In this week's episode, Sally and Ben do something a little different. Sally interviews Ben about his recently released book 'Christ and the Culture Wars: Speaking for Jesus in a World of Identity Politics' (Christian Focus). They explore how Christians should engage with a culture that paints Christians as the antiquated, oppressive villains who need to be overthrown. Is the gospel still good news for our culture? 

References

• Ben Chang, 'Christ and the Culture Wars: Speaking for Jesus in a World of Identity Politics' (Christian Focus, 2023):
  https://www.christianfocus.com/products/3095/christ-and-the-culture-wars
• Glynn Harrison, 'A Better Story: God Sex and Human Flourishing' (IVP, 2017)
  https://ivpbooks.com/a-better-story
• Tim Keller, 'True and Better' video:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmnSnNC8UJk
• 'Memorial Service for Tim Keller'. Homily by Sam Alberry at 01:03:32
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLLPVetu5Aw&t=3921s

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In this emergency Finger on the Pulse podcast episode, Ben offers some initial reflections on the case of Lucy Letby - the nurse who was convicted of murdering seven babies on the neonatal unit in the Countess of Chester hospital. 
References:
- BBC Panorama, Lucy Letby- The Nurse who Killed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001q7dl
- Dr Ravi Jayram, interview with ITV News
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/babies-couldve-been-saved-doctor-who-helped-catch-lucy-letby-blames-hospital/xcytcvm
- Interview with Sam Allberry, What Can We Learn from the Ravi Zacharias Scandals?, Speak Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMA6ZDS7eLc

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When Jesus faced hostility and struggle, it was to the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-122) that he turned.

In the final talk of CMF's National Conference 2023, Jason Roach delves into Psalm 122 and the theme of 'Singing of our salvation'.

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When Jesus faced hostility and struggle, it was to the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-122) that he turned.

In the second talk of CMF's National Conference 2023, Jason Roach delves into Psalm 121 and the theme of 'Resting in his protection'.

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When Jesus faced hostility and struggle, it was to the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-122) that he turned.

In the first talk of CMF's National Conference 2023, Jason Roach delves into Psalm 120 and the theme of 'Crying out in our distress'.

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This year's theme for CMF's Student Conference was 'Walk It, Talk It'.

In his final talk, main speaker Giles Cattermole covers gospel priorities.

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This year's theme for CMF's Student Conference was 'Walk It, Talk It'.

In his second talk, main speaker Giles Cattermole covers the topic of grace and how Jesus makes the impossible possible.

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This year's theme for CMF's Student Conference was 'Walk It, Talk It'.

In his first talk, main speaker Giles Cattermole covers 'God's Kingdom perspective.

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This year's theme for CMF's Student Conference was 'Walk It, Talk It'.

In his intro talk, main speaker Giles Cattermole covers 'Great salvation'.

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In this week's episode, Sally and Ben do a deep dive into the case of David Hunter – the British Cypriot who was released by the Cypriot courts following the intentional killing of his terminally unwell wife. The episode explores the international landscape of euthanasia and mercy killing, reflects on the legal and ethical aspects of this tragic case, and discusses how Christian medics could respond if the UK legalises medically-assisted dying. 

References:

• Sky News report of David Hunter Case:
  https://news.sky.com/story/david-hunter-sentenced-to-two-years-for-manslaughter-of-terminally-ill-wife-in-cyprus-12930993
• Our Duty of Care Website:
  https://ourdutyofcare.org.uk/latest/
• John Wyatt, Right to Die?- Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and End-of-Life Care (IVP, 2015)
• Association of Palliative Care website:
  https://apmonline.org/
• BMA Survey on Physician-Assisted Dying:
  https://www.bma.org.uk/media/3367/bma-physician-assisted-dying-survey-report-oct-2020.pdf
• Running the Final Lap- Finding Support, seminar by John Wyatt at Keswick Convention 2023:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8ufbZrtjc&list=PLiH8SxyNwkiFZPgJhf9bQQKH9qq4c6og3&index=6&t=4035s

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