GLP-1s: A Theological & Ethical Look at Weight Loss, Human Limits, and Flourishing
In part two of this conversation on GLP-1 receptor agonists, Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by Dr. Kymberli Cook, a systematic theologian, Assistant Director of the Hendricks Center, and adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, to explore the deeper theological and ethical dimensions of these medications. Dr. Cook specializes in theological anthropology, the study of what it means to be human in relation to God, and brings that lens to bear on some of medicine’s most pressing questions: Are our creaturely limits something to overcome or embrace? Where does therapy end and enhancement begin? And how should Christian healthcare professionals faithfully navigate the medical and technological advancements that increasingly shape our bodies, our limitations, and our health? This episode invites you to move beyond the clinical conversation and consider what it means to be a faithful steward of the bodies God has given us.
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Dr. Kymberli Cook is passionate about helping people appreciate the beautiful world God has created and recognize the gift we are to one another. She serves as Assistant Director of the Hendricks Center and as an adjunct professor in Theological Studies and Counseling Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary. Her research and teaching focus on theological anthropology, with particular emphasis on human dignity and giftedness. She is also a host on The Table Podcast. When away from her computer, she enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and a variety of creative pursuits alongside her husband and daughters.
