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Opening up the interface of Christian faith, medicine, nursing and health.
Episodes
153 episodes
Womanhood - what our bodies reveal about God | episode 1
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 do...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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22:29
Finger on the Pulse Series 2 Episode 2 | Trump, Abortion and Evangelicalism in America
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 ...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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48:12
We are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 4 | Emmie's story: your true identity
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 memb...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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5:58
Finger on the Pulse | Series 2, episode 1 - Assisted Dying
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 wel...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:17
We are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 3 | Fumni's story: God knows my name
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 memb...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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5:07
We are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 2 | Dudzayi's story: never be limited by other people's imaginations
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 memb...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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4:43
We are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 1 | Onahi's story: unique opportunities to connect with patients
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 memb...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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6:24
Idol comments | CMF National Conference '24
In the final talk of the CMF National Conference, Dan Strange covers the theme 'Idol comments'. Listen now!
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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49:23
Surviving and thriving in the workplace | CMF National Conference '24
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...
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Season 9
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Episode 12
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49:11
Identity: his and ours | CMF National Conference '24
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!
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Season 9
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Episode 11
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41:12
The Great Big God | CMF National Conference '24
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!
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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48:34
Homebound Truth | CMF Juniors' Conference '23
In his final talk at CMF Juniors' Conference, Matt Lillicrap speaks of 'Homebound Truth' inspired by John 14.
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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31:32
Personal Truth | CMF Juniors' Conference '23
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'.
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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34:28
Being Confident about the Future | CMF Seniors' Conference '23
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.
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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27:33
Committed to the Present | CMF Seniors' Conference '23
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.
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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31:50
Being Grateful for the Past | CMF Seniors' Conference '23
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.
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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35:40
One idol to rule them all! | CMF Student Conference 24
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 worsh...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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49:06
When the empire renames you | CMF Student Conference 24
Amy Orr Ewing continues to take us on a journey through the book of Daniel. Amy explores how the King Nebuchadnezzar and his Babylonian empire challenged the identity of God's people, and how intimidation was a key tactic. Li...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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45:11
Tactics of the enemy | CMF Student Conference 24
In day two of CMF's Student Conference 2024, main speaker Amy explores the book of Daniel. What are the tactics deployed by the powerful Babylonian empire? How can we recognise similar tactics in our current context and resist the enemy's influ...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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42:36
Meeting the Taliban | CMF Student Conference 24
On night one of CMF's Student Conference 2024, main speaker Amy Orr-Ewing shares powerful testimonies of how her atheist parents became church planters, how she overcame her own faith being challenged at university, and that time when she met t...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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35:55
Junior Doctor Foundations - extra! Difficult conversations
How do we respond when we are asked difficult questions around contentious issues? What does it look like to practice good medicine, engage graciously and respectfully, and yet not compromise your beliefs? We’ll consider how to grow in confiden...
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Season 8
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Episode 37
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37:12
Finger on the Pulse | 9: Faith and Hope in Ukraine
In the season finale episode of 'Finger on the Pulse', Ben chats with the Medical Director of Ukraine Medical Outreach, Dr Jim Peipon, about life, faith, and medicine in Ukraine, a year and a half on from Russia's invasion of the country. What ...
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Season 8
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Episode 36
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30:30
Junior Doctor Foundations - extra! Facing Failure
'…So take a good look in the mirror and tell me who you see, the one who Jesus died for or the one you'd rather be? Can you find it in your heart to show mercy to the one the Father loved so much that he gave his only son?' – lyrics fr...
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Season 8
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Episode 35
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43:38
Finger on the Pulse | 8: A New Womb and the Ethics of Transplantation
This week, Ben is joined by special guest Dr Trevor Stammers to discuss the UK's first uterus transplant, as well as the wider ethical issues around transplantation in the UK and around the world.References:T. Stammers, "
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Season 8
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Episode 34
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45:29