Provocative weekly debate on moral, religious and ethical issues. From BBC Radio Ulster
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Ethical Issues In Christianity Podcasts
Media Missionaries where Christianity and Culture collide. Providing honest reporting and analysis on the intersection of contemporary issues and theology, based on a Biblical Christian Worldview. We report regularly on a broad range of contemporary topics in the areas of ethics, false theology, family, technology, megatrends, politics, freedoms, law, church, and eschatology. Our podcast and website (BCWorldview.org) are intended to strengthen the systematic theology of Biblical Christian un ...
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Welcome to the Life, Love and Law podcast. Your hosts are Julie Bailey and Deacon Doug Flinn. Julie is the Director of the Respect Life Apostolate for the Diocese of Colorado Springs and Deacon Doug is the Chancellor and General Counsel. Together, they will discuss the beauty of Catholic Church teachings on many life issues and how these issues intersect with the law in the United States.
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In each episode of Matters of Life and Death, brought to you by Premier Unbelievable?, John Wyatt and his son Tim discuss issues in healthcare, ethics, technology, science, faith and more. John is a doctor, professor of ethics, and writer and speaker on many of these topics, while Tim is a religion and social affairs journalist. We talk about how Christians can better engage with a particular question of life, death or something else in between.
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Can God be found in the algorithm? How far should our powers with A.I. extend, and how should the church respond? What does artificial intelligence mean for human connection and the way we love? These questions drive The New Garden, a podcast at the crossroads of theology and technology. Each week, co-hosts Tony Sundermeier, Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, and Brent Macon, Atlanta-based tech entrepreneur and thought leader, sit down with theologians, academics, and inn ...
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Discussions of Ethics, Leadership, and World Issues from a Christian perspective distinctly informed by the teachings found in the Sermon on the Mount. Hosts: Rev. David P. Gushee Ph.D. - www.davidpgushee.com Rev. Jeremy Hall - www.revjeremyhall.com Music: http://taketones.com/track/sunsets
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The Prosperous Christian Therapist | Private Practice, Christian Business, Marketing for Therapists, Spiritual Growth
Kimberly Vanhooser - Business Coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Private Practice Therapist, Therapy Mentor
Do you want a successful private practice but you're unsure how to get there? Are you tired of constantly wondering if you’ll have enough sessions this week to cover your bills? Are you afraid of offering Christian counseling because you’re unsure how to do it right? In this podcast, you will find practical steps, strategies, and solutions that will help you create a sustainable therapy practice that aligns with your values and your God-given dreams. It is my mission to empower Christian the ...
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Exploring various issues and themes related to World Christianity. Nuam, Chao & Rathiulung are PhD students in World Christianity at the University of Edinburgh. This project was supported by alumni and friends of the University of Edinburgh through the Student Experience Grants scheme.
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This is the Christian Wealth Video Podcast
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Join hosts Scott Aniol and Virgil Walker on Honest Conversations in Black and White, where they dive into books, engage with diverse guests, and explore contentious topics from a biblical worldview. Each episode offers thoughtful dialogue aimed at deepening your faith and understanding of Scripture. Tune in to challenge your thinking, gain new insights, and enjoy engaging discussions on faith, culture, and theology. Subscribe for fresh perspectives on Christian living and biblical truths.
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"Faith in Real Life," hosted by Pastor and Author Nat Crawford and Co-Lead Pastor Dan Coke, is a dynamic and engaging podcast dedicated to empowering Christians to seamlessly integrate their faith into every aspect of their daily lives. Each episode dives deep into the heart of what it means to live a life grounded in faith, amidst the complexities of the modern world. Join Nat and Dan as they explore relevant topics, dissect media headlines, and tackle the tough questions that believers fac ...
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"Upstream" is a podcast where lively conversation meets deep faith. Each episode, we dive into the currents of today's society, exploring important topics through a Christian lens. Whether we're discussing family values, ethical dilemmas, or personal growth, our goal is to provide insights that resonate with real life while rooted in our faith. So, grab a cup of coffee and join us as we navigate these waters, always striving to move upward and onward in our spiritual journeys. Together, let' ...
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Sermons at St. George's offers preaching from the pulpit of a Texas Episcopal Church that strives to be inclusive and welcoming of all who come to us, progressive and scripturally based. These sermons relate scripture to spiritual, ethical, personal and social issues that are of immediate usefulness in the lives of our listeners.
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A series of podcasts looking at the bigger questions of life. Where do naturalism and Christianity stand on these issues? Dr Aaron Yap is currently studying at Moore Theological College. He completed his BSc at Sydney University, with first class honours in Chemistry, having majored in both physics and chemistry. He then went on to complete a PhD in catalytic chemistry. After this he worked at a market making firm, trading stock and index options for over five years. Aaron commenced his stud ...
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In a world fractured by politics, identity debates, justice movements, and spiritual confusion, where can we turn for clarity? Counter-Culture is a bold teaching series from Grace Church that dives into the most pressing—and controversial—issues of our day: sexuality and gender identity, climate change, immigration, AI ethics, and more. Whether you’re a committed Christian or just exploring faith, these episodes offer honest, thoughtful conversations grounded in Scripture—not soundbites. No ...
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Explore purpose in our universe and purpose in your life. Join biologist Dr. Dan Kuebler as he talks with scientists, philosophers, and theologians about the important issues that impact our understanding of God, the cosmos, and ourselves. Previously produced by the Magis Center, Purposeful Lab is now proudly produced by Franciscan University of Steubenville. New episodes are available to watch for free on FaithandReason.com.
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Reasonable Doubts takes an informative and humorous look at religion from a freethinking perspective; offering news and commentary of interest to skeptics, atheists, agnostics, humanists, courageous religious believers looking for a challenge and freethinkers of all persuasions. In addition to interviewing the top minds in skepticism (former guests include Christopher Hitchens, Susan Jacoby, Paul Kurtz, Edward Tabash, DJ Grothe) RD offers regular segments on counter-apologetics, biblical cri ...
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Welcome to the "Psych and Theo Podcast". We’re your hosts, Sam and Tim. Join us as we tackle cultural issues by providing insightful discussions from both a theological and psychological perspective. From celebrity pastors and church controversies to hot-button topics like abortion, gay marriage, and gender identity, we address these issues with grace, humor, knowledge, and wisdom. If you’re looking for thought-provoking conversations on church culture, pop culture, mental health, moral issu ...
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Too many voices are not being heard in the Catholic Church today. "The Gloria Purvis Podcast" is a new podcast from America Media hosted by radio personality and Catholic commentator, Gloria Purvis. The podcast centers the opinions, stories and experiences of individuals who have been marginalized in the Catholic Church and in society. A consistent ethic of life informs the conversations and honestly critiques narrow applications of Catholic teachings and ideological attitudes. It's not libe ...
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"Heretics," a series of essays by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. First published in 1905. Read by David "Grizzly" Smith. Chesterton had a sense of humor, had a sense of drama, and had sense. He was a man of strong opinions, and quite willing to argue vehemently for his own opinions, even with his friends -- and they remained his friends -- like George Bernard Shaw and Rudyard Kipling. Seems to me that's hard to find anymore. He wrote prolifically. He wrote humor. He wrote mystery novels, the Fath ...
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Technology is reaching ever further into our lives, our homes, our relationships, our travels and our workplaces. In this podcast. We want to explore what the technology revolution means, how we see it enhancing, changing, threatening or damaging the world we live in. We discuss how we might seize the opportunities, minimise any threats and overcome the harms that have emerged. Whether we love technology or are suspicious of it; it is increasingly hard to avoid. In this podcast, I will talk ...
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The New Garden: S1E11: Collapse Theory: A Tower of Babel Redux?
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1:15:40Collapse Theory: A Tower of Babel Redux? Join us as Brennan Breed discusses the idea, “but what if everything goes wrong?” along our journey with AI. Breed serves as the Professor of Old Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary and is the author of Nomadic Text: A Theory of Biblical Reception History .#TheNewGardenPodcast #FaithAndTech #AIandThe…
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Designer babies: Are children commodities or gifts?
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42:55We begin by exploring the remarkable offering of PickYourBaby.com, from a company which claims it can help you select the precise genetic inheritance of your child through IVF, to ensure your offspring are taller, more beautiful, healthier and cleverer. There are plenty of questions around the supposed science of this, and its ethics. But beyond al…
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This week Deacon Doug and Julie talk about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and the Church's teaching on this topic. Shiloh IVF Ministry: https://www.shilohivf.com/By LifeLoveAndLaw
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37. Holiday scheduling: minimizing cancelations and maximizing rest in private practice
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15:38Wondering what the best method is for scheduling clients over the holidays? How do you navigate when you need to take time off but your clients need support? In this episode, I share how I handle holiday scheduling and give you some steps to help you decide a method that works for you. Only a few weeks left to take advantage of a private coaching s…
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Presbyterian Safeguarding, Pope’s Beirut Visit, Homelessness
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56:40As more cases emerge, safeguarding expert Ian Elliot calls for a public enquiry into PCI. Audrey talks to journalist Angela Davison about the latest developments and also to retired Presbyterian minister Rev Tony Davidson about what needs to happen at the special general assembly. Pope Leo’s first overseas trip takes him to Lebanon where he met som…
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S1E10: AI and the Future of our Social Fabric
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1:06:33What is the future of AI and our social fabric? What are the economic implications of AI? What is AI's role in the media? In this episode, we sit down with Joe Sutherland, technology executive and educator, who directs Emory University's Center for AI Learning to discuss these issues and more.By First Presbyterian of Atlanta
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Does God care about nations? Colonialism, culture wars and Christian Nationalism with Nigel Biggar
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43:46Nigel Biggar is one of the most high-profile and controversial Christian thinkers in Britain today. A theologian and priest in the Church of England by background, he has shot to the forefront of the culture war in recent years for his books and articles exploring the morality of Britain’s empire and critiquing what he sees as the self-hating exces…
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36. Niching down with therapist Carmen Montenegro-Sis
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31:13Carmen Montenegro-Sis is a Christian therapist in Glendora, CA whose niche is working with Christian therapists. Join us for today's episode as she shares how her faith shapes her private practice and her process of refining her niche. Connect with Carmen by visiting www.revivelifecounseling.com. Take advantage of private practice coaching with Kim…
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Ethical Budgets, RE in Schools, The Pope’s Astronomer
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56:53As we digest this week’s budget, we discuss the ethics of what and who governments choose to spend our money on. Audrey talks to journalist Anne McElvoy, Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick from Ulster University and Agnes Lunny the CEO of Positive Futures. The uncertainty around what the Supreme Court decision on Religious Education will mean continues. Audrey t…
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In this episode, we’re taking a moment to look back—recapping some of the standout moments from our first season so far. A brand-new episode arrives next week, but today, enjoy a few highlights from The New Garden podcast. #TheNewGardenPodcast #FaithAndTech #AIandTheology #ArtificialIntelligence #TechAndFaith #ChurchAndAI #SpiritualityInTech #BigQu…
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‘Fearfully and wonderfully made’: What does Psalm 139 really mean?
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1:03:21Psalm 139 is one of the most famous and most quoted chapters of the whole Bible. Some indeed have even constructed an entire Christian ethic of the unborn child from its famous central verses. But what do we think David is trying to say in this beautiful and mysterious poem? What can it teach us about how we should view fetuses in the womb, and hav…
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Episode 2 - ERDs - Ethical and Religious Directives
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21:26On this podcast episode, Deacon Doug and Julie will be talking about Ethical and Religious Directives, or ERDs, using the 6th edition of the document from the USCCB. After this episode was recorded, the USCCB released a new edition, the 7th - here is the link: ERDs-7th-ed-Approved_2025-11-12.pdfBy LifeLoveAndLaw
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35. Building blocks of a successful private practice: why you need a niche
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15:46If you want to have a full caseload and attract more cash pay clients, you need a niche! In this episode, I explain how a niche helps you stand out, decreases your competition, and will clarify your marketing plan. Book your Private Practice Coaching session for only $97 before it's too late! Spots are filling up fast. Snag yours before I double my…
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Supreme Court and Religion, PCI Safeguarding, Sustainability
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57:13Christian religious education (RE) taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.Audrey is joined by Dr James Nelson from Queens University, Bishop Donal McKeown and Boyd Sleator from the Northern Ireland Humanists to discuss the implications for schools. As the Presbyterian Church safeguarding scandal continues,…
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S1E8: Divine Data: Privacy, Omniscience, & AI
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1:19:08How should the church engage with the implications of mass surveillance? Can technology be a tool for good or ill for us? How should churches adapt to reach people where they are? In this episode, we talk with Eyram Klu, who has a unique role as a Data & AI Consultant with Accenture Technology and is an MA candidate at Duke Graduate Liberal Studies…
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Can AI make you mad? Chatbots and psychosis, with Dr Daniel Maughan
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50:57There’s been a flurry of news stories and even scientific papers exploring the concept of ‘AI psychosis’ – the idea that people can become psychotic and mentally ill having spent too much time locked in hours of conversation with an AI chatbot such as ChatGPT. There’s also been a handful of cases where the family of someone who has killed themselve…
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34. How to offer sliding scale services ethically and effectively in private practice
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20:03Wanting to open up your doors to clients who can't afford your full fee? You need to have a plan so it doesn't cause damage to your business or your clients. In today's episode, I share my wisdom in how to effectively offer sliding scale services. I recommend you have an application process for clients who are requesting a reduced rate. Get the tem…
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Presbyterian Moderator Resigns, COP30 Update, German Remembrance Day
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56:46The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has stepped down after "serious and significant failings" in safeguarding.The Rev Trevor Gribben said "people have been placed at risk" due to the failings in its processes between 2009 and 2022.We look at the wider implications of the story and ask whether an outside body needs to lead the denomi…
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Navigating Faith & Sexuality: A Journey of Transformation w/ Brady Cone | Faith in Real Life Ep. 26
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1:02:34Navigating Faith & Sexuality: A Journey of Transformation w/ Brady Cone | Faith in Real Life Ep. 26 In Episode 26 of Faith in Real Life, Nat Crawford and Daniel Coke sit down with Brady Cone, founder of Calibrate Ministries, for a powerful conversation about navigating faith, sexuality, and identity through the lens of biblical truth and grace. Bra…
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"Let us know what you think." A detailed discussion on Suicide from a Biblical Christian worldview perspective.By Jeff Hilles
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Jesus Christ has come in the flesh and is from God (1 John 4-2b).
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Any man under 30 who is not a liberal has no heart, and any man over thirty who is not a conservative has no brains.
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The work that God does in us when we wait is usually more important than the thing for which we wait!
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The "successful church" has become either an auditorium-sized hiding place or a living room TV.
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So often, human logic and Biblical teaching align… because He created us in His image.
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A gospel that offers a marvelous new life without the conviction of sin is not of God.
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If nothing changes externally then likely nothing has changed internally.
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God will either give us what we ask or give us what we would have asked if we knew everything he knows.
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Worship is not just an emotional exercise but a response of the heart built on truth about God.
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Jesus came for the lowest (Shepherds) and the highest (Wise Men) and everyone in between.
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Jesus is not Lord if He does not have priority, even over our loved ones.
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We need to be led by the Spirit, not the spirit.
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The need for the lost to hear the good news always exceeds the needs of the witnesser.
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Don’t let what you don’t know ruin what you do know.
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Sadly, politics has a way of filtering out the good folks and leaving us the residual.
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Living Water is so much sweeter than the Kool-Aid that the world offers.
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Christians can be good and bad people, just like everyone else.
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God allows us to experience the low points of life in order to teach us lessons that we could learn in no other way.
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S1E7: Transhumanism: Where Is the Line?
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1:27:50How far do we want our bodily manipulation to go? Where is the line in Transhumanism? In this episode, “Transhumanism: Where Is the Line?”, we speak with Ilia Delio, theologian and author, about the transhumanist movement and its vision of technologically-enhanced humanity. We explore where the line lies between healing and “playing God,” and how t…
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Autonomy, suffering and dignity: Christianity and assisted dying
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1:10:33Here in the UK, parliament continues to debate a bill to legalise assisted suicide. As we wait to see whether Britain follows the lead of many other Western nations in introducing a form of assisted dying, we thought we would share as this week’s podcast a lecture John gave recently to the Church of Ireland in Belfast. It’s entitled Autonomy, Suffe…
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33. Are you charging the right amount? How to set a sustainable fee for your private practice
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17:46Wondering how to determine your fee for therapy? Have you done the math, or are you just basing it off of what other therapists charge or what you think people will pay? In this episode, I break down how to figure out what a sustainable and appropriate fee is for your practice. Optimize Your Practice with this special coaching offer for only $97! S…
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Episode 1 - Meet Deacon Doug Flinn and Julie Bailey
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17:57Welcome to Life, Love and Law! Your hosts are Julie Bailey and Deacon Doug Flinn. Julie is the Director of the Respect Life Apostolate for the Diocese of Colorado Springs and Deacon Doug is the Chancellor and General Counsel. Together, they will discuss the beauty of Catholic Church teachings on many life issues and how these issues intersect with …
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Muslim Mayor, Silence as a Religious Act, The Book of Kells
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53:26Zohran Mamadani made history this week when he was elected Mayor of New York City. The 34 year old is the first mayor born outside the US and the first Muslim. So how central was faith in the campaign and how important is it to him personally? Audrey talks to Professor Najam Haider from Columbia University. On Remembrance Sunday we look at the reli…
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It feels inevitable that as AI begins to sound uniquely human—and even personally attuned to us—we will start to anthropomorphize it, giving it personality and emotional weight. This raises questions about relationality and even deification: if God is the Creator and we, in turn, create AI, does that make us more or less like God? Could AI ever hav…
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Circumcision: Male genital mutilation or vital symbol of religious freedom?
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53:50A listener in the United States has written in pondering the, ahem, sensitive issue of circumcision. In America it’s been commonplace as a medical procedure for newborn boys for generations, while in the rest of the world it’s almost exclusively a Jewish or Muslim religious rite of initiation. Does circumcision actually offer any real medical benef…
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32. How to market with success: three truths to embrace
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16:21If you want to grow your caseload, you're going to need to market your services. But you're marketing won't be successful if you've got blockages in your sales and marketing mindset! In today's episode, I discuss the common mental hangups I see in therapists, and I'll teach you how to shift your mindset so you can most effectively step in to your p…
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Oliver Plunkett, Relics, Sudan, Digital Resurrection
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54:36Archbishop Eamon Martin reflects on the life and death of his predecessor Oliver Plunkett. Born 400 years ago this weekend, the saint's head is preserved in St Peter’s Church in Drogheda. Mark Devenport is joined by Dr Niamh Wycherley and John Thavis to discuss the role of relics in the 21st century. The Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Africa…
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Human–Tech Symbiosis might sound terrifying, but don’t hide under a rock—get used to it. That’s one of the takeaways from this episode featuring Bob Johansen, author, scholar, and distinguished fellow with the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley. You can read more about Bob here.By First Presbyterian of Atlanta
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Perhaps the most contentious political, medical and social issue of the day is how to treat and care for young people who are questioning or experiencing distress around their sex and gender. We are both away for half-term this week, so we’re bringing you an episode from 2023 when we spoke with Christian community paediatrician Julie Maxwell about …
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