Parhaat Matters Of Life Podcastit (2025)

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What are chatbots doing to us? Personhood in an age of AI 1:07:40

4d ago1:07:40

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AI-driven chatbots are becoming a major industry, with hundreds of millions of people spending hours every day talking to non-human personas. They can be friends, therapists, lovers, work colleagues or fantastical invented characters. Or even an uncanny replica of an actual loved who has died. But should we be worried about the rise of AI chatbots?…

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Allied Health Spotlight: The Challenges of Speech and Swallowing Issues 25:03

26d ago25:03

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Allied health professionals are a group of healthcare providers whose role and expertise complement the work of physicians. These include specialists such as physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nutritionists, and many more. They are just as important as your Movement Disorders Specialists and Neurologists, and play a…

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Co-operation with evil 48:06

11d ago48:06

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Can a pro-life Christian anaesthetist take part in surgical abortions, even if they are simply ensuring the mother is safely put under and do not do the actual abortion? What about the nurse checking blood pressure earlier on the ward? Or the porter wheeling the mother into theatre? Or the person who made the scalpel? In this episode, prompted by a…

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Cryptocurrency: Financial liberation for the masses or pyramid schemes for the gullible? 1:03:55

18d ago1:03:55

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Due to illness, we weren’t able to record a new episode this week, so instead here’s one from the Matters of Life and Death archive you might enjoy. So-called memecoins – new cryptocurrencies launched solely as tongue-in-cheek speculative online investment assets – have boomed in recent months. Back in 2023 we were joined by Christian tech writer a…

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Should we fear our new social media overlords in the age of Trump? 1:01:22

25d ago1:01:22

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Elon Musk, the mercurial billionaire who owns Twitter, is increasingly wielding his enormous political power via his social media network, interfering in politics in America and far beyond. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg, owner of Facebook, has tried to align his business with the new regime in Washington by abolishing fact-checking. Should we be alarm…

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Knowing our own bodies: Fertility apps and the pill, with Dawn McAvoy 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

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Recent research by the abortion provider BPAS has uncovered a striking increase in the numbers of women who use fertility tracking apps as contraception, rather than the more traditional hormonal pill, coil or implant. And, perhaps most interestingly, there has also been sharp rise in women using no contraception of any kind. In this episode we rev…

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Should we try to save every one? Ethical dilemmas and Christian values when treating very premature babies 1:02:42

1M ago1:02:42

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A recent Guardian article looked in depth at advances in neonatology – the care of extremely premature babies – and the complex ethical challenges now faced by parents and doctors alike. Modern medicine can now save the lives of babies born at just 21 or 22 weeks old, but does this come at too great a cost? How are we supposed to decide which babie…

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Reframing Your Thoughts with Mindfulness 23:09

1M ago23:09

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Mindfulness is the intentional act of paying attention to one’s body, sensations, thoughts, feelings, or surroundings in the present moment, without judgment. Practicing mindfulness can give a sense of calm, help manage pain, reduce stress, and improve clarity and mental well-being. In being aware of and calmly accepting feelings, thoughts, and bod…

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Ep. 92 - Season Finale 7:16

2M ago7:16

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The Lord has revealed much in this Season. While there is so much that is still happening in bringing about His plan of restoration; we must choose to be led by Holy Spirit, in Divine Alignment to see it fulfilled. Some of this will happen during the time between seasons. Allow the Lord to continue to build you up, position you, and bring about His…

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Who do children belong to in an era of surrogacy and reproductive technology? 46:12

2M ago46:12

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Advances in reproductive medicine in the past half century have meant it is entirely possible for as many as five different adults to be involved in the birth of one child (sperm and egg donors, a surrogate mother who carries the fetus, and the commissioning parents who will raise them, and paid for everyone else). In this maelstrom of competing cl…

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Ep. 91 - Changing of the Guard Pt. II 30:41

2M ago30:41

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For those newly appointed by the Lord to lead; let's receive instruction about the Lord's expectations concerning leadership. His ways, being led by Holy Spirit, bring about His best; we must earnestly and diligently seek Him for the fullness of what He desires to do; then fulfill what He's given to accomplish. Be encouraged and build up your resil…

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An anxious generation: Are social media and smartphones ruining children’s mental health? 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

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Since 2010 mental health problems among young people have exploded. At precisely the same time, smartphones and social media have become deeply embedded in the lives of children and teenagers. A growing body of evidence suggests these two things are connected. In this episode we consider the argument that a turn away from physical outdoor play towa…

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Ep. 90 - Changing of the Guard 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Let the Lord provide clarity, so we can understand what He means when certain terms are used. Because, insight allows us to more easily come into alignment with all the Lord God Almighty is doing; and, expects from His people.

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Giving, data and compassion: Should Christians all be ‘effective altruists’? 59:49

2M ago59:49

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A movement founded at the University of Oxford in 2009 has now captured the imagination – and the wallets – of some of the brightest and most successful across elite Western academic and business circles. Effective altruism, a 21st-century data-driven take on the philosophy of utilitarianism, claims we must give our time and money only to those cau…

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Ep. 89 - Division or Unity with the Lord's Body 44:57

2M ago44:57

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The Lord is moving mightily; carrying out His plan for this time and season. We have to make a choice to, either, faithfully enter into Divine Alignment; or, be found in opposition to the Lord.

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Surveillance capitalism: Is privacy dead and should we care? 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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Every tap, swipe and click we make on our phones, tablets and laptops is being recorded by big tech firms. This is often called surveillance capitalism – a network of products and services we use every day which sucks up large quantities of data about us and then sells it on to advertisers at huge profits. It’s garnering increasing concern from cit…

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The Evolution of PD GENEration for Genetic Testing & Counseling 25:56

2M ago25:56

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The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. The Foundation recognizes the importance of funding and supporting research studies dedicated to better understanding the causes of PD, developing more effective treatments, and ultimately finding a cure. The…

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The ethics of embryology: ‘Ensoulment’, the 14-day limit and co-operation with evil 1:08:34

2M ago1:08:34

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While we are away over the Christmas break, here’s a classic episode from the Matters of Life and Death vault. There has been a flood of highly significant if poorly reported developments in embryo research in recent years, all of which raise new and confusing questions for Christians and non-Christians alike. Is it acceptable to use stem cells to …

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Ep. 88 - Discerning the Move of the Hand of God 47:16

3M ago47:16

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The Lord is positioning His people; leading them from victory to victory in Christ Jesus. Let's receive the timely insight from the Lord about what He's doing; so we can be built up and encouraged in Him. Continue standing on His Word (Written and Spoken); being a people prepared for the Lord, and the mighty move of His hand.…

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The powers of the age: Spiritual warfare, evil and technology in the 21st century 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

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Many evangelical Christians remain uncomfortable about engaging with the Biblical narrative, in both Old and New Testaments, around evil, Satan, spiritual forces and demonic power. And even more so in trying to identify their malign hand behind modern trends. But in this episode we reconsider what scripture says – and doesn’t say – about the nature…

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Ep. 87 - The Consistency of the Lord's Goodness Pt. II 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Building upon the previous episode, let's continue to examine the life of Jeroboam; and the harsh times following the division of the Kingdom or Nation of Israel, as a result of his reign.

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The future of gender medicine and transgender children, with Dr Julie Maxwell 59:43

3M ago59:43

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This week’s episode picks up on our last conversation with paediatrician Julie Maxwell from 2023, and in particular the sweeping changes made to how gender-questioning children are treated in Britain in the last year. A weighty official report by an eminent doctor concluded that the NHS’s sole clinic for gender medicine should be shut down and the …

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Ep. 86 - The Consistency of the Lord's Goodness 30:17

3M ago30:17

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As we acquire Wisdom; let's also receive the understanding that prompts us to not only know the Lord's ways and thoughts; but to diligently walk in them - Being obedient to the Lord, demonstrating our faith by our works. Even in challenging times, times of turmoil, or tribulation, the Lord expects His people to receive the instruction He provides, …

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The assisted suicide bill has been passed by parliament. What comes next? 53:57

3M ago53:57

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MPs in the House of Commons passed Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide bill last week. It will be several years before Britons are able to ask their doctors to help them kill themselves, but it is a totemic moment nonetheless – the first time Parliament has endorsed the concept of assisted suicide. In this episode we discuss what the bill proposes, t…

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Ep. 85 - The Lord's Expectation of His People 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Even during some of the most trying times in life; the Lord provides instruction we can immediately learn from; and, apply to our life. As we gain insight into what the Lord is doing, both in this Nation and throughout the whole Earth, in this time and season; let's also understand how the hearts of the fathers will be restored to the children, and…

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Should Christians abandon contraception? 58:02

3M ago58:02

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While most Protestant Christians have been at ease with using contraception for generations, there is a growing movement to re-examine the ethics of this, with more and more evangelicals asking if perhaps their Catholic brothers and sisters may have a point. At the same time, increasing numbers of women in society more broadly are turning away from…

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¡EN ESPAÑOL! Los desafíos del habla y la deglución 33:40

3M ago33:40

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Los profesionales de la salud aliados son un grupo de profesionales médicos cuya función y conocimientos complementan la labor de los médicos. Entre ellos se encuentran los fisioterapeutas, terapeutas del habla y el lenguaje, nutricionistas y más. Son tan importantes como sus especialistas en trastornos del movimiento y neurólogos y desempeñan un p…

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Ep. 84 - Mandate and Responsibility of each Generation 39:11

4M ago39:11

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Let's examine the transfer of power, from king David to Solomon; and examine why Solomon's generation received a kingdom that was set and established, and what led to a divided kingdom. There is much to learn and understand, to aid in fulfilling our role in the rebuilding and restoration the Lord is providing at this time; and to instill in the fut…

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Earthquakes and cancer: Why is God’s good world so full of suffering? with Sharon Dirckx 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

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Christians normally explain away human-caused suffering by pointing to God giving us free will, and our sinful natures using that to harm ourselves and each other. But what about all the things entirely out of our control which cause so much sadness, from natural disasters to genetic diseases? In this episode we interview apologist and neuroscienti…

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Ep. 83 - Required Awareness for the Nation, Post Deliverance 32:22

4M ago32:22

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In the Word of the Lord through Isaiah 41:10, "Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (NASB) Now, there is much to do; in positioning for success, and in uprooting the things that do not reflect the Lor…

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Vaccine conspiracies, mistrust and catastrophism: How the church lost its way, with Dr Francis Collins 46:23

4M ago46:23

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Francis Collins is one of the leading scientists of his generation, a world-renowned geneticist who led the international project to map the human genome. Later he served under three presidents as the director of the National Institute of Health, which led him to play a pivotal role in America’s battle against the covid pandemic. He’s also an evang…

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Listening to the Voices of Our Parkinson’s Caregivers 18:29

4M ago18:29

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Each November, the Parkinson’s Foundation joins organizations across the country to honor care partners for National Family Caregivers Month. In this episode, we highlight the stories and experiences of two people who care for a person with Parkinson’s disease. Ripley Hensley is an emergency room nurse and a doctoral student at the University of Co…

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Ep. 82 - Exhortation to the United States of America 34:42

4M ago34:42

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Many can now clearly see that / how the Lord moved on behalf of this Nation; and, He's not finished. There is still much to be done; which also requires the continued cooperation and participation of those Believers / Christians, that desire the fullness of all the Lord has for them / this Nation. So let's set our heart and mindset to continue to p…

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DNA, parenthood and selecting for IQ: The surprising return of eugenics 59:58

4M ago59:58

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A couple of inter-connected news stories set us off this week. First, the prominent DNA ancestry company 23andMe is teetering on the brink of collapse and considering selling off its database of 15m people’s genomes. Can someone else own your DNA, and what are the risks if genomes are passed around the economy as any other product? Next, a US start…

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Ep. 81 - Determined to be Divinely Obedient 31:39

4M ago31:39

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The Lord's heart is to have His children reflect Him; having the same heart toward the our Heavenly Father. to be Divinely Obedient, just like is demonstrated in Jesus; our pattern and example. Have we arrived at the place on our walk, where we are resolute in being obedient to the Lord? Are we willing to get to that place; for now, and to continue…

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Near death experiences 49:08

4M ago49:08

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Once dismissed as quackery or New Age woo, near death experiences are seeing something of a modern revival. A slew of serious scientists and doctors have begun studying the phenomenon, even constructing clinical trials to try and see what, if anything, goes on when someone is on the brink of death but is resuscitated successfully. And there is now …

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Ep. 80 - State of Renewal 32:53

5M ago32:53

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The Lord's manifold wisdom always includes things we need to know, long before we even know we need them. Things that are vital to truly function and operate in the Lord's Covenant / Perfect Will; making Earth just like it is in Heaven, which is what it means to occupy until he returns. The Lord is bringing about a renewal, both, for each individua…

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Prenatal screening: Is all knowledge a good thing? 1:09:11

5M ago1:09:11

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Pregnant women today are offered a battery of tests and screening for their unborn child, looking for an ever-increasing range of conditions and risks. But is the onward march of technology in this sphere always an unmitigated good thing? With abortion for a disability legal in the UK up to term, women are being given terrible choices previous gene…

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Current Tools for Receiving a Parkinson’s Diagnosis 22:53

5M ago22:53

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a “clinical” diagnosis, based on a person’s medical history, symptoms, and physical exam. Although certain laboratory or imaging tests can be helpful in reaching a diagnosis, no single test can confirm PD. Among the tests currently used to support a PD diagnosis, or to rule out other conditions that can mimic PD, are mag…

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Ep. 79 - Understanding The Lord's Heart Towards Us 34:53

5M ago34:53

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The Lord heart is always for His children. And like children, we must learn and understand our Heavenly Father; who desires His best for us. No matter what the situations or circumstances going on around us looks or sounds like. Misunderstanding His heart toward us can leave room for the adversary to attempt to steal, kill, and destroy.…

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Same-sex attraction and friendship in church, with Ed Shaw 1:04:21

5M ago1:04:21

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This week we speak with church pastor and author Ed Shaw about John’s book on friendship, and in particular how it intersects with those who are same-sex attracted like him. How has the church unintentionally colluded with the sexual revolution in prioritising and idealising marriage, relegating friendship in the process? Why is it so important for…

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Ep. 78 - Denouncing Idolatrous Worship 34:16

5M ago34:16

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If we truly desire the Lord's presence, then we must denounce and tear down anything that has become an idol in our life. Let's examine our life and walk with the Lord and allow Holy Spirit to expose those things that are lies. There is nothing that should become before, or between, the Lord and us.

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Yoga, mindfulness and truly Christian meditation 49:57

5M ago49:57

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Yoga and mindfulness are everywhere in popular Western culture: in school PE lessons, in company retreats, prescribed by doctors, and even sometimes endorsed by churches. Are these harmless or even quasi-Christian practices we can all enjoy, or pagan-derived movements which believers should steer clear of? And is there such a thing as ‘Christian me…

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Ep. 77 - Desiring the Lord's Presence 55:43

5M ago55:43

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Let's dive into the Word to gain an understanding of how important remaining in the presence of the Lord is; by looking at the example set forth in the relationship between King David and Mephibosheth. This is a timely Word for those that desire to be a part of the Lord and His Kingdom; occupying until the Lord returns, here, on Earth to bring it t…

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