PODCAST Episode

What to Do When Nobody Has Trained You to Lead

July 22, 2026

About Our Guest(s)

Born and raised in Minnesota, Davis Melin grew up in a family that loved playing hockey and going camping (especially in the Boundary Waters!). He went to Wheaton College in Illinois for undergrad, the University of Minnesota for graduate school where he studied epidemiology and attended medical school at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia. Davis is thrilled to be starting residency in PM&R at the Mayo Clinic in 2026. Within PM&R he is interested especially in inpatient medicine, and has a dream of doing missions as a family with his wife of over 5 years, Mandy, and their kids, Moses (3 y.o.) and Eden (1 ½ y.o.).

SHOW NOTES:

Healthcare Marriages in Christ – Jackson, Mississippi
August 28, 2026 – August 29, 2026

cmda.org/events

Healthcare marriage carries unique pressures. Long hours, demanding schedules, and the emotional weight of caring for others can leave couples feeling disconnected and depleted.
The Joy Prescription is a marriage renewal weekend designed specifically for healthcare couples seeking encouragement, practical support, and renewed connection in Christ.
Throughout the weekend, couples will experience biblical teaching, meaningful conversations, practical tools, and authentic community with others who understand the realities of healthcare life.
Attendees will also hear from trusted marriage leaders and learn about local resources available for continued support and growth.

What to Expect

Biblical encouragement and practical tools
Intentional conversations as a couple
Community with other healthcare couples
Space to reconnect, rest, and reset
Resources for ongoing marriage support

Whether your marriage feels strong or strained, this weekend is an opportunity to intentionally invest in your relationship and grow together in Christ.

CMDA Student Ministries Information

On this episode:

Davis Melin sits down with host Bill Reichart to talk about what leadership looks like when you are still in training and don’t yet have the title, experience, or authority you wish you had. Davis shares how trainees can lead from the middle of the team by first learning to lead themselves well, by honoring authority without becoming passive, and by speaking truth with grace when something needs to be said.