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Matters of Life and Death

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Christianity
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Christian Ethics
Abortion
Social Media
Medical Ethics
Ethics
Smartphones
Assisted Dying Bill
Science
Contraception
NHS
Technology
Personhood
Suffering
Covid-19
Science and Religion
Conservative Evangelicalism
Reproductive Technology

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

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Tim is away this week, so here’s an episode from the MOLAD archive. 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... more

For couples experiencing infertility IVF is often the first port of call, and today millions of children have been brought into the world through this powerful reproductive technology. But many Christians are concerned about how IVF is normally pract... more

Although we mostly try not to think about those dark days any more, the covid pandemic threw up a dizzying array of complex ethical and moral dilemmas for Christians. Should we carry on meeting in person for Sunday worship despite the risk of infecti... more

Our discussion today begins with the concerning news that a world-leading database of medical records, the UK’s Biobank, has suffered an embarrassing leak after hundreds of thousands of confidential records were put up for sale on a Chinese website. ... more

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Recent Guests

Natalie Collins
Founder of the Women's Liberation Collective and author
Women's Liberation Collective
Episode: Abusive relationships and coercive control in church
Krish Kandiah
Founder Sanctuary Foundation; author; public theologian
Sanctuary Foundation
Episode: Does Jesus want to stop the boats? The immigration and asylum culture wars, with Krish Kandiah
Daniel Maughan
Psychiatrist in Oxford specializing in ADHD and psychosis
University of Oxford / NHS service
Episode: ADHD: Should Christians enhance their brains with stimulants?
Naomi Fox
Pediatric occupational therapist by training; founder of Growing Hope
Growing Hope
Episode: What can the church do for children with additional needs?
Tim Cross
Major General, retired (British Army); guest on the show
UK Armed Forces
Episode: Faith under fire: Following Christ in the military, with Maj Gen Tim Cross
Justin Brierley
Broadcaster, veteran podcaster, and dialogue facilitator
Unbelievable/Premiere Unbelievable
Episode: Are men really coming back to church? with Justin Brierley
Elly Hanson
Clinical psychologist focusing on tackling and preventing abuse and trauma.
Episode: What makes the church vulnerable to abusers?
Dr. Rosslyn Perkins
GP and medical educator
Episode: Unlocking the menopause, with Dr Rosslyn Perkins
Nigel Biggar
Anglo-Scottish professor of moral theology, member of the House of Lords
House of Lords, University of Oxford
Episode: Does God care about nations? Colonialism, culture wars and Christian Nationalism with Nigel Biggar

Hosts

Tim Wyatt
Co-host guiding discussions, with emphasis on theology, ethics, and public life.
John Wyatt
Co-host, physician/ethicist, with a focus on healthcare, ethics, and public policy from a Christian perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Thank you

    Thoughtful discussion on ethical issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PleaseIn4me
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show. Relevant topics

    Love listening to your perspectives and great father son dialogue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BC Nurse
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love this podcast !

    Podcast Addict
    5
    iAmHalfPedro
    a year ago
  • Assisted dying topic - more sensitivity please

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    markofel
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Really insightful discussions on a variety of ethical topics, helping one think through one's worldview. Good at myth-busting and challenging preconceptions.

    Podcast Addict
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    davec
    2 years ago

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Great father-son dialogue with strong perspectives.
Thoughtful discussion on ethical issues.

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ADHD: Should Christians enhance their brains with stimulants?
Q: Does stimulant treatment work for ADHD, and to what extent is it a first-line option?
Yes, stimulants are first-line treatments and can substantially improve attention and functioning for many patients, though effects vary and there are side effects; some people may benefit less or require additional therapy.
What can the church do for children with additional needs?
Q: What challenges have you faced and how have you addressed concerns about proselytizing?
Objections exist, but practices emphasize consent, clear language about faith, and ensuring client choice; prayer is optional and not tied to receiving care.
What can the church do for children with additional needs?
Q: How do you manage the balance between faith-based identity and professional clinical care?
We are explicit about being a Christian charity, offer prayer if requested, ensure the therapy itself remains unaffected by faith, and communicate clearly on our website and in appointment materials.
What can the church do for children with additional needs?
Q: Why partner with a local church instead of operating independently as a private therapy service?
Partnering with a local church enables scalable, trusted access within communities, aligns with the church's role as a community hub, and allows free therapy to remain accessible while integrating spiritual support where appropriate.
Psychedelics: Shamans, the philosophy of Harry Potter and the neuroscientific turn
Q: How do we feel about fiddling with brain chemistry and giving ourselves deliberate hallucinations for therapeutic use?
Skepticism persists especially regarding the motives of pharmaceutical companies.

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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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2. Krish Kandiah
3. Daniel Maughan
4. Naomi Fox
5. Tim Cross
6. Justin Brierley
7. Elly Hanson
8. Dr. Rosslyn Perkins

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