Best Tammy Peterson Podcasts (2025)

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157. How Women of Faith Can Build Stronger Local Communities | Katherine Gallagher 1:08:09

6d ago1:08:09

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This episode was recorded on February 19th, 2025. What if the most meaningful way to change the world isn’t through grand gestures, but by being fully present in your own neighborhood? In this episode, I speak with Katherine Gallagher about how women of faith can build stronger communities through local engagement, grounded values, and intentional …

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#24 - Fr Remigius Ihyula: Displaced Christians in Nigeria 23:24

1d ago23:24

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Fr Remi spends much of his time visiting Christian communities displaced as a result of violent persecution in Makurdi Diocese, Nigeria. ACN is helping the diocese provide emergency aid, pastoral support and quality education to families in need.By ACN UK

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WOF 492: What Catholicism Can Teach Us About Multiculturalism 36:55

2d ago36:55

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The meaning and socio-political implementation of the term “multiculturalism” has become a flashpoint throughout the West. Supporters of multiculturalism argue that societies that embrace diverse norms and values are not only more dynamic and vibrant, they are also more just and represent the ideal form of the modern democratic state. On the other …

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Lucid Episodes: Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi & Andrew Peterson 48:55

6d ago48:55

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Have any of you watched the movie “The Notebook”? At the end, one of the characters, who has dementia, experiences an episode of lucidity. When I watched it, between tears (I’m a complete softie) I remember thinking, “Oh no! This will give people false hope! That their loved one is ‘in there.’ If only they could find the right key to unlock the loc…

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WOF 491: Parliamentary Address: The Rhythm of Divine Mercy (Part 2) 18:40

9d ago18:40

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In February 2025, Bishop Barron returned to the Palace of Westminster in London, UK, to address religious leaders and members of Parliament. The focus of his talk was the rhythm of divine mercy—the abounding love that arises within us when we accept the grace of Christ. Today we bring you the second half of that talk. Enjoy! Link: Word on Fire Inst…

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Music as Medicine: Jenny Chen, Tyler Jorgensen, & Theresa Allison 42:03

13d ago42:03

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As you know, dear listeners, I love music. We start each podcast with a song in part to shift the frame, taking people out of their academic selves and into a more informal conversation. Well, today’s guests love music at least as much if not more than me, and they each make a strong case for music as medicine. Jenny Chen is a palliative care fello…

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WOF 490: Bishop Barron Responds to His Critics 45:28

16d ago45:28

45:28

We continue celebrating twenty-five years of proclaiming the Gospel; evangelizing the culture; supporting the faithful; and inviting the disaffiliated, the forsaken, and those who have fallen away back to Christ and his church. However, over the years, attacks against Bishop Barron and Word on Fire have come from many sources, including online anti…

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#23 - Archbishop Linus Neli: Violence in Manipur, India 20:20

20d ago20:20

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Hundreds of churches have been burnt down and thousands of families displaced by anti-Christian violence in Manipur, India. Archbishop Linus Neli gives a harrowing account of the suffering endured by many Christians in the region, highlighting how the Faith thrives in the face of adversity.By ACN UK

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Nudges for Prognosis and Comfort Care in the ICU: Kate Courtright, Scott Halpern, & Jaspal Singh 48:27

21d ago48:27

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Our main focus today was on nudging critical care clinicians to consider a more palliative approach to care. Our guests are all trained in critical care: Kate Courtright, Scott Halpern, and Jaspal Singh. Kate and Scott have additional training in palliative medicine. To start. we review: What is a nudge? Also called behavioral interventions, heuris…

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156. Why Mothers Are the Backbone of Society | Jan Czarnocki 1:01:50

22d ago1:01:50

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This episode was recorded on February 17th, 2025. Is motherhood still essential to a flourishing society, or has our culture lost sight of what truly matters? In this powerful conversation, we explore the consequences of delaying family, the collapse of traditional values, and why so many women in their 30s are feeling lost, unfulfilled, and discon…

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WOF 489: Parliamentary Address: The Rhythm of Divine Mercy (Part 1) 18:26

23d ago18:26

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In February 2025, Bishop Barron returned to the Palace of Westminster in London, UK, to address religious leaders and members of Parliament. The focus of his talk was the rhythm of divine mercy—the abounding love that arises within us when we accept the grace of Christ. Today we bring you the first half of that talk. Link: Word on Fire Institute: h…

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Psilocybin in Serious Illness: A Podcast with James Downar, Ali John Zarrabi and Margaret Ross 46:57

28d ago46:57

46:57

We’ve covered psychedelics on the podcast before—first in 2019 with Ira Byock, where we explored their potential role in medicine, and then again in 2023 with Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, and Theora Cimino, focusing on the reasons to approach psychedelic use in patients with caution. In today’s episode, we’re taking a closer look at the current s…

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WOF 488: The Legacy of Pope Francis 35:59

1M ago35:59

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Pope Francis passed away at the age of eighty-eight on Easter Monday. He was the first pope from Latin America, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to take the name “Francis,” after St. Francis of Assisi. What stood out in his twelve-year pontificate? How does his papacy compare with those of his immediate predecessors, Pope Benedict XVI and …

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155. He Left a Banking Director Job to Help Couples Get Pregnant | Miguel Gabian 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

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This episode was recorded on February 19th, 2025. Miguel Gabián is the founder and president of Fertílitas, a company specializing in NaProTechnology based in Spain. Established in 2018, Fertílitas is dedicated to helping couples identify the root causes of infertility, thereby restoring their natural potential to conceive. Prior to this, Miguel en…

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#22 - Bishop Wilfred Anagbe: The persecuted Church in Nigeria 16:35

1M ago16:35

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Benue State is one of Nigeria’s most conflict-ridden regions, and Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi is on a mission to tell the world about what is happening. Despite regular attacks on Christian communities, vocations are booming, and the bishop also has messages of hope to share.By ACN UK

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene 48:59

1M ago48:59

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Peter Selwyn, one of today’s guests, has been caring for people living with HIV for over 40 years. In that time, care of people with HIV has changed dramatically. Initially, there was no treatment, then treatments with marginal efficacy, complex schedules, and a tremendous burden of side effects and drug-drug interactions. The average age at death …

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WOF 487: “Ipsum Esse” & Catholic Social Teaching (Part 2) 24:48

1M ago24:48

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Today we conclude Bishop Barron’s lecture at Charles University in Prague. During the talk, he focuses on St. Thomas Aquinas’ distinctive notion of God as “ipsum esse” and its connection with some of the principal themes of Catholic social teaching. Enjoy! Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcas…

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154. The Truth About Abortion No One in Power Will Say | Anna Nienhuis 1:30:06

1M ago1:30:06

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This episode was recorded on April 1st, 2025. Anna Nienhuis is a dedicated communications professional for ARPA Canada, a Christian political advocacy group. She is proficient in addressing sensitive topics such as abortion, euthanasia, prostitution, and gender ideology, working tirelessly to navigate these issues from a biblical standpoint. Find m…

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Potentially Unsafe Low-evidence Treatments: Adam Marks, Laura Taylor, & Jill Schneiderhan 45:26

1M ago45:26

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More and more people are, “doing their own research.” Self-identified experts and influencers on podcasts (podcasts!) and social media endorse treatments that are potentially harmful and have little to no evidence of benefit, or have only been studied in animals. An increasing number of federal leaders have a track record of endorsing such products…

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WOF 486: Celebrating 25 Years of Word on Fire 41:09

1M ago41:09

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Word on Fire is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. That’s twenty-five years of proclaiming the Gospel, evangelizing the culture, and working hard to bring people to—or back to—Christ and his Church. It’s worth pausing to look back to remember where it all began and how the ministry has grown along the way. What is Word on Fire’s origin sto…

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Loss of DEI Hurts Everyone: Farah Stockman, Ali Thomas, Ken Covinsky 47:18

2M ago47:18

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I read Farah Stockman’s article in the NYT on why attacks on DEI will cost us all, and thought, “Yes, and ‘everyone’ includes harm to our healthcare workforce, our patients, and their families.” So we’re delighted that Farah Stockman, pulitzer prize winning journalist, author of American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears, and editor…

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153. How To Heal Chronic Disease With A Carnivore Diet | Shawn Baker 1:17:29

2M ago1:17:29

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This episode was recorded on February 25th, 2025. Dr. Shawn Baker is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon, co-founder of Revero.com, and a leading authority on using medical nutritional therapy to treat chronic disease. A best-selling author, international speaker, podcast host, and world champion athlete, Dr. Baker has dedicated his career to chall…

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WOF 485: “Ipsum Esse” & Catholic Social Teaching (Part 1) 22:21

2M ago22:21

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Today we bring you the first half of Bishop Barron’s lecture at Charles University in Prague. In this talk, Bishop focuses on St. Thomas Aquinas’ distinctive notion of God as “ipsum esse” and its connection with some of the principal themes of Catholic social teaching. Enjoy! Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do …

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#21 - Tammy Peterson: Faith, hope and Christian persecution 1:03:26

2M ago1:03:26

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Tammy Peterson reflects on faith, suffering and prayer as we discuss various stories about persecuted Christians from around the world. She also talks candidly about her journey to the Catholic Church and what the Rosary means to her. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is a Catholic charity supporting persecuted and other suffering Christians globally…

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RCT of PC in ED: Corita Grudzen, Fernanda Bellolio, & Tammie Quest 50:34

2M ago50:34

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Early in my research career, I was fascinated by the (then) frontier area of palliative care in the emergency department. I asked emergency medicine clinicians what they thought when a patient who is seriously ill and DNR comes to the ED, and some responded, (paraphrasing), what are they doing here? This is not why I went into emergency medicine. I…

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152. Why Fewer Women Are Becoming Mothers | Stephen Shaw 1:13:45

2M ago1:13:45

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This episode was recorded on March 3 2025. In this episode, I speak with Stephen Shaw, creator of *The Birth Gap* documentary, about one of the most pressing but unspoken issues of our time—declining birth rates, rising childlessness, and the loneliness that follows. We explore why so many women are delaying motherhood, how career and cultural mess…

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WOF 484: Bishop Barron Joins Catholic Voices Podcast (Part 2 of 2) 16:54

2M ago16:54

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Today we’re bringing you the second half of a conversation between Bishop Barron and Brenden Thompson during a trip to London. Brenden is Programme Manager of the Word On Fire Institute in the United Kingdom where he works to promote the faith in a deeply secularized culture. In this conversation, they explore Bishop Barron’s unique methods for pub…

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GeriPal Takeover! Nancy Lundebjerg and Annie Medina-Walpole 51:34

2M ago51:34

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Whelp, goodbye folks! Eric and I have been DOGE’d. In a somewhat delayed April Fools, Nancy Lundebjerg and Annie Medina-Walpole have taken over podcast host duties this week. Their purpose is to interview me, Eric, and Ken Covinsky about your final AGS literature review plenary session taking place at the Annual Meeting in Chicago this May (for tho…

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151. From Faith to Philosophy: Can We Recover Truth? | Bobby Angel 1:38:55

2M ago1:38:55

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This episode was recorded on February 13th, 2025. Bobby Angel, an author, speaker, and personal mentor refined by the CatholicPsych Institute, devoted nearly a decade to teaching theology and philosophy and serving as a high school minister. Alongside his wife, Jackie, they frequently share insights on Christian marriage and discernment through pod…

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WOF 483: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (12 of 12) 18:31

2M ago18:31

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Today we conclude Bishop Barron’s lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. Throughout these lectures, we came to understand his life, his theology, and his ongoing impact on the Church and our work to evangelize the culture. Enjoy the final lesson! Links: Full …

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150. What Girls Really Want | Helen Orr & Freya India 1:25:48

2M ago1:25:48

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This episode was recorded on March 14th, 2025. Reverend Helen Orr is the Vicar of The Benefices of Bassingbourn and Whaddon, known for her thoughtful pastoral leadership and creative spirit. In addition to her work in ministry, she is a gifted songwriter and singer, bringing a unique blend of artistic expression and spiritual depth to her vocation.…

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It’s Way Worse Than You Think: P*rnhub | Laila Mickelwait EP 225 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

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In this disturbing episode, I was joined by Laila Mickelwait (@laila). She’s the founder of the Justice Defense Fund and the global #TraffickingHub movement. Laila broke down real cases, including a missing 15-year-old girl found in 58 videos on the site, and detailed how P*rnhub’s parent company, MindGeek, failed to moderate content responsibly. L…

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Pragmatic Trial of ACP: Jennifer Wolff, Sydney Dy, Danny Scerpella, and Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson 47:04

2M ago47:04

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A pragmatic trial evaluates the effectiveness of a treatment or intervention in “real-world” clinical practice. Outcomes are typically assessed from available records. Eligibility in pragmatic trials are often broad, and don’t have the exclusions of efficacy studies, which examine treatment effects under highly controlled conditions in highly selec…

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149. A Mother’s Fight for Faith and Freedom | Jennifer Johnson | 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

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This episode was recorded on February 12th, 2025. My podcast guest is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency in Alberta, Canada. Prior to her career in politics, she led a diverse life as a registered nurse, a dedicated homeschool teacher to her four children, and a capable manager of her family's cherry orch…

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#20 - Fr Francis Ikhianosime: Seminarians in Nigeria 22:29

2M ago22:29

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Fr Francis Ikhianosime is one of many priests whose studies have been funded by ACN. He describes what it's like to be a seminarian in Nigeria and discusses the various challenges facing the Church in the country, such as the increase in Islamist extremism.By ACN UK

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WOF 482: Bishop Barron Joins Catholic Voices Podcast (Part 1 of 2) 16:46

2M ago16:46

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Today we’re bringing you the first half of a conversation that Bishop Barron had with Brenden Thompson during a trip to London. Brenden is Programme Manager of the Word On Fire Institute in the United Kingdom where he works to promote the faith in a deeply secularized culture. In this conversation, they explore Bishop Barron’s unique methods for pu…

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Hastening Death by Stopping Eating and Drinking: Hope Wechkin, Thaddeus Pope, & Josh Briscoe 51:26

3M ago51:26

51:26

Eric and Alex have featured discussions about complex bioethical concepts around caring for people at the end of life, including voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED), and multiple episodes about the ethical issues surrounding medical aid in dying (MAID). Recently, discussion has emerged about how these issues intertwine in caring for pat…

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148. Parental Alienation: The Hidden Epidemic Destroying Families | Madison Welborne 1:54:32

3M ago1:54:32

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his episode was recorded on February 11th, 2025. Madison, a passionate advocate for children's rights, effectively uses her own 20-year experience surviving parental alienation, a recognized form of child abuse, to sensitively bring such issues to the forefront. With her personal insight, she offers moved perspective into this often-overlooked prob…

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146. How Trauma Manifests in the Body & How to Heal | Candice Nesrallah 59:40

3M ago59:40

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For the purposes of this podcast, the interviewee used the term 'Osteopath' to refer to the profession as a whole. It's important to note that 'Osteopath' is a trademarked title for American D.O.s, while in Canada, we are recognized as Osteopathic Manual Practitioners. Candice Nesrallah is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. Additionally, the term …

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