Faith Under Fire: Advocacy for the Faithful with Dr. Brick Lantz
This week on CMDA Matters, we’re joined by Dr. Brick Lantz, CMDA’s new Vice President of Advocacy and Bioethics. With decades of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, bioethics enthusiast, and medical director of a pregnancy center, Dr. Lantz brings wisdom, clarity, and deep faith to some of the most pressing issues facing Christian healthcare professionals today. Whether you’re navigating ethical tensions or simply seeking spiritual encouragement, this conversation will equip and inspire. Dr. Lantz reminds us that advocacy isn’t just for the bold – it’s for the faithful.
We also share highlights from the recent CMDA National Convention in St. Charles, MO—a powerful gathering of over 1,000 attendees. From inspiring sessions to record-breaking generosity, including a matching gift campaign for the Annual Fund, this year’s event truly honored God and advanced the gospel through healthcare.
For more than 90 years, we have pursued one goal – to bring the hope and healing of Christ to the world through healthcare professionals. Through more than 40 programs including campus and community ministries, healthcare missions, public policy, and much more, CMDA continues to be a driving force in healthcare – enriching hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
Advocacy is one of CMDA’s core ministry efforts. Together, through grassroots action at both state and federal levels, we serve as a Christian healthcare voice to the public, media, and government – bringing the hope and healing of Christ to the world. If you would like to learn more or join us, visit https://cmda.org/advocacy/ or email us at [email protected].
We also offer free legal consultations for our members navigating conscience freedom issues in the workplace. Visit cmda.org/advocacy/legal to learn more or to reach out.
If you’re considering a gift – thank you. Your generosity helps bring the hope and healing of Christ to the world through CMDA. We’re here to serve you as you prayerfully plan your gift. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected].
Meet Our Guest(s):
Brick Lantz, MD graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Human Biology, MD from University of Oklahoma, orthopedic residency at University of Arkansas, and sports fellowship in Sydney Australia. He has been in private practice in Eugene, Oregon since 1991. He has served as board chair of research foundation, as well as Sunday School teacher, church elder, and Kidsports coach. He is a lifetime member of CMDA since 1982, served 5 years on board of trustees, state rep for AAME and CMDA, and leads undergraduate chapter at UO. He developed Bridging the Gap curriculum for CMDA. He is the medical director of local Pregnancy Center. He enjoys teaching, writing, cycling, rafting, and Nordic skiing. Retirement was cut short as he is now VP ABE (advocacy and bioethics) at CMDA.
