Share HealthCare With Mike Sharman - Discussing Medical Freedom, Religious Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Health Care Sharing

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 into deep medical debt. That deep medical debt can be avoided through Share HealthCare, and we will talk about it on today's program. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 healthcare headlines, one about a court ruling mandating insurance companies to cover gender-destroying procedures, and another about the travesty of suddenly finding yourself paying high "out of network" costs due to no fault of your own. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 great way for Christians to save money on their health care! +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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? +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 is not health insurance, and is not forced to cover all these things, the cost for Share HealthCare members continues to be much lower than health insurance premiums. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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!" +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 benefit to two people earning together, regardless of whether they have children.” In a New York Times article, University of San Francisco law professor Lara Bazelon said divorce is “liberating, pointing the way toward a different life that leaves everyone better off, including the children.” Mr. Wilcox said Ms. Bazelon was gaslighting. His book cites federal education statistics and national surveys showing that the children of divorced parents are “almost twice as likely to be suspended or expelled from school,” 75% more likely to use drugs and “about half as likely” to finish college. His book notes that the rates of married adults with children are highest among the wealthiest and most educated residents of “gentrified urban neighborhoods and gilded suburbs,” regardless of their politics and public support for a single lifestyle. Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare talks about these statistics, pointing out that marriage was God's good plan all the way back in the book of Genesis, and it is still a good plan today. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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! +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 matter? +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 aren't bound to a network, and you aren't even bound to stay in the United States for care. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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! +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

What does the election of the new U.S. Speaker of the House have to do with revival in America? Listen to find out. Also, a new report shows that housing affordability has doubled since President Joe Biden was elected. How is that impacting people, and how might Share HealthCare help Christians who in this current troubling economy? +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 being on them. Hitler's Germany incrementally worked up to barbarism. Hamas STARTED with barbarism. Hitler wanted to annihilate all Jews. Hamas has specifically said, "Not one Jew left." That is their intention. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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 Medicaid was 93 million. That's about 1 in 4 people in the U.S. on Medicaid, which is the government health program for people with low incomes and for some with disabilities. Share HealthCare, the nonprofit health care sharing ministry, may be exactly what you need right now. Find out more in this timely interview with Mike. Sharman. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

We had the pleasure of sponsoring this week’s God-Centered History Summit organized by Homeschool Summits. In this session of the virtual event, our own Michael Sharman discusses how Share HealthCare® allows homeschooling families to increase their medical, financial, and religious freedoms! Thank you to Homeschool Summits for allowing us to reach their audience. You can learn more about their events at: homeschoolsummits.com +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

In this recent interview with Pastor Greg Young of the Chosen Generation Podcast, our chief legal counsel Michael Sharman discusses how Share HealthCare offers Americans a solution to fight back against rising inflation. Plus, hear why the Christian foundation of healthcare sharing is so important to everything we do! +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

At the recent Homesteaders of America (@HomesteadersofAmerica) conference, our own Michael Sharman sat down with Paul Hutcheson of Windmill Heights Garden Center to discuss his work helping customers beautify their landscaping and grow their own food. Check out the full interview! +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

As we approach next week’s Election Day, hear what Dustin Dawson, member of the Board of Supervisors in Madison County, Virginia, had to say about what led him to get involved in politics and how he’s fighting for freedom in his local community. Plus, hear why he was a volunteer at the recent Homesteaders of America (@HomesteadersofAmerica) conference! +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

While at the Homesteaders of America (@HomesteadersofAmerica) conference, we had the opportunity to sit down with Tommy Wheatly of Raw Milk and Deadlifts to discuss how they’re striving to encourage people to eat natural foods as a way to take care of our bodies which are a precious gift from God. Check out the full interview! +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

While at the recent Homesteaders of America (@HomesteadersofAmerica) conference, our chief legal counsel Michael Sharman chatted with Daniel Salatin about how Polyface Farm is helping reduce obstacles to food production and food freedom for those who desire to produce their own food. Check out the entire interview! +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/