Our main speaker, Peter Saunders examines Daniel’s resolve to stand firm in his identity, his reliance on God for wisdom, and his boldness in witness, even in the face of trials. This is Talk 3: Facing the Future based on Daniel 9. Support the show

Our main speaker, Peter Saunders examines Daniel’s resolve to stand firm in his identity, his reliance on God for wisdom, and his boldness in witness, even in the face of trials. This is Talk 2: Dedicated but Distinct based on Daniel 3. Support the show

Our main speaker, Peter Saunders examines Daniel’s resolve to stand firm in his identity, his reliance on God for wisdom, and his boldness in witness, even in the face of trials. This is Talk 1: Serving the Sovereign based on Daniel 1. Support the show

Welcome to the relaunched CMF podcast. This is a special, extra episode giving an update on what is happening with the two assisted suicide bills for terminally ill adults that are going through the UK and Scottish Parliaments this month (May 2025), with both having hearings, and probably votes, in the week of 12 May. Steve Fouch (CMF Head of Communications), Dr Susan Marriott (CMF Head of Public Policy and a GP), and Dr David Randall (Renal Medicine Consultant) discuss the bills, the next st...

What if human limits aren't a bug but a feature of our humanity? What if learning to live well in God's world actually means learning to love our (unlimited) God's (limited) creature. Over three talks, main speaker Matt Lillicrap delved into this topic through the lens of Ecclesiastes and Romans. This is the third and final talk: Futility and Hope | Romans 8:18-25. Support the show

What if human limits aren't a bug but a feature of our humanity? What if learning to live well in God's world actually means learning to love our (unlimited) God's (limited) creature. Over three talks, main speaker Matt Lillicrap delved into this topic through the lens of Ecclesiastes and Romans. This is talk two: Receiving Time | Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. Support the show

What if human limits aren't a bug but a feature of our humanity? What if learning to live well in God's world actually means learning to love our (unlimited) God's (limited) creature. Over three talks, main speaker Matt Lillicrap delved into this topic through the lens of Ecclesiastes and Romans. This is talk one: The Endless Round | Ecclesiastes 1:1-11. Support the show

‘The Lord is a God of justice.’ (Isaiah 30:18) And so, his followers long for justice. Over three talks, Giles Cattermole explored what Isaiah teaches about God’s justice, our injustice, his solution in the justice of the Cross of Jesus, and what it means to live and speak for Jesus and justice today. This is talk three. Support the show

In the last episode of this series, we examine what the female body tells us about God and what it means to be an embodied person during the menopause, the time of change in women's reproductive lives. Please note that listing these resources does not imply full agreement with all their content; they are provided for reference Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause: An Unexpected Spiritual Journey – Cheryl Bridges The Change: Women, Ageing and the Menopause - Germain Gre...

‘The Lord is a God of justice.’ (Isaiah 30:18) And so, his followers long for justice. Over three talks, Giles Cattermole explored what Isaiah teaches about God’s justice, our injustice, his solution in the justice of the Cross of Jesus, and what it means to live and speak for Jesus and justice today. This is talk two. Support the show Support the show

In this episode, we touch on the painful topics of infertility, miscarriage, and stillbirth—experiences of profound grief and suffering. How do we face them as Christians? What hope does Jesus offer in both reproductive loss and lack? Resources: Please note that listing these resources does not imply full agreement with all their content; they are provided for reference https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/miscarriage/ Healthcare ResourcesNICE Infertility DefinitionNHS Miscarriage Informat...

In this edition, Grace and Felicia are joined by Jane Petkovic, Grace's mother. In this mother and daughter conversation, they discuss the theology, biblical language, and embodied reality of pregnancy and motherhood and what they tell us about God and his grace. To read more about Jane's work visit janepetkovic.com/ Please note that listing these resources does not imply full agreement with all their content; they are provided only for reference Support the show

‘The Lord is a God of justice.’ (Isaiah 30:18) And so, his followers long for justice. Over three talks, Giles Cattermole explored what Isaiah teaches about God’s justice, our injustice, his solution in the justice of the Cross of Jesus, and what it means to live and speak for Jesus and justice today. This is talk one. Support the show

We all think we understand contraception, but it raises a lot of questions. How each kind of contraception works raises many questions - about how it affects the role of sex in our relationships, how it affects family life, and the ethical questions it can raise. In this episode, Drs Grace Petkovic and Felicia Wong look at the science, the ethics, and the biblical issues. Articles & Blog Posts CMF: Contraception – Christian Medical Fellowship article on contraception.AAPLOG Committee Opin...

This week, Sally and Ben discuss the recently released film, ‘ Wicked’, and in particular, the film’s counter-cultural emphasis on friendship. They also survey the latest news on the Assisted Dying Bill and how they're thinking about it now that it has passed its second reading. References: In the show, Ben and Sally mention that the Bill passed with a majority of 55 MPs – that means that just 28 MPs would need to shift from a 'yes' to a 'no' vote (or abstain) to see this defeated at th...

In 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

This 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 ...

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 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? T...

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 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: ...

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 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...