Best Matters Of Life Podcasts (2024)

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

3h 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

2h 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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Current Tools for Receiving a Parkinson’s Diagnosis 22:53

8d 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. 80 - State of Renewal 32:53

10d 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

7d 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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Ep. 79 - Understanding The Lord's Heart Towards Us 34:53

17d 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

14d 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

24d 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

21d 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

1M 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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Remembrance and forgetting: Why is nobody talking about covid any more? 53:23

1M ago53:23

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Harrowing testimony from healthcare staff at the UK’s national covid inquiry has reminded us of the horrendous sacrifices made by doctors and nurses during the pandemic, just a few years ago. And yet the inquiry has drawn hardly any media attention, with most of us happy to move on with our lives and never think about those long months in lockdown …

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Ep. 76 - Establishment and Expansion 33:48

1M 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

1M 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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Ep. 75 - Practicing Justice & Righteousness Pt II 36:58

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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¡EN ESPAÑOL! Alucinaciones y delusiones en el Parkinson 20:42

2M 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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Should robots be given human rights? 1:01:47

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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