C. 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. Drawing from decades of experience and his book Bioethics in Medicine: A Short Companion, Ben Mitchell explores why medicine is more than a technical service, how language and ethical frameworks shape care, and what it means to practice with conscience in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
If you’d like to purchase Bioethics in Medicine: A Short Companion by C. Ben Mitchell, PhD, you can find it here: https://bhacademic.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/bioethics-and-medicine-3/#flipbook-sampler/.
Early bird registration rates for the 2026 CMDA National Convention are still available and now extended through January 19, 2026. Regular pricing begins after midnight on the 20th so hurry!
The convention is April 23–26 in Loveland, Colorado. It’s a time to renew your spirit, recharge your faith, and connect with fellow believers in healthcare. We’re thrilled to welcome John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and co-host of Breakpoint Radio, a nationally recognized voice on faith, theology, and Christian worldview. Convenient lodging is available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center and SpringHill Suites by Marriott, with special CMDA room rates reserved for attendees. Learn more or register at natcon.cmda.org.
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