If we get personhood wrong, everything changes.In this thought-provoking interview, bioethicist Dr Callum MacKellar, Director of Research at the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics, explores one of the most fundamental questions facing modern society:What is a person?From abortion and human dignity to artificial intelligence, transhumanism, embryo models and the future of biotechnology, Dr MacKellar explains why the concept of personhood lies at the heart of some of today's biggest ethical debates.Topics discussed include:What makes someone a person?Why personhood matters in the abortion debateHuman dignity and human rightsAI and whether machines could ever become personsTranshumanism and NeuralinkSurrogacy and modern bioethicsEmbryo models and emerging biotechnologyThe role of politicians in shaping bioethical lawWhy personhood underpins a free and democratic societyWhether you agree or disagree, this conversation raises questions that affect every one of us.If you enjoyed this discussion, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help more people engage with these important conversations.🎧 Listen on the go:Heart to Heart and Viewpoint are available on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts💬 Get involved:Have feedback or a story we should cover? We’d love to hear from you:📧 [email protected]❤️ Support our work:If you’d like to help SPUC TV continue creating content, you can donate here:🔗 https://spuc.org.uk/donate/🔔 Stay connected:Subscribe for more contentLike & share to support the channel#SPUCTV #TalkShow #CurrentAffairs #News #WatchNow #Personhood #Bioethics #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Transhumanism #Abortion #HumanDignity #Ethics #ScottishCouncilOnHumanBioethics #HumanRights #Neuralink #EmbryoModels #ChristianEthics #SPUCTV

What is the reality behind prostitution in the UK? Is it really a choice, or is there a much deeper story that society often overlooks?In this powerful interview, Helena Croft, Founder and CEO of Streetlight UK, shares over 25 years of experience supporting women who want to leave prostitution. She discusses the realities of exploitation, trauma, stigma, survival sex, human trafficking, OnlyFans, the barriers women face when trying to exit the sex industry, and why compassion not condemnation is essential.Helena challenges many of the assumptions surrounding prostitution and explains why she believes the majority of women are not empowered but are simply trying to survive.In this interview we discuss:• The truth about prostitution in the UK• Why many women struggle to leave the sex industry• Survival sex and the impact of poverty and exploitation• The reality behind OnlyFans• Human trafficking and coercive control• The role of shame and stigma• Supporting women to rebuild their lives• What churches, charities and communities can do to helpHelena is the Founder and CEO of Streetlight UK, an award-winning charity that supports women seeking to exit prostitution and recover from sexual exploitation.Find out more about Streetlight UK:🌐 https://streetlight.uk.com📖 Helena's book: *No Little Girl's Dream*https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Little-Girls-Dream-PublishU/dp/B0CWR9QRFQ/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.63RkGGQMbWUp9EdrZDYb1Q.gKN7MuWzlyLT3p-r2Pjn2K0cixzcVnokC7p2UVZ6ld4&dib_tag=se&qid=1784533099&refinements=p_27%3AHelena+Croft+MBE&s=books&sr=1-3If you found this conversation valuable, please like, subscribe, and share it to help raise awareness of these important issues.🎧 Listen on the go:Heart to Heart and Viewpoint are available on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts💬 Get involved:Have feedback or a story we should cover? We’d love to hear from you:📧 [email protected]❤️ Support our work:If you’d like to help SPUC TV continue creating content, you can donate here:🔗 https://spuc.org.uk/donate/🔔 Stay connected:Subscribe for more contentLike & share to support the channel#SPUCTV #TalkShow #CurrentAffairs #News #WatchNow #Prostitution #HumanTrafficking #StreetlightUK #OnlyFans #SexIndustry #SurvivalSex #Women'sStories #Exploitation #Trauma #Podcast #Interview #HelenaCroft

Is the West facing a crisis of civilisation?In this episode of Heart to Heart, Peter is joined by Irish entrepreneur and businessman Declan Ganley for a wide-ranging conversation on abortion, euthanasia, declining birth rates, religious freedom, and the future of Western civilisation.Declan argues that the greatest challenge facing the West is not economic or political, but cultural. From Ireland's abortion laws to the collapse in birth rates across Europe, he explains why he believes society has lost sight of the value of human life—and what must change to reverse course.The conversation also explores:Why birth rates are collapsing across EuropeThe legacy of Roe v. Wade and the Dobbs decisionAssisted suicide and euthanasiaReligious freedom and buffer zone lawsThe rise of "thought crime"Why Christianity still matters in public lifeRisk, responsibility, and the future of the familyCan Christians still shape politics?Whether you agree or disagree, this is a thought-provoking discussion about some of the defining moral and cultural questions of our time.If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share to help more people discover thoughtful conversations on life, faith, and public policy.🎧 Listen on the go:Heart to Heart and Viewpoint are available on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts💬 Get involved:Have feedback or a story we should cover? We’d love to hear from you:📧 [email protected]❤️ Support our work:If you’d like to help SPUC TV continue creating content, you can donate here:🔗 https://spuc.org.uk/donate/🔔 Stay connected:Subscribe for more contentLike & share to support the channel#SPUCTV #TalkShow #CurrentAffairs #News #WatchNow #DeclanGanley #ProLife #Abortion #Christianity #ReligiousFreedom #BirthRate #WesternCivilisation #CultureOfLife #Euthanasia #Politics #Head2Head #SPUC #H2H #Heart2Heart #hearttoheart

Twenty-nine years ago, Bernadette Smyth says she saw a single photograph that changed the course of her life forever. In this interview, the founder and director of Precious Life shares the personal story behind her journey into pro-life activism and reflects on nearly three decades of campaigning in Northern Ireland.Bernadette discusses:How one moment transformed her lifeWhy she founded Precious LifeThe challenges facing pro-life campaigners todayBuffer zones and freedom of speechFaith, perseverance and activismThe future of the pro-life movement in Northern IrelandWhether you agree or disagree, this conversation offers an insight into the experiences and convictions of one of Northern Ireland's most well-known pro-life advocates.🎧 Listen on the go:Heart to Heart and Viewpoint are available on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts💬 Get involved:Have feedback or a story we should cover? We’d love to hear from you:📧 [email protected]❤️ Support our work:If you’d like to help SPUC TV continue creating content, you can donate here:🔗 https://spuc.org.uk/donate/🔔 Stay connected:Subscribe for more contentLike & share to support the channel#SPUCTV #TalkShow #CurrentAffairs #News #WatchNow

If babies aren't patients, why are doctors operating on them before they're born?In this fascinating conversation, Ben sits down with Dr William Lile, board-certified obstetrician and gynaecologist, known internationally as The Pro-Life Doc.Dr Lile shares the remarkable story of taking over the largest abortion clinic on Florida's Gulf Coast and ending abortions there on his very first day. He also explains the extraordinary advances in modern fetal medicine, including open-heart surgery, blood transfusions, and life-saving treatments performed on babies while they are still in the womb.

Can Christians still have a place in mainstream politics without compromising their beliefs?In this powerful interview, former Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate David Campanale shares the story behind his legal battle with the Liberal Democrats after the party admitted religious discrimination and agreed to pay damages.David reflects on his deselection as a parliamentary candidate, the scrutiny he faced because of his Christian convictions and pro-life beliefs, and the wider challenges facing people of faith in public life today. He discusses freedom of conscience, the role of Christianity in British politics, and why he believes Christians should not be driven out of the public square.This is a fascinating conversation about faith, politics, free speech, and the future of democratic participation in the UK.Topics covered:✓ Religious discrimination in politics✓ Christian beliefs and public life✓ Freedom of conscience✓ Pro-life convictions✓ The Liberal Democrats controversy✓ Free speech and democracy✓ Christians in mainstream political partiesWhat do you think? Can people of faith participate in politics without being pressured to abandon their beliefs? Let us know in the comments below.

This week on Heart to Heart, Catherine is joined by Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, to discuss children's rights, marriage, family, IVF, surrogacy, abortion, and the growing fertility crisis. In this thought-provoking conversation, she argues that society has become increasingly focused on adult desires while overlooking the needs of children, and explains why she believes children should be at the centre of every family policy and cultural debate.

This week on Heart to Heart, William sits down with Delano Squires to examine the historical, cultural, and political forces he believes have contributed to the decline in marriage and family formation, particularly within Black communities. From the impact of welfare policy and feminism to abortion, fatherlessness, and the changing understanding of marriage, he argues that family breakdown is one of the defining social challenges of our time.

This week on Heart to Heart, Ben sits down with David Bereit, the former national director of 40 Days for Life. After 25 years in this work, David nearly walked away, convinced his season was over. Then a meeting of forty pro-life leaders relit the fire and handed him a new mission: getting a divided movement to finally pull together. He talks honestly about the wins, the setbacks, and why he says he has never been more hopeful.

Malta remains the only country in Europe with full legal protection for unborn babies, but increasing pressure from the EU and abortion activists is challenging that position.In this week's Heart to Heart, William sits down with Dr Miriam Sciberras, CEO of Life Network Malta, as she explains how Malta has resisted abortion legalisation, responds to the Andrea Prudente controversy, and exposes attempts by the EU’s “My Voice My Choice” campaign to influence national abortion laws.