Ethics on Call

The Moral Imagination of Catholic Healthcare

Episode Summary

Drawing on Catholic social teaching, whole-person care, spiritual practices, and the healing ministry of Jesus, Dan and Tom are interviewed on the Catholic Health Association's "Health Calls" podcast to discuss how leaders can imagine new possibilities that promote human flourishing, uphold human dignity, and strengthen the common good.

Episode Notes

In this crossover episode, Dan and Tom are interviewed by Brian Reardon (VP of Communications & Marketing for CHA) and Josh Matejka (Executive Producer and Director of Creative Services at CHA), co-hosts of the "Health Calls" podcast. This is the first episode of their new Health Reimagined season where they explore how moral imagination can help transform healthcare across the United States by responding creatively to today’s most pressing challenges. 

Drawing on Catholic social teaching, whole-person care, spiritual practices, and the healing ministry of Jesus, the conversation examines how leaders can integrate technical solutions while also imagining new possibilities that promote human flourishing, uphold human dignity, and strengthen the common good. Dan and Tom explain how moral imagination bridges theology and practice, helping organizations address emerging questions around AI, access to care, partnerships, and healthcare ethics. They also discuss the work of the Center and preview the work ahead of them in 2026 and 2027, including academic papers, conference visits, and podcasts.