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
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.
Farr Curlin, MD: Contending Conscientiously for Good Medicine
Do you consider yourself to be a “preferred provider” of healthcare services? Dr. Farr Curlin discusses this trick question with Dr. Mike Chupp on the demoralization of medicine and the consequences of being a “provider” in this episode of CMDA Matters focusing on healthcare right of conscience.
Jeff Barrows, DO: CMDA Public Policy
Dr. Jeff Barrows, CMDA’s new Senior Vice President for Bioethics & Public Policy, joins Dr. Chupp in this last issue of CMDA Matters for April. Dr. Barrows shares his testimony on becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, his journey into medical missions and the fight against human trafficking and his vision for the future of CMDA’s engagement in the public square.
Dental Missions
David Maddy, DMD, is the Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He has led multiple mission trips with GHO and talks about the unique opportunity for mentorship between dental students and graduate dentists.