{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"# 282: MARQ JAMES of Medi-Share on Cutting Costs, Finding Hope: A Faith-Filled Approach to Today\u2019s Healthcare Crisis","description":" What if the rising cost of health insurance isn\u2019t your only option and you could save hundreds every month with an alternative? In this powerful and timely episode, nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with longtime friend of KeepTheFaith, Marq James, Chief Marketing Officer of Medi-Share\u2014the Christian healthcare-sharing community that\u2019s been helping families cover their medical costs for more than 30 years. With the rising cost of health insurance dominating headlines, Marq breaks down why so many Americans are anxious, confused, and overwhelmed\u2014and how the Medi-Share community is offering a Christ-centered alternative that can save families hundreds of dollars a month. He explains the difference between traditional insurance and healthcare sharing, how members support one another in prayer and financial burdens, and why thousands of people (including those 65+ on Medicare) are switching. Marq also opens up about his deeply personal battle with long COVID\u2014how it affected his mind, memory, and identity, and how God used that season to reshape his heart, deepen his faith, and restore his calling to \u201cbe light\u201d in a world craving hope and clarity. From the power of prayer to the reality of rising medical costs, this conversation brings wisdom, encouragement, and practical options for anyone struggling with today\u2019s healthcare landscape. Episode Highlights: \u2022 Why healthcare costs are skyrocketing\u2014and what families can actually do about it \u2022 How Medi-Share\u2019s Christ-centered model works (and how it\u2019s different from insurance) \u2022 What Medi-Share offers for people 65+ on Medicare \u2022 The early-church inspiration behind healthcare sharing \u2022 Marq\u2019s raw and inspiring journey through long COVID \u2022 A closing prayer for anyone feeling anxious or overwhelmed CALL 833-32BIBLE AND GET A QUOTE TODAY! Or visit medishare.com\/keepthefaith CALL BEFORE DECEMBER 15 AND GET $100 APPLICATION FEE WAIVED! #ContagiousInfluencers, #Podcast, #ChristianPodcast, #FaithBased, #MediShare, #HealthcareSharing, #ChristianCommunity, #KeepTheFaith, #MedicalCosts, #HealthcareAlternatives, #ChristianInspiration, #FaithAndHealth, #HopeAndHealing, #LongCovidStory, #EncouragementPodcast, #DavidSams ","author_name":"CIA: Contagious Influencers of America","author_url":"http:\/\/contagiousinfluencers.com","html":"