
In each episode of Matters of Life and Death, brought to you by Premier Unbelievable?, John Wyatt and his son Tim discuss issues in healthcare, ethics, technology, science, faith and more. John is a doctor, professor of ethics, and writer and speaker on many of these topics, while Tim is a religion and social affairs journalist. We talk about how Christians can better engage with a particular ques... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 252 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Our first topic this morning is about the fall of yet another prime minister here in the UK, our sixth to resign since the Brexit referendum exactly 10 years ago. We explore some of the structural problems built into modern British politics which hav... more
John is away this week so here’s an episode from the MOLAD vault to enjoy. 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 w... more
For the first part of this episode we return to a subject we discussed last year, after new data from India showed its fertility rate had continued to plummet and was now below replacement rate. Just a few decades ago, many feared India would be amon... more
In the wake of its devastating abuse crises, the Church of England has poured money and effort into massively boosting its safeguarding apparatus. But a recent independent audit has warned the safeguarding team is being swamped with complaints and di... more
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Thoughtful discussion on ethical issues.
Love listening to your perspectives and great father son dialogue.
Love this podcast !
An important topic to discuss with some good points. I know that the podcasters care about the issue, but the unwitting chuckling at points did jar quite a lot, given the sensitivity of the issue and the extreme distress experienced in the real lives of the people who a wrestling with their suffering - something to bear in mind from a pastoral perspective.
Really insightful discussions on a variety of ethical topics, helping one think through one's worldview. Good at myth-busting and challenging preconceptions.
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Two veteran hosts, a physician-ethicist and a religion-and-social-affairs journalist, lead conversations at the intersection of faith, ethics, healthcare, and public policy. Episodes tackle timely topics—from immigration and asylum policy to the ethics of medical treatments, church-based care, military ethics, and the impact of technology on truth and society. Guests range from theologians and healthcare professionals to policy thinkers, all explored through a Christian ethical lens that emphasizes practical compassion, public life, and rigorous discussion. The show stands out for its father–son dynamic, its willingness to grapple with controversial issues, and its emphasis on applying biblical ethics to real-world decisions. This blend of ... more
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