Podcast Mission
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and empower listeners to understand and combat racial injustice. Through in-depth discussions, personal narratives, Biblical referencing, and expert insights, we aim to amplify marginalized voices, challenge systemic inequalities, and foster a more inclusive and equitable society. We are committed to promoting empathy, understanding, and actionable change by providing a platform for critical conversations about race, justice, and humanity.
Current Episodes of R2ED Out Loud Podcast
Jennifer Huang Harris, MD: Downcast
Dr. Jennifer Huang Harris joins Dr. Mike Chupp on today’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss Downcast, a new book on depression she co-authored with Dr. Harold Koenig and Dr. John Peteet.
Drs. Chad & Etta Nabors: Fellowship First
Drs. Chad and Etta Nabors, a married couple who met through their campus CMDA chapter, join Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast. They will be discussing how and why a group of 12 students from their medical school banded together for their clinicals so they could continue with community, fellowship and Bible study after completing medical school.
Thomas Robey, MD: PAACS Update
Today’s interview is with Dr. Thomas Robey, the chair of the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons. We hope you will find this interview inspiring as he discusses with Dr. Mike Chupp the history of PAACS, including the critical role CMDA played in its mission and growth to train and disciple African surgeons.
COVID update
Trish Burgess, MD and Ron Brown discuss the impact COVID-19 has wrought on GHO and the plans for moving forward as the pandemic dies down.
Chris Hook, MD: COVID-19 Public Policy Statements
Dr. Chris Hook joins Dr. Mike Chupp in today’s CMDA Podcast to discuss CMDA’s Public Policy statements related to COVID-19, Duties of Christian Health Care Professionals in Pandemic Infection and Triage and Resource Allocation. Dr. Hook’s comments are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mayo Clinic.
GHO Nicaragua
Rolando Castillo joins Ron Brown (IN SPANISH) to discuss the ongoing ministry of GHO in Nicaragua and the exciting life changing events he has witnessed there. An English transcript of the interview is available as well.
Bill Geiger, MD: Retired But Not Finished Yet
Dr. Bill Geiger, long-time CMDA member and the CMDA Tennessee State Representative joins Dr. Mike Chupp on today’s podcast. Dr. Geiger shares his testimony how he survived medical school and residency and how he is paying it forward now in his retirement years.
Peter Saunders, MD: COVID-19 International Crisis
On the podcast today, Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by Dr. Peter Saunders, the Chief Executive of the International Christian Medical & Dental Association (ICMDA) who provides an inspiring message of opportunity with an update on COVID-19 from a global perspective, as well as an update on the amazing things ICMDA is doing to support Christians in healthcare and hospitals around the world.
Dr. Matthew Eppinette: The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity
On the podcast today, Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by Dr. Matthew Eppinette, the Interim Director of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity (CBHD), who talks with him about the initiatives underway at CBHD, the upcoming conference and an update on the leadership changes. The interview includes an excerpt from former President and CEO of CBHD Dr. John Kilner’s presentation, “Dignity and Life on the Line: Ending Well,” which he gave at their 26th Annual Conference.