At first, Grant Scarborough didn’t want to go to med school or return to his hometown. But Columbus, Georgia, proved to be the perfect place to build and grow a new kind of clinic. Half healthcare center, half mission, MercyMed offers hope and dignity to the city’s poorest citizens. This week, “Doc” Scarborough shares with Paul Amos his journey to becoming “the best-paid missionary in the United States…[and] the poorest-paid doctor in Columbus”.Segments/chapters0:00 Intro1:12 The outstanding role models Grant had in his own family6:29 Grant’s reluctant journey to becoming a doctor and founding MercyMed14:48 The generosity that helped MercyMed grow20:39 Overcoming fears and resistance to healthcare in low-income communities27:47 Having spiritual conversations in a healthcare environment32:30 Spreading MercyMed’s model and culture to other places38:18 MercyMed’s urban farm41:42 The impact MercyMed is making on Grant’s own familyVisit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets, show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. Interested in being a guest on our podcast? Email [email protected] Follow The Redeemed on Social Media: Podcast YouTube Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

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