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the CMF podcast
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Exploring issues and challenges at the interface of the Christian faith and healthcare.
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Womanhood Podcast Ep 2 | What periods reveal about God
Nov 29, 202400:31:27Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Finger on the Pulse | S2, E3: John Smyth, Justin Welby, and Responding to Church Abuse
Nov 27, 202400:54:19Tap to summarizeThis 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/2024-11/independent-learning-lessons-review-john-smyth-qc-november-2024.pdf ‘Bleeding for Jesus’ by Andrew Graystone:https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/the-church/bleeding-for-jesus/ Interview with Lori Anne Thompson: https://youtu.be/oHUU-nVKT-0?si=hTvXLAFLbVKw6ez3The new podcast channel for Finger on the Pulse: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418716Support the show
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Womanhood - what our bodies reveal about God | episode 1
Nov 15, 202400:22:29Tap to summarizeThe 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 change altogether (such as in menopause)? What do our bodies show us about God? This podcast is for the inquisitive woman – real conversations about the female body that we don’t talk about at church. Future episodes will explore:Episode 2 – periods – is there meaning in menstruation? Episode 3 – contraception – for better or for worse? Episode 4 – motherhood in pregnancy Episode 5 – reproductive lack and loss Episode 6 – meaning in menopause Support the show
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Finger on the Pulse Series 2 Episode 2 | Trump, Abortion and Evangelicalism in America
Nov 13, 202400:48:12Tap to summarizeThis 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/exit-polls-2024-election/Lifeway Research statistics on church leaders and voting intentions:https://research.lifeway.com/2024/09/17/half-of-pastors-support-trump-but-many-are-hesitant-to-share-preference/Pew Research Centre statistics on Christian voting intentions https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/09/09/white-protestants-and-catholics-support-trump-but-voters-in-other-us-religious-groups-prefer-harris/‘Christ and the Culture Wars- Speaking for Jesus in a World of Identity Politics’, book by Ben Changhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Christ-Culture-Wars-Speaking-Identity/dp/1527109763The Rest is Entertainment podcast on ‘Virtually Parkinson’:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2m8KTODSsD0XQ0Hi5qZjug?si=617597ea79894e91 You can also subscribe to this show on its own feed at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418716Support the show
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We are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 4 | Emmie's story: your true identity
Oct 31, 202400:05:58Tap to summarizeOur 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 these soundbites is likely to evoke a range of emotions in both our black and other ethnic minority members, as well as in our white members. However, as a fellowship, we don’t shy away from difficult topics and believe that these are important conversations worth having. As Paul writes to the Corinthians, we are one body with many parts and ‘parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it’. (1 Corinthians 12:25b-26) We give thanks to God and celebrate with our brothers and sisters who are seeing positive changes in their workplaces and lament with those who are still witnessing and being victims of racism and prejudices.THANK YOU:Thank you to all our brave contributors for your openness and vulnerability with us. We hear you. We are listening. If you have a story to share as well, please get in contact with us. As well as these five-minute soundbites, we welcome longer written pieces, blogs or articles. This is only the start of what we hope will be a much longer and fruitful conversation.RESPONSE:Here are some ways in which you might respond to the stories you’ve heard today:https://www.cmf.org.uk/we-are-a-multitude-of-voices/Support the show
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Finger on the Pulse | Series 2, episode 1 - Assisted Dying
Oct 30, 202400:54:17Tap to summarizeBen 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 will also be available on its own subscription at https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2418716/website/background/editResources:Public perspectives published by the Complex Life & Death Decisions Group (Oct 2024): https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/assisted-dying-two-thirds-of-public-back-legalisation-within-this-parliament-study-findsBMA Resources on the Assisted Dying Debate: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/ethics/end-of-life/physician-assisted-dyingAdvice from the Chief Medical Officers (Oct 2024): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assisted-dying-bill-debate-advice-to-doctors/assisted-dying-bill-debate-advice-to-doctors-from-the-uk-chief-medical-officers-and-nhs-england-national-medical-directorReport of the Health and Social Care Committee (Feb 2024): https://committees.parliament.uk/work/6906/assisted-dyingassisted-suicide/Wes Streeting public statement (Health Secretary): https://news.sky.com/story/amp/wes-streeting-to-vote-against-assisted-dying-over-end-of-life-care-concerns-13239483Shabana Mahmood public statement (Justice Secretary): https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/23/muslims-bradford-assisted-dying-billJustin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury public statement: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9dn42xqg4oKim Leadbeater and the slippery slope: https://youtu.be/35lU-SnGTpk?si=khl-i-2W8VdDwbpUCare Not Killing: https://www.carenotkilling.org.ukCMF: https://www.cmf.org.uk/dying-with-dignity-the-problems-with-the-latest-move-to-legalise-assisted-suicide/Ben’s thoughts on Taylor Swift: https://licc.org.uk/resources/the-eras-tour-returns/Support the show
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We are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 3 | Fumni's story: God knows my name
Oct 23, 202400:05:07Tap to summarizeOur 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 these soundbites is likely to evoke a range of emotions in both our black and other ethnic minority members, as well as in our white members. However, as a fellowship, we don’t shy away from difficult topics and believe that these are important conversations worth having. As Paul writes to the Corinthians, we are one body with many parts and ‘parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it’. (1 Corinthians 12:25b-26) We give thanks to God and celebrate with our brothers and sisters who are seeing positive changes in their workplaces and lament with those who are still witnessing and being victims of racism and prejudices.THANK YOU:Thank you to all our brave contributors for your openness and vulnerability with us. We hear you. We are listening. If you have a story to share as well, please get in contact with us. As well as these five-minute soundbites, we welcome longer written pieces, blogs or articles. This is only the start of what we hope will be a much longer and fruitful conversation.RESPONSE:Here are some ways in which you might respond to the stories you’ve heard today:https://www.cmf.org.uk/we-are-a-multitude-of-voices/Support the show
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We are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 2 | Dudzayi's story: never be limited by other people's imaginations
Oct 18, 202400:04:43Tap to summarizeOur 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 these soundbites is likely to evoke a range of emotions in both our black and other ethnic minority members, as well as in our white members. However, as a fellowship, we don’t shy away from difficult topics and believe that these are important conversations worth having. As Paul writes to the Corinthians, we are one body with many parts and ‘parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it’. (1 Corinthians 12:25b-26) We give thanks to God and celebrate with our brothers and sisters who are seeing positive changes in their workplaces and lament with those who are still witnessing and being victims of racism and prejudices.THANK YOU:Thank you to all our brave contributors for your openness and vulnerability with us. We hear you. We are listening. If you have a story to share as well, please get in contact with us. As well as these five-minute soundbites, we welcome longer written pieces, blogs or articles. This is only the start of what we hope will be a much longer and fruitful conversation.RESPONSE:Here are some ways in which you might respond to the stories you’ve heard today:https://www.cmf.org.uk/we-are-a-multitude-of-voices/Support the show
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