最高の Matters Of Life ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Ep. 76 - Establishment and Expansion 33:48

5d ago33:48

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When the Lord brings restoration, He establishes those whose are His; and goes beyond just returning things to a prior state and time. He also expands, beyond what the adversary has taken. This is part of walking in Covenant with the Lord; and builds upon practicing justice and righteousness.

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Will anti-obesity wonder drugs save our broken NHS? 47:37

5d ago47:37

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The new British government has been crystal clear that in their view, the National Health Service – a state-run socialised system which is quasi-worshipped by most Britons – is in long-term crisis. Services from family doctors to cancer treatment to A&E in hospitals are struggling and failing to hit targets, and constantly underfunded. In this epis…

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¡EN ESPAÑOL! Alucinaciones y delusiones en el Parkinson 20:42

20d ago20:42

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Alrededor de un 20-40% de las personas con Parkinson experimentan algún tipo de alucinación o delusión en algún momento de su recorrido por la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP). Aunque en la actualidad los estudios no indican que la comunidad hispanohablante de la EP corra un mayor riesgo de desarrollar estos síntomas, sigue siendo importante conocer lo…

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Ep. 75 - Practicing Justice & Righteousness Pt II 36:58

12d ago36:58

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The Lord is asking us [the Church / Body / Bride of Christ] to understand what it means to practice justice and righteousness at a deeper level than the superficial way we've supposed, interpreted Scripture, or thought Christianity should look like.

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Stigma, anti-depressants and emotional resilience: Rethinking mental health and the church 56:10

12d ago56:10

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Tim is away this week so we’re sharing a classic episode from the MOLAD vault. Since the covid pandemic there has been an alarming rise in people presenting with mental health problems. Today we speak with Christian psychiatrist Daniel Maughan to better understand why this might be happening, how our mental healthcare systems are coping (or not), a…

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Ep. 74 - Practicing Justice & Righteousness (Season Introduction) 32:29

19d ago32:29

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Welcome to the beginning of Season 3! We have much to learn from the Lord in this season of restoration, that will enable us to accomplish all that's in need of being restored. Getting to the very core of many of the issues faced in society on a day to day basis.

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Assisted suicide: Euthanasia tourism takes off in the US amid fresh push to change law in Britain 55:15

19d ago55:15

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Today we pick up a number of stories and updates in the conversation around assisted suicide. Long since legal in a growing number of states in the US, a new report has detailed how things are liberalising further. Some states now permit non-residents to cross state lines solely to die, creating a new market in euthanasia tourism for those living i…

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Should robots be given human rights? 1:01:47

26d ago1:01:47

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If and when autonomous and intelligent robots come into existence, should they be granted rights, or even personhood? A growing number of technologists argue governments must lay out what status conscious and rational machines would have before they actually have been invented. But how can we decide what is and isn’t a person, and what rights and r…

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Lucy Letby reconsidered: Innocence and guilt, partial evidence, and living with unknowns 56:30

1M ago56:30

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We covered the case of Lucy Letby – a neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven more – last year. Since then, there has been a growing campaign claiming she is the victim of a miscarriage of justice, as Letby herself appeals the judgement. In this episode we look at why some people have become convinced of her …

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What does it mean to be made in the image of God? 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

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‘Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.”’ These famous words from the first chapter of Genesis are the touchstone of the theology of the image of God, or Imago Dei. Christians throw this reference out a lot, but we’re often a bit unclear about it really means to say humans are made in the image of God. Is it about certai…

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The infected blood scandal 51:01

2M ago51:01

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Thanks to a long overdue public inquiry here in the UK, shocking stories of how NHS doctors recklessly gave patients blood contaminated with viruses including HIV and hepatitis have been emerging in recent years. One of the most painful cases was at a special school for children with haemophilia, where well-meaning but catastrophically misguided do…

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Allied Health Spotlight Series: Physical Therapy Recommendations for Exercising Safely 21:41

2M ago21:41

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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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Autonomous killer drones and the future of warfare 55:59

2M ago55:59

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This week we look at developments prompted by the war in Ukraine, which has seen the humble drone take a leading role on the frontline. Both sides, and global powers watching on with interest, are now investing in building battle drones which can fly and attack themselves, leading to the chilling possibility that future wars will see autonomous AI …

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Should Christians break the law? Civil disobedience, climate protest and heavy-handed policing 48:03

2M ago48:03

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A landmark court case in the UK recently saw five radical climate activists jailed for up to five years for their role in organising the blocking of a major motorway to protest against fossil fuels. The sentences have been criticised by many, including the UN, as excessive given the peaceful nature of the protest and the cause behind it, but are th…

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The unintended consequences of sperm donation 49:59

2M ago49:59

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A recent Netflix documentary, The Man With A 1000 Kids, has shone a light on the often under-discussed topic of sperm donation. It exposes a Dutch man as a prolific and deceptive sperm donor who compulsively fathers children around the world via donated sperm. While an extreme case, it raises important questions about the ethics of bringing childre…

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Neo-Luddism and the ‘myth’ of progress: Should Christians be pro or anti technology? 34:24

3M ago34:24

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In recent weeks we have discussed how to keep modern technology at arms-length (smartphones in the home) and our excitement at how humans may be about to untap God’s blessing in creation through technology (the solar energy revolution). Today we ask the question: can we really hold these positions simultaneously? Can we be neo-Luddites when it come…

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Energy abundance: Is the coming solar power revolution a blessing from God? 55:50

3M ago55:50

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Even sober-minded experts are getting excited about solar power. Respectable estimates suggest the price of energy derived from sunlight will continue to drop spectacularly as the number of panels installed worldwide continues to explode exponentially. In the relatively near future we may move into an era of energy abundance, where we have not just…

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Introducing Our Hospital Safety Guide 21:18

3M ago21:18

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A hospital stay can be a stressful situation for everyone, whether you are the person receiving care or the support person providing comfort. People with Parkinson’s (PD) are at a higher risk of hospitalizations, so it is crucial to be prepared ahead of time for when the situation arises. The Parkinson’s Foundation recently created the Hospital Saf…

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Julian Assange, whistleblowers, and the Christian case for journalism 48:01

3M ago48:01

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The controversial hacker and activist (and maybe journalist?) Julian Assange was suddenly freed for five years in a British jail last month, after he reached a surprise deal with the US authorities over classified military files he published online more than ten years ago. Some see this as a victory for free speech and crusading journalism, but oth…

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Physics and the gospel: Richard Cheetham on how churches can embrace science once more 56:50

3M ago56:50

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Despite reams of research debunking the myth and countless examples of pioneering Christian researchers, many people still believe intuitively that somehow science and religion are in constant conflict. There are even those within the church who, perhaps subconsciously, buy into a narrative that what happens in labs around the world has no relevanc…

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¡EN ESPAÑOL! Colaborando con los trabajadores de salud comunitaria 24:23

3M ago24:23

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Los trabajadores de salud comunitaria (TSC o CHW, por sus siglas en inglés) o promotores ayudan a cerrar la brecha entre los profesionales de la salud y los miembros de la comunidad proporcionando educación y recursos culturalmente competentes y relevantes a la comunidad local. Desempeñan un papel vital en la interacción con la comunidad para ident…

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Dependence: Should Christians embrace ‘being a burden’ on others as we get old? 59:01

3M ago59:01

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Tim’s been away this last week on holiday so we’re bringing you an episode from the Matters of Life and Death vault today. There is a looming ‘demographic timebomb’ – a growing mass of elderly and increasingly chronically ill people in many developed nations, expected to place huge strain on public resources. The policy debates around this issue of…

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Are smartphones damaging our children? with Andy Crouch 56:53

4M ago56:53

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This week we interview the writer Andy Crouch on a question which has been everywhere in recent months: are smartphones damaging our children? A growing number of writers and thinkers are arguing that our digital technology, most notably social media and smartphones, are responsible for rocketing rates of mental illness and epidemics of bullying am…

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How much is too much to genetically screen your children? 1:03:05

4M ago1:03:05

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In the first half of this episode we explore new research into public opinion around polygenic embryo screening. This technology allows people undergoing IVF to see what genes each potential embryo has and then choose to reimplant the one with the ‘best’ genetic make-up. But is it wise or healthy for parents to be able to effectively choose their c…

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Ep. 73 - Season Finale 8:08

4M ago8:08

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The Lord has again provided us much guidance and direction this season. Now, we have to choose whether we will participate in His plan of restoration; or not. There is much work to accomplish on the Destiny track the Lord has for each individual, during the time in between seasons. Let's allow the Lord to empower us and work through us to fulfill a…

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Elections, the church and threats to democracy 54:42

4M ago54:42

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We in the UK have been startled by the sudden announcement from the prime minister that our general election, due at the end of the year, would actually be held in six weeks’ time in early July. In this episode we reflect on why Christians are so politically engaged in Britain, with research suggesting they are much more likely to vote, join a part…

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Implications of Gene-Based Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease 23:05

4M ago23:05

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Gene-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease is an area of research that is currently being developed. It works by introducing genetic material into the brain, which can then “instruct” cells to produce compounds that can potentially alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s. Although years have gone by since the first gene-based clinical trial, there is sti…

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Autism: Disability or superpower? 1:01:52

4M ago1:01:52

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Diagnosis rates for autism have been steadily rising for decades now, and as the condition has become more prevalent there has been a growing debate within the community and wider society about what autism is. Some prefer to talk about neurodiversity rather than think of it as a developmental condition, and others go as far as calling it a superpow…

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Ep. 72 - Example and Pattern of the Lord's Restoration in Ezra 57:08

4M ago57:08

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There's such incredible similarities in the Book of Ezra, and the present day. Especially, when we examine what the Lord did in the restoration process. As we dive into this episode, let's be careful to hear and apply all the guidance and instruction the Lord's provided to us for this time and season.…

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Ep. 71 - Praising the Lord for His Deliverance & Restoration Pt. II 30:13

5M ago30:13

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In this episode we're continuing to learn through Psalm 18, about the right heart, attitude, and motivation we should have before the Lord; as we walk with Him into this season of restoration.

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Two is the loneliest number: Can AI friends stop us feeling alone? 42:13

5M ago42:13

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Science fiction has long been fascinated by the idea of humans becoming friends with computers. And the dream of an always-on digital companion you can talk to day or night is closer than ever before, thanks to advances in AI software in recent years. But research into one of the leading AI companion companies and its users has flagged concerns amo…

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Ep. 70 - Praising the Lord for His Deliverance & Restoration Pt. I 33:18

5M ago33:18

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Let's learn from Psalm 18, about the right heart, attitude, and motivation we should have before the Lord; as we enter into this season of restoration.

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‘Playing God’: Science and religion in the 21st century 1:03:18

5M ago1:03:18

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What would contact with intelligent aliens mean for humanity? Will doctors ever be able to cure depression with a drug? Can we bestow personhood on animals?Nick Spencer, senior fellow at the religion and society think tank Theos, is the author of the recent book Playing God: Science, religion and the future of humanity. The book explores eight cont…

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Ep. 69 - A Season of Restoration 28:00

5M ago28:00

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We have entered into a new season; when the Lord is bringing restoration and miraculous works. We must embrace our role in His plan of restoration, to fulfill the work for His glory; having fully entered into Covenant with the Lord.

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Assisted dying in Scotland: A bad law but also an inevitable one? 1:11:49

5M ago1:11:49

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A new law has been proposed in the Scottish Parliament which would allow terminally ill people to request doctors assist them in committing suicide. This is the latest push in a growing campaign across the UK and more widely in the Western world to legislate for assisted dying and euthanasia. In this episode we look through the bill to discuss its …

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Ep. 68 - The Lord's Restoration Instructions 31:48

5M ago31:48

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We, people, always have a role in the restoration the Lord brings about. As we continue to understand the Lord's heart in restoration, and the judgment that simultaneously occurs; let's also receive knowledge and understanding about our role in the restoration process. So, we can fulfill all the Lord has given us to do; and, fully understand His ex…

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Abusive relationships and coercive control in church 1:04:11

5M ago1:04:11

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Society has been on a long and slow journey in recent decades into a richer and more sympathetic understanding of how abuse and coercion work within relationships. We are much better at both identifying and prosecuting this kind of abuse, and at being more attuned to the needs of victims and understanding why they find it difficult to just walk awa…

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Ep. 67 - Restoration Comes from the Lord 33:23

6M ago33:23

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The Lord not only delivers; He restores. The Lord is restoring things to how He established them, or the standard / structure He set forth. We, as His people, must enter into Covenant with Him; and remain obedient to the Lord. Covenant is the container for the blessing, or the deed that gives you ownership to the House; and obedience is the key tha…

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Q&A: Did ending Roe v Wade actually save unborn children’s lives? 38:29

6M ago38:29

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Our first topic in this Q&A episode is a recent study which found that in 2023, the first full calendar year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade and the constitutional right to an abortion, total abortions actually increased. Despite 21 states enacting full or partial abortion bans, more women not fewer are ending their pregnancies. How c…

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Ep. 66 - Understanding the Father's Heart Pt. III 30:38

6M ago30:38

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The Lord's always looking for someone who will fulfill, or carry out His Will on the earth; while He also looks to see if His Children will enter into alignment with His Word - no matter whom He chooses to use to accomplish His desire.

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ADHD, over-diagnosis and should Christians try to enhance our brains with stimulants? 51:28

6M ago51:28

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the faster growing mental health diagnoses of our age. More and more people, including those well into adulthood, are seeking out and being diagnosed with ADHD. And the typical treatment plan involves taking powerful amphetamine-based stimulant medication, effectively turbocharging parts of …

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Ep. 65 - Prophetic Update & Warning to the Church 41:47

6M ago41:47

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As we continue to learn to understand Heavenly Father's Heart, let's understand what's on His heart at this time and season; and, what He requires of us - His people.

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Tim Farron, toxic social media, and how to navigate the ‘mucky business’ of politics 45:36

6M ago45:36

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We’re both away for our Easter breaks, so this week we’re bringing you a classic episode from the MOLAD archive, when we were joined by the former leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron to discuss social media and politics. Research suggests UK members of parliament like Tim get sent thousands of offensive tweets every single day. Why have soci…

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Celebrating Our Parkinson’s Foundation Volunteers 22:45

6M ago22:45

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This month, we are honoring and celebrating our Parkinson’s Foundation volunteers. Every volunteer helps make a difference in the everyday lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease, whether it’s by helping organize a local community walk, serving as a research advocate providing feedback and collaborating with scientists on research studies, …

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