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

"Everything has consequences. Positive actions that are in accordance with the scripture have consequences. Negative things that are not in accordance with scripture... they will have negative consequences." - Mike Sharman Legal counsel Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare discusses a new report indicating a sharp decline in young Americans identifying as transgender or non-binary since 2023. They explore the report's reasoning—improved mental health—and discuss the permanent consequences of "gender destruction" that Share HealthCare does not cover. Sharman connects this cultural trend to biblical principles, highlighting the long-term positive consequences of following God's Word. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

In 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 the Old Testament account of Israel rejecting God as their King for an earthly one. He highlights the profound difference between conventional, high-cost health coverage and the Christian principles embodied by Share Healthcare. Key takeaways from this discussion include: -- The soaring costs of government-controlled healthcare are a consequence intended to get us to repent and seek liberty in the Lord. -- We must focus on solving the problem (government control/rejection of God's authority) not just reducing the symptom (high prices, quick-fix drugs). -- The original American dream was based on the liberty that grants each person the freedom to rise up and improve through work, rooted in New Testament principles. -- A lack of liberty in our lives is an indication of an absence of the Spirit of the Lord, as 2 Corinthians 3:17 states: "Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." -- Share Healthcare provides an alternative where a family of four can pay $349 a month, compared to a national average of $2,600 for employer-provided insurance, a difference Sharman attributes to living in accordance with the Spirit of the Lord and walking in liberty. -- The ministry explicitly excludes sharing in expenses for practices (like abortions and trans gender destruction) and symptom-only treatments (like weight loss drugs). -- Sharman says that healthcare is not a universal human right according to Scripture or the Declaration of Independence, which guarantees the unalienable rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Find out how a biblically-principled approach to healthcare can lead to both spiritual and financial freedom. Scriptures for Further Study -- 1 Samuel 8 and 12: Israel rejects God as King, asking for a human king. -- Isaiah 33:22: "The Lord is our king. The Lord is our lawgiver. The Lord is our judge." -- 2 Corinthians 3:17: "Now the Lord is the spirit and where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

The Freedom of Self-Reliance: Highlights from the Homesteaders of America Conference Step away from the industrialized and mechanized life! Host Doug Apple speaks with Mike Sharman live from the 2025 Homesteaders of America Conference in Front Royal, VA. Mike (of Share HealthCare) and guests explore the growing homesteading tsunami—a movement founded on freedom. Featuring interviews with Daniel Salatin of Polyface Farm on radical self-reliance, and vendors like Redmond (sea salt), Bo's Tractor Works (hemp creams), Earthley Wellness (natural remedies), and The Chicken Fountain, this episode spotlights those decoupling from conventional systems to find fulfillment, joy, and peace by taking charge of their health, food, and destiny. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

"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 This week, Doug Apple interviews Mike Sharman, legal counsel for Share HealthCare, to dissect the recent "government shutdown" headlines. Sharman says the term "shutdown" is a misnomer, as essential services continue, but the real issue at stake is truth — specifically about the massive healthcare spending being debated. Sharman breaks down the proposed enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act and loopholes related to illegal immigration, revealing that the cost to taxpayers is in the hundreds of billions of dollars. He challenges the notion that this spending is an act of compassion, contrasting government-coerced socialism with true Christian charity. Finally, he highlights Share HealthCare as a great, low-cost model of how charity and free-market principles can effectively meet community needs without big government involvement. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

The 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 United States. He contrasts the American model of a constitutional republic with other nations where the government's purpose is to protect the power base, not the rights of individuals. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

"You don't want to just sit on your hands. You want to say something, do something." - Mike Sharman A surprise medical bill can feel overwhelming, but you're not powerless. Join host Doug Apple and Mike Sharman, legal counsel for Share HealthCare, as they break down what you can do when your health insurance denies a claim or you receive an unexpected bill. Learn about the surprising reality of hospital pricing and practical steps you can take to challenge bills and find a path to resolution. +++++++ 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 poignant interview, Mike Sharman reflects on two tragic events—the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. He argues that while these acts were intended to steal, kill, and destroy, they have instead magnified the messages they sought to silence. Drawing a parallel between Charlie Kirk and Martin Luther King Jr., Sharman emphasizes that the principles of peace, unity, and a biblical worldview will be amplified through their sacrifices. He points out how God's divine protection was evident on 9/11, saving thousands of lives and how the cross emerged as a symbol of hope amidst the rubble. This conversation challenges listeners to move beyond political division and to embrace the peace that only Christ can provide. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

"The freedom of speech is a core freedom that we have in the United States. It's absolutely essential for us to protect it." --Mike Sharman In this episode, Mike Sharman, legal counsel for Share Healthcare, explores the foundational importance of the First Amendment's protection of free speech. Using real-world examples from both the UK and the US, he argues that true freedom of speech is not absolute, but is a right that must be balanced with the rule of law. Sharman contends that for this system to work, it must be guided by a biblical worldview, and that Christians have a responsibility to actively exercise their First Amendment rights to shape a culture that upholds these principles. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

"Anytime we're enabling somebody in their weakness, we're making them smaller." --Mike Sharman The Danger of Enabling: True Kindness vs. False Compassion In this episode, Mike Sharman of Share Healthcare joins Doug Apple to discuss the danger of enabling. Using a recent tragic event as a powerful example, they explore the difference between true compassion that strengthens people and false kindness that accommodates and perpetuates their weaknesses. The conversation extends beyond individual issues to cultural and even governmental enabling, highlighting the importance of building up moral, spiritual, and intellectual muscles rather than making people dependent. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

This teaching examines the biblical foundations of government, from the ultimate authority of God to the delegated authority given to mankind. Explore how biblical principles like capitalism and free markets are rooted in God's design for liberty and why a "property in our rights" is so valuable. Discover how distorted forms of government, such as fascism, socialism, and communism, attack these foundational truths and how a republic, if we can keep it, is a form of government meant to be sustained by a biblically literate and moral populace. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

"We don't have to rely on our employers. We don't have to rely upon the government to provide for us. We do have to rely on God's word. And He tells us, rely on one another. And that's what Share HealthCare is all about." --Mike Sharman In this special interview, Doug Apple and Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare discuss a recent news headline about a massive 110% increase in health insurance premiums for public school employees. Sharman explains that this “gut punch” is a symptom of a much larger issue—a lack of control and a reliance on systems that are failing. They discuss why health care sharing ministries are a biblical alternative and a better choice for Christians who want to steward their resources wisely and rely on God’s provision rather than on their employers or the government. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

"The Affordable Care Act created an environment that fosters high prices and stifles competition, and now people's insurance can be more than their mortgage." --Mike Sharman In this episode, Doug Apple and Mike Sharman discuss the unsustainable rise in health insurance costs, a problem highlighted by a recent Washington Post article. They reveal how health insurance premiums have quadrupled since 1999 and are now rising faster than wages and inflation. Sharman explains that the Affordable Care Act, rather than promoting affordability, has created a high-price, low-competition environment. He introduces Share HealthCare, a Christian healthcare sharing ministry, as a viable alternative that offers medical and financial freedom at a fraction of the cost of traditional insurance. +++++++ 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 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. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

"If I can handle something myself, I will. And if it is a financial burden to me, then my brothers and sisters in Christ are told by God to help with that. We are to share one another's burdens." --Mike Sharman This interview with Mike Sharman of Share Healthcare exposes the shocking realities of healthcare costs in America, highlighted by Venus Williams's return to tennis for health insurance. Sharman contrasts traditional insurance with health sharing ministries like Share Healthcare, emphasizing a covenantal approach to bearing one another's burdens and revealing how facility fees and other hidden hospital charges inflate medical bills. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

Doug Apple and Mike Sharman discuss profound insights from foreign observers, comparing Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th-century observations on American exceptionalism with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks's 2017 speech. Sacks identifies a "politics of anger" and "competitive victimhood" but also highlights America's unique dual founding in a covenant (Declaration of Independence) and a contract (Constitution), a model he sees mirrored in biblical Israel, offering a powerful perspective on America's identity and current challenges. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

"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.'" --Mike Sharman In this episode, Doug Apple and attorney Mike Sharman discuss the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 addition to IRS tax code that restricted political speech for nonprofits, including churches. Sharman explains its origins, its controversial impact on religious freedom, and a recent court decision that significantly rolls back its enforcement against churches. He argues that the amendment has wrongly silenced the church and that its weakening will allow the church to regain its voice in cultural and political discourse. He also briefly introduces Share Healthcare, a Christian healthcare sharing ministry, as another example of exercising religious and financial freedom. +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

A 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 legalize recreational marijuana. There is so much money to be made by getting more people buying marijuana that these people just won’t give up trying to make it legal. I’m sure many of our Florida listeners have been hit up in parking lots and parks by these signature collectors with their spiel about how great marijuana is. Meanwhile, the more we study it the more we realize what should seem obvious on the surface, that pumping a psychoactive drug into your population is a problem, so we dive into this subject today 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/

Are modern riots spontaneous? Mike Sharman says they are often coordinated events, fueled by paid protesters, activist groups, and immense foreign economic pressures tied to immigration. This analysis explores the groups behind the scenes, the constitutional authority for federal intervention, and the real motivations driving civil unrest. +++++++ 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 is out showing what various clergy members believe, and how certain they are of their faith. You might be surprised at some of the findings! Then we need to ask these questions of ourselves. Then how are we applying what we say we believe? +++++++ You can find out more information about Share HealthCare by calling 1-844-Share HC, or by visiting their website: https://sharehealthcare.com/

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