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From gene editing and artificial wombs to brain implants and digital immortality—what does it mean to be human in a world transformed by biotechnology?
Brave New Us explores how emerging technologies are reshaping life, identity, and morality. Hosted by Catholic bioethicist and author Samantha Stephenson, the podcast sits at the crossroads of faith, science, and ethics, offering expert interviews and incisive commentary on topics like transhumanism, reproductive tech, AI, human enhancement, and the pro-life implications of biotech innovation.
Whether you’re parenting in a digital age, questioning the ethics of cutting-edge science, or simply seeking clarity in a world rushing toward transhumanism, Brave New Us gives you the insight to think critically, live intentionally, and stay human in a world seeking to redesign us.
Samantha holds master’s degrees in theology and bioethics, is a Paul Ramsey Fellow at the Center for Bioethics and Culture, and a former course instructor at Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute. She is the author of several books and writes about faith, family, and the future of being human at the Choosing Human newsletter on Substack.
Connect at www.snstephenson.com.
Subscribe now—and stay human in an age that’s forgetting how.
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Touching Grass: Why I Gave Up My Homestead Dream
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May 01, 2026 |
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Your Uterus or Mine? How Transplantation Is Changing the Face of Reproductive Medicine | Dr. Andrew Kubick
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Made Good: Making Peace with the Body (with a Catholic Nutritionist)
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Disembodiment — Or Something Else?
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Infertile. Now What? | Leigh Snead
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Change the Language, Change the Culture
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Reject and Inject: Why Cosmetic Procedures Aren’t Just Skin Deep
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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The Case Against Assisted Suicide: Why MAID, Death with "Dignity," and Suicide Pods Fall Short | Stephanie Gray Connors
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Why Women Are Getting Sicker Younger
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Why Smart Women Still Choose Motherhood (And Why So Many Kids?) | Dr. Catherine Pakaluk
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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The Case Against IVF | Dr. Stacy Trasancos
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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The Sexual Revolution Lied—And We're Still Paying the Price | Dr. Nathanael Blake
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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When Medicine Goes Too Far: Surrogacy, Gender Clinics & the Ethics We Ignore | Kallie Fell
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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The Transhumanist Temptation: Hacking Humanity or Destroying It? | Grayson Quay
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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How to Heal Women | Grace Emily Stark
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Reversing Chronic Autoimmune Disease with Stem Cells | Dr. Richard Burt
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Pronatalism, Silicon Valley, and the New Eugenics | Emma Waters
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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From Contraceptives to Catholicism | My Conversion Story
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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The Toxic War on Masculinity | Nancy Pearcey
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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What's Cheaper and More Effective Than IVF?
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May 31, 2024 |
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Why Pope Francis Is Right about Surrogacy
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May 25, 2024 |
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A Catholic Guide to Infertility | Dr. John DiCamillo
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May 17, 2024 |
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What Our Lady Teaches Us about True Femininity
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May 14, 2024 |
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Affirming or Abandoning? Rethinking Transgender Care | Stephanie Winn
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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Unmasking the Hidden Ideology of the Sexual Revolution | Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Can Artificial Wombs End the Abortion Debate? | Dr. Chris Kaczor
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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How to Talk about Abortion | Bella O'Neill
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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The Truth About Crisis Pregnancy Centers | Tiffany Farley
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Courageous Mother Chooses Life for Conjoined Twins | Nicole LeBlanc
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Putting Children Last: How Adult Desires Are Redefining Family | Katy Faust
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Infertility, Embryo Adoption, and Trusting God's Plan | Emily Stimpson Chapman
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Surrogacy, Exploitation, and the Commodification of Women and Children | Fiorella Nash
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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I Have Kids Via IVF But I Wouldn't Recommend It | Dr. Susan Caldwell
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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The IVF Illusion: A Better Way to Treat Infertility | Dr. Monique Ruberu
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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The Dark World of Embryonic Research with Stacy Trasancos
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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The Terrifying Truth about Prenatal Testing with Bridget Mora
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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A Mother's Theology of the Body
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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The Real Cost of Hormonal Contraceptives with Grace Emily Stark
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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How Feminism Denigrates the Female Body | Leah Jacobson
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Season 2 Trailer
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May 28, 2022 |
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Bonus: I Gave Birth Alone in the Pandemic
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May 22, 2022 |
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S1 E8 | What Does It Mean to Be Human?
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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S1 E7 | Carrying the Cross of Suffering
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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S1 E6 | What Makes a Life Valuable?
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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S1 E5 | Reimagining the Role of Disability in God's Kingdom
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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S1 E4 | The New Eugenics
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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S1 E3 | Using Genetic Editing to Heal Disease
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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S1 E2 | The Science of Genetic Editing
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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S1 E1 | Using Genetic Editing for Human Enhancement
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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TRAILER
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Jun 29, 2020 |