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Meet Medina Lamunu — a Registered Nurse, Midwife, and mother of six, whose heart beats for more than just her own family. In this powerful conversation with Georgina Hoddle, you’ll hear how Medina’s faith in God has ignited a mission far beyond Australian borders — to bring hope and healing to her homeland of South Sudan.

With unwavering conviction, she's building a medical clinic to serve those who need it most, right in her own backyard. It’s a story of compassion, calling, and courage.

Have a listen — it won’t take long, but it just might inspire you for a lifetime.

Here are the Bible verses mentioned in our video that inspired Medina and Georgina — we pray they uplift and encourage you too.

Proverbs 3:5-6   [NIV]

5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart

    and lean not on your own understanding;

6. in all your ways submit to him,

    and he will make your paths straight.

Jeremiah 29:11   [NIV]

11. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Georgie Hoddle (RN) first connected with Dr Owen Lewis through HealthServe Australia (now HealthServe Global). Since the onset of the COVID pandemic, they have met weekly on Zoom for prayer. In this interview, we gain insight into Owen's work in the mission field alongside his wife, Mary. We invite you to listen and be inspired by their compelling journey, serving our Lord, Jesus Christ

Find more inspiration to live out your faith at: https://www.cmdfa.org.au/and https://lukesjournalcmdfa.com/

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) became available in NSW at the end of November 2023, the last state in Australia to introduce the measure. According to an NSW Government interim report, in the first 12 months of VAD in NSW, 398 people died using the legislation, with 1141 first requests and 992 first assessments in that time. Advocates say that it is 'a means to end suffering' or the 'right to death with dignity'. 

In this video, Prof. Megan Best provides an overview of the NSW legislation, insights from research on euthanasia requests and the desire for hastened death at life’s end. The professor also includes practical guidance for navigating conversations about VAD.

You can download a PDF of Professor Best's Special Report "Living with VAD" in CMDFA Luke's Journal now

Is REST a routine or a relationship?

In this CMDFA Luke’s Journal Podcast, Dr Eleasa Sieh chats with Dr Brioney Keats about Rest. Doctor Keats authored an article in the 2022 edition of Luke’s Journal entitled, “How can I find true rest?” Her insight was profound: when rest is about relationships, everything changes.

To read her full article, visit: Luke's Journal

In his Luke's Journal article, ⁠"On holidays"⁠ , Dr Paul Mercer offers more insights into finding the true rest of God.

This video features Dr Catherine Hollier, a GP and the current editor of Luke's Journal. Catherine speaks with Dr Koshy Mathew about the joy she has experienced in inspiring the faith of healthcare professionals in Australia and throughout the world by coordinating the content and enacting visions for growth of the journal.

If you want to find out more read the Luke's Journal Missions and Sacrificial Service issue.

Dr Catherine Hollier is a GP and the current editor of Luke's Journal. Catherine speaks with Dr Koshy Mathew about the joy she has experienced in inspiring the faith of healthcare professionals in Australia and throughout the world by coordinating the content and enacting visions for growth of the journal.

If you'd like to find out more read the Luke's Journal Missions and Sacrificial Service issue.

This is a pre-recorded talk of 7 parts from 2019 with Dr. Megan Best and Dr. Andrew Sloane on a medical and biblical understanding of euthanasia. Although legislation and access to euthanasia has significantly changed in Australia from the time that this was recorded, it remains relevant and insightful.

For more information about CMDFA please visit our

This is a pre-recorded talk of 7 parts from 2019 with Dr. Megan Best and Dr. Andrew Sloane on a medical and biblical understanding of euthanasia. Although legislation and access to euthanasia has significantly changed in Australia from the time that this was recorded, it remains relevant and insightful.

For more information about CMDFA please visit our website cmdfa.org.au