Faith in Healthcare Podcast
Faith in Healthcare: The CMDA Matters Podcast is the premier audio resource for Christian healthcare professionals. Hosted by Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA) CEO Dr. Mike Chupp, it is a weekly podcast that includes interviews with experts from Christian healthcare professionals. Topics include bioethics, healthcare missions, financial stewardship, marriage, family and much more. Listen to CMDA Matters today on the CMDA Go app, iTunes and the CMDA website. When you subscribe to our iTunes channel or Google Play, you will get notified about the podcast episodes on a weekly basis.
Oklahoma Dentist Provides Pediatric Training in U.S. and Abroad
Dr. David Ciesla, a faculty member at the University of Oklahoma, created a pediatric dental residency program at OU School of Dentistry and is working to duplicate his efforts in Kampala, Uganda.
The Hidden Cost of Excellence: Burnout, Perfectionism, and Faith in Dentistry
Dr. Bill Claytor, recipient of the American Dental Association’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award, speaks on the critical topics of perfectionism, isolation and burnout in dentistry.
CDA Members Receive Humanitarian Awards from ADA and AGD
Longtime CMDA members Dr. William Kane and Dr. T. Bob Davis were recently honored by the two most prominent US dental organizations, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry, with their respective humanitarian awards in 2025.
Healing Purpose: Finding Joy, Faith & Fulfillment in Medicine
Dr. Mark Topazian joins host Dr. Bill Griffin and co-host Dr. Mike Chupp for a conversation on finding joy, faith, and fulfillment in medicine.
Living 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.
Kingdom 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.
Caring 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.
Dynamic 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.
Dental Dream Finally Fulfilled
It’s never too late to fulfill your dreams as illustrated by Dr. Amber Thomas’ recent graduation from dental school.
The Natural Tooth: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Dr. Samer Zaky has discovered an inherent fascination with the wonders of God’s dental creativity. For this reason, preservation of natural tooth structure should be our highest clinical goal as dental professionals.