Louise Baur - Being a Christian in the Workplace is a Significant Call - Insight with Karl Faase

Professor Louise Baur has spent decades helping children and families navigate the complex realities of obesity, body image, and health. In this episode of Insight, host Karl Faase explores the deeply personal and often misunderstood challenges surrounding childhood obesity - from biology and mental health to social media pressure and stigma. As both a leading pediatrician and a Christian, Louise shares how her faith shapes the way she approaches medicine, compassion, and care for vulnerable families. Together, Karl and Louise unpack the growing global obesity crisis, the impact of shame and judgment, and why Christians should lead with grace, empathy, and understanding when discussing health and body image. They also explore the rise of medications like Ozempic and the cultural pressures young people face online today. Louise also reflects on her calling to paediatric medicine, sharing how her Christian faith shapes the way she lives, works, and engages in both the workplace and the public square. This is a thoughtful and compassionate conversation about health, identity, faith, and what it means to truly care for others. Key Moments and Takeaways: The biological and environmental factors contributing to obesity across the globe The psychological and health impacts of high body weight in children The influence of social media on body image and eating disorders The importance of compassionate, stigma-free support for families The potential and challenges of medications like Ozempic and bariatric surgery The role of faith and how Christians can advocate for body positivity and health Louise's story of faith and the challenge of not being able to start a family  The role of Louise's Christian faith in her work  The future and next steps Find Out More: Olive Tree Media: www.olivetreemedia.com.au Watch+ Platform: www.olivetreemedia.com.au/watch Daily Nudge: www.dailynudge.org Special Thanks To: Excelsia University College: https://excelsia.edu.au/ Christian Finance: https://christianfinance.org.au/ Vision Christian Media: https://vision.org.au/ #Insight #KarlFaase #LouiseBaur #FaithAndWork #ChildhoodObesity #ChristianPerspective #BodyImage #Ozempic #HealthAndFaith #ChristianPodcast