfill the "one another" mandates when it comes to covering our medical expenses.
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You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their...
2023-08-1723 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingI Lost My Medicaid Coverage. Now What? Here Are Some Answers With Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare
Millions of people find themselves without Medicaid coverage and seeking an alternative. The headlines tell their tale...
NBC News: “Millions lost Medicaid coverage when pandemic protections expired in the spring.”
“The nation’s health insurance system is undergoing tremendous upheaval as an estimated 8.2 million people will need to find new coverage since pandemic protections for Medicaid enrollees came to an end this spring. That’s leaving many patients confused about how to get new medical insurance.”
FROM NPR: Medicaid grew dramatically during the pandemic. Just a few months ago — in March — the number of people on Med...
2023-08-0419 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhy Are the Costs of Health Care and Health Insurance Going Up?
Mike Sharman offers a macro view of the reasons health care and health insurance costs keep rising, plus a way Christians can save money as members of Share HealthCare.
An MIT expert calls for a total overhaul of the U.S. health insurance system. Americans have $140 billion in unpaid medical debt, more than all other personal debt combined, and three-fifths of it is incurred by people with health insurance.
Mike Sharman says the ACA didn't solve the problems people were having. Thankfully, Share HealthCare does help solve problems for Christians who are members.
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2023-07-2720 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingAre You Lonely? You’re Not Alone. A Look at the Loneliness Epidemic in the United States
The U.S. Surgeon General has released an advisory about "the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the United States." Mike Sharman talks about the report, its impact on the health of Americans, and what we can do biblically to make a huge difference. Mike also talks about how the Christian lifestyle of Share HealthCare members lessens the negative health impacts of loneliness and isolation.
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You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website:
https://sharehealthcare.com/
2023-07-2019 minShare HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care SharingWhy Might Government Paying for All Medical Bills Not Be a Good Thing?
Wouldn't it be so much better if the government simply paid for everyone's health care? Mike Sharman says no, and offers solid reasons why that would be a bad plan.
He also talks about the incredible rise in health insurance and health care costs, and compares that with the much more affordable solution you can find in Share HealthCare, a non-profit health care sharing ministry.
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You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website:
https://sharehealthcare.com/
2023-07-1319 min