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the CMF podcastAssisted suicide updateWelcome 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 steps in the legislative process, and the very real concerns these bills raise for patients...2025-05-0943 min
the CMF podcastWomanhood Podcast Episode 5: Reproductive Lack and LossIn 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 InformationTommy’s Miscarriage StatisticsTommy’s Stillbirth InformationBooksWhen Expecting Doesn’t Happen: Turning Infertili...2025-03-2635 min
the CMF podcastWomanhood Podcast Ep 3 | ContraceptionWe all think we understand contraception, but it raises a lot of questions. Howe 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 Ruth Petkovic and Felicia Wong look at the science, the ethics, and the biblical issues.Resources:CMF file 66 - contraceptionCMF book on contraceptionAAPLOG file on contraception https://choicescommunity.com/blog/how-do-contraceptives-work The meaning of marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller (book)Dr John Bergsma w...2024-12-1333 min
the CMF podcastWe are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 4 | Emmie's story: your true identityOur 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 members, as well as in our white members. However, as a fellowship, we don’t sh...2024-10-3105 min
the CMF podcastFinger on the Pulse | Series 2, episode 1 - Assisted DyingBen 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 well?Please note: The second reading of the Leabdeater Bill is 29 November 2024, not 15 November, as said in this podcast.The Finger on the Pulse podcast will also be available on its own subscription at https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2418716/website/background/editResources:Public perspectives...2024-10-3054 min
the CMF podcastWe are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 3 | Fumni's story: God knows my nameOur 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 members, as well as in our white members. However, as a fellowship, we don’t sh...2024-10-2305 min
the CMF podcastWe are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 2 | Dudzayi's story: never be limited by other people's imaginationsOur 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 members, as well as in our white members. However, as a fellowship, we don’t sh...2024-10-1804 min
the CMF podcastWe are a Multitude of Voices | Episode 1 | Onahi's story: unique opportunities to connect with patientsOur 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 members, as well as in our white members. However, as a fellowship, we don’t sh...2024-10-1506 min
the CMF podcastIdol comments | CMF National Conference '24In the final talk of the CMF National Conference, Dan Strange covers the theme 'Idol comments'. Listen now!Support the show2024-08-2049 min
the CMF podcastSurviving and thriving in the workplace | CMF National Conference '24Amidst 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 John Drew (Director of Staff Experience and Engagement at NHS England) shares personal insights, draws wisdom from Scripture, and integrates these with findings from staff surveys. Together, we will explore how to survive and thrive as God's ambassadors in healthcare. And how we do we do this with kindness and consistency amidst the inevitable tensions we face in healthcare leadership, and...2024-08-1949 min
the CMF podcastIdentity: his and ours | CMF National Conference '24In 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!Support the show2024-08-1641 min
the CMF podcastThe Great Big God | CMF National Conference '24In 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!Support the show2024-08-1548 min
the CMF podcastHomebound Truth | CMF Juniors' Conference '23In his final talk at CMF Juniors' Conference, Matt Lillicrap speaks of 'Homebound Truth' inspired by John 14.Support the show2024-03-2931 min
the CMF podcastPersonal Truth | CMF Juniors' Conference '23In the first talk from CMF's Juniors' Conference, main speaker Matt Lillicrap takes us through John 1 and explores the theme of 'personal truth'.Support the show2024-03-2834 min
the CMF podcastBeing Confident about the Future | CMF Seniors' Conference '23In 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.Support the show2024-03-2727 min
the CMF podcastCommitted to the Present | CMF Seniors' Conference '23Jonathan 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.Support the show2024-03-2631 min
the CMF podcastBeing Grateful for the Past | CMF Seniors' Conference '23In 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.Support the show2024-03-2535 min