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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
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to six more statesby Bioethics Pundit on August 6, 2026 at 9:53 pm
(NBC News) – The CDC’s planned update marks a significant expansion in the outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms. The outbreak, caused by a microscopic parasite found in human feces, is responsible for hundreds of hospitalizations … Read More
- The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids.by Bioethics Pundit on August 6, 2026 at 9:47 pm
(NYT) – The modern health care system requires the work of caregiving to fall to whoever else lives in a household — even if they’re kids. Isabella, who lives outside Atlanta, is one of an estimated four million children in … Read More
- First poo transplant to treat food allergy in people has ‘exciting’ resultsby Bioethics Pundit on August 6, 2026 at 9:44 pm
(Nature) – Six people who were highly allergic to peanuts can tolerate the nut after receiving a faecal transplant, reports a study published on 5 August in Science Translational Medicine. The small trial1 of 15 people is the first evidence … Read More
- Justice Dept. Charges Doctor in $95 Million Skin Substitute Fraud Schemeby Bioethics Pundit on August 6, 2026 at 9:29 pm
(NYT) – The Justice Department filed charges on Tuesday against Dr. Stephen Dubin, a doctor in Nevada, alleging that he orchestrated a $95 million Medicare fraud scheme that involved applying expensive and unnecessary wound coverings to elderly patients. Dr. Dubin … Read More
- The global grassroots gatherings trying to humanize the AI boomby Bioethics Pundit on August 6, 2026 at 9:24 pm
(Rest of World) – Local tech groups in Kenya, India, and the U.S. are building communities and conversations around AI, but also face questions about privilege and reach. On a recent weekend afternoon in San Francisco, about 20 people sat … Read More









