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DISCERNING TODAY'S SCIENCE HEADLINESPodcast Interviews and Episodes
- After IVF, Effective Altruism, and More: An Interview with Ari Shulman of The New Atlantis https://www.cbhd.org/podcast/after-ivf-effective-altruism-and-more-an-interview-with-ari-shulman-of-the-new-atlantis
- Dual-Use Technologies and Genetic Surveillance of Ethnic Minorities in China: An Interview with Yves Moreau https://www.cbhd.org/podcast/dual-use-technologies-and-genetic-surveillance-of-ethnic-minorities-in-china-an-interview-with-yves-moreau
- Barbenheimer & Bioethics Part II -- The Manhattan Project and the Seduction of Technology https://www.cbhd.org/podcast/barbenheimer-bioethics-part-ii---the-manhattan-project-and-the-seduction-of-technology
- Bioethics News: Artificial Intelligence, CAR-T Therapy, medical debt, and ways people in the church can support those going through a time of illness https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cbhd/episodes/Review-and-Comment-on-Bioethics-News-e2d5g8s/a-aantc91
CBHD Bioethics Podcast Latest Episodes
- Bored in a Digital Ageby The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on July 6, 2026 at 9:00 pm
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Jonathan Lett presents for us his recent article addressing the phenomenon of boredom and the particular contours it bears in our present, digital age. Show NotesBored in a Digital Age https://www.cbhd.org/intersections/bored-in-a-digital-age Jonathan Lett, PhD https://www.letu.edu/academics/theology-and-vocation/fac-bio-lett.html Faith, Science, and Technology Initiative at LeTourneau University https://www.letu.edu/academics/faith-science-technology-initiative/ Intersections Forum https://www.cbhd.org/intersections Shared Convictions: CBHD and LeTourneau on Mission https://www.cbhd.org/resource-type/shared-convictions-cbhd-and-letourneau-on-mission
- The Challenge of Pastoral Leadership Today: What Is Our Technological Age Doing to Us?by The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on May 6, 2026 at 1:59 pm
Show Notes:The Challenge of Pastoral Leadership Today: What Is Our Technological Age Doing to Us?Kelly Liebengood, Ph.D.Intersections ForumShared Convictions: CBHD and LeTourneau on Mission2026 Annual Conference, Polytechnic Bioethics, June 25-27
- 20 Years of The Bioethics Podcast: The One Who Smiles A Lotby The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on February 3, 2026 at 6:15 pm
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 of this project. Show NotesRoss Douthat’s interview with Noor Siddiqui: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/opinion/genetics-children-noor-siddiqui.html
- Spoken Word Poetry Podcast – Emmanuel: The Word Made Fleshby The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on December 15, 2025 at 8:17 pm
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 https://www.cbhd.org/intersections/emmanuel-the-word-made-flesh We are very excited about a new era for CBHD at LeTourneau University! The alignment of mission, vision, and values between CBHD and LeTourneau is exceptional. We are in awe of the work God has done. Please remember us in your end-of-year giving.You can mail checks to the address below or give online at https://www.letu.edu/development/give-now.html (Choose Other as the Designation and specify CBHD in the box)LeTourneau UniversityCBHDPO Box 7333Longview, TX 75607-9913
- The Future of CBHDby The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on December 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm
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: https://www.cbhd.org/announcements/cbhd-to-letu If you would like to make a celebratory gift for the Center to help launch our work at LeTourneau, you can mail checks to the address below or give online athttps://www.letu.edu/development/give-now.html(Choose Other as the Designation and specify CBHD in the box)LeTourneau UniversityCBHDPO Box 7333Longview, TX 75607-9913
Bioethics.com Latest News
- The Hidden Agenda Behind the AI Panicby Bioethics Pundit on September 23, 2026 at 12:34 am
(WSJ) – Software doesn’t rebel. A mathematical model possesses neither intent, malice nor the will to defy its creators, let alone extinguish our species. AI is a human artifact, engineered for profit. When an agentic model in an evaluation sandbox … Read More
- A Grail Cancer Test for the FDAby Bioethics Pundit on September 23, 2026 at 12:29 am
(WSJ) – Artificial intelligence could lead to new cures and better diagnostics, but let’s hope bureaucrats don’t get in the way. An early test comes Wednesday when an outside advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration will review Grail’s … Read More
- Data centers are swapping water for forever chemicals to keep AI coolby Bioethics Pundit on September 23, 2026 at 12:26 am
(Fortune) – The midterms are six weeks away and Republicans are walking a fine line between meeting constituents in opposition to data center growth and agreeing with the president who continues to advocate for them. Now there seems to be … Read More
- Exclusive: US military had close call after using AI for false intelligence report, sources sayby Bioethics Pundit on September 23, 2026 at 12:24 am
(CNN) – The US military swung into action with plans to intercept the vessel, according to four sources familiar with the episode. According to two of the sources, armed members of the US military were preparing to board the ship. … Read More
- Our 83-year-old Christian grandmother was euthanised against her will under Canada’s assisted dying systemby Bioethics Pundit on September 23, 2026 at 12:21 am
(Daily Mail) – In a cognitive test, designed to ascertain whether she was sound of mind enough to consent to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), Stegemann ‘got every question wrong’, believing her two living siblings to be dead, according to … Read More









