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‘ The Lord is a God of justice .’ (Isaiah 30:18) And so, his followers long for justice.  Over three talks, Giles Cattermole explored what Isaiah teaches about God’s justice, our injustice, his solution in the justice of the Cross of Jesus, and what it means to live and speak for Jesus and justice today.  This is talk two. Support the show Support the show

In this episode, we touch on the painful topics of infertility, miscarriage, and stillbirth—experiences of profound grief and suffering. How do we face them as Christians? What hope does Jesus offer in both reproductive loss and lack? Resources: Please note that listing these resources does not imply full agreement with all their content; they are provided for reference https://www.nhs.uk/conditio...

In this edition, Grace and Felicia are joined by Jane Petkovic, Grace's mother. In this mother and daughter conversation, they discuss the theology, biblical language, and embodied reality of pregnancy and motherhood and what they tell us about God and his grace. To read more about Jane's work visit janepetkovic.com/ Please note that listing these resources does not imply full agreement...

‘ The Lord is a God of justice .’ (Isaiah 30:18) And so, his followers long for justice.  Over three talks, Giles Cattermole explored what Isaiah teaches about God’s justice, our injustice, his solution in the justice of the Cross of Jesus, and what it means to live and speak for Jesus and justice today.  This is talk one. Support the show

We all think we understand contraception, but it raises a lot of questions. How each kind of contraception works raises many questions - about how it affects the role of sex in our relationships, how it affects family life, and the ethical questions it can raise. In this episode, Drs Grace Petkovic and Felicia Wong look at the science, the ethics, and the biblical issues. Articles & Blog Posts...

This week, Sally and Ben discuss the recently released film, ‘ Wicked’, and in particular, the film’s counter-cultural emphasis on friendship. They also survey the latest news on the Assisted Dying Bill and how they're thinking about it now that it has passed its second reading.  References : In the show, Ben and Sally mention that the Bill passed with a majority of 55 MPs – that means that j...

In this episode, Drs Felicia Wong and Grace Petkovic explore the significance of menstruation from a theological perspective. They delve into the hormonal cycle,  discuss societal taboos, and the negative narratives often associated with menstruation.  Fur further reading: In the Flow  by Alisa Vitti   Support the show

This week, Ben and Sally discuss the recent resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury, lament the associated abuse scandals previously buried by the Church of England and discuss how we can respond as faithful Christians.   There is also a special guest well-known to our resident doctor members!   References: The Makin Report: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2024-...

The first of a new mini-series from CMF, hosted by Dr Grace Petkovic and Dr Felicia Wong discuss embodiment, womanhood, and what our bodies reveal about God  Have you ever wondered why God made women in the form that he did? What does it mean to be a woman and to be made in God’s image?   What about when things hurt (such as periods or labour), or go wrong (such as miscarriage or infertility) or c...

This week, Ben and Sally dissect the astonishing results of the US presidential election. We ask how Trump defied the polls to win a huge victory, what role the abortion debate played in the election, and Trump’s complicated relationships with evangelical Christianity.  References: Election exit poll statistics from the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/interactive/2024/exi...

Our hope is that we might highlight the diversity of voices represented across our growing Christian nursing and midwifery fellowship in the British Isles, which we have begun by recording some soundbites from our black nurse and midwifery members. But we want to add more stories to this collection in the future, including those from other ethnic minority members. We’re aware that listening to the...

Ben and Sally return to the podcast to discuss the recent Assisted Dying Bill introduced to the House of Commons by Kim Leadbeater MP. What are the main moral arguments at play? And how can we, as Christian healthcare professionals, respond well? Please note: The second reading of the Leabdeater Bill is 29 November 2024 , not 15 November, as said in this podcast. The Finger on the Pulse podcast wi...

Our hope is that we might highlight the diversity of voices represented across our growing Christian nursing and midwifery fellowship in the British Isles, which we have begun by recording some soundbites from our black nurse and midwifery members. But we want to add more stories to this collection in the future, including those from other ethnic minority members. We’re aware that listening to the...

Our hope is that we might highlight the diversity of voices represented across our growing Christian nursing and midwifery fellowship in the British Isles, which we have begun by recording some soundbites from our black nurse and midwifery members. But we want to add more stories to this collection in the future, including those from other ethnic minority members. We’re aware that listening to the...

Our hope is that we might highlight the diversity of voices represented across our growing Christian nursing and midwifery fellowship in the British Isles, which we have begun by recording some soundbites from our black nurse and midwifery members. But we want to add more stories to this collection in the future, including those from other ethnic minority members. We’re aware that listening to the...

In the final talk of the CMF National Conference, Dan Strange covers the theme 'Idol comments'. Listen now! Support the show

Amidst today's cultural landscape, how can Christian healthcare professionals effectively address workplace challenges while being a blessing to those around us? What defines success in the eyes of God? Join us in this plenary session as John Drew (Director of Staff Experience and Engagement at NHS England) shares personal insights, draws wisdom from Scripture, and integrates these with findi...

In the second talk of CMF National Conference 2024, Dan Strange takes us through Isaiah 41 and the theme of 'Identity: his and ours'. Listen now! Support the show

In the first talk of CMF National Conference 2024, Dan Strange takes us through Isaiah 40 and the theme of 'The Great Big God'. Listen now! Support the show

In his final talk at CMF Juniors' Conference, Matt Lillicrap speaks of 'Homebound Truth' inspired by John 14. Support the show

In the first talk from CMF's Juniors' Conference, main speaker Matt Lillicrap takes us through John 1 and explores the theme of 'personal truth'. Support the show

In the third and final talk, Jonathan Lamb explores how Jesus' resurrection gives us a confident hope,  a hope that can empower us in the now. Support the show

Jonathan Lamb continues to take us through Psalm 71. In this talk, he explores why it's important to invest in the next generation and also delves in to the beautiful truth of our inner renewal as we age. Support the show

In the first talk of the CMF Seniors' Conference, our main speaker Jonathan Lamb explores the faithfulness of God and being grateful for the past. He is the God of all our days. Support the show

In Amy's final talk of Student Conference 2024, she explores how King  Nebuchadnezzar's one golden image was symbolic of all the idols, values, beliefs, and culture of Babylon. God's people were being told to privatise their worship of the God of the Bible, whilst publicly affirming the ideology of the empire.  Have a listen! Support the show