Meet Medina Lamunu — a Registered Nurse, Midwife, and mother of six, whose heart beats for more than just her own family. In this powerful conversation with Georgina Hoddle, you’ll hear how Medina’s faith in God has ignited a mission far beyond Australian borders — to bring hope and healing to her homeland of South Sudan.

With unwavering conviction, she's building a medical clinic to serve those who need it most, right in her own backyard. It’s a story of compassion, calling, and courage.

Have a listen — it won’t take long, but it just might inspire you for a lifetime.

Here are the Bible verses mentioned in our video that inspired Medina and Georgina — we pray they uplift and encourage you too.

Proverbs 3:5-6   [NIV]

5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart

    and lean not on your own understanding;

6. in all your ways submit to him,

    and he will make your paths straight.

Jeremiah 29:11   [NIV]

11. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Georgie Hoddle (RN) first connected with Dr Owen Lewis through HealthServe Australia (now HealthServe Global). Since the onset of the COVID pandemic, they have met weekly on Zoom for prayer. In this interview, we gain insight into Owen's work in the mission field alongside his wife, Mary. We invite you to listen and be inspired by their compelling journey, serving our Lord, Jesus Christ

Find more inspiration to live out your faith at: https://www.cmdfa.org.au/and https://lukesjournalcmdfa.com/

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) became available in NSW at the end of November 2023, the last state in Australia to introduce the measure. According to an NSW Government interim report, in the first 12 months of VAD in NSW, 398 people died using the legislation, with 1141 first requests and 992 first assessments in that time. Advocates say that it is 'a means to end suffering' or the 'right to death with dignity'. 

As Christians, how do we approach voluntary assisted dying? What do we do when a patient requests to access this service? How do we navigate this complex topic in a loving, sensitive and God-honouring manner?

In this video, Prof. Megan Best provides an overview of the NSW legislation, insights from research on euthanasia requests and the desire for hastened death at life’s end. The professor also includes practical guidance for navigating conversations about VAD.

You can download a PDF of Professor Best's Special Report "Living with VAD" in CMDFA Luke's Journal now

Is REST a routine or a relationship?

In this CMDFA Luke’s Journal Podcast, Dr Eleasa Sieh chats with Dr Brioney Keats about Rest. Doctor Keats authored an article in the 2022 edition of Luke’s Journal entitled, “How can I find true rest?” Her insight was profound: when rest is about relationships, everything changes.

To read her full article, visit: Luke's Journal

In his Luke's Journal article, ⁠"On holidays"⁠ , Dr Paul Mercer offers more insights into finding the true rest of God.

This video features Dr Catherine Hollier, a GP and the current editor of Luke's Journal. Catherine speaks with Dr Koshy Mathew about the joy she has experienced in inspiring the faith of healthcare professionals in Australia and throughout the world by coordinating the content and enacting visions for growth of the journal.

If you want to find out more read the Luke's Journal Missions and Sacrificial Service issue. For more information about CMDFA visit cmdfa.org.au

Dr Catherine Hollier is a GP and the current editor of Luke's Journal. Catherine speaks with Dr Koshy Mathew about the joy she has experienced in inspiring the faith of healthcare professionals in Australia and throughout the world by coordinating the content and enacting visions for growth of the journal.

If you'd like to find out more read the Luke's Journal Missions and Sacrificial Service issue. For more information about CMDFA visit cmdfa.org.au

This is a pre-recorded talk of 7 parts from 2019 with Dr. Megan Best and Dr. Andrew Sloane on a medical and biblical understanding of euthanasia. Although legislation and access to euthanasia has significantly changed in Australia from the time that this was recorded, it remains relevant and insightful.

For more information about CMDFA please visit our website cmdfa.org.au

This is a pre-recorded talk of 7 parts from 2019 with Dr. Megan Best and Dr. Andrew Sloane on a medical and biblical understanding of euthanasia. Although legislation and access to euthanasia has significantly changed in Australia from the time that this was recorded, it remains relevant and insightful.

For more information about CMDFA please visit our website cmdfa.org.au

This is a pre-recorded talk of 7 parts from 2019 with Dr. Megan Best and Dr. Andrew Sloane on a medical and biblical understanding of euthanasia. Although legislation and access to euthanasia has significantly changed in Australia from the time that this was recorded, it remains relevant and insightful.

For more information about CMDFA please visit our website cmdfa.org.au

This is a pre-recorded talk of 7 parts from 2019 with Dr. Megan Best and Dr. Andrew Sloane on a medical and biblical understanding of euthanasia. Although legislation and access to euthanasia has significantly changed in Australia from the time that this was recorded, it remains relevant and insightful.

For more information about CMDFA please visit our website cmdfa.org.au

This is a pre-recorded talk of 7 parts from 2019 with Dr. Megan Best and Dr. Andrew Sloane on a medical and biblical understanding of euthanasia. Although legislation and access to euthanasia has significantly changed in Australia from the time that this was recorded, it remains relevant and insightful.

For more information about CMDFA please visit our website cmdfa.org.au

Dr. Phoebe is a General Practitioner with an interest in mental health, wellbeing and professional development. She shares on the stressful period of internship and strategies to maintain wellbeing. This audio recording is for medical and dental students, Doctors and Dentists on how faith in Jesus and clinical practice collide, and is produced through the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia (CMDFA). For more information about us please go to our website cmdfa.org.au

Manny is a biomedical engineering student with a gift for using his voice (including for this podcast!).

This is a recording for Christian Medical and Dental students, Doctors and Dentists on how faith in Jesus and clinical practice collide, and is produced through the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia (CMDFA).

For more information please visit out website at www.cmdfa.org.au

This is an interview with Anna on the journey of desiring overseas mission as a Allied Health Professional and how she has prepared for it.

This is an audio recording for Christian medical and dental students, Doctor and Dentists and how faith in Jesus and clinical practice collide, and is produced through the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia (CMDFA).

For more information please visit our website cmdfa.org.au