On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…

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Bible, Bravery, & Bulls#!t: A No BS Guide to Deconstruction, Progressive Christianity, & Life After Evangelicalism with Dan Minor
Dan Minor
Bible, Bravery, & Bullshit with Dan Minor is the unapologetic podcast for anyone tearing down old beliefs, choosing deconstruction, and rebuilding something new. Dan Minor isn't here to sugarcoat it—he's diving headfirst into the gritty, raw conversations about faith, spirituality, and the chaotic ride that is life after evangelicalism. Whether you're questioning, evolving, or just fed up with the system, this podcast slashes through religious dogma with sharp humor, brutal honesty, and just ...
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Send us a text In this episode, Dan Minor critically examines the commonly misunderstood concept of "sin" in Christian theology, emphasizing its original Greek meaning and its implications for identity and spirituality. The Greek Word "Hamartia": The term "hamartia," commonly translated as "sin," originates from Greek, meaning "without form" or "wi…
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Send us a text Dan Minor’s podcast, Bible, Bravery, and Bullshit, explores the themes of spirituality, personal growth, and societal critique. In this episode, he introduces the concept of life’s cyclical nature through the framework of Order, Disorder, and Reorder (or Rebirth), inspired by Richard Rohr's The Wisdom Pattern. The key takeaways inclu…
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Send us a text In this introductory episode, host Dan Minor sets the stage for what listeners can expect from Bible, Bravery, & Bullshit. He shares his personal journey as a progressive pastor of Harvest Sarasota, a unique, inclusive church founded by his parents. Dan unpacks the meaning behind the podcast’s title, which reflects its three primary …
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