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In Vitro Fertilization
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The Future Of Health, Faith, Ethics, and Our Medtech World
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Trinity International University
Caregiving
Assisted Suicide
Letourneau University
Protestant Ethical Perspectives
Infertility
Christian Bioethics
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Healthcare
Bryan Johnson
Adoption
Eugenics
Frozen Embryos
Human Dignity

The Bioethics Podcast is an audio resource exploring the pressing bioethical challenges of our day featuring staff, fellows, and friends of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity.

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* The Challenge of Pastoral Leadership Today: What Is Our Technological Age Doing to Us?

* Kelly Liebengood, Ph.D.

* Intersections Forum

* Shared Convictions: CBHD and LeTourneau on Mission

* 2026 Annual Conference, Polytechnic ... more

This episode of the podcast celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Bioethics Podcast. The inaugural episode was uploaded on February 3, 2006, and we thought it might be interesting to listen again to that first episode as we mark the 20th anniversary... more

This poem, written by and read for us by CBHD Research Scholar Anna Vollema, intersperses poetic reflection with quotations from Scripture and excerpts from “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.”

Read the poem at www.cbhd.org/intersections/emmanuel-the... more

We're moving to Texas!

We are deeply grateful to our supporters and donors who have stood by us as we sought a new home!

Read the full announcement: www.cbhd.org/announcements/cbhd-to-letu

If you would like to make a celebratory gift fo... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Liebengood
Dean of the School of Theology and Vocation, Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology, LeTourneau University
LeTourneau University
Episode: The Challenge of Pastoral Leadership Today: What Is Our Technological Age Doing to Us?
Anna Vollema
CBHD research scholar
Episode: Spoken Word Poetry Podcast – Emmanuel: The Word Made Flesh
Savannah Crossfield
Filmmaker focused on documenting bioethical issues, specifically in vitro fertilization.
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Episode: Cradled in Glass: An Interview with Filmmaker Savannah Crossfield
Yves Moreau
Computational geneticist at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium
Catholic University of Leuven
Episode: Dual-Use Technologies and Genetic Surveillance of Ethnic Minorities in China: An Interview with Yves Moreau
Dr. Megan Best
Associate Fellow of CBHD, researcher at the Institute of Ethics and Society at the University of Notre Dame Australia, and Honorary Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney, Australia
Institute of Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame Australia
Episode: Megan Best, “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”
William B. Hurlbut, MD
Adjunct professor and senior research scholar in neurobiology at Stanford Medical School
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Episode: The Challenges and Opportunities of Genomic Editing: A Christian Perspective

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Matthew Epinette
Executive Director of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity (CBHD); leads organizational strategy and program development.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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    Joseph Wiinikka-Lydon presents moral injury as a compare and contrast between the soldier vs healthcare professional as he big is his talk.

    I listened intently to his definitions and exploration into MI/PTSD as they relate to war and crisis intervention .

    Towards the last 3rd of his lecture he gives away his political bias . How disappointing to have spent the better part of an hour concurring with his presentation on what moral injury is and how it can be addressed then he entranced and trav... more

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The show's blend of ethics, faith perspectives, and real-world case studies makes it a compelling resource for academics and practitioners alike.
Guest perspectives and organizational updates add valuable context, though some episodes draw critique for perceived political bias.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous, research-driven explorations of moral injury, bioethics, and the societal implications of biomedical advances.

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Cradled in Glass: An Interview with Filmmaker Savannah Crossfield
Q: What can listeners do to support your documentary?
They can visit their website for production updates and information on how to donate.
Cradled in Glass: An Interview with Filmmaker Savannah Crossfield
Q: How is your daughter's health?
Her daughter is doing well and hitting all the milestones appropriate for her gestational age.
Dual-Use Technologies and Genetic Surveillance of Ethnic Minorities in China: An Interview with Yves Moreau
Q: Why are so few papers regarding the ethical use of genetic data being retracted?
The retraction process for published studies is often slow due to a lack of urgency or acknowledgment of the ethical concerns by journals, despite the serious implications of the research.
Dual-Use Technologies and Genetic Surveillance of Ethnic Minorities in China: An Interview with Yves Moreau
Q: What is the current state of technology sales, particularly from US companies, to Xinjiang authorities?
Due to legislative and administrative pushback, there is no longer a systematic flow of technology from companies like Thermo Fisher to the police in Xinjiang, but past purchases may still have lingering effects.
Dual-Use Technologies and Genetic Surveillance of Ethnic Minorities in China: An Interview with Yves Moreau
Q: How is China's genetic database different from the genetic databases that the United States and the UK are building?
China's genetic database is integrated within an authoritarian legal system lacking key safeguards compared to the more regulated systems in the US and UK, which incorporate human rights protections and legal oversight.

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What is The Bioethics Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show engages with pressing bioethics topics through a Christian ethics lens, often tying policy debates to human dignity, disability, and the social implications of biomedical innovation. Episodes frequently blend scholarly analysis with real-world case reflections, from embryo selection and genetic intervention to biohacking and grief support, and sometimes announce major organizational or programmatic shifts. Listeners can expect thoughtful, research-driven conversations, occasional provocations about policy and power structures, and clear ties to ethical principles in healthcare, technology, and religion. A standout is its sustained focus on dignity and ethics within contemporary bioscience, along with moves that shape its institutio... more

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