In the last episode of this series, we examine what the female body tells us about God and what it means to be an embodied person during the menopause, the time of change in women's reproductive lives. 

• Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause: An Unexpected Spiritual Journey – Cheryl Bridges 
• The Change: Women, Ageing and the Menopause - Germain Greer
• The British Menopause Society - thebms.org.uk/
  
  

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‘The Lord is a God of justice.’ (Isaiah 30:18) And so, his followers long for justice. 

Over three talks, Giles Cattermole explored what Isaiah teaches about God’s justice, our injustice, his solution in the justice of the Cross of Jesus, and what it means to live and speak for Jesus and justice today. 

This is talk two.

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• NICE Infertility Definition
• NHS Miscarriage Information
• Tommy’s Miscarriage Statistics
• Tommy’s Stillbirth Information

• When Expecting Doesn’t Happen: Turning Infertility into a Journey of Hope – Amazon link
• Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God’s Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage– Amazon link
• Suffering Is Never for Nothing – Elisabeth Elliot – Amazon link
• Longing for Motherhood: Holding on to Hope in the Midst of Childlessness – Chelsea Patterson Sobolik – Amazon link
• Perfectly Human: Nine Months with Cerian – Sarah C. Williams – Amazon link

• Longing for Children – CMF File
• Facing Infertility – CMF Bookstore

• EV Church Sermon on Suffering and Job 40:1-41:11; 42:1-6 – Andrew Heard – Watch here

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In this edition, Grace and Felicia are joined by Jane Petkovic, Grace's mother. In this mother and daughter conversation, they discuss the theology, biblical language, and embodied reality of pregnancy and motherhood and what they tell us about God and his grace.

To read more about Jane's work visit janepetkovic.com/

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‘The Lord is a God of justice.’ (Isaiah 30:18) And so, his followers long for justice. 

Over three talks, Giles Cattermole explored what Isaiah teaches about God’s justice, our injustice, his solution in the justice of the Cross of Jesus, and what it means to live and speak for Jesus and justice today. 

This is talk one.

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We all think we understand contraception, but it raises a lot of questions. How each kind of contraception works raises many questions - about how it affects the role of sex in our relationships, how it affects family life, and the ethical questions it can raise. In this episode, Drs Grace Petkovic and Felicia Wong look at the science, the ethics, and the biblical issues.

Articles & Blog Posts

• CMF: Contraception – Christian Medical Fellowship article on contraception.
• AAPLOG Committee Opinion 7 – American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on the embryocidal potential of modern contraceptives.
• How Do Contraceptives Work – Grace Petkovic – Blog post explaining contraceptive mechanisms.
• When Does Pregnancy Begin? – Grace Petkovic – Blog post discussing the start of pregnancy.

Books

• The Meaning of Marriage – Timothy Keller – A Christian perspective on marriage.
• Love Thy Body – Nancy Pearcey – Examining cultural issues surrounding the human body and identity.
• Sex and the Marriage Covenant – John F. Kippley – A moral and theological discussion on sex within marriage.

Podcasts

• 1st Incision: Nancy Pearcey Episode – A discussion with Nancy Pearcey.

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We all think we understand contraception, but it raises a lot of questions. Howe each kind of contraception works raises many questions - about how it affects the role of sex in our relationships, how it affects family life, and the ethical questions it can raise. In this episode, Drs Grace Petkovic and Felicia Wong look at the science, the ethics, and the biblical issues.

Resources:

• CMF file 66 - contraception
• CMF book on contraception
• AAPLOG file on contraception
• https://choicescommunity.com/blog/how-do-contraceptives-work 
• The meaning of marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller (book)
• Dr John Bergsma with Dr Scott Hahn ‘Why we need covenant for Christmas’
• Scott Hahn on the difference between a covenant and a contract
• Sex and the marriage covenant by John Kippley (book)
• Information on FABMs

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This week, Sally and Ben discuss the recently released film, ‘ Wicked’, and in particular, the film’s counter-cultural emphasis on friendship. They also survey the latest news on the Assisted Dying Bill and how they're thinking about it now that it has passed its second reading.

 References:

In the show, Ben and Sally mention that the Bill passed with a majority of 55 MPs – that means that just 28 MPs would need to shift from a 'yes' to a 'no' vote (or abstain) to see this defeated at the third reading. The article below shows that some MPs who voted 'yes' (more than 28) did so while stating public concerns. They could switch their vote if their concerns cannot be addressed by the committee stage:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/assisted-dying-mps-vote-bill-b2656510.html

Transforming Friendship: Investing in the Next Generation- Lessons from John Stott and others, book by John Wyatt

https://ivpbooks.com/transforming-friendship 

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In this episode, Drs Felicia Wong and Grace Petkovic explore the significance of menstruation from a theological perspective. They delve into the hormonal cycle,  discuss societal taboos, and the negative narratives often associated with menstruation. 

Fur further reading:

• In the Flow by Alisa Vitti 

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This week, Ben and Sally discuss the recent resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury, lament the associated abuse scandals previously buried by the Church of England and discuss how we can respond as faithful Christians.  

There is also a special guest well-known to our resident doctor members!

References:

The Makin Report:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/independent-learning-lessons-review-john-smyth-qc-november-2024.pdf 

‘Bleeding for Jesus’ by Andrew Graystone:
https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/the-church/bleeding-for-jesus/ 

Interview with Lori Anne Thompson:
https://youtu.be/oHUU-nVKT-0?si=hTvXLAFLbVKw6ez3

The new podcast channel for Finger on the Pulse: 
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418716

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