Young Adults in the Church
Jenna Wiegert shares about the role of Young Adults in the Church and ways that they can be integrated into the body of Christ.
Read MorePart 2 – IVF, Infertility, and the Christian Conscience with Dr. Ward McClellan
Guest Dr. Ward McClellan and first-time co-host Dr. John G. Pierce join host Dr. Mike Chupp for Part 2 of a conversation about infertility and in vitro fertilization. As a reproductive endocrinologist, OB-GYN, and follower of Christ, Dr. McClellan brings both clinical expertise and biblical conviction to this topic. Dr. Pierce, CMDA’s Vice President of Missions and Medical Education and Chair of Women’s Health at LUCOM, is board-trained in both Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, bringing decades of clinical and academic experience to the discussion. Together with Dr. Chupp, they explore how Christian healthcare professionals can navigate the ethical complexities of IVF, uphold the dignity of every human life, and care well for couples facing infertility while remaining faithful to Christ in a rapidly evolving field of medicine.
Read MoreThe Heart of A Disciple
Grant Hewitt shares from Matthew 5-7 about how God cares about the heart, motives and foundation of a disciple and how we are to exceed the righteousness of a Pharisee.
Read MoreLeadership Lessons Learned from Exodus 17
George Courtney shares how we will accomplish more when we depend on God together and how we must stay obedient in our part, trusting God with results.
Read MorePart 1 – IVF, Infertility, and Moral Limits with Dr. Kristin Collier
Dr. Kristin Collier joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for part one of a two-part conversation on IVF and assisted reproductive technologies, an issue that touches real marriages, real longing, and often deep heartbreak. The desire for children is good and God-given, yet the technologies designed to help can raise significant ethical questions for Christian families and healthcare professionals. In this episode, Dr. Collier, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan and a leading voice on human dignity at the margins of life, helps us explore why being “pro-baby” cannot mean “by any means necessary.” Grounded in the imago Dei, we consider what’s often overlooked in the IVF process, including embryo loss, freezing, genetic screening, and the broader moral framework shaping modern reproductive medicine.
Read MoreSacred Design, Secular Pressure: Fighting for the Truth About Women: Katie McCoy
Dr. Katie McCoy, author of To Be a Woman joins the CMDA Student Pulse podcast to unpack the gender confusion reshaping medicine and culture. From the landmark $2 million Varian verdict to the AMA and plastic surgeons now calling for surgical restraint on minors, Katie connects this week’s headlines to the deeper questions every Christian medical and dental trainee is facing: What does it mean that our bodies bear the image of God? How do we hold biblical conviction and genuine compassion together in a clinical setting? And is the tide finally turning? This conversation will equip you to think clearly, care deeply, and practice courageously.
Read MoreA Bright Sadness
Bill Reichart discusses the Value of Lent which invites us to enter Christ’s wilderness (suffering) voluntarily through fasting, prayer, and giving—so that when the uninvited wilderness (suffering) arrives, we have practiced meeting Jesus there.
Read MoreLiving Out Ministry in Academia & Healthcare
Dr. Andre Mickel joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Bill Griffin for a conversation about what it means to boldly follow Jesus in one of the most secular corners of healthcare: academia.
Read MoreCognitive Enhancement
JC Bicek discusses Neuroethics and how advancements in neuroscience have led to increased treatment options and opportunities to alter our brains which raises questions about human flourishing and what it means to be human.
Read MoreWhat Are We Saved For? John Stonestreet on Faith and Culture
In this special episode, we revisit a powerful plenary message from John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and host of Breakpoint, originally delivered at CMDA’s National Convention several years ago. John challenges us to look beyond cultural headlines and political debates to a deeper, more personal question: not simply what Christ has saved us from, or even what He has saved us to, but what He has saved us for. Speaking directly to Christian healthcare professionals navigating a shifting cultural landscape, he calls us to live with courage and faithfulness in every sphere of influence.
Read MoreOn Pilgrimage Together pt.2
Mike Chupp, MD shares about keeping our focus on God by developing a “new set of eyes” that enable us to be looking at God while our outward eyes are seeing the scenes of this passing world.
Read MoreAnswering Questions from Christian Healthcare Professionals: A Q&A on Ethics and Conscience
Host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz put together a special Q&A episode that steps away from the usual interview format to engage directly with the real questions CMDA members are asking. Drawing from ongoing advocacy and ethics conversations, as well as dialogue emerging through The Point of Medicine, they walk through practical, on-the-ground scenarios Christian healthcare professionals are facing today, from conscience protections and difficult clinical decisions to mentoring, grief, identity, and when (and how) to pray with patients. This conversation centers on what it looks like to speak truth with compassion while caring well for every person entrusted to us.
Read MoreWhat Do You Really Treasure? Dr. Nicholas Comninellis
In a world that measures success by accumulation, how do we measure a life well-lived? Join host Bill Reichart on this episode of the CMDA Student Pulse podcast as he sits down with Dr. Nicholas Comninellis, founder of the Institute for International Medicine (INMED) and author of Five Bags of Gold. Dr. Comninellis challenges future healthcare professionals to look beyond the paycheck and see their skills as a divine trust. Drawing from his experiences in Angola, Shanghai, and inner-city America, he unpacks a modern retelling of the Parable of the Talents, forcing us to ask: Are we burying our gifts, or are we investing them for an eternal return? Tune in for a compelling conversation on finding your unique calling and making your medical career count for the Kingdom.
Read MoreCaring for Women and Preborn Children Post Dobbs with Dr. Christina Francis
In this episode of Faith in Healthcare, host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz sit down with Dr. Christina Francis, OB/GYN hospitalist and CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs (AAPLOG), for a conversation about the shifting realities of women’s healthcare after Dobbs. Together, they examine how abortion drugs are being used across state lines, the growing importance of conscience protections for OB/GYN residents and trainees, and why accurate, medically grounded language is essential for patient trust and care. Dr. Francis also highlights AAPLOG’s work to educate, equip, and support physicians who are committed to life-affirming medicine in an increasingly complex clinical and legal environment.
Read MoreIntelligent Design in Modern Medicine
Drawing from his belief in a creator with intelligent design, Dr. Geoffrey Simmons challenges modern evolutionary explanations commonly accepted in healthcare and science.
Read MoreResisting a Throwaway Culture in Healthcare: Bridging Divides with Dr. Charles Camosy
Dr. Charles Camosy joins Faith in Healthcare host Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for a conversation on faith, bioethics, and moral responsibility. A professor of moral theology and bioethics at The Catholic University of America, Dr. Camosy offers wisdom and clarity to some of the most challenging bioethical questions facing Christian healthcare professionals today. Together, they explore how clinicians can resist polarization, bridge divides, practice moral courage, and uphold human dignity, from the beginning of life to end-of-life care. This episode also examines how language matters, the call to intellectual solidarity, and how a gospel-shaped vision of the human person enables us to engage patients and colleagues with both conviction and compassion.
Read MoreEmbracing God’s Gift of Limits: Dr. Kelly Kapic
Host Bill Reichart sits down with theologian and author Dr. Kelly Kapic to explore the heart of his book, You’re Only Human. Together they reflect on why embracing our limits is not a weakness but a gift from God, designed to draw us into deeper dependence on Him and richer community with one another. From the pace of modern life to the pressure of endless expectations, Kapic reminds Christian healthcare profesionals that being finite is part of God’s good design. This episode offers hope, grace, and practical wisdom for living faithfully as creatures—resting, working, and worshiping in the freedom of knowing that we are not God, and we’re not supposed to be.
Read MoreSanctification
John Pierce, MD shares about the how the process of Sanctification teaches us how to serve God in His ways.
Read MoreUnity
Brick Lantz, MD asks “What is the point of Unity?” and then shares from John 17:20-23 about how the unity of believers is the way the world will know God’s love for us and that he sent His son Jesus.
Read MoreTruth, Science, Faith, and Trust: A Conversation on Wisdom with Francis Collins
Renowned physician–scientist Francis Collins joins Faith in Healthcare host Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for a conversation on truth, science, faith, and trust, the central themes of Collins’ book The Road to Wisdom. This discussion is not an endorsement of every viewpoint, but an invitation to ask hard questions and seek wisdom on issues Christian healthcare professionals regularly wrestle with.
Read MoreCharlie and the Church: A Deeper Dive into What His Death Meant for Believers
The assassination of Charlie Kirk brought about a shockwave of thoughts, emotions, reactions, and presumptions. Join us as we talk through what his death has meant to the Christian church and how we can use it for greater good of the Kingdom.
Read MoreFear of Man or Freedom in Christ
Pastor Jim Powell shares from Galatians 1:10 about influencers in the early church that were trying to get them to follow the rules and traditions of men rather than living in the freedom of the Grace of Christ.
Read MoreC. Ben Mitchell on Bioethics, Conscience, and the Moral Calling of Medicine
Respected bioethicist C. Ben Mitchell, PhD, joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for a conversation on bioethics as a lived reality in modern healthcare, shaping how healthcare professionals see patients, practice medicine, and safeguard conscience and trust.
Read MoreWhy Your Answer Should Always Be YES to God
Join host Bill Reichart as 4th year medical student, Bethany Taylor, shares her transformative experience as the only U.S. medical student at the International CMDA World Congress in Tanzania. From unexpected challenges to divine encounters, discover how stepping into global Christian community reshaped her faith, her vision for medicine, and her calling. Whether you’re curious about international service or seeking courage to step beyond your comfort zone, this episode will inspire you to consider the upcoming South Korea World Congress in 2026.
Read MoreOur Relationship with God pt1
Gene Rudd, MD shares about how the New Year is a great time to take inventory of our lives and our relationship with God.
Read MoreHow Christians Should Engage with a Changing, Broken World
Dr. Brick Lantz (VP of Advocacy and Bioethics) for CMDA sits down with JC Bicek to discuss current articles on various Bioethical issues in the news.
Read MoreAn Apocalyptic Christmas Vesper
Transactional Religious Living vs Incarnational Missional Living
Julie Rosa, MD shares about our Prodigal God who is wildly extravagant in His love for us.
Read MoreThe Immortal Mind: Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor on Why We Are More Than Our Brains
Drawing from decades of clinical experience and his own journey from atheism and materialism to faith in Christ, Dr. Egnor explores whether the human mind can be fully explained by the brain alone.
Read MoreOn Pilgrimage Together pt1
Mike Chupp, MD begins a three part chapel series on the Songs of Ascent found in Psalms 100-134.
Read MoreTransforming Healthcare Through Christ: CMDA’s 2025 Reflections and 2026 Goals
Join CMDA CEO Dr. Mike Chupp and Vice President of Stewardship George Courtney in this special New Year’s episode of Faith in Healthcare: The CMDA Matters Podcast. Recorded as a launch into 2026, they reflect on God’s blessings throughout 2025, highlight inspiring stories of faithful leaders in missions and community ministries, discuss overcoming challenges, and share exciting visions for the year ahead—including the Saline Process Witness Training, campus growth, advocacy efforts, and the upcoming National Convention.
Read MoreOn the Shoulders of Giants: A Christmas Reflection with Dr. David Stevens
Dr. David Thompson joins host, Dr. Mike Chupp, for a powerful conversation tracing his journey from war-torn Cambodia to the remote jungles of Gabon, where a simple conviction that Africa needed its own surgeons grew into one of the most transformative medical mission movements of our time. In this episode, Dr. Thompson shares how God’s faithfulness carried him through danger, loss, and the unknown, ultimately leading to a vision that is reshaping surgical training across the continent. His story is a compelling reminder of what courageous obedience can accomplish and an encouragement to all who serve in healthcare and on missions.
Read MoreUnthinkable: Dr. Abby Johnson on Leaving Planned Parenthood and Exposing the Abortion Industry
Dr. Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood clinic director, shares behind-the-scenes of the abortion industry.
Read MorePulse Podcast Christmas Show and Best of 2025
Bill Reichart kicks back and gives our viewers and listeners a warm and inviting look back at some of the best conversations of the 2025 season. So pull up a comfy chair, grab a blanket and come sit by the fire for a look back with a little laugh! Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
Read MoreThe Centrality of the Gospel
Bill Reichart shares about how the Gospel alone brings the motivation to change as it reshapes everything.
Read MoreA Willing Servant: Dr. David Thompson and the Movement That Transformed Healthcare in Africa
Dr. David Thompson joins host, Dr. Mike Chupp, for a powerful conversation tracing his journey from war-torn Cambodia to the remote jungles of Gabon, where a simple conviction that Africa needed its own surgeons grew into one of the most transformative medical mission movements of our time. In this episode, Dr. Thompson shares how God’s faithfulness carried him through danger, loss, and the unknown, ultimately leading to a vision that is reshaping surgical training across the continent. His story is a compelling reminder of what courageous obedience can accomplish and an encouragement to all who serve in healthcare and on missions.
Read MoreDr. Andre Mickel: Living Out Ministry in Academia & Healthcare
Dr. Andre Mickel joins us for a conversation about what it means to boldly follow Jesus in one of the most secular corners of healthcare: academia.
Read MoreThe Power of Consistency and Perseverance
Scott Ledford shares about how growth and achievement comes through steady commitment and perseverance.
Read MoreBioethics and Culture with Dr. Joy Riley
Dr. Joy Riley, the director of The Tennessee Center for Bioethics & Culture, talks about how bioethics interact with our faith and culture.
Read MoreDr. Ewan Goligher: How Shall We Then Die? A Christian Physician’s Response to the Assisted-Death Crisis
Guest Dr. Ewan Goligher, an Associate Professor of Medicine and Physiology at the University of Toronto and a critical care physician at the University Health Network, joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for a candid conversation about the rapid rise of assisted death and the ethical crossroads facing modern medicine.
Read MoreThe Great Physician’s Way: Faith, Healing, and Human Dignity
In this compelling conversation, host Bill Reichart sits down with Dr. Emad H. Asham to explore what it means to practice medicine as a follower of Christ. Together they reflect on how Jesus cared for the sick in the gospels, what it means to keep people—not technology—at the center of care in today’s biotech-driven world, and why the Christian worldview offers a unique vision of the sanctity of human life.
Read MoreKingdom Impact Through Dentistry: A Panel Discussion
Hear from four dental professionals who recognize the transformative power of the Gospel, both for themselves and for those they serve.
Read MoreCaring for Kenyans for a Quarter Century
Dr. Warren Rich reluctantly answered the call to dental missionary service in Kenya, and the Lord rewarded him with 25 years of joy-filled memories.
Read MoreResentment and Its Antidote
Dr. John Petty: Collateral Damage: The Hidden Toll of Kids and Guns
In this episode, Dr. John Petty joins Dr. Mike Chupp to tackle the heartbreaking rise in firearm injuries among children and its impact on families, communities, and the healthcare teams who care for them. A Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at Wake Forest and a national leader in pediatric trauma, Dr. Petty draws from years on the front lines to explain why children are uniquely vulnerable, what effective prevention looks like, and how clinicians can navigate the emotional and spiritual weight of these cases.
Read MoreCuba Para Christos
Advocacy for children, IVF, and the role of the family in today’s culture
In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Katy Faust, a leading Pro-Life voice, discusses the topic of IVF and how it affects our culture.
Read MoreCalled to More
George Courtney shares from Ephesians 4 about how we should live worthy of our calling in Christ.
Read MoreHealing Purpose: Dr. Mark Topazian on Finding Joy, Faith, and Fulfillment in Medicine
Dr. Mark Topazian joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Dr. Bill Griffin for a conversation on finding joy, faith, and fulfillment in medicine. A world-class gastroenterologist who has taught and practiced at Yale University and the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Topazian now serves with his wife, Janet, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as missionaries with SIM. Drawing from his new book, Healing Purpose: Finding Satisfaction in a Healthcare Career.
Read MoreOne Doctor’s Prayer That Became a Movement – Dr. Scott Southard and In Jesus’ Name Clinics
Dr. Scott Southard shares the remarkable story behind In Jesus’ Name Medical Ministry – a church-based model that unites physicians, nurses, and churches to provide free, faith-filled care to those in need.
Read MoreWhen Vows Meet Vitals
Bill Reichart sits down with author, Dawn Mast, to discuss her book, “Soul Care for the Medical Marriage.” They explore the unique challenges faced by couples in the medical field, from long hours and high stress to the emotional toll of the profession on marriages and families. Dawn shares, from the Scriptures, insights on how to build resilience and nurture the emotional and spiritual well-being of those within medical marriages. This conversation offers a lifeline for medical couples seeking to deepen their connection and thrive amidst the demands of a medical career.
Read MoreThe Pro-Life Movement in Eastern Europe
In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, we welcome three remarkable guests from the Balkans—Vesna, Svetlana, and Mila—who offer a powerful glimpse into the challenges and victories of the pro-life movement in Eastern Europe.
Read MoreGospel in Bioethics pt.2
Dr. Brick Lantz shares part 2 about how to incorporate the Gospel into any bioethical discussion.
Read MoreLife, Death, and the Hope of Christ: Dr. Gary Ott on the Ethics of Organ Donation
This week’s episode is a special cross-over with CMDA’s Voice of Advocacy podcast, hosted by Dr. Brick Lantz, CMDA’s Vice President of Advocacy and Bioethics. Joined by Dr. Gary Ott, a renowned cardiac transplant surgeon at Providence Heart and Vascular Clinic, they explore the ethical boundaries of life, death, and medical innovation – examining how we define death in the ICU era, the differences between brain death and donation after circulatory death (DCD), and how emerging technologies like “heart-in-a-box” systems and normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) are reshaping transplant medicine. With decades of experience and deep faith, Dr. Ott challenges us to uphold the sanctity of life and reflects on the Gospel image at the heart of transplantation – one life given so another may live.
Read MoreGospel in Bioethics pt.1
Dr. Brick Lantz shares part 1 about how to incorporate the Gospel into any bioethical discussion.
Read MoreScars Always Tell A Story
Pastor Esau Trocones shares about his life story and how his physical scars have become part of his Christian story.
Read MoreDoctors with a Mission: Dr. Greta Gamal on Sharing Jesus Christ Through Healthcare in Egypt & the Gulf
Fresh from his return from Cairo, host Dr. Mike Chupp shares reflections from his time at the Doctors with a Mission Conference and the powerful ways God is moving among healthcare professionals in Egypt. While in Cairo, Dr. Chupp sat down with Dr. Greta Gamal, a pediatric specialist and Director of Operations for the Christian Medical Fellowship in Egypt, who is leading teams that bring physical, emotional, and spiritual care to underserved communities across Egypt and the Gulf. Dr. Gamal shares how calling and courage intersect in the daily work of Christian clinicians serving in challenging settings. Also joining the episode is medical student Dara Love from Texas, who reflects on how public examples of Christian courage – like Charlie Kirk’s – have inspired her to stand firm in faith while still in training and to speak truth with conviction and grace. Together, these conversations remind us that no matter where we serve, God’s kingdom work in healthcare spans cultures and generations.
Read MoreWhen Prayer Becomes Part of the Prescription
In this episode, Isaac Knouff shares with host Bill Reichart on how his journey from academic struggle to medical excellence was shaped by a radical encounter with God’s grace and calling. He reflects on how the Whole Person Care Preceptorship equipped him to integrate spiritual care into medicine—offering not just treatment for the body but hope for the soul. Through moving patient encounters and biblical insight, Isaac illustrates how prayer and presence can build trust and restore dignity in ways medicine alone cannot. Listeners will come away inspired to see healing as a calling that touches mind, body, and spirit.
Read MoreWitnessing Through Worldview
Jeff Barrows, DO shares about how we approach an opportunity to witness to someone via a discussion about the differences between their worldview and ours.
Read MoreWhat Can I Do For Others?
Mark Mitchell shares about how we can all do something for one more person each day in showing them the love of God.
Read MoreMinistry to Children
Connie Fox shares from Mark 10:13-16 and Matthew 18:1-5 about the importance of being child-like in our faith.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Competence
Greg Neal shares about as we do all as unto the Lord, that the world is watching us.
Read MoreRedemption
Belonging, Calling, and Virtue: Dr. Ted Hamilton & Dr. Carla Park on What Protects Healthcare Professionals from Burnout
In this episode, we’re joined by two leaders from AdventHealth who have spent decades thinking deeply about the well-being of healthcare professionals: Dr. Ted Hamilton, family physician, longtime mission executive, and national voice on clinician well-being; and Dr. Carla Park, Vice President of Whole-Person Care, Education & Integration. Together, they led a new peer-reviewed study of CMDA members published in the journal, Religions 2025, that revealed something striking: Christian healthcare professionals reported significantly lower burnout than the broader healthcare population, and three factors tended to rise and fall together in those who were thriving: belonging, calling, and virtue. Through practical insights and personal stories, Drs. Hamilton and Park highlight how faith not only sustains healthcare professionals but also equips them to lead and care more deeply for their patients, colleagues, and themselves.
Read MoreGrant Hewitt on “Cut Flower Medicine”: Recovering Healthcare’s Christian Roots
Grant Hewitt, CMDA’s Southern Regional Director, joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and guest co-host Rev. Bill Reichert, Vice President of Campus & Community Ministries, for a conversation on the Christian roots of healthcare. Grant unpacks the idea of “cut flower medicine,” a vision of modern healthcare severed from its biblical foundation, and why recovering that heritage matters for today’s students, residents, and professionals. From the early church’s role in creating hospitals to the sobering lessons of Nazi doctors, Grant shows how worldviews shape medicine and patient care. Along the way, he shares his own journey of calling, the hope he sees in rising generations, and ways community chapters can provide mentoring and encouragement for Christian healthcare professionals nationwide.
Read MoreDelivering Hope: An OB‑GYN’s Prayerful Practice
What happens when your calling to care for women collides with a culture that pressures you to compromise your convictions? In this episode, host Bill Reichart sits down with OB‑GYN Dr. Madison Chapman for a candid exploration of the ethical minefields facing Christian physicians today. From abortion training mandates to residency pressures, they unpack the daily dilemmas of caring for women and their babies while holding fast to the Gospel—and reveal how to navigate that tension without losing your soul.
Read MoreBuilding Up the Body of Christ
Dan Adams shares from Ephesians 4:1-13 about how Unity within the Church requires effort from all to achieve the Bond of Peace.
Read MoreIs There a Place for Me? Finding Your Role in Global Health Outreach with Dr. Andy Lamb & Dr. Trish Burgess
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Trish Burgess, Director of Global Health Outreach and Dr. Andy Lamb, an internal medicine physician who has led 50 global medical mission trips with CMDA’s Global Health Outreach. In this episode of Faith in Healthcare, Dr. Lamb shares how missions transformed his faith, his practice, and even his family life. From his early career as an Army physician to his decades of service overseas, Dr. Lamb’s story is one of God’s power to change hearts through service. You’ll hear how missions shaped his role as a father, a mentor, and a servant leader, and how ordinary people — medical and non-medical alike — can join God’s work around the world. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply someone passionate about faith and service, this testimony will encourage you to live with a heart for Christ and a vision for others.
👉 Learn more about upcoming trips and opportunities: cmda.org/gho
A Transforming Forgiveness
John Bayon shares from Matthew 18:21-35 about how forgiveness is such an important part of our Christian walk.
Read MoreWhat Is Love?
Dave Stevens, MD shares about the Fruit of the Spirit Love and how all others pale in comparison.
Read MoreGreat Commission Dental Conference
Bill Griffin, DDS shares about the Great Commission Dental Conference and the impact it had on those who attended.
Read MoreHow Can I Help Detransitioners?
In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, we equip healthcare providers to navigate one of the most sensitive and controversial topics in modern medicine, care for individuals who have experienced gender dysphoria and are now detransitioning.
Read MoreLiving Unashamed: World-Renowned Chemist Dr. James Tour on Faith, Innovation, and Courage
Dr. James Tour, one of the world’s leading nanotechnologists and a bold follower of Christ, joins Faith in Healthcare host Dr. Mike Chupp for a fascinating conversation at the intersection of faith and science. A renowned synthetic organic chemist at Rice University, Dr. Tour has authored more than 800 publications, holds over 140 patents, and launched multiple startups. His pioneering work stretches from “flash graphene” that converts trash into valuable carbon and hydrogen fuel, to groundbreaking approaches in cancer treatment and guiding nerve regrowth after spinal cord injury.
Read MorePrescribing Prayer: Conversations from the Clinic
Host Bill Reichart sits down with Gerry Langan, a patient living with pulmonary arterial hypertension, and her doctor, Peter Hountras, to unpack the appointment that altered her life. Their frank conversation peels back the curtain on a rare, life‑threatening diagnosis and the bold faith that guided their doctor‑patient bond. Hear the story from both sides of the exam room—it’s an unforgettable blend of medical insight, spiritual conviction, and human connection.
Read MoreBalkan Ladies
In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Dr. Gary Ott, a renowned cardiac transplant surgeon in Portland, Oregon, dives deep into the intricate world of organ donation through the lens of medical expertise and personal faith. He also explains about how his Christian faith shapes his worldview, especially for end-of-life patients near death.
Read MoreHistory of the Bible 3: Writing New Testament
Gene Rudd, MD concludes his 3 part series on the history of how the Bible was written and how we should view it in modern times.
Read MoreUnderstanding Global Views on Abortion: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Adamczyk
Dr. Amy Adamczyk joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and CMDA’s Vice President of Advocacy and Bioethics, Dr. Brick Lantz, to explore why views on abortion vary so widely across nations. A sociology professor at John Jay College and author of Fetal Positions, Dr. Adamczyk draws on decades of global research to show how culture, religion, economics, and policy shape public opinion. CMDA holds firmly to the biblical conviction that every life is made in God’s image and worthy of protection, and this conversation seeks perspective on eye-opening global data, offering insights that can sharpen our convictions and encourage Christian healthcare professionals in our witness.
Read MoreA Lifestyle of Prayer
Heather Stokes discusses how our prayer lives really show what kind of Christians we are and how we can improve it.
Read MoreThe Biblical View of Work
Ian Addington discusses how the Lord created us for a purpose and how our obedience to God is included in those works.
Read MoreThe Brain, Gender, and Truth: Dr. Steve Willing on Neuroscience and Transgender Identity
In this episode of Faith in Healthcare, Dr. Steve Willing joins host Dr. Mike Chupp to explore the neuroscience behind what is often described as transgender identity. Drawing from his decades of experience in pediatric neuroradiology, as well as his work in apologetics and scholarship, Dr. Willing examines brain imaging research, neuroplasticity, and the impact of puberty blockers. He challenges healthcare professionals to seek truth in a field clouded by controversy, while reminding us to respond with courage, compassion, and conviction as followers of Christ.
Read MoreBringing Love and Truth To Sexual Brokenness
Host Bill Reichart talks to Love and Truth Network founders Rev. Garry and Melissa Ingraham on how the gospel brings wholeness and healing to our sexual brokenness.
Read MoreOur Rescuer: The Saving Love of God
Phillip Stout discusses how the Lord showed us real love in his sacrifice for us on the cross, so we are therefore called to share this real love with others..
Read MoreEarly History of the Bible in Translation
Connor Ham shares about his work with CMDA and his ongoing study of early Biblical translations.
Read MoreDynamic Mentorship on the Mission Field
Dr. Herb Gorin and dental student, Nick Greene, had a blast learning from each other and serving the dentally needy in Rwanda on a recent Global Health Outreach mission trip.
Read MoreMedicine Is Ministry: Dr. Omari Hodge on Faith, Diversity, and the Future of Healthcare
Dr. Omari Hodge, CMDA’s new president, joins host Dr. Mike Chupp for an important conversation about faith, healthcare, and leadership. A board-certified family physician and the founding program director of AdventHealth’s Family Medicine Residency in Wesley Chapel, Florida, Dr. Hodge has served CMDA for years, leading Global Health Outreach teams with his wife, Kiera, and guiding committees with wisdom and grace.
Read MoreOrgan Donation with Dr. Gary Ott
In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Dr. Gary Ott, a renowned cardiac transplant surgeon with Providence Heart and Vascular Clinic in Portland, Oregon, dives deep into the intricate world of organ donation through the lens of medical expertise and personal faith. He also explains about how his Christian faith shapes his worldview, especially for end-of-life patients near death.
Read MoreSow in Tears
Julie Rosa, MD shares about God hearing our prayers when they are shared through tears because when it’s personal, it is emotional.
Read MoreHonoring Dr. James Dobson: A Legacy of Faith, Family, and Courage
This week’s episode is a special tribute to Dr. James Dobson, whose recent passing marks the loss of a man who shaped generations of families and believers. A child psychologist by training, Dr. Dobson rose to national influence through bestselling books, Focus on the Family, and later Family Talk and the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. His legacy in Christian radio, cultural engagement, and defense of the family continues to endure.
In honor of his impact, we’re returning to our very first podcast episode from January 2020 under the name CMDA Matters, where Dr. Dobson joined us as the inaugural guest. In this conversation, he speaks with honesty and conviction about family, faith, cultural pressures, and the courage needed to uphold biblical values in the public square. His words remain just as timely today, offering encouragement to live boldly for Christ and to raise the next generation with truth and love.
Mother Mary Monologue
Stephanie Davidson shares about the fertility struggles in her life and then offers an interpretation of Mary’s thoughts as she became the mother of the Messiah.
Read MoreGlimpses of the Gospel
Katie Muster, DMD shares about the glimpses of God’s love and provision in her life.
Read MoreChristian Mentoring for Life
Scott Ledford shares about the importance of mentoring and the impact it has had on his life.
Read MoreThe Mirage of Truth
Debra Minotti shares about the search for truth in our world and asks Where Do You Go to Find Truth?
Read MoreHistory of the Bible 2: Writing the Old Testament
Gene Rudd, MD shares about how the Old Testament was written and about edits hiding in plain sight.
Read MoreIll Equipped Evangelicals, Broken Windows, & Abortion
JC Bicek shares about the negative societal consequences of abortion on our world.
Read MoreChoosing A Life of Joy
David Stevens, MD shares about how Joy is a choice and as Christians, we should live with Joy no matter what!
Read MoreBridging the Gap Between Faith and Medicine
Host Bill Reichart talks to author Dr. Ashley Tauriac about how it isn’t a choice between being an “excellent” Christian and an “excellent” physician.
Read MoreThe Bold Faith of Surgeon General C. Everett Koop with Biographer Dr. Nigel Cameron
In this episode, Dr. Nigel Cameron – theologian, bioethicist, and author of Dr. Koop: The Many Lives of the Surgeon General – joins Faith in Healthcare host Dr. Mike Chupp to share the remarkable story of C. Everett Koop. From revolutionizing pediatric surgery and pioneering the NICU to serving as Surgeon General during the AIDS crisis, Koop united medical innovation with moral conviction, championing the value of every life. Drawing on years of research and interviews, Cameron highlights Koop’s bold leadership, deep faith, and lasting impact on American medicine, public health, and the pro-life movement.
Read MoreVaccines, Science, and Conscience: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Offit on Public Health and Trust
In this compelling episode of Faith in Healthcare, host Dr. Mike Chupp and guest co-host Dr. Amy Givler sit down with Dr. Paul Offit—world-renowned vaccinologist, co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, and director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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In this episode, Faith in Healthcare host Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by Dr. David Hager, a longtime CMDA member, OB-GYN, infectious disease specialist, and award-winning educator whose decades of ministry span clinics, churches, and prisons. Dr. Hager shares transformative insights from his newest book, Restoring Your Temple: Seven Steps to Inner Healing and Peace, and how a quiet morning devotional led to the discovery of a biblical framework for recovery rooted in 2 Chronicles and 1 Corinthians. With deep wisdom and compassion, he unpacks the spiritual and physiological dimensions of addiction, offering a powerful vision of hope, healing, and lasting restoration.
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