Well, welcome to culture and Christianity. My guest today, it's just an amazing interview with Dr. Ben Carson. He's retired now, but he's a pediatric neurosurgeon, extraordinary training, extraordinary medical career. And when he retired from that, has had the courage to step into public service, which has been a remarkable demonstration.

I think you're going to enjoy. We talked about everything from public health to vaccines, to the women's issues, the roles of women,

Dr. Carson's insight and courage and is willing to take a place in the public square.

He's currently serving as the vice chair to the Religious Liberty Commission appointed by President Trump.

I believe he will inspire you, encourage you, and remind us that courage is required of every generation,

that we cannot afford just to live off the courage of those who preceded us,

that we're going to have to decide that there is right and wrong and that we will stand up for

what's right, and that that's not about our biological sex or our age, that's about our

determination to do the right thing. I think you'll enjoy Dr. Carson. It cuts through a lot of

the clutter and helps us,

I think, arrive at a place that gives us a clear pathway and forward. Enjoy the conversation. Well, Dr. Carson, welcome back.

Culture and Christianity.

It's very good to have you back in Tennessee.

Well, it's always good to be here with you.

We appreciate your ministry.

Well, it is an honor to have you back in our church.

You know, for a retired person, you're hard to keep up with.

Well, I'm not really retired. You know, I've tried to retire a couple of times, and it's become clear to me that retirement is reserved for heaven.

I think you're right. I think if we're willing, God continues to give us assignments.

Absolutely. So you're not practicing medicine these days.

No, I left the operating room 12 years ago now, 13 years ago now. And I do miss it.

I miss the sanctity of the operating room.

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