The ERLC Podcast

Finishing well: Grandparents, widows, and caring for family in their final days

December 11, 2018

It’s a sobering reality when we realize that the parents who raised us need us to care for them because of advanced age. As Christians, it’s unacceptable to turn our backs on those who are needly and vulnerable. Lindsay Nicolet, Dan Darling, Susie Hawkins, Debbie Bethancourt, and Benjamin Mast recently talked about how to best care for the elderly around us.

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Benjamin Mast

Dr. Benjamin Mast is a professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville. He received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Calvin College and went on to get his PhD from Wayne State University. Dr. Mast’s research interests include dementia, late life depression, geriatric assessment, person-centered perspectives on Alzheimer’s disease. He is the

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Daniel Darling

Dan Darling is a research fellow for the ERLC. He also serves as director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a columnist for World Magazine and a contributor to USA Today. Darling is a bestselling author of several books including The Dignity Revolution, A Way With Words, and The

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Debbie Bethancourt

It’s a sobering reality when we realize that the parents who raised us need us to care for them because of advanced age. As Christians, it’s...

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Lindsay Nicolet

Lindsay Nicolet serves as the director of communications for the ERLC. She oversees the communications strategy, together with a talented team, from the Nashville office. Lindsay completed her Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and her B.A. in Public Relations from the University of Florida. She is married to

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Susie Hawkins

Susie Hawkins lives in Dallas and has been actively involved in ministry as a pastor’s wife, teacher and volunteer. A noted author, Susie holds a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership and a Master of Arts in Theology from Criswell College. Her writing appears regularly on the flourish.me website, where she provides insight for ministry wives. Additionally,

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